Please refer to the tabulated comparison between three common types of stainless steel: SS 304, SS 316, and duplex stainless steel. These materials are widely used in various industries due to their corrosion resistance, mechanical properties, and other characteristics. Property/characteristics of different material grades (SS304, SS 316 & DSS) SS 304 SS 316 Duplex Stainless … Read more
Piping materials are crucial components in various industries, including oil and gas, chemical processing, water supply, and more. They play a significant role in transporting fluids and gases safely and efficiently. Here are some basics about piping materials Common Piping Materials:Pipe materials can be broadly classified into different types depending on their composition and properties. … Read more
What is Compressor Air Receiver: Compressor Air receiver is an essential item for the air compressor system to act as storage and medium. The compressor air receiver is placed between the compressor and the consumption system. Compressor air receivers are generally of two types as below mentioned. Primary Air Receiver: Primary Air receiver is principally … Read more
Introduction to ASME Sec. VIII Div. I and II Code: ASME Section VIII Div. I and II are codes used for the design of Pressure vessels. This Code contains guidelines rules and regulation requirements for pressure vessels as follows: Design Materials Fabrication Examinations Inspection Testing Certifications Safety Restrictions These requirements mentioned may be mandatory or … Read more
What is safety relief devices: Safety relief devices are the valves which are used to protect equipment including the piping and its components due to overpressure scenarios or conditions. Pressure relief valves are actuated by the inlet static pressure. Safety relief valves are designed to open in an emergency or abnormal condition. Blocked discharge: It … Read more
What is a Valve: Valve is simply a device which is used to control or regulate the flow by the opening and closing of valve. Types of valves: There are many types of valves available which are used in the oil and gas industry. Important types of valves are listed below: Ball Valves: Ball valves … Read more
What is Flange: Flanges are generally used to connect with the pipe, pipe fittings, valves, and other specialty items (Strainer) to complete the piping system. Joining Connection by Flange is mostly used after welding and is considered as a reliable technique. Flange connections typically comprise three parts: Design Codes: Standards that are used for … Read more
Centrifugal Pump, Its working, advantages, and disadvantages Important technical terms of centrifugal pumps: Centrifugal pump parts and their description is below mentioned: Cavitation: Vapor pressure of the liquid is the pressure at a given temperature liquid is converted into vapor. Cavitation will take place when the pressure in the suction line falls below the vapor … Read more
