Gaskets – How do they work and why do we need them? Part 1
September 30, 2023
If you are a fabricator, one of the last things on your list is ordering the gaskets. If you are an Engineer, the last thing on your list is specifying gaskets. If you are an owner and you hare having a problem sealing flanges, the number ONE thing on your mind is gaskets. Many times, … Continue reading "Gaskets – How do they work and why do we need them? Part 1" ...Read More
Pressure Vessel Quality Control Requirements – Part 2
September 15, 2023
Understanding what is required for boiler and pressure-vessel manufacturers can help scheduling and cost assessments Material Requirements Materials of construction for the vessel delivered to the manufacturer must be inspected to verify compliance with the Code. For plates, the manufacturer shall verify that the slab number, heat number and material grade marked on the plate … Continue reading "Pressure Vessel Quality Control Requirements – Part 2" ...Read More
Pressure Vessel Quality Control Requirements – Part 1
September 6, 2023
Understanding what is required for boiler and pressure-vessel manufacturers can help scheduling and cost assessments Pressure vessels are common in the chemical process industries (CPI) and they range widely in size and complexity. Process engineers may be tasked with inspecting a new pressure vessel or with witnessing hydrostatic testing of a vessel. In addition, engineers … Continue reading "Pressure Vessel Quality Control Requirements – Part 1" ...Read More
Piping Design for Potentially Lethal Chemicals Part 2
September 2, 2023
Code Requirements The introduction to the ASME-B31.3 piping code states that “The designer is cautioned that the code is not a design handbook…” In stating this, ASME is explaining to the reader in very few words that this code will not provide pointers on the best way to route a piping system, how to support … Continue reading "Piping Design for Potentially Lethal Chemicals Part 2" ...Read More
Piping Design for Potentially Lethal Chemicals – Part 1
September 1, 2023
As you can imagine, the requirement for piping in and out of lethal service pressure vessels would have additional requirements as well. Integrity and reliability are critical for piping and equipment that handle chemicals with extreme health hazards. Working in close proximity to the high pressures and temperatures commonly found in the chemical process industries … Continue reading "Piping Design for Potentially Lethal Chemicals – Part 1" ...Read More