Pressure Vessels
Pressure vessels are containers designed to hold liquids, vapors, or gases at high pressures. A vessel is considered a pressure vessel when internal pressure surpasses 15 psig. Examples of common pressure…
Equipment
Travis ZiebroE-Houses
Electrical buildings, sometimes referred to as “e-houses” or “electrical houses”, are prefabricated walk-in enclosures that contain sensitive electrical and mechanical equipment that requires protection. In this article, you will learn…
Danny KwonDiaphragm Valves
Diaphragm valves provide leak-proof control of abrasive and corrosive liquids such as suspensions, pulps, and slurries. Diaphragm valves feature a flexible elastomeric diaphragm that consists of a valve body and…
Michael NasserGeneral Arrangement (G/A) Drawings
General Arrangement (G/A) drawings present the overall composition of a plant, skid, building, or piece of equipment. In this article you will learn the process for generating a G/A, how…
Gate Valves
Gate Valves are used to completely shut off or provide full flow in a pipeline. The valve opens by lifting a barrier in the path of the fluid and allowing…
Structural Skids
Structural skids allow for the mounting of equipment to a piping system, and for fabrication to be conducted in a shop environment. This reduces cost and complexity compared to equipment…
Raceways
A raceway is an enclosed electrical conduit that forms a pathway for electrical wiring. Raceways protect the wires and cables from physical threats. In this article, you will learn about…
John HendersonFiltration – Cleansing of Gas and Liquids
The cleansing of liquid and gas to meet purity requirements is frequently required in industrial applications. This can be accomplished via knock-out drums, electric heating, centrifuges, heat exchangers, and filters….
PLC: Programmable Logic Controller
Programmable Logic Controllers (PLC) are industrial computers that have been adapted to run industrial and manufacturing processes. They are the brains of industrial process, giving orders and passing information to…
Piping & Instrumentation Diagrams (P&IDs)
The P&ID, also known as the Piping and Instrumentation Diagram, is an end to end schematic that displays major process details of a system. P&IDs show operating conditions, major equipment,…