Heat Exchangers: Design and Types
Heat exchangers are a common piece of industrial equipment. Knowing when to specify heat exchangers as well as design and construction details is a highly valuable skill. This article reviews…
Punchlist ZeroElectric Heaters – Function and Types
Electric heaters show up in a lot of industrial applications and it is important to understand where and why heaters are used. In this article, you will learn when electric…
Electrostatic Precipitators: Usage and Applications
An electrostatic precipitator (ESP) is a filtration device that removes fine particles from a flowing gas through the use of an induced electrostatic charge. ESPs apply energy only to the…
Control Panel Enclosures
In engineered equipment, the term enclosure may mean several different things. There are electrical enclosures, also known as electrical “houses”, that contain large critical equipment such as variable frequency drives…
Non Destructive Testing for Weld Verification
Non destructive testing (NDT), also known as non destructive examination (NDE), is used to examine materials, components and welds in such a way that their properties and usefulness remains unchanged….
The Basics of Flanges
Flanges connect pipes, valves, pumps and other equipment to form a piping system. Flanges also provide easy access for cleaning, inspection or modification. As a standard, flanges are composed of…