Lifting expectations

According to the United States Energy Information Administration, there are almost one million oil producing wells in the United States alone, and most require...

“Sweating” Pipeline Is No Sweat for Electric Utility Project

When an electric utility in the Southeastern United States sought to protect above ground natural gas pipeline against corrosion, the goal was to cost...

Pipe Thread Sealant Immediately Improves Quality for Water Pump Manufacturer

By Simla Ay, Hernon Manufacturing Hernon Manufacturing, Inc. produces high performance adhesives, sealants, UV LED curing lights, and precision dispensing systems. Headquartered in Sanford, Florida,...

Plug and play for efficiency, robustness, and high flow rates

In modern biomethane production plants, the screw compressor is used as the primary compression stage because of its efficiency, reliability, and ability to treat...

Stopping Corrosion on Oil and Gas In-Service Structures

With oil and gas prices down by half from their recent highs, operations managers and corrosion engineers are finding that one of the best...

CSAPR Compliance To Drive FGD Reliablility

The Cross-State Air Pollution Rule (CSAPR) is at the center of the regulatory debate. The EPA rule replaces the 2005 Clean Air Interstate Rule...

The Mechanical Seal Industry’s Contribution to Energy Efficiency in Pumping Systems

By Richard Smith and Chris Booth, AESSeal Sealing devices account for only a small fraction of the energy consumed by pumps. The scope for energy...

From Design to Delivery

Today, industries are exploring more and more avenues of renewable energy and seeking transitions away from fossil fuels—sometimes for sustainability concerns, other times to...

A New Control Valve Testing Process

Proportional smart control valves play critical roles in process industries. Accurately assessing valve performance, however, can be a cumbersome routine that often involves substantial...

Say goodbye to agitation

Rust prevention for manufacturers should be as fast, easy, and effective as possible. But if the rust preventative separates in the dip tank or...