The most common and effective solution to mitigate excessive pressure and manage leakage in a water distribution system is the Pressure Reducing Valve (PRV)....

In one of the three previous parts this series of articles has dealt with the cost to reheat and/or evaporate flush injection from API...

The TOTAL refinery at the Leuna chemicals site is one of the most state-of-the art facilities of its type in Europe. It processes over...

Read part 1 here. As we mentioned in the first part of this series, choosing the right safety relief valve (SRV) is crucial for system...

By Xavier Jauregui, Arc Machines Inc., and Matthias Schaffitz, Wolfram Industrie GmbH Quality pays off: For example, nobody would equip a Formula 1 racing car...

In recent years, the demand for clean and affordable energy has increased the popularity of gas turbine power generation in industrial and commercial co-...

In the first of this four-part article, we pointed out the importance of keeping contaminants away from lube oil in pump bearing housings. We...

Last month, we outlined the sealing challenges facing one of the most state-of-the art chemical facilities in Europe, the TOTAL refinery at the Leuna...

Figure 3: Close-up of a 5-inch Model CDPH (Cartridge-Style Dual) mechanical seal. An overview of mechanical seal experience in the mining industry is conveniently obtained...

Read Part 1 here. Often companies consider lubricants to be commodity supplies and opt for lower cost products without stopping to think about what this...