“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...
Maintaining Proper Lubrication Doesn’t Have to Be Overwhelming
Individually specifying, ordering and installing all of the components needed for proper lubrication can be an overwhelming, perilous task. Choosing the wrong...
Getting the Most Out of PTFE Diaphragms: Part 2 of 2
There are two grades of PTFE that can be used in the manufacture of diaphragms: conventional (homopolymer) and modified (copolymer). The lowest...
How to Cost-justify Bearing Housing Protector Seals – Part 3 of 4
In this third part of the four-part series, we will highlight ratings and standards for bearing housing protector seals as well as...
Rise of the Colossus
The first thermal Colossus liner hanger systems manufactured in Oman are designed to withstand superheated steam at 600 degrees Fahrenheit (316 degrees...
Stopping Tank Corrosion in the Transportation Sector
Thousands of chemicals, petroleum products, and corrosive elements like salt water brine are transported by tanker truck, railcar, and distributors, as well...
Outfitting an Innovative Autogas Installation
For more than half a century, Italy has taken a leading role in Europe in identifying and utilizing alternative fuels that can...
Improved Pump and Seal Reliability
The City of Chester, Illinois, was getting only about six months of life out of the mechanical seals in their former non-clog...
The New Right Way
Building a successful service business is huge challenge. Focusing on service excellence, creating value for customers and at the same time controlling...
Environmental Impact of Mechanical Seal Leakage in NGL Pipeline Pumps: Part 2 of 2
In part one, the normal and excessive leakage rates of mechanical seals were discussed based on the monitoring function of API piping...