Proactive Design with Hydraulic Modeling
By Walt Prentice, Applied Flow Technology
No longer is over-engineering, or designing from heuristics, as necessary as it once was. Why? Because engineers can build...
“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...
Valve Station Planning 101: Part 1 of 2
Control valves (CV) are found throughout municipal water distribution systems and are integral to maintaining consistent water pressure and supply. The importance and ubiquity...
Passive Groundwater Sampling: The Proven Alternative to Well Purging
Selecting groundwater sampling technology for any particular application can be challenging, as there is a wide range of technology available on the market, and...
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 component or...
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 Celsius) and...
Environmental Impact of Mechanical Seal Leakage in NGL Pipeline Pumps: Part...
Figure 1: Dual unpressurized seal with API plan 76
This article addresses the normal and excessive leakage rates of mechanical seals in main pipeline pumps...
Combatting Industrial Corrosion in Harsh Winter Conditions
By Del Williams
Industrial facilities can benefit from scheduling corrosion protection of their carbon steel structures and equipment during seasonal slowdowns, when such projects have...
Maximize Your Filtration with High-Capacity Pleated Cartridges
Depending on your application, high-capacity pleated cartridges can have many advantages:
One 7 by 36 inch (177.8 by 914.4 millimeter) high-capacity pleated cartridge can replace...
Carolina Casting Finds a Safer, Faster, Easier Method of Chemical Transfer
As many manufacturers know, chemicals used throughout product development and production are often purchased in large 55-gallon drums. Spills or other accidents occur when...









