construction-design

Why 3D-CAD Has Not Taken Root in Chemical Plant Piping Design

Despite its advantages, 3D-CAD has not become mainstream in chemical plant piping design. This article explores the challenges from an owner's engineer perspective: skill shortages, retrofit difficulties, and maintenance obstacles

2025.08.31

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Is That Quality Really Necessary? Rethinking Overengineering in the Chemical Industry

Strict raw material specs, redundant cleaning, and unnecessary equipment upgrades—this article explores the hidden costs of overquality in chemical manufacturing and why it's time to rethink what's truly necessary.

2025.07.26

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Do Ball Valves Trap Liquid? Important Design Tips for Piping Beginners

化学プラントで「バルブを開けたら中身が飛び出した」実体験から、バルブ操作に潜む危険とその対策を解説。設計・運転・保全それぞれの立場での注意点も紹介。

2024.07.20

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How to Use Pipe Headers in Batch Chemical Plants: A Beginner’s Guide

Learn how pipe headers simplify piping in batch chemical plants. This beginner’s guide explains what pipe headers are, why they’re used, and basic design tips for efficient chemical processing.

2024.01.02

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Beginner’s Guide to Flange Bolts: Stud Bolts vs Machine Bolts Explained Simply

Learn the difference between stud bolts and machine bolts for flanges. A simple guide for beginners in piping or plant design.

2023.11.23

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L-Type vs. J-Type Anchor Bolts: What’s the Difference?

Confused about L-Type vs. J-Type anchor bolts? Learn the key differences, safety risks, and why L-Type bolts are often the better choice in industrial construction.

2023.11.13

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Pedestal Strength Basics: A Simple Guide to Foundation Design in Industrial Plants

Learn how to think about pedestal strength in plant design. A beginner-friendly guide to support loads, anchor bolts, and concrete sizing.

2023.01.15

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Should You Insulate Pipe Supports? A Simple Guide for Beginners

Pipe supports like shoes and saddles are often left uninsulated—but should they be? Learn the basics of insulation design for supports in piping systems, explained simply for beginners.

2022.12.08

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How Plant Elevation Standards Work in Industrial Design

Learn the basics of elevation standards in industrial plant design. Understand how ground level, floor level, and elevation marks are used to align equipment and improve safety.

2022.07.23

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How to Communicate Equipment Weight for Civil Design – Basics for Process Engineers

Civil engineers need accurate equipment weights to design foundations safely. This guide explains what process engineers should share and why it matters—written in beginner-friendly language.

2022.02.03

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