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How to Estimate Equipment Cost with the Six-Tenths Rule (for Beginners)

Learn how to quickly estimate the cost of chemical equipment using the Six-Tenths Rule. A simple and useful method for chemical engineers and plant designers.
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Cyclone Design Pitfalls: Why “Adding More” May Hurt Your Powder Recovery Process

Cyclone separators are essential for powder recovery, but poor design choices—especially "add-on thinking"—can lead to inefficiencies, contamination, and process failure. Learn how to avoid these traps.
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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.
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How Pipe Diameter Affects Flow Rate: A Simple Guide for Beginners

Learn the basics of how pipe diameter and flow rate are related. A beginner-friendly guide to help you understand piping design without complex math. Ideal for students and new engineers.
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Welding Repair Methods: A Beginner’s Guide to Choosing the Right Technique

Learn the basics of welding repair in industrial maintenance. This simple guide explains common welding methods and how to choose the best one for each situation.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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Do Jacketed Pressure Vessels Need Strength Calculations? A Simple Guide for Beginners

Jacketed pressure vessels are used for heating or cooling, but do you need to calculate their strength? This beginner-friendly guide explains when and why strength calculations are necessary—with simple examples and tips.
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Beginner’s Guide to P&ID Instrument Symbols – What Do Those Letters and Circles Mean?

Learn the basics of P&ID instrument symbols in chemical plants. A beginner-friendly guide to understanding what each letter and shape means in simple terms.