construction-design

Learn how piping headers impact the flexibility and competitiveness of batch-type chemical plants. This article explains the key design advantages, risks, and maintenance challenges.

Learn practical tips to quickly estimate pipe lengths in chemical plants. Useful for capital investment, plant capacity assessment, and equipment design, helping engineers save time while evaluating piping systems.

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

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.

Ball valves can trap liquid inside when closed, leading to leaks and safety risks. This article explains why it happens, what problems it causes, and how to design piping systems to avoid trapped liquid. Perfect for beginners in industrial valve design.

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.

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

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.

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

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.