construction-design

A practical guide to designing drain lines in chemical plants. Learn vertical vs horizontal drains, reducing tee pitfalls, diaphragm valve hold-up, ball-valve pockets, and overlooked causes of liquid accumulation.

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 choose the right check valve for your chemical plant.This guide explains lift, swing, ball, and spring types—covering installation, performance, and common pitfalls to ensure safe backflow prevention.

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.

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.

Learn how to calculate safe pipe support spacing using basic mechanics of materials.Step-by-step example with formulas for bending stress, deflection, and design tips for 50A carbon steel pipes.

Learn how to determine the minimum pipe spacing in chemical plant piping design.Covers flange clearance, staggered layout, insulation effects, and valve operation space with practical examples.