machine-design

A beginner-friendly guide explaining why fluororesin-lined equipment is reluctantly chosen in chemical plants. Covers corrosion issues, operating conditions, static risks, and practical design considerations.

Beginner-friendly guide to dust-explosion prevention in powder hoppers. Learn practical engineering measures such as nitrogen inerting, sealed filling systems, static-electricity control, and nitrogen blow for blockage prevention during discharge.

Learn how vibrating sieves work and how to design them safely for chemical plants. Understand structure, vibration mechanisms, and key safety measures to prevent dust explosions.

Learn how to choose the best heat exchanger for batch plants.Understand why shell-and-tube exchangers dominate, and when to consider spiral or plate alternatives.

A practical guide for engineers on how to select the right pump for batch-type chemical plants. Covers centrifugal, canned, magnet, ceramic, and slurry pumps with real-world insights.

Learn how material, jacket configuration, and size affect batch reactor costs. A practical guide for engineers estimating chemical plant investments.

Learn how air-driven equipment can replace electrical devices in explosion-proof chemical plants.From pumps to valves and vacuums — discover practical air-powered solutions for safer, simpler operations.

Learn the difference between time and frequency response in vibration systems.This beginner-friendly guide explains resonance, damping, and how real machines behave during startup and steady-state vibration.

Learn how to derive and interpret the equation of motion for a beam with an attached mass and spring.Understand how mass variation affects vibration modes and boundary conditions — an essential step in vibration analysis and structural modeling.

Discover the daily and project-specific tasks of a plant engineer. Learn about design, procurement, P&ID checking, budget management, and standard updates, explained from real work experience for beginners.