machine-design

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.

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.

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.

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.