machine-design

Learn about water-sealed vacuum pumps used in chemical plants. This beginner-friendly guide explains how they work, advantages, safety, and considerations for operation.

Discover 9 common tank nozzle design patterns used in chemical plants. Learn their applications, advantages, and risks to improve safety, operability, and maintenance.

Learn what to check in a piping diagram (P&ID) before designing equipment in a plant. A simple guide for beginners in plant design and engineering.

Safe depressurization of pressure vessels: learn how to coordinate pressure-reducing valves and safety valves, understand cracking/popping/reseat/blowdown, and avoid nuisance relief or unsafe overpressure.

Learn what an analysis 10-dish plate is and how it's used to take samples from distillation columns. A beginner-friendly explanation for process engineers.

Learn the key design guidelines for tank nozzle orientation. Improve safety, reduce pipe stress, and ensure easy maintenance with these practical engineering tips.

Learn how to estimate pressure loss in piping systems and how it affects pump performance. A beginner-friendly guide to flow, friction, and elevation.

Learn how to read P&ID diagrams in batch chemical plants. This beginner-friendly guide explains symbols, flow tracing, and common challenges in simple English.

Learn what average flow velocity means in piping. A beginner-friendly guide to help you understand flow speed and make better pipe design choices.

Learn the basics of water scrubbers: operating principles, design parameters, and chemical plant applications. A practical guide for engineers dealing with gas treatment and exhaust systems.