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procurement

From Estimates to Reality: Making Reliable Budgets for Plant Equipment Purchases

Discover why equipment cost estimates in chemical plants often fail. Learn 5 common pitfalls of using past data and how to build more reliable budgets.
procurement

Understanding Labor Costs in Owner’s Engineering: Estimating the Hidden Factor in Project Budgets

Discover how to account for labor costs in Owner’s Engineering. Learn why man-hours matter, how to estimate engineering fees, and strategies to link project investment with staffing needs.
operation

Practical Methods to Estimate Utility Usage in Chemical Plants Without Flow Meters

Learn practical methods to estimate water, steam, air, nitrogen, and electricity usage in chemical plants without flow meters. Improve efficiency, plan better, and cut costs.
operation

How “Line Purging” Prevents Quality Issues in Chemical Plants: A Practical Guide

A practical guide to line purging in chemical plants. Learn how to prevent quality degradation and contamination by managing stagnant fluids and powders in sampling, pumps, and process lines.
procurement

Six-Tenths Rule: Estimate Equipment Cost Easily (with Example)

Learn how to quickly estimate the cost of chemical equipment using the Six-Tenths Rule. A simple and useful method for chemical engineers and plant designers.
machine-design

Cyclone Design Pitfalls: Why “Adding More” May Hurt Your Powder Recovery Process

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.
construction-design

Is That Quality Really Necessary? Rethinking Overengineering in the Chemical Industry

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.
construction-design

Do Ball Valves Trap Liquid? Important Design Tips for Piping Beginners

化学プラントで「バルブを開けたら中身が飛び出した」実体験から、バルブ操作に潜む危険とその対策を解説。設計・運転・保全それぞれの立場での注意点も紹介。
machine-design

How Pipe Diameter Affects Flow Rate: A Simple Guide for Beginners

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.
maintenance

Welding Repair Methods: A Beginner’s Guide to Choosing the Right Technique

Learn the basics of welding repair in industrial maintenance. This simple guide explains common welding methods and how to choose the best one for each situation.