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Valve Leakage Prevention: Basics of Gland Packing, Selection, and Maintenance Tips

Learn how gland packing prevents valve leakage, its types, selection criteria, and maintenance tips to ensure safe and efficient plant operations.
2023.10.09
construction-design
machine-design

Why Mechanical Seals Leak in Pumps — and How to Fix It

Learn why mechanical seals leak in pumps and how to prevent it. This practical guide covers common causes—contamination, cooling failure, and maintenance mistakes—and explains proven fixes for chemical and process plant engineers.
2023.10.08
machine-design
machine-design

What Is a Labyrinth Seal in Chemical Plants?

Labyrinth seals are non-contact seals used in rotating machinery in chemical plants. Learn how they work, where they are applied, their advantages, and important limitations compared to mechanical seals.
2023.07.22
machine-design
machine-design

Do Jacketed Pressure Vessels Need Strength Calculations? A Simple Guide for Beginners

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.
2023.07.01
machine-design
construction-design

Gasket Factor (m) vs. Minimum Seating Stress (y):Key Differences, Typical Values, and Selection Tips

Learn the difference between gasket factor (m) and minimum seating stress (y) in chemical plant piping. This guide compares typical values by gasket type and explains practical selection tips to prevent leakage and over-tightening.
2023.06.25
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machine-design

Centrifugal Pump Basics: Understanding Structure, Components, and Key Functions

Learn the basic structure and key components of centrifugal pumps — including impeller, casing, seals, bearings, and couplings.A practical guide for plant engineers and beginners in chemical or mechanical design.
2023.06.24
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operation

How Industrial Water Is Used in Chemical Plants: A Practical, Application-Based Overview

A practical overview of how industrial water is used in chemical plants, covering firefighting, cooling, potable water, process water, steam, and resource-saving utility systems.
2023.06.21
operation
construction-design

What You Can Learn from P&ID Line Specifications in Chemical Plants

This article explains P&ID line specifications in chemical plants, covering pipe size, fluid notation, materials, insulation, and line numbers, and how these details reveal critical design and manufacturing information.
2023.06.04
construction-design
machine-design

Beginner’s Guide to P&ID Instrument Symbols – What Do Those Letters and Circles Mean?

Learn the basics of P&ID instrument symbols in chemical plants. A beginner-friendly guide to understanding what each letter and shape means in simple terms.
2023.06.04
machine-design
operation

P&ID Symbols 101 — How to Read Equipment, Piping and Valve Symbols (Practical Guide for Plant Engineers)

P&ID symbols explained for chemical plant engineers: learn how to read equipment, piping, valve and accessory symbols used in batch plants — plus practical tips to use P&IDs for design, operation and maintenance.
2023.06.04
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