machine-design

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.

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.

Learn the basics of flooding in packed towers. Understand why it happens, what it looks like, and how to prevent it in chemical plant operations.

A beginner’s guide to seal pot structures in mechanical seals. Learn how seal pots work, what they’re made of, and why they matter in plant equipment — all explained in plain English with easy diagrams.

Learn what heat capacity means in chemical plants and how engineers use MCT to estimate heating needs. A beginner-friendly guide with easy examples.