machine-design

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.

Learn how to read and use the p-h (pressure-enthalpy) diagram in refrigeration systems. A beginner-friendly guide to understanding each stage of the cooling cycle.

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.