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What Is an Analysis 10-Dish Plate? A Simple Guide for Sampling in Distillation Columns

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.

Understanding the p-h Diagram in Refrigeration: A Beginner’s Guide

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.

Should You Insulate Pipe Supports? A Simple Guide for Beginners

Pipe supports like shoes and saddles are often left uninsulated—but should they be? Learn the basics of insulation design for supports in piping systems, explained simply for beginners.

How to Communicate Equipment Weight for Civil Design – Basics for Process Engineers

Civil engineers need accurate equipment weights to design foundations safely. This guide explains what process engineers should share and why it matters—written in beginner-friendly language.

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

Ball valves are widely used in piping systems, but did you know they can trap liquid inside? Learn why this happens and how to design your system to avoid problems—explained simply for beginners.

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.

Seal Pot Structure Explained: A Beginner-Friendly Guide with Simple Diagrams

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.

Boiler Structure Explained Simply: Fire Tubes and Water Tubes for Beginners

A beginner-friendly guide to boiler structure. Learn the basic parts like fire tubes, water tubes, and how boilers generate steam in industrial settings.

What Is Flooding in Packed Towers? Easy Guide for Beginners

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.

How to Estimate Equipment Cost with the Six-Tenths Rule (for Beginners)

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.