Practical process engineering for junior engineers: design basis, sizing and the field checks that matter.
The Phenomenon That Can Destroy a Pipeline in Milliseconds Water hammer is one of the most dangerous overpressure phenomena in liquid pipeline systems — and one...
Distillation and fractionation columns are critical equipment in refining and petrochemical facilities. While tower operation fundamentals are essential—as explored in our previous article on effective tower...
Pressure Safety Valves (PSVs) are the final line of defense against catastrophic overpressure events. While a PSV’s function—opening to release pressure—seems straightforward, sizing these valves requires accounting for...
As process engineers, we design equipment, piping, and other plant components to operate within the conditions that achieve the best operational efficiency and yield on-spec products....
Introduction Proper venting of atmospheric and low-pressure storage tanks is critical to prevent tank damage or failure that could lead to safety and environmental incidents. API...
When storage tanks are mentioned, most people think about typical fixed storage tanks. However, things are not that simple. The selection of a storage tank type...
Analyzing upset scenarios is one of the main tasks for process engineers when setting up proper equipment protection. This is clearly shown when preparing the P&IDs,...
Introduction Energy conservation has become a global trend and a concern for industries worldwide. As energy costs continue to rise and environmental regulations become more stringent,...
Introduction Pumps are an essential component of many industrial processes. They are used to transfer fluids from one location to another, and their performance is critical...
Ensuring the proper protection of a chemical or oil and gas plant from overpressure is one of the major jobs of a process engineer. This is...
