What is catastrophic failure?

The failures which occurs suddenly as soon as the load crosses the threshold (Ultimate tensile strength). These failures take place on the first occurrence of the loads in excess of yield stress.Read More…

What is Line Routing Diagram?

A line routing diagram is a schematic representation of all process and utility-piping system drawn on a copy of plot plan. This diagram does not show the exact locations, elevations or interference but it locates the most congested area.Read More…

Which things we need to look in, for design of Plot plan/Equipment Layout.

More important things are as below for any plot plan or equipment layout design.
1. Development of detailed, equipment layout/unit plot plan as per OISD 118 requirements.
2. Aspects of erection, maintenance, operation and safety
3. Required Data- P&IDS, Overall Plot plan, Wind Direction, Equipment Data sheets, process package etc.
4. Process requirement with sequence.
5. Economy of materials.
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Why Series A preferred than Series B for large size flanges?

Series A flanges are having more allowable stress values than series B flanges. Hence considering design allowables, series A flanges are more preferred. Series B flanges are compact in nature and both series flanges having different PCD. Hence before procurement of interface flanges on any equipment, make sure for mating flange series.Read More…

Can you provide some industrial applications of ultrasonic waves?

Some of the industrial applications for ultrasonic waves are as below, In Welding – Ultrasonic welding which is used to weld parts in aerospace and automobile industry. In Sound Navigation and ranging – Ultrasonic waves are used in SONAR (Sound Navigation And Ranging) to navigate, communicate or to detect objects under the surface of water. In sealing – Ultrasonic waves are used in foodRead More…

What is Piezoelectric Effect?

If a piezoelectric material is subjected to pressure or squeezing or twisting, the electric charges are developed in the other two faces of the crystal. This phenomenon is called as piezoelectric effect.Read More…