Equipment Insights

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July 30, 2025
From turbochargers to exhaust gas recirculation, modern diesel systems are engineered to meet chemical plant performance demands while complying with environmental regulations...
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July 16, 2025
Diesel technology continues to deliver high torque, efficiency and reliability in chemical plants — but choosing the right engine requires careful evaluation of operating parameters...
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June 3, 2025
As production demands shift, so must your equipment. Learn how to evaluate whether pumps, vessels, piping, and other assets can safely handle higher loads, pressures and temperatures...
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April 4, 2025
Discover the various types of pressure vessels, design considerations, and their applications in chemical processing, emphasizing the criticality of safe and reliable operation...
April 1, 2024
Navigating challenges from thermal movements to cold operating scenarios for cost-effective and reliable systems.
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Operational Flexibility and Reconfigurability
Jan. 26, 2024
Reconfigurability, adaptability and production flexibility become exceptionally valuable during disruptive events.
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Weld Geometries Affect Stress Concentration
Nov. 15, 2023
What engineers and operators should know about stress concentrations, crack developments, fatigue and buckling
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1 4 Blower Package For Dilute Phase Conveying
Sept. 6, 2023
An overview of the different types of pneumatic conveyors, how they work and application-specific considerations.
Examples of wear resistance tiles inside a chute for bulk material handling. In this chute, only the surface under direct impact of the discharge bulk materials is protected with tiles.
Aug. 11, 2023
How high-strength materials can reduce downtime and improve the performance of bulk material, slurry handling and other critical chemical processing systems
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July 26, 2023
A look at how to match configurations to applications, needs and operating environment
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Figure 1. An example of a small hopper for bulk material handling under revamp and renovation at workshop.
Jan. 24, 2023
9 critical design tips are essential to ensure reliability and safety
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Aug. 3, 2022
Always consider issues such as maintenance access and pipe rack design
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May 23, 2022
Compressors and air dryers are among the elements demanding careful attention
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May 7, 2022
Such an evaluation plays a key part in preventing potential failures
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Jan. 31, 2022
Belt behavior is one of a number of critical factors that affect performance
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Oct. 25, 2021
These units’ small channels offer high efficiency in clean services
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Sept. 7, 2021
Such devices offer advantages for moving solids over short distances
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Oct. 9, 2017
Minimize generation and consider either collection or suppression
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Aug. 14, 2017
Understand the operation and appropriate application of mills and pulverizers
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March 31, 2017
Understand the advantages and limitations of the two main options
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Feb. 1, 2017
Consider a variety of factors to achieve efficient and reliable operation.