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    Strengthening Piping System Resilience: Navigating Nozzle Loads and Shell Flexibility

    Amin Almasi
    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

    Key Elements of Operational Flexibility in Chemical Plants

    Amin Almasi
    Jan. 26, 2024
    Reconfigurability, adaptability and production flexibility become exceptionally valuable during disruptive events.
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    Weld Geometries Affect Stress Concentration

    Stress Busters: How to Avoid Fatigue-Related Failure in Chemical Processing Equipment

    Amin Almasi
    Nov. 15, 2023
    What engineers and operators should know about stress concentrations, crack developments, fatigue and buckling
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    The Dynamics of Pneumatic Conveyors in Chemical Processing: Flow, Control and Reliability

    Amin Almasi
    Sept. 6, 2023
    An overview of the different types of pneumatic conveyors, how they work and application-specific considerations.
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    Bulking Up: Wear-Resistant Materials for Powder, Solids Handling Equipment

    Amin Almasi
    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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    Optimizing Heat Exchangers in Chemical Processing: Shell-and-Tube vs. Plate Types

    Amin Almasi
    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.

    Powder Handling: Silos, Hoppers and Bins, Oh My

    Amin Almasi
    Jan. 24, 2023
    9 critical design tips are essential to ensure reliability and safety
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    Prevent Plant Layout Problems

    Amin Almasi
    Aug. 3, 2022
    Always consider issues such as maintenance access and pipe rack design
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    Don’t Err With Instrument Air Systems

    Amin Almasi
    May 23, 2022
    Compressors and air dryers are among the elements demanding careful attention
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    Understand The Basics Of Piping Stress Analysis

    Amin Almasi
    May 7, 2022
    Such an evaluation plays a key part in preventing potential failures
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    Solids Handling: Better Understand Belt Conveyors

    Amin Almasi
    Jan. 31, 2022
    Belt behavior is one of a number of critical factors that affect performance
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    Consider Printed Circuit Heat Exchangers

    Amin Almasi
    Oct. 25, 2021
    These units’ small channels offer high efficiency in clean services
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    Solids Handling: Consider Chain Conveyors

    Amin Almasi
    Sept. 7, 2021
    Such devices offer advantages for moving solids over short distances

    Make the Right Moves With Belt Conveyors

    Amin Almasi
    Feb. 13, 2018
    Understand important factors in their selection, design and operation

    Vanquish Vertical Pump Vexations

    Amin Almasi
    Dec. 5, 2017
    Address common problems including undersized motor drivers

    Manage Machine Misalignment

    Amin Almasi
    Nov. 20, 2017
    The ultimate goals of alignment are to increase the operating life and reliability of rotating machinery and to achieve high efficiency.
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    Environmental Protection: Deftly Deal with Dust

    Amin Almasi
    Oct. 9, 2017
    Minimize generation and consider either collection or suppression
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    Powder Handling: Size Up Size Reduction

    Amin Almasi
    Aug. 14, 2017
    Understand the operation and appropriate application of mills and pulverizers

    Separation: Be Clear About Clarifiers

    Amin Almasi
    June 28, 2017
    Removing suspended solids from liquids is necessary in many processes. Plants generally use clarifiers for this. Clarifiers are settling tanks and, thus, often also are called...
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    Select the Right Sealless Pump

    Amin Almasi
    March 31, 2017
    Understand the advantages and limitations of the two main options
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    Make Success With Centrifugal Blowers a Breeze

    Amin Almasi
    Feb. 1, 2017
    Consider a variety of factors to achieve efficient and reliable operation.
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    Properly Protect Against Overpressure

    Amin Almasi
    Nov. 15, 2016
    Understand the appropriate use of different pressure relief devices.
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    Processing Equipment: Take Advantage of Liquid-Ring Compressors

    Amin Almasi
    Sept. 26, 2016
    These compact devices boast several benefits and suit numerous small services
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    Processing Equipment: Consider Gas Engines

    Amin Almasi
    July 6, 2016
    These versatile and reliable drivers suit a variety of applications.

    Fluid Handling: Pick the Proper Valve

    Amin Almasi
    April 26, 2016
    Consider a number of factors to match a valve to the application

    Corrosion Prevention: Properly Apply Plastic Piping

    Amin Almasi
    Feb. 22, 2016
    Use of such piping requires careful consideration of a number of issues
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    Master Metering Pumps

    Amin Almasi
    Dec. 17, 2015
    Understand when to use piston and diaphragm devices for precise liquid dosing
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    Get Up to Speed on Gear Pumps

    Amin Almasi
    Nov. 19, 2015
    These positive-displacement devices can provide a variety of benefits
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    Mind Piping System Mechanics

    Amin Almasi
    Oct. 13, 2015
    Ensure your layout can handle anticipated stresses.
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    Count On Steam Turbines

    Amin Almasi
    Aug. 6, 2015
    These long-lived low-maintenance drivers suit many applications