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Safety Devices and Pressure Tolerances in Process Design

Discover how safety devices and pressure tolerances are defined in process design. Learn about relief valves, rupture discs, controller tolerances, and multi-equipment protection strategies in refiner...

WittyWriter Sep 1, 2025 299 views

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Piping Design Pressure and Surge Control in Petrochemical Plants

Learn how piping design pressure is determined in process plants. Explore general rules, ASME standards, surge (water hammer) effects, and strategies for controlling transient overpressures in refiner...

WittyWriter Sep 1, 2025 294 views

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Special Considerations for Design Pressure in Pumps, Compressors, and Heat Exchangers

Explore how design pressure is determined for pumps, compressors, and heat exchangers in refineries and petrochemical plants. Learn about pump shut-off conditions, compressor settling-out pressure, an...

WittyWriter Sep 1, 2025 229 views

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Understanding Design Pressure in Industrial Equipment and Piping

A complete guide to design pressure in industrial equipment and piping. Learn general rules, estimation methods, liquid head effects, flare system requirements, vacuum design, and short-term condition...

WittyWriter Aug 31, 2025 286 views

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Fundamentals of Determining Design Conditions in Process Engineering

Learn the fundamentals of determining design conditions in process engineering. Explore scope, inputs, outputs, and checklists for defining design pressure and temperature in refineries and petrochemi...

WittyWriter Aug 31, 2025 218 views

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Comprehensive Guide to Utility Facility Design and Operation for Process Units

Explore the essential aspects of utility facility design for process units, including operation modes, utility consumption, and key considerations for preparing a utility summary. This guide provides ...

WittyWriter Aug 30, 2025 362 views

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Risk Management Strategies in Plant Performance Guarantees

Discover effective risk management strategies for plant performance guarantees in EPC projects. Learn how contractors, licensors, vendors, and clients allocate risks, negotiate guarantee terms, and en...

WittyWriter Aug 30, 2025 170 views

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Case Study: Applying Performance Guarantees in an EPC Petrochemical Plant Project

A practical case study on how performance guarantees are applied in EPC projects. Explore process, utility, mechanical, and environmental guarantees, along with acceptance testing and risk management ...

WittyWriter Aug 29, 2025 314 views

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Step-by-Step Acceptance Process in Plant Performance Guarantees

Learn the step-by-step acceptance process for industrial plant performance guarantees. From operational test runs to facility demonstration, data evaluation, and provisional acceptance, this guide exp...

WittyWriter Aug 27, 2025 282 views

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Environmental and Utility Guarantees in Industrial Plant Performance

A detailed guide to environmental and utility guarantees in industrial plant contracts. Learn how EPC contractors ensure compliance with emissions, water, and noise limits while managing guarantees fo...

WittyWriter Aug 27, 2025 87 views

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Sep 1, 2025 WittyWriter

Safety Devices and Pressure Tolerances in Process Design

Introduction: Discover how safety devices and pressure tolerances are defined in process design. Learn about relief valves, rupture di...

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Sep 1, 2025 WittyWriter

Piping Design Pressure and Surge Control in Petrochemical Plants

Introduction: Learn how piping design pressure is determined in process plants. Explore general rules, ASME standards, surge (water ha...

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Sep 1, 2025 WittyWriter

Special Considerations for Design Pressure in Pumps, Compressors, and Heat Exchangers

Introduction: Explore how design pressure is determined for pumps, compressors, and heat exchangers in refineries and petrochemical pl...

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Aug 31, 2025 WittyWriter

Understanding Design Pressure in Industrial Equipment and Piping

Introduction: A complete guide to design pressure in industrial equipment and piping. Learn general rules, estimation methods, liquid ...

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Aug 31, 2025 WittyWriter

Fundamentals of Determining Design Conditions in Process Engineering

Introduction: Learn the fundamentals of determining design conditions in process engineering. Explore scope, inputs, outputs, and chec...

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Aug 30, 2025 WittyWriter

Comprehensive Guide to Utility Facility Design and Operation for Process Units

Introduction: Explore the essential aspects of utility facility design for process units, including operation modes, utility consumpti...

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Aug 30, 2025 WittyWriter

Risk Management Strategies in Plant Performance Guarantees

Introduction: Discover effective risk management strategies for plant performance guarantees in EPC projects. Learn how contractors, l...

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Aug 29, 2025 WittyWriter

Case Study: Applying Performance Guarantees in an EPC Petrochemical Plant Project

Introduction: A practical case study on how performance guarantees are applied in EPC projects. Explore process, utility, mechanical, ...

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Aug 27, 2025 WittyWriter

Step-by-Step Acceptance Process in Plant Performance Guarantees

Introduction: Learn the step-by-step acceptance process for industrial plant performance guarantees. From operational test runs to fac...

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Aug 27, 2025 WittyWriter

Environmental and Utility Guarantees in Industrial Plant Performance

Introduction: A detailed guide to environmental and utility guarantees in industrial plant contracts. Learn how EPC contractors ensure...

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Roles and Responsibilities in Plant Performance Guarantees: EPC Contractors, Licensors, and Vendors

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Aug 27, 2025 WittyWriter

Roles and Responsibilities in Plant Performance Guarantees: EPC Contractors, Licensors, and Vendors

Introduction: A complete guide to roles and responsibilities in industrial plant performance guarantees. Learn how EPC contractors, pr...

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Mechanical Guarantees and Revamp Cases in Industrial Plant Performance Contracts

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Aug 27, 2025 WittyWriter

Mechanical Guarantees and Revamp Cases in Industrial Plant Performance Contracts

Introduction: Explore the role of mechanical guarantees and revamp cases in industrial plant contracts. Learn about equipment integrit...

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Data Correction and Instrument Tolerances in Industrial Plant Performance Testing

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Aug 27, 2025 WittyWriter

Data Correction and Instrument Tolerances in Industrial Plant Performance Testing

Introduction: A technical deep dive into data correction methods and instrument tolerances in industrial performance testing. Learn ho...

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Process Data Requirements for Pump Design

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Aug 17, 2025 WittyWriter

Process Data Requirements for Pump Design

Introduction: Before selecting or designing a pump, engineers must gather accurate process data. Learn the critical operating conditio...

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Vessel Volume Calculator

Calculate total and partial volumes for horizontal or vertical vessels with various head types. Includes a process sizing mode based on residence time.

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Two Phase Separator Sizing

Size vertical and horizontal two-phase separators. Calculates vessel diameter and length based on flow rates, fluid properties, and holdup requirements.

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Two Phase Pressure drop Calculator

Calculate two-phase flow pressure drop using correlations like Beggs & Brill and Lockhart-Martinelli. Determines liquid holdup and flow patterns.

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Steam System Calculator

A comprehensive steam system calculator for properties, pipe pressure drop, and heat loss. Analyze system efficiency and calculate condensate formation.

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Relief Valve Sizing Calculator

Size pressure relief valves (PSV) for gas, liquid, and steam service according to API 520/521. Calculates required orifice area and selects standard size.

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Refrigeration System Calculator

Analyze and design refrigeration systems. Calculate cooling loads, compressor power, COP, and size heat exchangers for various refrigerants.

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Pump Hydraulics Calculator

A complete pump hydraulics calculator for sizing centrifugal pump systems. Determines TDH, NPSHa, power requirements, and generates a system curve.

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Line Pressure Drop Calculator

Calculate single-phase pressure drop in pipes for liquids and gases. Uses Darcy-Weisbach and Hazen-Williams methods for accurate hydraulic analysis.

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Orifice Plate Sizing

Size orifice plate flow meters for liquid or gas service using ISO 5167. Calculate beta ratio, orifice diameter, and check sizing validity.

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Heat Exchanger Calculator

Design and size heat exchangers with our comprehensive calculator. Solves for heat duty, LMTD, surface area, and effectiveness for various exchanger types.

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Gravity flow calculator

Size gravity flow lines using the Froude number to determine self-venting or non-self-venting flow regimes and calculate required pipe diameters.

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Gas Volume Convertor

Convert gas volume flow rates between standard (S), normal (N), and actual (A) conditions. Handles units like Sm³/h, Nm³/h, SCFM, and MMSCFD.

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Flare System Calculator

Design and analyze flare systems with our calculator. Performs flare tip sizing, stack height, and radiation calculations based on API 521 standards.

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Expansion Vessel Sizing

Size an expansion vessel for heating or chilled water systems. Calculates total system volume, required expansion volume, and checks vessel adequacy.

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Desuperheater Sizing

Calculate the required boiler feedwater (BFW) flow to control superheated steam temperature with this easy-to-use desuperheater sizing calculator

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Control Valve Sizing

Size control valves for liquid, gas, and two-phase services with our Cv calculator. Compliant with ISA-75.01.01 standards for accurate valve sizing

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Air Receiver Sizing

Calculate the optimal air receiver tank size for your compressed air system. A free online tool for sizing based on flow rate, pressure, and storage time

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