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Centrifugal Pump Design and Type Selection in Process Industries

Explore the fundamentals of centrifugal pump design and type selection. Learn about single-stage vs. multistage pumps, overhung vs. between-bearing designs, and practical guidelines for selecting cent...

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Calculating Flow Rate, Differential Head, and NPSH in Pump Design

Learn how to calculate pump flow rate, differential head, and Net Positive Suction Head (NPSH) for reliable design. Step-by-step guidance with formulas, margins, and examples for process engineers in ...

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TEMA Types and Selection: Choosing the Right Shell and Head Configuration for Heat Exchangers

Understand TEMA exchanger types and how to select the right shell and head configuration for your process. Compare TEMA E, F, G, K, U-tube, floating head, and fixed tubesheet designs with use cases....

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Nozzle and Pressure Drop Design in Heat Exchangers: Best Practices for Process Engineers

Learn how to size and design nozzles for shell and tube heat exchangers. Understand velocity limits, ρV², pressure drop allocation, and impingement protection to ensure safe and efficient flow distr...

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Flow-Induced Vibration in Shell and Tube Heat Exchangers: Mechanisms & Mitigation Strategies

Understand how flow-induced vibration affects shell and tube heat exchangers. Learn the causes, failure modes, and proven strategies to prevent vibration-related damage in industrial exchangers....

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Thermal Design of Heat Exchangers: U-Value, LMTD, and Key Performance Metrics

Learn how thermal design principles—like U-value, LMTD, and fouling factors—determine shell and tube heat exchanger performance. Includes formulas, tips, and engineering best practices....

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Tube Bundle Design in Shell and Tube Heat Exchangers: Patterns, Pass Arrangements & Performance Factors

Learn how tube bundle design—including layout patterns, pass arrangements, and flow strategies—affects performance, pressure drop, and cleanability in shell and tube heat exchangers....

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Geometrical Design Considerations in Shell and Tube Heat Exchangers

Discover how geometrical design impacts shell and tube heat exchanger performance. Learn how shell diameter, tube pitch, baffle spacing, and nozzle configuration affect thermal efficiency and reliabil...

WittyWriter Aug 6, 2025 57 views

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Heat Exchanger Components Explained: Know Your Tubes, Baffles, Nozzles, and More

Explore the essential components of shell and tube heat exchangers—tubes, baffles, tube sheets, nozzles, heads, and supports. Learn their functions, design considerations, and engineering insights....

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TEMA Types in Heat Exchanger Design: Fixed, U-Tube & Floating Head Explained

Learn about TEMA types used in shell and tube heat exchangers—Fixed Tubesheet, U-Tube, and Floating Head. Discover their applications, pros, cons, and design selection criteria....

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Centrifugal Pump Design and Type Selection in Process Industries

Introduction: Explore the fundamentals of centrifugal pump design and type selection. Learn about single-stage vs. multistage pumps, o...

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Calculating Flow Rate, Differential Head, and NPSH in Pump Design

Introduction: Learn how to calculate pump flow rate, differential head, and Net Positive Suction Head (NPSH) for reliable design. Step...

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TEMA Types and Selection: Choosing the Right Shell and Head Configuration for Heat Exchangers

Introduction: Understand TEMA exchanger types and how to select the right shell and head configuration for your process. Compare TEMA ...

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Aug 6, 2025 WittyWriter

Nozzle and Pressure Drop Design in Heat Exchangers: Best Practices for Process Engineers

Introduction: Learn how to size and design nozzles for shell and tube heat exchangers. Understand velocity limits, ρV², pressure dro...

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Aug 6, 2025 WittyWriter

Flow-Induced Vibration in Shell and Tube Heat Exchangers: Mechanisms & Mitigation Strategies

Introduction: Understand how flow-induced vibration affects shell and tube heat exchangers. Learn the causes, failure modes, and prove...

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Aug 6, 2025 WittyWriter

Thermal Design of Heat Exchangers: U-Value, LMTD, and Key Performance Metrics

Introduction: Learn how thermal design principles—like U-value, LMTD, and fouling factors—determine shell and tube heat exchanger ...

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Aug 6, 2025 WittyWriter

Tube Bundle Design in Shell and Tube Heat Exchangers: Patterns, Pass Arrangements & Performance Factors

Introduction: Learn how tube bundle design—including layout patterns, pass arrangements, and flow strategies—affects performance, ...

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Aug 6, 2025 WittyWriter

Geometrical Design Considerations in Shell and Tube Heat Exchangers

Introduction: Discover how geometrical design impacts shell and tube heat exchanger performance. Learn how shell diameter, tube pitch,...

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Aug 6, 2025 WittyWriter

Heat Exchanger Components Explained: Know Your Tubes, Baffles, Nozzles, and More

Introduction: Explore the essential components of shell and tube heat exchangers—tubes, baffles, tube sheets, nozzles, heads, and su...

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Aug 6, 2025 WittyWriter

TEMA Types in Heat Exchanger Design: Fixed, U-Tube & Floating Head Explained

Introduction: Learn about TEMA types used in shell and tube heat exchangers—Fixed Tubesheet, U-Tube, and Floating Head. Discover the...

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Shell and Tube Heat Exchanger Design: A Complete Guide for Process Engineers

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Aug 5, 2025 WittyWriter

Shell and Tube Heat Exchanger Design: A Complete Guide for Process Engineers

Introduction: Discover the complete guide to shell and tube heat exchanger design. Learn about design inputs, process data sheets, sim...

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LPG Tank Water Drainage Systems: Engineering Best Practices for Safe and Efficient Operation

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Jul 17, 2025 WittyWriter

LPG Tank Water Drainage Systems: Engineering Best Practices for Safe and Efficient Operation

Introduction: Explore a complete guide to LPG tank water drainage systems, including detection technologies, system design, freeze pro...

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Underground vs Above-Ground LPG Storage: How to Choose the Right Solution

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Jul 17, 2025 WittyWriter

Underground vs Above-Ground LPG Storage: How to Choose the Right Solution

Introduction: Comprehensive guide comparing underground vs above-ground LPG storage, highlighting key differences in safety, cost, reg...

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LPG Tank Capacity Explained: From Nominal to Net Working Volume

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Jul 17, 2025 WittyWriter

LPG Tank Capacity Explained: From Nominal to Net Working Volume

Introduction: A complete, engineer-friendly guide to LPG tank capacity calculations—covering nominal, geometrical, storage, and net ...

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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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