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Equipment

Modeling two-phase flow in horizontal pipe bends

Iran University of Science and Technology: Ghaemi, A.  |  Kasiri, N.  |  Motamedian, E.

New calculations of pressure loss and predictions of flow pattern in bends

Reliable sealing technologies reduce maintenance demands

Vector International: Robinson, I. S.

The latest connection and sealing options offer zero-leak integrity and minimized maintenance

Explicit friction factor correlation for turbulent flow in rough pipe

Bayer HealthCare: Goudar, C. T.
University of Oklahoma Health Sciences Center: Sonnad, J. R.

A comparison of approximation methods shows which is more accurate over a wide range of Re values

Changes in process piping code ASME B31.3 for 2004

ABI Enterprises, Inc.: Kannappan, S.

The revisions and how they impact piping system design are highlighted

Consider dividing wall distillation to separate solvents

Koch-Glitsch UK: Spencer, G.

Using an established technology as part of a revamp installation provided new products at lower capital and operating costs than conventional methods

Explicit friction factor correlation for pipe flow analysis

Bayer HealthCare: Goudar, C. T.
University of Oklahoma Health Sciences Center: Sonnad, J. R.

Use this representation of the universal law of friction to obtain accurate estimates

Avoid pipe corrosion under insulation

Industrial Insulation Group: Whitaker, T.

Keys are proper selection, installation and maintenance

Improve custody-transfer operations

Total Austral: Moldes, R.

Coriolis flowmeters overcome maintenance problems when used in light hydrocarbon service

An effective method for analyzing piping vibration problems

Reliance Refinery: Saha, S.  |  Rastogi, R.
Bechtel India Pvt Ltd.: Bhattachrya, A.

The matching mode shape technique combines field vibration data with natural frequency information

Using creep life assessment of FCCU internals to determine operational reliability

Carmagen Engineering, Inc.: Thornton, D. R.

These guidelines can help avoid failures