Process Piping

Process Piping

Process piping refers to a network of interconnected pipes, fittings, valves, and other components used to transport fluids within an industrial facility. Process piping is different from plumbing systems, which are designed to move water into and out of a facility....
What is an orifice plate?

What is an orifice plate?

An orifice plate is a thin plate with a circular hole, inserted into a pipe to measure the flow rate of a fluid. By creating a controlled restriction in the pipe, it accelerates the fluid and reduces pressure. The resulting pressure difference between the upstream and...
What Is a Tube Sheet for a Heat Exchanger?

What Is a Tube Sheet for a Heat Exchanger?

Tube sheets contain perforations punched to accommodate a sequence of tubes within an enclosed tubular pressure vessel. These pressure vessels, also known as shell and tube heat exchangers, are the most frequent type used in oil refineries and big chemical facilities....