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API Pump Type Definitions | Understanding API Standards
API (American Petroleum Institute) is a set of standards used to define systems, tests and equipment design, mainly in the Oil & Gas industry. There are other standards, such as ISO, ASME, NEMA...
Pipe Welding vs Pipeline Welding
By definition, pipe welding and pipeline welding are distinct procedures. Pipe welding is used to create large pipe constructions inside oil refineries and chemical plants. Meanwhile, pipeline...
What is the Difference between Socket Welds and Butt Welds?
Introduction Because there are variances between socket weld and butt weld fittings, the applicable standards are different. Socket welds entail inserting the pipe into a depression at the joint,...
Why is the Tube Sheet Expansion Groove Towards the Channel Side? Insights for Experts
1. Ease of Access for Maintenance: The channel side is typically more accessible than the shell side. Placing the expansion groove on the channel side makes it easy to check, maintain, and repair...
Duplex Steel UNS S32205 – Applications & Features
Duplex Alloys have long been considered a specialist in the production of treated steel, accounting for less than 1% (about 200KT) of the total market. The reason for this could be the subfamily's...
A Complete Guide to ASTM A105 Carbon Steel Flanges
ASTM A105 is the most widely used carbon steel grade. This is used to manufacture forge piping components. Some of them include flange and forge fittings. They are designed for pipes with smaller...