INTRODUCTION TO WORN SHAFT REPAIR Shaft Wear and Damage Shafts are a critical component of rotating equipment. Shafts are used to transmit power from one part to another or from…
What Is a Chiller? A heat exchange or transfer is a unit operation, meaning it is a basic step in most industrial processes. The equipment used to implement this transfer…
Expansion Joint Wear and Damage An expansion joint is commonly located on structures such as bridges, highways and sidewalks. An expansion joint is a mid-structure separation designed to absorb vibration,…
Chocks and shims have traditionally played an important role in the alignment and installation of heavy machinery and equipment. Metal chocks and mortar-based pourable chocking systems have been widely used…
The network of pipelines in the US is extensive. It has been reported that approximately 72 000 miles of midstream pipelines transport crude oil to refineries. Typically, these pipelines are…
Many process vessels and storage tanks are commonly subjected to a wide variety of aggressive chemicals and high temperatures. Asset owners resort to alternative solutions like high-temperature coatings to protect their equipment from corrosion damage.
Preservation of landmarks, monuments, and historic sites, carries a significant role for the local communities, people and nations. Historic preservation provides a link to the roots of the countries and…
Arguably, concrete is the most important building block of human history. Although the mix has evolved significantly to get to today’s typical formulation, its presence throughout time has brought us…
Pumps are used throughout the mining industry for a melange of processes, from the transport of slurry, to the pumping of subsoil water. Slurry pumps are one of the pieces…
