Power generation is a time and resource-intensive process that depends on a series of interconnected systems to produce, store, and…
Complex piping networks in oil refineries efficiently transport crude oil, a versatile raw material, to various processing units where it…
Water hammer (or hydraulic shock) is the momentary increase in pressure inside a pipe caused by a sudden change of…
Learn how to model relief valve piping systems in AFT Fathom, AFT Arrow, and Impulse. Sizing the relief valve will…
Food & Beverage For more than 75 years, DFT® has been manufacturing check valves for a wide range of applications, including…
In the chemical processing industry, equipment is often subjected to wide temperature fluctuations, high pressure, and corrosive chemicals. Maintaining control…
Challenge Background Critical valves were blowing out the packing twice a year during startups and shutdowns. In an application involving the sealing…
From industrial plants to municipal water systems, valves are a vital part of managing liquid and gas flow. Given the…
In a perfect reciprocating pump system, suction and discharge valves should gently open and close as the plunger reaches its…
Challenge Goal Provide effective sealing for a critical valve (Condenser Block Valve), which was leaking in the containment area. This is a…
A preventive maintenance program extends the life of and prevents failure of expansion joints. The result is system reliability and…