What is pipe elbow? Elbow is pipe fittings, that are used to change the direction of pipeline routes for fluid flow. It is one of the most common types of pitting and generally used in every pipeline in plant or outside plant as well. This is available many in different angles – like 45°, 90°, …
What is a Slip-on Flange? Slip on flange is most frequently used in the industries. There are two types of slip on flange these are slip on plain flange and slip on raised flanged SORF flange. Slip-on flanges are a type of flange used in piping and plumbing systems for connecting sections of pipes or …
What is a Socket Weld Flange Connection? Socket weld flanges are a popular choice for pipe installations that require secure and sealed connections. They offer several advantages, including ease of installation and reliable strength when compared to other connection types. Learn more about the benefits, uses, and installation of socket weld flanges here! A socket …
Difference between centrifugal pump and Reciprocating pumps Centrifugal Pump: Reciprocating Pump: Working principle Centrifugal Pump is a type of dynamic type pump that discharges the liquid at uniform pressure over a range of flow. Then it drops dramatically as the flow rate increases by the help of the driver (Motor) rotate the impeller (mounting on …
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What is a Sockolet used for? Sockolet is used for 90 degree self-reinforcing branch accessories for pipe line fitting. As its names represent how that will connect to the run pipe (header pipe). Sockolet is a type of self-reinforced branch fitting developed by a company called Bonney Forge. And this is suitable for small bore …
Definition of Weldolet? Weldolet fitting is one of the most common types of piping components and this is a type of Olets. This is used for take branch connection from run pipe lines to branch pipe line and connected by butt weld welding process with 90° branch connection. In weldolet both ends will be beveled, mostly …
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ASME B16.5 Introductions This is an American standard for pipe flanges and flanges fitting to size NPS 1/2 through NPS 24 metric/inch, all temperature pressure, dimension, tolerance and materials, and its testing and methods of designate opening of pipes flanges and fittings cover within its. For example flange rating class designated as follow 150, 300, …
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Troubleshooting of the Piston valve Now in this article, we will discuss the troubleshooting of the Piston valve. The Piston valve is most commonly used with high-temperature and high-pressure services like steam, syngas, and others. Piston valves troubleshooting is categorized into three parts. Seizing of piston valve handwheel Leakage of steam to atmosphere Leakage through …
Bolt flange selection chart In this chapter Pipe flange dimensions and details will be covered in ASME B16.5 – In this standard, consider Pipe Flanges and Flanged Fittings for size NPS ½” to 24” . More than 24″, from NPS 26” to 60” should be in ASME B16.47. Here only given details for 150 and …
Side Stream Filter Sidestream filter (ss filter) is a type of filter that is used to remove suspended impurity from water (suspended impurity means that solid particles, turbidity, organics, dead organics, and silts particle) from the present in water). This is the most common type of filtration system that is mostly used in cooling tower …
What are the gear couplings? Gear coupling Gear couplings are the type of flexible coupling and mostly use for high torque transmission for heavy machinery (positive displacement pump, gearbox, pump) and excess speed application as well. This type of coupling designed to transmit torque between two non-collinear equipment shafts, and with the help of two …
Installation guide for grid Coupling The installation guide for grid coupling provided by the manufacturer, in which torque settings for tightening of the set screws and bolts are also described within it. Some installations guide may contain additional data and dimensional information as well. The grid coupling is the assembly of two shaft hubs, grid, …
What is fluid coupling? A fluid coupling or hydraulic coupling is a hydrodynamic or hydrokinetic equipment that can transmit power and torque with the help of liquid (hydraulic oil). It belongs to the category of flexible coupling power transmission. This is based on hydrodynamic torque transmission device. It is the assembly of pump impeller, casing …