What is the gate valve used for? Gate valve used for isolation of the piping system, also known as the isolation valve. Due to the working principle during the operation, it will either be in fully closed condition or in fully opened. The main benefit of gate valves in piping systems is to minimize frictional […]
Types of Valve Valves are mechanical devices that control the flow of fluids (liquids, gases, or slurries) by opening, closing, or partially obstructing passageways. There are various types of valves designed for different applications, and they are categorized based on their function, design, and the industry they serve. Additionally, valves are subject to various codes
Management of change (MOC) Management of change (MOC) is that any measures or minor changes in the process plant are called management of change. There are many types of management changes that occur in a plant, like changes in P&ID, changes in isometric drawing, changes in equipment design, changes in operating procedures, changes in inspection
Bearing The term bearing comes from the bear, a bearing is a component that supports load while permitting relative motion between two parts of the machine. Bearing is an important part of a machine that carries the load, reduces friction, and gives a smooth operation. The selection of bearings is based on the requirement of
Cavitation in the centrifugal pump Cavitation in centrifugal pump is the formation of bubbles, because the liquid suction pressure fall below its vapor pressure or any other reasons. There are many cases of cavitation in centrifugal pumps, these are discussed below. The formation of the bubble mostly happens in a pipe inside, equipment, valves, and
NPSH (Net positive suction head) What is NPSH? NPSH (net positive suction head) is the difference between suction pressure and lowest pressure inside the pump or system. By the use of the Bernoulli theorem, calculated if the suction pressure is greater than vapor pressure, then the risk of cavitation is negligible, but in other cases,
FMECA (failure mode effects and criticality analysis) The (FMECA) failure mode effects and critical analysis method is used to identify and prioritize failures that could occur in the processing system or particular equipment. It is a part of FMEA. With the help of failure mode effects and criticality analysis to identify what types of maintenance
What is a gasket? A gasket is a mechanical seal that is placed between two or more mating surfaces to prevent fluid or gas leakage. Gaskets can be made from a variety of materials, such as rubber, metal, cork, or paper, depending on the application requirements. They are designed to conform to the irregularities of
Condition-based maintenance (CBM) Condition-based maintenance is also called (predictive, proactive) in which perform the activity depends on the condition of the equipment. To achieve the maximum production goal and avoid the unexpected equipment failed. Condition-based-maintenance Condition-based maintenance has two parts condition monitoring maintenance reliability-centered maintenance When Condition-based maintenance (CBM) should be needed and when
What is the role of a maintenance engineer? The main role of a maintenance engineer is Maintaining the equipment. Reduce maintenance costs. Keep the plants running at reliability and at full capacity. Reduces resources like human effort and assets. Inspection of the equipment on a routine basis. Analysis of the criticality of equipment on the
Preventive maintenance Preventive maintenance is a proactive type of maintenance in its action was taken before breakdown maintenance and prevented failure of machines and also saves from equipment downtime. Preventive maintenance can be done like weekly, monthly, quarterly, half-yearly, yearly some time also use a quote (prevention is better than cure) for
Breakdown maintenance Breakdown maintenance is a prominent approach to equipment maintenance that primarily centers around resolving issues as they arise, rather than implementing preventive measures. While this strategy may offer certain advantages, it also presents several drawbacks that can impact operational efficiency and overall productivity. In this comprehensive exploration, we delve into the benefits and