Design of Suction Piping for Centrifugal Pumps
By: Morgan Evans, ChE Project Engineer, Americhem System Inc. Introduction The design of suction piping for pumps is often overlooked and may seem insignificant at times but it’s this design that plays a vital role in determining pump performance and heath. Reason...
Boom or Bust? Don’t let your next process plant expansion give you a stiff neck and a busted budget!
Boom or Bust? Don't let your next process plant expansion give you a stiff neck and a busted budget! Processing plants in the food, chemical manufacturing, energy and pharmaceuticals industries are growing while other sectors are struggling. This has many plant...
Has your Rail Tank Car filling got you going off the rails?
Does your Rail Tank Car filling and level monitoring got you going off the rails? Do your tank cars constantly need cleaning and spill containment measures due to overfilling? Does your custody transfer method have you doubting your true costs and clients debating the...
Custom Automation – Machine Highlight: Automatic Filling Machines
How do I select the right machine for my liquid filling needs? Automatic equipment selection can be a daunting task but also very rewarding for your team. Studies show automating repetitive tasks can help operators avoid ergonomic stress and improve throughput. In...
Improving legacy process systems: Turn your data reporting wishbone into a backbone
Does your process system data reporting resemble more of a backbone or a wishbone? Have you looked at your daily operations report and wondered if the data is accurate? When your team sees this data and plans activities around it, do you sometimes wonder if they are...