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Understanding Three-Phase Separators

When you think about oil and gas production, the process of separating the raw wellstream into usable components might be the first thing that comes to mind. Yet, it’s a

Control Valves: Types, Parts, and How They Work

Control valves are vital components of process industries, quietly ensuring that everything from oil refineries to chemical plants runs smoothly. These regulate flow, pressure, and temperature, ensuring operations stay safe

Tray Column vs Packed Column: All Factors for Selection

Distillation is the backbone of many industrial processes, from refining crude oil to producing high-purity chemicals. When it comes to distillation in engineering, selecting the right equipment can make or

Raoult’s and Dalton’s Law: Vapor and Partial Pressure

In the world of chemistry, understanding how substances behave in mixtures is interesting. Have you ever wondered what happens at the molecular level when liquids turn into vapors or how

Basic Principles of Distillation Column

Distillation is like the backbone of many industries, especially in chemical manufacturing, petroleum refining, oil and gas and even beverage production. Distillation columns separate liquid mixtures into their individual components

Shell and Tube Heat Exchangers Basics

Shell and tube heat exchangers are vital for effective, safe heat transfer in the process industry. Their design, versatility, and adherence to standards like TEMA and API 660 ensure their

Safety Manual of SIS

Each item of hardware for use in the Safety Instrumented System (SIS) must have an accompanying safety manual provided by the manufacturer. This manual contains all the necessary information required

Documenting SIL Assessment Study

Safety Integrity Level (SIL) assessment is a crucial part of ensuring process safety in industrial environments. Typically conducted in a dedicated workshop, this assessment helps determine the required SIL targets

Understanding the Safe State of SIF

What is the Safe State? In process safety, achieving a safe state is a fundamental objective of any Safety Instrumented Function (SIF). The safe state is the condition in which