Correct sizing of pipework and valves for steam duties will ensure your installation remains both reliable and efficient, says Ian Webster.
Amarinth's Oliver Brigginshaw offers some insights into the issues that must be addressed when preparing oil and gas duty pumps for the extreme heat and humidity of tropical environments.
The performance and reliability of ‘O’ ring sealing systems can have a huge impact on overall plant costs, particularly if the sealed fluids are aggressive, or pose a danger to personnel and the environment in the event of process fluid leakage due to seal failures.
The concept of the hydraulic control block enjoys clear advantages over the more conventional method where each hydraulic control element is piped individually.
Automotive textile manufacturer, Autofil Worldwide has achieved average cost savings of £37,000 a year and reduced annual CO2 emissions by 260,000 tonnes, thanks to Atlas Copco’s air compressor energy recovery technology.