INDUSTRY INSIGHTS NEWSLETTER
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Pipelines and piping systems sit at the center of safe, reliable operations, yet navigating regulations and ensuring system compliance remain ongoing challenges for owner-operators. Differences in codes, regional standards, and the nuances of pipe stress analysis can all introduce risk if not fully understood and properly managed. This issue of Industry Insights explores two critical perspectives of this problem – check out the latest two articles below.
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Featured Articles
Pipeline Defect Assessments for CSA Z662 Pipelines
Pipeline regulations in Canada differ from the ASME B31.4 and B31.8 standards used across the United States. In this article, the authors provide a detailed overview of the federally regulated CSA Z662 standard and clarify the differences between assessments (Section 10), engineering assessments (Section 3.4), and engineering critical assessments (Annex J & K). This is a must- read for any pipeline operators who wants to understand Canadian pipeline industry regulation and engineering assessment requirements.
Effects of Friction on Rotating Equipment Compliance: Modeling Considerations in Pipe Stress Simulation
A recurring challenge is ensuring that modeling assumptions in pipe stress analysis don’t create hidden risks for rotating equipment and piping code compliance. This article explores how friction and vertical support behavior can dramatically influence nozzle load calculations, sometimes turning a compliant system into a non-compliant one. Using case studies and practical examples, the authors highlight best practices and advanced tools like SIMFLEX-IV to improve accuracy and reliability across complex operating conditions.
Recently Published in the Industry Insights Newsletter
ASME Silo Design: An Introduction to ASME SBS
Up until the recent publication of ASME SBS-2023: Structures for Bulk Solids (ASME SBS), there has not been a comprehensive
Nozzle Design – By Rule or By Analysis
Are you struggling with time-consuming finite element analysis (FEA) for nozzle connections? The Nozzle FEA tool will cut FEA analysis time from weeks to minutes while ensuring full ASME VIII-2 compliance. In this article, the authors compare nozzle design by rule to design by analysis and highlight how this webtool consistently outperforms the competition.
Practical Electrical Considerations in Process Plants
Electrical systems are often overlooked in process plants—that is, until something goes wrong. This article shares practical best practices to improve power reliability, reduce downtime, and strengthen the safety and resilience of your facility’s electrical infrastructure.
