The inlet pressure drop rule is designed to protect pressure relief valves (PRVs) from instability; however, recent changes to API 520 allow the pressure drop to go above 3% of the set pressure if a supplementary engineering analysis is completed. This article, published in the September 2021 issue of World Fertilizer, discusses the improvements to the API codes and standards and how those changes impact the 3% rule.
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When a heat exchanger tube ruptures, the consequences can extend far beyond overpressure, as uncontrolled mixing of incompatible fluids can create serious safety, environmental, and operational risks that demand rigorous engineering assessment. This article examines the tube rupture credibility assessment (TRCA) and the critical role that damage mechanism review plays in determining whether a full-bore tube rupture is credible, and what that conclusion means for relief system design and inspection planning.
Corrosion under insulation is one of the most persistent sources of unplanned downtime and process leaks in operating facilities, yet most CUI programs are structurally set up to miss it. This article makes the case that CUI leaks are not a technology problem but a funding and governance problem, and explores what a properly structured CUI inspection program actually looks like.
Metals don’t simply wear out; rather, they fail through specific, recognizable damage mechanisms, and understanding the difference is one of the most practical foundations an early-career engineer can build. This installment of our Engineering 101 series introduces the metallurgy fundamentals every new engineer should know, from core material properties to corrosion, fatigue, creep, and embrittlement, with a real-world case study showing how damage mechanism reviews (DMRs) translate directly into safer, more reliable operations.
Washington State’s WAC 173-180 regulation is setting a new bar for seismic integrity of existing aboveground storage tanks, with a compliance deadline of July 2033 and analysis requirements that treat existing assets as new builds. This article breaks down what owner-operators need to know technically and makes the case for acting well before the deadline.
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In this webinar, you will learn about the recent changes to ASME B16.5 pressure ratings and the impact the changes will have on our company piping specifications. We will go […]
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In this webinar, you will learn about the recent changes to ASME B16.5 pressure ratings and the impact the changes will have on our company piping specifications. We will go […]
Equity is headquartered in Shaker Heights, OH, with offices in Katy, TX, Houston, TX, Abu Dhabi, UAE, and Hyderabad, India. Our specialized consulting services, technology, training, and corporate standards prioritize safety and reliability for industrial processing facilities.
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