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Pressure Vessel Design Process Explained: Importance, Design Selection, & Costs

Pressure vessel designing is a highly specialized process requiring expert engineering knowledge. These tanks are used to store often volatile substances under pressure. Any fault in design or fabrication could result in catastrophic failure, causing serious harm to people and the environment. Some frequently asked questions are, “What design pressure vessel do I need?”, “What…

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Why Regular Inspection Is Key for AWWA Water Reservoirs

Public municipalities and or private water districts both possess a great deal of responsibility to the condition of their existing AWWA D100 water storage reservoirs. Whether your tank is large or small, all water storage tanks need to be periodically inspected and cleaned in order to provide good water quality for the community and help extend the…

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Industrial Chemical Tanks: The Different Types & Design Features

Chemical tanks are a vital utility for storage and processing across many industries. Chemicals can be inert or corrosive, acidic or alkaline, toxic or non-toxic, stable or volatile, etc. Regardless of the characteristics of the contained substance, a safe, secure, and well-managed tank is essential to avert health and environmental risks. T BAILEY LLC primarily fabricates…

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Types of Pressure Vessels Explained

Pressure vessels are containers for the containment of pressure, either internal or external. These robust vessels play a crucial role in most industries and thousands of people work closely with or around pressure vessels every day. Despite their key role in our global economy, most people don’t understand what pressure vessels are. If this is…

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Pressure Vessel Certification Requirements

Pressure vessels are robust storage containers that hold products under pressures ranging from 15 PSI all the way up to a whopping 3,000 PSI. While vessels can be built to hold higher pressures, the certification requirements for these are increasingly stringent. Process vessels, heat exchangers, and storage vessels are the most common types of pressure…

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Should API 5L Pipe Be Used for Casing? How API 5L Alternatives Can Save You Money

API 5L is a robust seamless and welded steel pipe specified by the American Petroleum Institute and designed for use in pipeline transportation systems. This steel pipe is optimized for transporting petroleum and natural gas and is subjected to rigorous hydrostatic, NDE, and destructive testing to ensure it can withstand internal pressures. Despite these specifications, it’s common for…

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