CSA/ANSI Z21.21-23/CSA 6.5-2023: Automatic Valves
Keeping the flow of oil and gas in pipelines is a monumental task, requiring reliable equipment like gas valves. Without gas valves, the oil and…
Identification of Piping Systems Through ASME A13.1-2023
By the 1920s, piping was essential for conveying fluids, and many large companies had developed their own color scheme for identifying piping systems and components….
MSS SP-99-2023: Instrument Valves
Whether employing the use of a needle-shaped plunger, a pivoting ball, or a rotating cylindrically tapered plug, instrument valves are abundant in industry to control…
Critical Factors for Selecting PVC Valves for Chemical Processing
Industrial valves are crucial components in most industrial processes. According to Allied Market Research, the demand for industrial valves is expected to grow considerably, reaching…
ASME B31.3-2022: Process Piping Code Changes
Process piping transports fluids in a range of locations—most notably, petroleum refineries, onshore and offshore petroleum and natural gas production facilities, food and beverage processing…
Decoding ASME B31.8‑2022: The Gas Pipeline Safety Standard
66% of crude oil and refined products in the United States are delivered via pipelines, and nearly all natural gas is moved through pipelines. Products…
ASME B40.100-2022: Pressure Gauges And Gauge Attachments
Since the 1800s, pressure gauges have been reliable, accurate, and overall crucial components of most processing systems because they are easy to read to help prevent…
ASME PCC-1-2022: Pressure Boundary Flange Joints
Bolted joints are one of the most common elements in piping design and serve as critical components in piping systems. When bolted flanged joints are…
ANSI/HI 14.6-2022: Rotodynamic Pumps
In 250 BCE, Ancient Greeks and Romans used a device called the Archimedes screw: the first water pump, which was shaped as a giant screw…