Dude, honestly when I'm doing work in the refinery, I get the surveyor to shoot everything that may cause a conflict or that I might have to support f...

I did something similar recently where they wanted to have a level gauge and a transmitter off the same nozzle location on a tower. So I gave them as ...

simple answer for no......the mating flange will need to match the pump nozzle in all cases but, the engineer may spec out a bigger pump based on a wo...

You know guys, I wish someone when I was starting out would have explained something like this to me in such a simple, makes sense sort of way as JOP ...

It is also a good idea when using Threaded and Coupled pipe in pipe racks to use unions every 3-4 random lengths. This will aid in maintenance if leak...

There are welding procedures for welding SS to CS. Why would you want to weld SS pipe to a CS flange anyways. Why not install your new spool with a SS...

Its usually driven by size as well.....for example: Individual safety valve piping that has a diameter larger than half the header diameter, shall ent...

Flat turned piping is my nightmare. Once someone starts its like a domino effect. It will depend on your situation, location and commodity with how yo...

1. Why dimensions are in millimeters and elevations in meters (generally)? Accepted convention is OK but there would be some precedent to it. All dim...

I try to maintain to a pup length equal to the pipe size. For example for a 3" pipe I like to try and use 3" as my minimum. Of course thats with all t...

Very interesting topic actually. I hear GA's used for everything all the time. I've worked in Canada and the USA and its all the same. I have to admi...

Hey Guys, I have to admit I believe 3D modeling changed my career. It made me a better piper over the years because I feel like I'm actually buildin...

Hey Guys, I have to admit I believe 3D modeling changed my career. It made me a better piper over the years because I feel like I'm actually buildin...