Written by Anton Dooley
If you are one of the many pipers already registered on pipingdesigners.com/wp/, you probably don’t need to read this, as you already know the benefits of memberships … but you can! If, however, you are a piper, but are not yet registered, there are many reasons why you should register today: 10 good reasons why you should […]
Written by James Pennock
The following statement was made in a communication about welding two fittings directly to each other. This situation also applies to a fitting welded to a weld-neck flange or two weld-neck flanges welded together. “Fitting to fitting welding is not permissible; a pipe shall be (placed) between fittings.”
Written by James Pennock
The following article is a work of fiction. It portrays a hypothetical conversation that has not happened yet, between two people, the Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of one of the world’s largest EPCM companies and the President of Project Operations (PPO) for one of the world’s largest energy conglomerates. Let’s pick up the conversation …
Written by James Pennock
The term “Piping Engineering Lead” (PEL) as used in this document refers to the person responsible for all piping Engineering and Design activities on a process plant project. The actual PEL responsibilities will vary depending on the engineering company, the client, the type of project, and the project execution philosophy and the construction philosophy. There […]
Written by James Pennock
A high-end sports car achieves maximum performance at an optimum RPM. This is the gauge of performance. The advanced technology machines in a factory and even the simple home tool all run better at the proper RPM. In the case of these machines, as we all know RPM stands for “Revolutions Per Minute”. A machine designed to run […]
Written by Anton Dooley
Written by James Pennock
“In piping there is a reason for everything” Quote from Michael J. (Mike) Garofalo By James O. Pennock Mike Garofalo was the Manager of Piping Engineering and Design at Fluor Corporation’s Southern California Division from mid 1954 till 1980. He did more for the piping profession in that company than anyone I know of. Though […]
Written by William Beazley
Paulin Calls for Field Confirmation of Piping Analysis By William G. Beazley, PhD, PE Industry expert Tony Paulin, President, Paulin Research Group, called for field confirmation of pipe stress deflections and fatigue indications predicted by commonly available analysis software. Paulin said, “Checking piping displacements throughout the plant life cycle can be easily done using inexpensive […]
Written by Anton Dooley
Companies Now Struggling to Find Qualified Staff! Layoffs are a recurring nightmare for both employees and employers Layoffs: oil and gas companies have cut some 350,000 jobs in the downturn, but what happens when oil prices tick up and demand for talent outstrips supply? It’s a recurring nightmare.
Written by Anton Dooley
The group of states, which includes Russia, said on Saturday that they will cut supplies by 558,000 barrels per day. Opec announced last month that it would be slashing its own production to ease an oversaturated global market. It is the first time in 15 years that a global pact has been struck.
