Values of Gas Constant in ideal gas law can vary depending on the units used, this short article discuss what is the ideal gas law and provides some common values used for the ideal gas law equation.
What is a Gravity Separator
What is a gravity separator and how it’s used in oil and gas industry, advantages and disadvantages of horizontal and vertical separators..
What is a Pipeline riser
Pipeline riser is a essential component in oil and gas industry, this article draws a basic introduction to pipeline rises and their types.
How to calculate the horsepower transmitted by a mechanical shaft
Shaft horsepower is one of the common calculations carried out by engineers, the short article below provides an estimation method. What is a Horsepower? Horsepower (HP) is a unit of measurement of power. The unit is commonly used with referring to the power an engine or motor can produce. The […]
Rupture disks why and when to use them?
Rupture disks or Bursting disks! this article will draw some general overview on these devices and touch on their types as well as sizing methods.
Thermosiphon Reboilers a brief overview
Thermosiphon Reboilers are often used in industry, this article will briefly touch on the available type of reboilers in industry. then look into thermosiphon reboilers types, their advantages, disadvantages, compare them to other types and attempt to answer some common questions. The article will also attempt to highlight any industry […]
Baffles in heat exchangers
Baffles in heat exchangers are often used as a core element in any shell and tube heat exchanger design. This short article will discuss the use of baffles and some common guidelines on their usage in heat exchangers.
Tube pitch in heat exchangers questions answered
Do you have some questions about tube pitch in heat exchangers! why not read this article
How to calculate the Overall Heat Transfer Coefficient
How to calculate the Overall Heat Transfer Coefficient? Heat exchanger setup typically involves two flowing fluids separated by a solid wall. Heat is first transferred from the hot fluid to the wall by convection, the heat is then transferred through the wall by conduction, and lastly the heat is transferred […]
What is a compact heat exchanger?
Definition Compact heat exchanger can be characterized by its high ‘area density’ this means that is has a high ratio of heat transfer surface to heat exchanger volume. So Compact heat exchange is characterized by high heat transfer surface-area to volume ratios and high heat transfer coefficients compared to other […]