The RP1200 isn’t a new document in the Petroleum Equipment Industry (PEI). The first draft was created back in 2011, final changes made to it in 2017, and state
Corrosion is the enemy. One of the many features of metal hoses and expansion joints (EJs) is their ability to resist corrosive media or environments. It is therefore critical
Bright, flickering plumes of flame are iconic to the oil and gas industry… Long before any of us ever set foot in a real refinery, we were familiarized with the
Pollution control in coal power plants is critical. In this blog, we explore the different technologies used and the differences between them. Heat = Energy Thermal Power Plants
Remember when we all wondered how the T-1000 was able to liquefy, shapeshift, and repair itself in Terminator 2 back in 1991? We’re told in the film that this
One of the topics we get asked frequently is when to use metal hose. There are many different types of hose available on the market. They include metal, rubber, composite,
Temperature changes have a huge impact on expansion joint design. Let’s take a look at this in one particular industry: pulp and paper. In papermaking, paper is made from
Okay so maybe “Chemical Emperor” is a bit of a dramatic title… but it’s hard to downplay the fact that China has taken the entire chemical world by
We get various requests from our customers for non-traditional hose assembly constructions that they believe will help them solve tough application problems. Over the years, we’ve seen a lot
Hailed by some as the savior of the American energy market and the catalyst for an economic revolution, and detested by others as the harbinger of ill health and
In steelmaking, continuous casting units are capable of producing a wide variety of shapes and profiles, which are then cut into manageable lengths after they have solidified. While this
We live in a digital age. An age where everyone carries around a high-definition supercomputer in their pocket that delivers a constant stream of information: local & global news,
In order for liquid or gaseous media (“fluid”) to flow through a piping system, the fluid must have sufficient potential energy, which we measure as system pressure. Remember that
Crude oil impacts our life in myriad ways. Every driver on the road is keenly aware of the relatively low gas prices we have been enjoying lately. Remember dire
Wait…How Do You Say It? Let’s address the most obvious question first: tuyere is pronounced “tweer.” For anyone not familiar with the metals industry, you don’t want to repeat my