Any application dealing with heat needs a temperature control mechanism to ensure proper heat distribution. Geothermal plants commonly assist heat pumps with heating and cooling mechanisms; at server farms, this assistance can be essential to prevent overheating. Spacecraft may also use thermal loop cooling mechanisms to keep components from being…
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Titanium is a corrosion-resistant metal with a polished appearance used in industries ranging from aerospace to petrochemical. Although the metal is less dense than other widely-used steels, it can provide equal or greater strength. When working with titanium, though, there are specific considerations for welders. Applying conventional welding processes to…
Cladding can enhance a metal’s corrosion-resistant properties. The process involves the deposition of a corrosion-resistant alloy (CRA) layer over a base metal with weaker properties. The most common CRA is stainless steel. Along with its corrosion-resistant properties, stainless steel also offers the benefits of increased strength, temperature resistance, and cost-efficiency. …
Cladding can enhance a metal’s corrosion-resistant properties. The process involves the deposition of a corrosion-resistant alloy (CRA) layer over a base metal with weaker properties. The most common CRA is stainless steel. Along with its corrosion-resistant properties, stainless steel also offers the benefits of increased strength, temperature resistance, and cost-efficiency. …
As a tried-and-tested method, manual welding is still preferred by many pipe welders, even with the increased productivity and reliability available through innovative welding technologies. However, in industries like oil and gas, the extent and complexity of welding pipes can make high-quality welds challenging to produce. Additionally, the risk of…
Vessels are used in critical industrial applications to store or process fluids at high pressure. Standard pressure vessels are designed o contain fluids at pressures greater than 15 psi. High-pressure vessels can withstand 10,000 psi and above. With the inherent risks of high-pressure environments, a pressure vessel should display the…