Last month we discussed why compressor stations are so important. This month we will explore some of the potential hazards of, and safety requirements for, natural gas pipeline compressor stations. Natural gas pipeline compressor stations are a critical part of the natural gas delivery process. These stations are necessary in order to transfer natural gas hundreds of miles from where it …
Seamless rolled ring forging is superior to the other methods of producing ring structures from metal. Seamless rolled ring forging creates stronger ring shapes because they gain circumferential grain structures. Whether this occurs through a ring rolling mill or via an open die forging using forging hammers, the result is the same round, extremely durable, seamless rings that may not …
Earlier this year, we learned What is a Natural Gas Compressor Station is, but we didn’t dive into too much detail about why compressor stations are so important to our natural gas infrastructure. This article explains why natural gas compressor stations are an essential part of our oil, gas, and petrochemical infrastructure. What Are Compressor Stations? Compressor stations are facilities found along …
There are many types of steel alloys used in the production of ANSI/ASME and API flanges in the oil & gas industry. Here are some examples of the most common ones. Carbon Steel This is by far the most common type of steel used in the oil, gas, and petrochemical industries for pipelines, flowlines and other structural components. Carbon steel consists of …
In general, forging manufacturers can choose from four types of forging processes to produce a flange: Cold Forging Closed Die Block Forging (AKA Impression Die Forging) Open Die Block Forging Seamless Rolled Ring Forging Cold Forging Where most forging processes involve superheating the metal to temperatures as high as 2300 degrees Fahrenheit, cold forging takes place at much lower …
Large diameter flanges are designed to the ASME B16.47 standard and can be manufactured out of any steel material grade. They come in flange faces that include: RTJ (Ring Type Joint) RF (Raised Face) FF (Flat Face) Custom made large diameter flanges can come as large as the customer requires and made to their design specs. The forged flange is …
API stands for the American Petroleum Institute, the organization that was formed in the 1930s to differentiate themselves from the ASA flanges at the time because they couldn’t handle the greater PSI that the API flanges required. ASA eventually became the standard for the American Society of Mechanical Engineers (ASME)/and American National Standards Institute (ANSI). Although both the API and …
The oil, gas, and petrochemical industries use many different types of ANSI flanges for piping systems, with each type used in specific situations in order to maximize the life of the flange, ease of installation, and overall cost. Long Weld Neck Flanges The long weld neck flange is the standard against which all other ANSI flanges are measured when it comes …
On the surface, the casting process and the forging process may seem very similar. Both involve the use of red-hot metal, and both are industrial processes that require a lot of energy to complete, but there are some fundamental differences that you should know about. These differences are especially important when selecting the right ASME pressure vessel components manufacturer. The …
Block forging can be broken down into two different types: open die block forging and closed die block forging. This type of forging is frequently called drop forging because the metal block is shaped by raising and then dropping a hammer onto the heated block of metal to shape it. Block forging is a process commonly used within a forged …
