Mechanical coalescers–AKA separators–are used widely across the oil and gas production industries to remove water, hydrocarbon, or hydrocarbon condensate from oil, petrochemical, or natural gas production processes. There are two major types of coalescers, a liquid/liquid coalescer and a gas/liquid coalescer. How Mechanical Coalescers Work A mechanical coalescer is a pressure vessel that uses a series of baffle walls or filters …

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 …