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 …
Long weld neck flanges are common specialized connections used in the energy, oil, and petrochemical industries among others. They are typically found in complex pipeline systems serving multi-level buildings and refineries. But why are they considered to be the perfect pressure vessel connections for these pipeline systems? Here are a few of the reasons: Extremely Strong and Reliable Long weld …
There are several common components used in a frac head during hydraulic fracturing operations. Frac Stacks Frac stacks are pressure vessel components that temporarily replace the production wellhead during fracking operations. These stacks protect the production wellhead from the effects of high-pressure abrasion and corrosion caused by the fracking process. Hydraulic and Manual Frac Valves Because these valves–most of the time …
A natural gas compressor station is a part of a network of pipes, connectors and flanges designed to transport gas from the production wells to the gas consumers. Because of factors such as the distance between the well and end-user, friction, and different elevation along the pipeline, the gas needs a periodic “boost” along the natural gas pipeline network to help …
Forged Components Inc. is proud to announce the acquisition of the Western of Texas Forge & Flange Company. The acquisition was completed in the 4th quarter of 2019. The Western of Texas Forge & Flange Company has been in business for over 35 years and manufactures high-quality pipe flanges and forgings to standard and custom sizes. They have the ability …
In the most basic sense, a sand separator is anything designed to separate sand or other solid particulate matter from water. They do not separate all of the solids from the liquid but are an essential initial part of the process of getting a lot of solid particles out of the liquid. This approach is used in waste management and …
Tube sheets have holes drilled to accept a series of tubes inside of an enclosed tubular pressure vessel. These pressure vessels, commonly referred to as shell and tube heat exchangers, are the most common heat exchangers used in oil refineries and large chemical plants. The tube sheet itself serves as a supporting element in heat exchangers and boilers. The tube …
