Free START-PROF Viewer can be downloaded here. It is always available for free. The START-PROF Viewer is not for performing pipe stress analysis, save or export piping models. It can only be used to...

Expansion Joints are one of the critical devices that piping stress engineers use in piping systems having less flexibility. But it becomes quite a headache to choose the right kind of expansion...

Injection and mixing points are locations used frequently in refineries, petrochemical and power plants and carry a potential risk of increased degradation rate compared to the mainline due to the...

What is a Level Gauge or Level Indicator? Level gauges or level indicators are instrument devices that are installed in plants for determining the liquid level in process equipment like drums,...

What is a Collar Bolt? Collar bolts are a type of fastener that is extensively used to hold the bundle in the exact place for removable bundle heat exchangers. This ensures the channel removal...

What is FMS or Flow Metering Skid? A Flow Metering Skid is a framed or moduled device on which various other assemblies are fitted for the measurement (flow rates) of gas or liquid products. The...

Both Piping and Pipeline are originated from Mechanical Engineering and many a time, share common activities. For example, both have piping materials, piping expansion, stress, and support problems....