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by arcpro
09 May 2026, 08:17
Forum: Process & Control Engineers
Topic: Repetitive piping blockage - Line size increase
Replies: 2
Views: 180

Re: Repetitive piping blockage - Line size increase

Which service are we talking here, getting blocked?
by arcpro
27 Apr 2026, 10:09
Forum: HSE Engineers
Topic: Pitting Corrosion & Chemical Spill @ Freedom Industries (2014)
Replies: 5
Views: 3531

Pitting Corrosion & Chemical Spill @ Freedom Industries (2014)

There has been a lot to learn from the chemical spill happened in Freedom Industries during 2014.
Pitting corrosion attack on the storage tank led to all this causing one of the major process safety incident having environmental impact.
by arcpro
27 Apr 2026, 09:54
Forum: PetroNavigator® - Engineering Interactions with AI
Topic: API 583 CUI /CUF 3rd Edition vs 2nd
Replies: 2
Views: 3549

Re: API 583 CUI /CUF 3rd Edition vs 2nd

Informational, which can easily be memorized too!
Thanks.
by arcpro
27 Apr 2026, 09:53
Forum: PetroNavigator® - Engineering Interactions with AI
Topic: TEMA Heat Exchangers Listing
Replies: 1
Views: 1397

Re: TEMA Heat Exchangers Listing

Amazing, and that too can be further enhanced.
by arcpro
14 Apr 2026, 08:01
Forum: Project Engineers
Topic: ASME Code Design - Learning Sources
Replies: 4
Views: 10167

Re: ASME Code Design - Learning Sources

I am not sure whether you have tried basic search in YouTube to get the quick learning sources but try that these keywords:
"ASME B31.3 basics piping design”
“B31.8 pipeline design explained”
“pipe stress analysis basics”
Focus on:
Wall thickness calculation
Stress categories (sustained, expansion ...
by arcpro
04 Apr 2026, 15:39
Forum: PetroNavigator® - Engineering Interactions with AI
Topic: Engineering Help & AI Support
Replies: 1
Views: 5998

Engineering Help & AI Support

I have observed with AI support now a days, engineering understanding of things and performing calculations have been a lot easier, and in many cases dependable as well.
However, how one can actually rely on the support provided?
by arcpro
01 Apr 2026, 14:46
Forum: Project Engineers
Topic: Piping Design Engineer - At 10 years Experience
Replies: 4
Views: 28719

Re: Piping Design Engineer - At 10 years Experience

Rest what has been covered is all good, and I would like to add the following as the core competency:
Understanding of piping design codes:
ASME B31.3 – Process Piping (mandatory).
ASME B31.1 – Power Piping
ASME VIII – Pressure vessels connection knowledge.
API standards – API 650, 620, 579 (fitness ...
by arcpro
18 Mar 2026, 20:38
Forum: Books & Literature
Topic: Steel Structure Design
Replies: 1
Views: 25122

Re: Steel Structure Design

AISC Design Guide 15: Rehabilitation and Retrofit Guide * Why it fits: This is the "bible" for structural modifications. It provides reference data for historical steel shapes (crucial if you’re modifying an old site) and gives manual calculation methods for strengthening existing members.

AISC ...
by arcpro
18 Mar 2026, 20:18
Forum: Books & Literature
Topic: Metallurgy for Chemical Engineers
Replies: 3
Views: 22099

Re: Metallurgy for Chemical Engineers

My two cents here:
1. Corrosion Engineering: Principles and Practice
Author: Pierre R. Roberge
2. Metallurgy and Corrosion Control in Oil and Gas Production
Author: Robert Heidersbach
by arcpro
07 Mar 2026, 17:31
Forum: Inspection & Reliability Engineers
Topic: Applications of A573
Replies: 3
Views: 25371

Re: Applications of A573

Straight forward answer would be for storage tanks, as what I have seen in most of my experience.
However, application include using them for low-pressure process vessels as well.