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by sys1
12 Apr 2026, 11:51
Forum: Operation Engineers
Topic: Rules of Thumb - Chemical Engineers
Replies: 1
Views: 1344

Rules of Thumb - Chemical Engineers

A lot many titles under this.
Suggest some which are recommended to be applied for petrochemicals, oil & gas.
by sys1
12 Apr 2026, 11:47
Forum: Process & Control Engineers
Topic: Knockout Drum Design - Mass Velocity vs Height
Replies: 3
Views: 4114

Re: Knockout Drum Design - Mass Velocity vs Height

Alright, no direct equation to have height calculations done then.


Nothing actually. Mass velocity would contribute towards diameter only.
Height is governed by separation zones, operability, and practically there is no single equation like Souders-Brown to address that. Need to be established ...
by sys1
12 Apr 2026, 11:46
Forum: PetroNavigator® - Engineering Interactions with AI
Topic: Engineering Help & AI Support
Replies: 1
Views: 3966

Re: Engineering Help & AI Support

A lot can be said here but the fact is that AI support has been incredible at least where you do not find quick references.
I had a situation last week thinking about an issue of repeated gland leaks from an instrument control valve and upon chatting with chatgpt, as an Operations Engineer got a lot ...
by sys1
06 Apr 2026, 08:07
Forum: Process & Control Engineers
Topic: Knockout Drum Design - Mass Velocity vs Height
Replies: 3
Views: 4114

Knockout Drum Design - Mass Velocity vs Height

What is the relation of the mass velocity with the height of the knockout drum? Or does it affect only the diameter determination?