Flash Chamber
A flash chamber is a device that separates liquid and vapor refrigerant. It fits into the line after the expansion chamber, sending only liquid refrigerant to the evaporator and vapor…
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Sarah DeGuzman Stamped Drawings – Purpose, Process, and Alternatives
To obtain appropriate permitting and meet required specifications, many construction projects require stamped drawings. Stamped drawings bear the seal of a Professional Engineer. They may take the form of a…
Cheapest Metals – From Least to Most Expensive + Indices
Often classic material characteristics such ductility, hardness, fatigue strength, and yield strength aren’t the primary driver of material selection. Sometimes, an engineer or designer simply wants the cheapest metal available….
Ejector vs. Eductor – Differences, Applications, & Alternatives
Ejectors and eductors are liquid jet pumps that use water or other liquids or gas under pressure to create a pumping action. Operators frequently confuse ejector vs. eductor pumps due…
Venturi Meter vs. Orifice Meter – Differences, Applications, & Alternatives
Venturi and orifice meters are devices that reduce the pressure of a moving stream to measure its average velocity, volumetric flow rate, or mass flow rate. The continuity equation and…
Is Inconel Magnetic? No! But It Does Have Magnetic Properties
Is Inconel magnetic? No. It is nonmagnetic. But many Inconel alloys possess magnetic qualities despite not being naturally magnetic. This has to do with its alloying elements and behavior during…
Popping Test
The Popping Test or Pop Test is a set pressure test of Pressure Relief Valve (PRV). It is done by compressing air into the inlet of PRV until the valve…
Q235 Steel
Q235 is low-carbon structural steel often used in China. This article will discuss Q235 steel, properties, equivalent grades, and applications. Q235 Steel “Q” is the first character of the Chinese…
118-Degree Angle
Drills are available with a variety of point angles. The two most common drill bit angles are 118 degrees and 135 degrees. In this article, you will learn why a…
Stud Bolts – Types, Chart, and Anchor Applications
Stud bolts are essentially threaded bars that mainly connect flanges. When coupled with suitable nuts, stud bolts can also mechanically fasten any parts together. Drilling, pipeline, and even general industry…