Company Spotlight: Airobotics
The advent of drones has revolutionized industrial data collection. It’s hard to argue that anyone has done this better than Airobotics. Travis Ziebro of Punchlist Zero and Jeff Bricker, General…
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Travis Ziebro Work that Menial Job before the Prestigious One
The value of a menial job is drastically underrated. There’s a surprising benefit to sweeping floors and stapling papers.
102 Ways to Be a Better Engineer
Newly minted engineers and engineering students usually have the same one or two questions for me: “How do I get an internship?” and “What modeling program should I learn?” In…
Outsourcing Engineering – The Pros & Cons
Outsourcing engineering makes sense when additional expertise is needed. Follow these guidelines to reduce outsourcing risk and ensure a successful project.
Pressure Vessels
Pressure vessels are containers designed to hold liquids, vapors, or gases at high pressures. A vessel is considered a pressure vessel when internal pressure surpasses 15 psig. Examples of common pressure…
Globe Valves
Globe valves are used to start, stop, and regulate fluid flow via a disc that is moved into the fluid flow. They are frequently used in applications where fluid modulation…
Ball Valves
Ball valves are the most common type of valve used in the process industry. While frequently used for small line flow control and commodity applications, ball valves can also be…
Piping System: How It All Goes Together
The piping system of a plant or process module consists of the pipe, flanges, valves, instruments, filters, and any other products placed in or adjacent to the flow path. A…
Electric Motors: Design, Usage, and Applications
Electric motors have a broad range of applications, from children’s toys to huge industrial fans. Electric motors are known for their versatility and ability to supply power in numerous applications….
Heat Exchangers: Design and Types
Heat exchangers are a common piece of industrial equipment. Knowing when to specify heat exchangers as well as design and construction details is a highly valuable skill. This article reviews…