Quite possibly one of the more challenging problems for engineers to address on construction projects is thermal movement of piping. There are however solutions to mitigate the risks associated with ...

Two of the most important elements in any construction or upgrade project are safety and speed of completion. While one way to increase safety is to eliminate hot work whenever possible, the reality ...

The Advanced Groove System (AGS) is the strongest Victaulic large-diameter grooved mechanical piping system, the company says. The only two-piece coupling on the market available in sizes up to 60 ...

The Advanced Groove System (AGS) is a mechanical coupling assembly system in the 14- to 24-inch pipe size range. The system consists of flexible and rigid couplings, fittings, valves, and accessories.

According to the Government Accountability Office, just over 42 GW or about 13 percent of coal-fired capacity has been retired since 2012 or is planned for retirement by 2025. The coming years will ...

Up to 40% of a power plant’s piping is above-ground utility piping. Choosing the right joining method can help maximize efficiencies and have an outsized impact on overall project economics. The power ...

This file type includes high resolution graphics and schematics. Piping systems are often not self-supporting because of routing, length, and weight factors. Weight loads include the weights of pipes, ...

Machine-vision and optical-inspection systems demand precise motion control, and this requires precision components. One often overlooked but important component is the zerobacklash coupling that ...

ORLANDO, FL — Prefabrication has become the name of the game in mechanical contracting. Nothing particularly new there—unless we’re talking who, besides the installing contractor, might actually be ...

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