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Testing your piping system with air vs. water View complete story>>

The American Society of Mechanical Engineers (ASME) recognizes that there are instances where pressure testing with water is not feasible. ASME PCC-2 provides guidelines on how to run a pneumatic test, and how to assess the risks involved with this type of test. If you are considering a pneumatic pressure test, please read this standard before beginning your test
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Managing Stress in piping systems View complete story>>

Learn how to take advantage of flexibility in building services piping to overcome thermal expansion (Article originally appeared in Plumbing Systems & Design)...
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How do expansion joints improve performance of mechanical seals
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This article will examine the stresses and forces induced by thermal strain on pump systems and provide guidance on relieving these potentially damaging loads (Article originally appeared in Pumps & Systems magazine)... View complete story>>

Taming Turbulent Piping-System Flow
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Utilizing vane technologies to condition flow, protect piping systems. Turbulent flow churns, spins, tumbles, and creates unexpected havoc in piping systems. If left unchecked, it can shorten the life of critical piping components, create noise and vibration, and make maintaining a balanced piping system (Article originally appeared in HPAC Engineering magazine)... View complete story>>