Meena Rezkallah, P.Eng.Jun 13, 20172 min readPiping DesignASME Section IX (Welding and Brazing Qualifications)ASME Section IX consists of two parts—Part QW and Part QB—which deal with welding and brazing, respectively. In addition, ASME Section IX co
Meena Rezkallah, P.Eng.Jun 7, 20173 min readPiping DesignASME Boiler and Pressure Vessel CodeThe ASME Boiler and Pressure Vessel Code (BPVC) is an American Society of Mechanical Engineers (ASME) standard that regulates the design...
Meena Rezkallah, P.Eng.May 22, 20174 min readPiping DesignGasketsSince it is expensive to grind and lap joint faces to obtain fluid-tight joints, a gasket of some softer material is usually inserted betwee