DESALTER INTERFACE CONTROL INTRODUCTION: It is all too easy to forget that the primary function of the desalting system is the removal of inorganic chlorides and other water-soluble compounds from crude oil. One need not be a corrosion specialist to realize that the acids that form from these compounds can do tremendous, long-term damage in [...]

From Citizendium, the Citizens’ Compendium A crude oil desalter is a device used in petroleum refineries to remove inorganic salts, water and sediment from the incoming petroleum crude oil feedstock before it is refined. This article focuses on the use of electrostatic desalters to produce a dehydrated, desalted crude oil with a low sediment content.[1][2][3][4] [...]

Welding Cast Iron and Cast Iron Repairs Introduction To Cast Iron Welding and Repair Cast iron is the most difficult of all common types of cast metals to electric arc weld due to uneven heating and cooling between the weld and base metal. Welding on cast iron requires extreme patience and attention to detail. Many [...]

What is a design specification? Virtually all major and many minor construction projects are engineered to meet established codes. Design specifications either meet or exceed these codes. There are simply too many organizations that specialize in codes to list them all, but I will give you some examples. Most large buildings are built to AWS [...]

Pipe Fitting and Welding Most of us go about our dailey lives without noticing any of the tens of thousands of miles of piping that affect our way of life. Water, sewerage, gas, steam and chemicals are routinely carried in piping systems. Manufacturing processes such as computer chips, processed food, and pharmaceuticals would not be [...]

Step 1 Complete your high school diploma, taking as many shop and welding-related classes as your school offers. While you don’t need to have a high school diploma to become a welding inspector, completion of your secondary education drastically reduces the amount of time you’ll need to spend amassing professional experience. Most professional organizations consider [...]