Engineering | SAIYL

Do’s and Don’t of Valves — Valve Selection

Engineering, Valves

Valves are a part of many daily functions, from ensuring your car doesn’t overheat to successfully operating a chemical plant. They have been designed to perform a variety of functions such as stopping and starting, throttling, or acting as a non-return for flow. (more…)

Tried & Tested — Inspecting a Low Voltage Installation

EC&I, Engineering, Troubleshooting

The objective is to determine the condition of an electrical installation and to ensure that any work that has been carried out complies with SANS 10142-1 and that in older installations the installation is still safe. The process takes place through two phases: inspections and testing. (more…)

The Think Tank — Ensure Longevity When Choosing a Storage Tank

Chemicals, Engineering, Tanks and Vessels

Storage tanks are used worldwide in the petrochemical industry. Choosing the right tank material compatible with the fluid being stored is critical in extending the service life of these tanks. (more…)

It’s in the Pipeline — A Guide to Performing Pipeline Hydraulic Calculations

Design, Engineering, Piping

Process Engineers execute hydraulic calculations during basic and detailed engineering project phases to size a variety of equipment including pumps, control valves and piping including piping components. (more…)

Bund Design — Ensuring the Safe Storage of Hazardous Liquids

Bunding, Engineering

A bund is essentially a safety feature used in plant designs. The chemicals/liquid which needs to be stored on-site is usually stored in tanks of the required dimensions. (more…)

Sulfur, By Design — Tips for Molten Sulfur Plant Design

Chemicals, Design, Engineering

Sulfur is often transported in the molten state and is used in a wide variety of industries to make Sulfuric Acid, rubbers, detergents, fungicides and fertilizers, and is used for petroleum refining. (more…)

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