Spring Configuration in Mechanical Seals – Why It Matters Did you know the type of spring in a seal can make the difference between long-term reliability and premature failure? ✔️ Single Coil – simple, rugged, ideal for clean liquids ✔️ Multi-Spring – uniform loading, higher pressures, refinery-grade ✔️ Wave Spring – compact, precise, perfect for hygienic & space-limited designs At Orbit Fluid Solution LLP, we don’t believe in one-size-fits-all. Every seal is engineered with the right spring configuration based on media, pressure, temperature, and industry standards (API, DIN, GMP). 💡 The result: better MTBF, lower lifecycle costs, and reliable performance across industries — from oil & gas to pharma and food processing. 👉 Explore the carousel to see how spring design impacts sealing performance. Follow Orbit Fluid Solution LLP for more engineering insights, technical deep-dives & sealing innovations. #MechanicalSeals #SpringDesign #SealTechnology #ReliabilityEngineering #OilAndGas #PharmaIndustry #FoodProcessing #PowerGeneration #OrbitFluidSolutionLLP #OrbitSeals

Flow control valves control the volume flow of fluid in a hydraulic system. They also directly influence the speed of the oil flow and connected actuator. An efficiently operating flow control valve ensures that the flow remains constant despite changing loads. However, with so many different designs, all suited to different roles and applications it can be difficult to choose the right one. Luckily for anyone facing this unenviable task, this article, reproduced with kind permission from ARGO-HYTOS, will cover all the basics of flow control valves and their different variations! 👇 https://zurl.co/xEyc #Engineering #Hydraulics #Knowledge

🚀 Welcome to Day 17 of Our Industrial Automation Learning Journey! 🚀 Hey Automation Enthusiasts, let’s unbox an exciting topic: Venturi Tube 💡 Venturi Tube in Industrial Automation – Accurate Flow Measurement with Low Energy Loss ⚙️ In process industries, differential pressure flowmeters are common. Among them, the Venturi Tube stands out for its accuracy, low permanent pressure loss, and durability. ✅ What is a Venturi Tube? ✓ It’s a specially designed tube with a converging section, throat, and diverging section. When fluid passes through, velocity increases at the throat and pressure drops. By measuring this differential pressure, we calculate flow. 🔹 Working Principle (Bernoulli’s Theorem): ✓ As fluid enters the converging section → velocity increases, pressure decreases. ✓ At the throat (minimum area) → velocity is maximum, pressure is minimum. ✓ In the diverging section → pressure partially recovers. 📍 Vena Contracta vs Venturi: ✓ Unlike an orifice plate, the venturi tube avoids a sharp vena contracta and recovers more pressure, making it energy efficient. 🔎 Takeaway: ✓ The Venturi tube offers high accuracy, low energy loss, and better long-term performance compared to orifice plates. That’s why it’s often used in water supply, oil & gas, and chemical industries 🌍. #Instrumentation #Automation #ProcessControl #FlowMeasurement #VenturiTube

Precision Starts at the Connection Point In fluidic system design, port sizes and tubing options aren’t just hardware specs — they’re critical to performance, accuracy, and reliability. In our latest blog, we cover: ✅ How tubing affects flow rate, pressure, and dead volume ✅ Common mistakes engineers make ✅ Best practices for handling aggressive or crystal-forming fluids Whether you're building a compact analyzer or a high-throughput platform, every connection counts. 📘 Read the blog: https://hubs.ly/Q03PyGMc0 #OEMEngineering #FluidControl #PrecisionPumps #MedicalDevices #SystemDesign #Microfluidics

Piston pumps are commonly used in the oil and gas industry for a variety of purposes, including hydraulic fracturing and acidizing, mud pumping during drilling, wellhead service, and high-pressure fluid transfer in pipelines and processing facilities. Piston pumps operate via a reciprocating piston, drawing fluid in through a valve when the pump expands and expelling fluid through a separate valve when the pump contracts. Modeling these devices can be complicated by moving boundaries, including piston motion and valve dynamics, as well as cavitation, which can damage the pump over time. In today’s #ThrowbackThursday blog post, we highlight a case study of a piston pump with plate valves modeled in CONVERGE. We show how CONVERGE’s autonomous meshing can easily handle the moving geometry, and fluid-structure interaction modeling captures the motion of the plate valves. In addition, we apply the homogeneous relaxation model to predict cavitation in the piston pump. We compare our results to experimental data, showing that CONVERGE accurately captures key pump phenomena. Check out the blog post to learn more! https://lnkd.in/dNEe_rJx Get hands-on experience using CONVERGE to model pumps and compressors at our upcoming training course, taking place at our Linz, Austria, office on October 14! That week, we’re also offering courses on a wide range of other topics, including H2 combustion, battery systems, and wind energy. Come by our Linz office and work directly with our experienced engineers to get up to speed with CONVERGE! Visit our website for the full schedule and registration: https://lnkd.in/eDty226 #CONVERGEcfd #CONVERGEtraining

Piston pumps are commonly used in the oil and gas industry for a variety of purposes, including hydraulic fracturing and acidizing, mud pumping during drilling, wellhead service, and high-pressure fluid transfer in pipelines and processing facilities. Piston pumps operate via a reciprocating piston, drawing fluid in through a valve when the pump expands and expelling fluid through a separate valve when the pump contracts. Modeling these devices can be complicated by moving boundaries, including piston motion and valve dynamics, as well as cavitation, which can damage the pump over time. In today’s #ThrowbackThursday blog post, we highlight a case study of a piston pump with plate valves modeled in CONVERGE. We show how CONVERGE’s autonomous meshing can easily handle the moving geometry, and fluid-structure interaction modeling captures the motion of the plate valves. In addition, we apply the homogeneous relaxation model to predict cavitation in the piston pump. We compare our results to experimental data, showing that CONVERGE accurately captures key pump phenomena. Check out the blog post to learn more! https://lnkd.in/dNEe_rJx Get hands-on experience using CONVERGE to model pumps and compressors at our upcoming training course, taking place at our Linz, Austria, office on October 14! That week, we’re also offering courses on a wide range of other topics, including H2 combustion, battery systems, and wind energy. Come by our Linz office and work directly with our experienced engineers to get up to speed with CONVERGE! Visit our website for the full schedule and registration: https://lnkd.in/eDty226 #CONVERGEcfd #CONVERGEtraining

Accurate heat transfer modeling is key to reliable system design. With the release of Fathom 14 and Arrow 11, Datacor Pipe Flow Modeling introduces enhanced heat exchanger capabilities that simulate how performance changes with flow rate—offering engineers more realistic, flexible thermal analysis. https://lnkd.in/gXtKpwHX Datacor Pipe Flow Modeling, formerly AFT #Engineering #ThermalModeling #HeatExchanger #ProcessSimulation #EnergyEfficiency #AppliedFlowTechnology #Datacor

Introducing Our New Webpage: Remote Visual Inspection for Balance of Plant Inspections We’re excited to unveil our latest resource dedicated to remote visual inspection (RVI) solutions for the power generation industry, with a special focus on Balance of Plant (BoP) components like heat exchangers, pumps, generators, and piping. Why It Matters BoP assets are critical to operational efficiency, yet often challenging to inspect due to their complexity and location. Our new webpage showcases how Waygate Technologies’ Everest Mentor Flex video borescope is transforming inspections with: ✅ Military-grade durability ✅ Lightweight, ergonomic design ✅ Advanced articulation for hard-to-reach areas ✅ Crystal-clear imaging and Real3D measurement capabilities Whether you're managing gearboxes, gas turbines, or auxiliary systems, our solutions help you reduce downtime, increase inspection accuracy, and make smarter decisions faster. 🎯 Try It Yourself: We’re offering a FREE 3-day trial of the Everest Mentor Flex—experience the difference in image quality, articulation, and ease of use. Explore the full solution here: https://lnkd.in/gArEJVKU #PowerGeneration #RemoteVisualInspection #BoP

🚰 Flow Measurement in Action – Ultrasonic Flowmeter (TDS-100H) At Dynamic Energy Engineers, precision is at the heart of every energy audit we conduct. Here’s a live reading captured using an ultrasonic flowmeter: 🔹 Flow Rate: 37.492 m³/h 🔹 Velocity: 1.2121 m/s 🔹 Cumulative Volume (POS): +1145E-1 m³ Such measurements are crucial for evaluating system efficiency, diagnosing process issues, and identifying energy-saving opportunities in pumping systems. 📌 Precautions for Accurate Ultrasonic Flowmeter Readings: 1. Pipe Condition: Ensure the pipe surface is clean and free from rust, scaling, or paint bubbles for proper sensor contact. 2. Straight Run Requirement: Place sensors on a section of pipe with at least 10D upstream and 5D downstream of straight run (D = pipe diameter) to avoid turbulence errors. 3. Proper Coupling: Apply sufficient coupling gel between the transducer and pipe surface for uninterrupted ultrasonic signal. 4. Correct Sensor Positioning: Align sensors as per the flowmeter’s instruction (V, Z, or W method) depending on pipe size. 5. Stable Fluid Flow: Take readings during steady-state flow, not during pump start/stop or valve throttling. 6. Check Signal Strength (Q): Always verify that signal quality (Q) is within recommended range for reliable data. ✅ With proper care, ultrasonic flowmeters provide non-invasive, highly accurate measurements without interrupting plant operation – a vital tool for energy audits and process optimization. #EnergyAudit #FlowMeasurement #UltrasonicFlowmeter #DynamicEnergyEngineers #Sustainability #Efficiency

Precision Energy Solutions – FLEXIM Ultrasonic Flow Meter Installation Today I commissioned a FLEXIM G721 ultrasonic flow meter on a 2” stainless steel pipeline — a duplicate application of the G721 I installed at Pad 1A back in 2021. To ensure consistency, the meter was configured identical to the original setup. Key installation details: 🔹 Densit applied and PermaLok track mounted 🔹 Lamb K transducers installed in a 4-path configuration for maximum accuracy on small-bore pipe 🔹 Excellent signal quality acquired and verified 🔹 Frequency output confirmed to communicate with the TotalFlow system 🔹 Meter factor matched to the 2021 installation Although the pipeline contained gas but was static during commissioning, the customer confirmed the meter’s non-flowing performance was acceptable. The project was closed with an “As Left” file for documentation. Our customers continue to choose FLEXIM because of the combination of precision, durability, and efficiency. At PES, we take pride in bringing in over a decade of hands-on experience to ensure every installation is done right the first time. If you’re interested in learning how ultrasonic flow measurement can improve efficiency and reliability at your facility, let’s connect! #PrecisionEnergySolutions #FLEXIM #UltrasonicFlow #FlowMeasurement #PipelineOperations #EnergySolution