Turnkey Industrial Construction Blog
ASME Pressure Vessel Code: Understanding U, U2, R & S Stamps
When it comes to pressure vessel fabrication, you need manufacturers who are certified experts. They must be capable of completing your projects to the required standards. With that in mind, it's important to know what the required standards are for pressure vessels,...
What Does an Industrial Construction Company Do?
"Industrial construction" is a broad term, and not everyone knows what it means. If you're looking for an expert construction partner, it's important to know that you're looking at qualified candidates, especially if your industry has to meet certain regulations or...
API 620 vs. API 650: Which is Best for Your Application?
If you’re installing new aboveground storage tanks at your facility, you’ve probably heard that there are two main standards that regulate how storage tanks are built and designed: API 650 and API 620. But what is the difference? How do you know which is best for your...
Aboveground Storage Tank Inspection Requirements
Aboveground storage tanks are used throughout industry and manufacturing, from agriculture to petrochemicals, from food production to mining. No matter your economic sector or application, if you have aboveground storage tanks, they’re vital to your organization’s...
4 Ideal Materials For Pressure Vessel Fabrication
Pressure vessels are storage tanks that are designed to maintain a pressurized environment. These vessels are used in many industries and applications to contain things like hazardous waste, petrochemicals, flammable liquids, and much more. Due to the volatile nature...
What is the Average Aboveground Fuel Storage Tank’s Life Expectancy?
Fuel storage is a critical component of nearly every industrial enterprise, and it’s a complex one. Fuels can be flammable, combustible, and pressurized, as well as potentially pose health or environmental hazards. Regulation of fuel storage is necessarily stringent....
Common Types of Pressure Vessels
A pressure vessel is an extremely important piece of equipment that enables the proper function of a variety of machines in countless industries, including food, chemical, petrochemical, pharmaceutical, oil and gas, and many more. Designed as a storage tank that holds...
Aboveground Storage Tanks: What Every Facility Manager Needs To Know
As a facility manager, you need to ensure that your facility has the reliable storage units it needs to safely store large quantities of product — especially if that product is capable of harming your personnel and environment. One of the most popular ways to fulfill...