Iñaki Uriarte Muñoz de Cote

Ever wondered how engineers navigate the complex world of fluid dynamics? The Moody Diagram, named after engineer and physicist Lewis F. Moody, is a crucial tool for understanding fluid flow, designed to assist engineers in efficiently designing pipelines, ducts, and channels. The Basics: What is the Moody Diagram? This iconic diagram graphically represents the Darcy-Weisbach …

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Introduction: Heat exchangers are fundamental devices in various industries, facilitating efficient heat transfer between fluids. Choosing the right Tubular Exchanger Manufacturers Association (TEMA) type and optimizing the thermal design of a shell and tube heat exchanger are critical steps to ensure their effectiveness while keeping costs in check. This comprehensive process involves a series of …

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Beams are designed to support transverse loads acting perpendicular to their longitudinal axis, these applied loads will bend, deflect, or displace the beam depending on the geometry of the structure, shape, material properties, supports, load patterns, etc. The loads acting on supported beams will cause deformation that is usually expressed in terms of deflection. The …

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LISEGA’s Constant Hanger Type 11, in combination with Support Brackets Type 71, offers a comprehensive solution for supporting and stabilizing piping systems. When used together, they provide the following additional benefits: ✔ Enhanced Load Capacity: The combination of Constant Hanger Type 11 and Support Brackets Type 71 ensures high load capacity and reliable support for …

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The Bourdon pressure gauge is a mechanical device used to measure pressure in various applications. It was invented by French engineer Eugène Bourdon in the mid-19th century and has since become one of the most common and widely used pressure measuring instruments. The basic design of a Bourdon pressure gauge consists of a curved tube, …

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Mooring systems play a crucial role in the offshore industry by ensuring the stability and safety of floating structures under various environmental conditions. These systems are designed to restrict the horizontal movements of the structure caused by external forces like wind, currents, and waves. By limiting these excursions, mooring systems help maintain the position and …

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The Carnot cycle is a theoretical thermodynamic cycle that represents the most efficient heat engine cycle possible. It serves as an idealized benchmark for the maximum efficiency that any heat engine operating between two temperature reservoirs can achieve.  The cycle was developed by the French engineer Sadi Carnot in 1824 and is an essential concept …

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Mexican Petroleum Congress (CMP): What is it and what do they do? The Mexican Petroleum Congress is the main event in the field, which brings together the most prominent players in the Mexican oil industry every year. This year was its seventeenth edition in the City of Campeche, Campeche, Mexico from June 7 – 10, …

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In industrial machinery and applications, reducing vibrations is crucial for optimal performance and minimizing potential damage. Certain machines generate vibrations during operation, while others are highly sensitive to vibrations from their environment. To address these challenges, the use of spring elements and spring damper elements provides tailored solutions for vibration isolation. Let’s explore the applications, …

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We are thrilled to share an overview of the amazing activities we’ve had during the past month at the PSI Association. Our mission to foster the professional growth of Piping Stress Engineers and promote responsible piping system design and construction has been at the forefront of our endeavors. Let’s dive into the highlights! First, we …

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