How to Properly Torque a Flange
The concept of torque is the concept of force; the rotational force or amount of strength required to rotate an object. It is a twisting or turning force used to move objects including bolts and flywheels. Torque is required to obtain a non-failing connection. For example, to have leak-free fluid transmission, proper gasket installation is […]
What is a Blowout Preventer & How Does it Work?
A blowout preventer just might be one of the most important pieces of equipment at any oil and gas site, because it’s responsible for the safety of every crew member on site, as well as a lot of expensive machinery. Just as its name suggests, this piece of equipment prevents a rupture from happening at […]
What is Hydrostatic Pressure Testing?
Hydrostatic testing has become an industry standard in the oil and gas field, because it’s the safest way to subject pipelines and cylinders to pressures which they would normally encounter during production. It is essential to know if these units are capable of withstanding such pressures, because failure under pressure could spell disaster, in terms of […]
What Does “Nipple Up” Mean in Oil & Gas?
In the oil and gas industry, there are a number of terms which have specific meanings which probably wouldn’t be used in any other context, and yet they have significant meaning to those in the industry who are familiar with them. Then too, there are some terms which you might recognize, but which have a […]
