Selecting Mechanical Seals for Sour Crude Pumps
Repeated seal failures on sour crude pumps trace to wrong arrangement, incorrect elastomers, and poor flush plan selection. This article uses API 682 to compare seal plans and material limits for H2S-laden crude duty.
15 Oct 2026 · 8 min read
Innovations in Pipeline Mechanics: Enhancing Transportation Efficiency
A technical overview of advances in pipeline materials, smart monitoring, inline inspection, hydraulic optimization, predictive maintenance, and integrity management driving safer and more efficient oil and gas transportation.
24 Dec 2024 · 7 min read
Corrosion Control Strategies in Mechanical Equipment
A practical overview of corrosion types, causes, and control strategies for oil and gas mechanical equipment — covering material selection, coatings, cathodic protection, inhibitors, NDT, and advanced monitoring technologies.
07 Nov 2024 · 6 min read
Designing Mechanical Systems for Extreme Environments
A practical overview of the engineering challenges—extreme temperatures, high pressures, and corrosion—and the design strategies used to build reliable mechanical systems for oil and gas, aerospace, and deep-sea applications.
20 Oct 2024 · 3 min read
Mechanical Integrity Programs: Ensuring Safety and Compliance
A practical guide to mechanical integrity programs in oil and gas — covering regulatory frameworks, core components from equipment identification to incident investigation, and best practices for implementation.
13 Oct 2024 · 7 min read
Advancements in Mechanical Engineering for Enhanced Oil Recovery
Mechanical engineering innovations — from directional drilling and advanced artificial lift systems to subsea technologies and predictive maintenance — are driving more effective and efficient enhanced oil recovery across the industry.
13 Oct 2024 · 5 min read