Thermal & Hydraulic Engineering Guides
Rigorous mathematical derivations, international code compliance standards, and practical EPC field recommendations authored by the Nice Nick Names Thermal & Hydraulic Engineering Group.
Boiler Feed Pump Calculation: The Comprehensive Hydraulic Sizing Handbook
Step-by-step mathematical derivations for boiler feedwater mass flow, IAPWS-IF97 fluid density conversion, Total Dynamic Head (TDH), and electric motor sizing per ASME BPVC Sec I.
Boiler Feed Tank & Deaerator Storage Sizing Principles
Master the 10–20 minute MCR retention rule, gross vs effective vessel capacity ratios, and static elevation requirements under saturated boiling conditions.
Boiler Feed Pump Cavitation Diagnostics & NPSHa Verification
Technical diagnosis of acoustic cavitation, saturated suction dynamics, transient deaerator pressure decay after turbine trips, and anti-flashing suction piping design.
API 610 Centrifugal Pump Selection for Boiler Feed Applications
Detailed engineering comparison between Overhung (OH2), Axially Split Between-Bearings (BB3), and Double-Casing Barrel (BB5) centrifugal feed pumps.