Guide to Vapor Recovery Tower Vessels
A Vapor Recovery Tower (VRT) captures and recycles hydrocarbon vapors to reduce VOC emissions, improve safety, and turn waste into reusable value. Red River designs and manufactures advanced, compliant, and customizable VRT solutions that help oil, gas, and petrochemical facilities meet strict environmental regulations while improving efficiency and profitability. Importance of Vapor Recovery in Environmental […]
Failure Criteria for Pressure Vessels
Pressure vessel failure criteria define the limits at which vessels can safely operate before risks like brittle fracture, fatigue, creep, or corrosion lead to failure. Understanding these criteria, along with regulatory codes and real-world case lessons, helps engineers and operators design safer systems, prevent catastrophic incidents, and extend vessel lifespan. Introduction to Failure Criteria for […]
Demystifying ASME Pressure Vessel Certification: Ensuring Safety and Quality
ASME pressure vessel certification is essential for ensuring the safety, reliability, and quality of pressure vessels used across industries. It establishes strict standards for design, fabrication, inspection, and testing to ensure vessels withstand operating pressures safely. This guide explains what ASME pressure vessel certification involves and why it is critical for protecting people, facilities, and […]
Pressure Vessel Material Selection for Safe Fabrication
Pressure vessel material selection directly impacts safety, durability, and compliance. Choosing the right material requires balancing strength, corrosion resistance, temperature limits, cost, and applicable codes. Understanding Pressure Vessel Material Selection Pressure vessels are engineered to contain fluids under pressure, making material choice a critical design decision. Effective pressure vessel material selection ensures the vessel can […]
Three Types of Metal Fabrication
The three types of metal fabrication are cutting, forming, and joining. Understanding how these three types of metal fabrication work together helps ensure strength, precision, and reliable fabrication outcomes. What Is Metal Fabrication? Metal fabrication is the process of transforming raw metal materials into finished components or structures. It involves shaping, cutting, and assembling metal […]
Air Receiver Vessels
Diving into the World of Air Pockets on Lockdown What’s an Air Pocket on Lockdown, Anyway? So, picture this: an Air Pocket on Lockdown is basically a beefy tank that keeps compressed air in check. It makes sure air’s ready when you need it, without forcing your compressors to sweat bullets. At Red River LLC, we […]
Air Receiver Tanks
Introduction to Air Receiver Tanks What Is an Air Receiver Tank? An air receiver tank is more than just a component; it’s the silent hero in compressed air systems, serving as a reservoir for compressed air, stabilizing pressure levels, and smoothing out demand spikes. Think of it as a breath of fresh air for your system, ensuring everything runs […]
2 Phase Vertical Separator: Efficient Liquid-Gas Separation
A 2-Phase Vertical Separator is a pressure vessel that uses gravity (and sometimes centrifugal force) to separate gas from liquid, making it ideal for space-constrained sites like offshore platforms. When properly designed, sized, and maintained, it improves separation efficiency, reduces maintenance, and supports downstream processing and environmental compliance. Introduction to 2 Phase Vertical Sparators 2-Phase […]