Reilly

Pressure surge in cooling loops occurs when pumps stop, valves close too quickly, or flow changes outpace system response, creating water hammer pressure waves. This guide for engineers, facility managers, and data center operators explains surge causes, how to estimate severity, and how to prevent equipment damage. Left unmanaged, surge can cause catastrophic pipe, pump, or valve failure in milliseconds.  The Physics of Pressure Surge in Liquid Systems What causes pressure surge in cooling loops? In chilled water and cooling

An expansion tank can have the correct size and still fail if precharge or pressure rating is wrong, leading to unstable loop pressure or unsafe operation in chilled water systems. This guide is for mechanical engineers and facility managers responsible for specifying, commissioning, and maintaining HVAC and industrial systems. You’ll learn how to calculate correct precharge and MAWP, and how to verify both to ensure stable, code-compliant operation.  What Is Expansion Tank Precharge Pressure? Understanding what precharge and rating do

A material that fails unexpectedly during tensile testing can point to deeper problems in fabrication, design, or operating conditions. This article is for engineers, facility managers, operators, and welders who need to understand what causes tensile test failure and how those results affect equipment reliability. You’ll learn how tensile testing of materials works, what the stress-strain curve reveals, why fracture points matter during inspections, and which hidden factors often contribute to premature material failure in industrial environments. Why Tensile Test