Articles About Engineering and Plant Construction

Find out everything about engineering, mechanical and plant engineering, chemical, thermal and mechanical process engineering, (waste) water technology and supply and disposal technology.

What Is Process Engineering? Definition, Basics & Tasks

Process engineering deals with the transformation of substances. But what exactly does that entail? Our engineers explain sub-disciplines and much more.

What Is Reverse Osmosis? Functionality and Applications

What Is Reverse Osmosis? Functionality and Applications

What exactly is reverse osmosis? We describe the concept and technical details, explain applications and compare alternative processes.

Distillation: Principles, Applications and Process Explained

Distillation: Principles, Applications and Process Explained

Learn how to use the thermal separation process of distillation to separate substance mixtures from each other based on their different boiling points.

The Structure of a Compressed Air System (Pneumatic System)

The Structure of a Compressed Air System (Pneumatic System)

Compressed air systems compress air to a higher pressure than atmospheric pressure and distribute it for industrial applications like tools and machines.

What Types of Pumps Do Exist? Operating Modes & Applications

What Types of Pumps Do Exist? Operating Modes & Applications

Overview of all pump types: centrifugal pump, positive displacement pump, piston pump, diaphragm pump, gear pump, screw pump and many more

Explosion Protection, Ex Zones and Preventive Measures

Explosion Protection, Ex Zones and Preventive Measures

Explosion protection includes measures to prevent explosions and their consequences in areas with hazardous substances such as gases, vapors or dust.

Pipeline Isometry: How to Draw the Isometry of a Pipeline

Pipeline Isometry: How to Draw the Isometry of a Pipeline

Pipeline isometrics are technical drawings in plant engineering. The show the route of piping systems in a simplified, isometric representation.

What Is a Piping and Instrumentation Diagram (P&ID or PID)?

What Is a Piping and Instrumentation Diagram (P&ID or PID)?

P&ID diagrams combine process flow diagrams with instrumentation and control engineering. Learn everything about their structure and symbols.

What Does an Engineer Do? Responsibilities and Salaries

What Does an Engineer Do? Responsibilities and Salaries

What does an engineer do? Find out everything about the diverse tasks, career opportunities and areas such as mechanical engineering and process engineering.

What Does Chemical Engineer Do? Profession, Salary and Tasks

What Does Chemical Engineer Do? Profession, Salary and Tasks

Would you like to become a chemical engineer? Our experts will explain the tasks, everyday working life and salary of an engineer in chemistry.