Operating equipment in the process industries can be fraught with dangers. Specifically, rubber expansion joints used at high temperatures or improperly installed, and operating pumps away from the best efficiency point (BEP), can cause wear, failure and extended downtime in operation. One common issue with rotating equipment is vibration, and one way to avoid vibration is to use expansion joints […]

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