Slurry Feed Hopper Design

Slurry Feed Hopper Design

Slurry feed hoppers are typically used in processing plants to collect slurry mixtures and distribute them to single or multiple outlets that can be connected to pumps or other equipment for downstream processing. If a slurry feed hopper is not designed correctly the...
Repairs to a Hazard Level B Pressure Vessel.

Repairs to a Hazard Level B Pressure Vessel.

Many mining and mineral processing facilities extensively utilise pressure vessels in various applications. Rapallo recently supported a client to successfully investigate, temporarily repair then replace the affected flange and fully reinstate the nozzle integrity to...
Managing Overall Project Costs Through Front End Loading

Managing Overall Project Costs Through Front End Loading

Managing Overall Project Costs Through Front End Loading Managing project costs is required throughout the entire project lifecycle, but the biggest impact can be made in the early stages of the project. The largest amount of project expenditure occurs during the...
Fracture Mechanics

Fracture Mechanics

Acceptability of flaws in metal structures Where inspections are carried out using Non-Destructive Testing (NDT) methods to determine equipment integrity, acceptance levels are required for any flaws that are found to determine if the equipment can continue to...
Centrifugal Pumps – Performance and Selection

Centrifugal Pumps – Performance and Selection

Centrifugal Pumps – Performance and Selection  Centrifugal pumps are commonly used in many applications due to their versatility and high reliability. Centrifugal pumps are versatile because:  They can pump a range of different liquids including slurries. There are a...