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At Know Plant Engineering, we simplify complex engineering concepts and provide practical knowledge based on real-world industry practices.

Our goal is to help engineers, engineering students and technical professionals build a stronger understanding of oil, gas, process and plant engineering.

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Explore practical engineering guides covering oil and gas processing, plant design, equipment, safety, maintenance, instrumentation and industrial operations.

How oil and gas form and are discovered, from ancient organic matter and underground hydrocarbon traps to seismic exploration and drilling

How Oil and Gas Form and Are Discovered: A Complete Guide

Crude oil and natural gas do not normally exist as giant underground lakes waiting to be pumped out. Instead, hydrocarbons can occupy tiny pore spaces within rocks, much like...

Overview of the oil and gas engineering process, showing an offshore drilling platform in the ocean during sunset and a modern onshore refinery plant in the background, with two engineers observing the facility in the foreground.

How Oil and Gas Engineering Works: From Exploration to Refinery

Oil and gas engineering is a vast field that connects geology, drilling, production, process engineering, mechanical engineering, piping, instrumentation, electrical...

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Oil & Gas Engineering

Upstream, Midstream, Downstream, Refineries, Petrochemical Plants & more.

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Process Engineering

Process Design, PFD, P&ID, Simulation, Calculations & Optimization.

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Mechanical Equipment

Pumps, Compressors, Heat Exchangers, Pressure Vessels & more.

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Instrumentation

Instruments, Sensors, Control Systems, PLC, DCS & Automation.

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Plant Safety

Process Safety, HAZOP, LOPA, SIS, Permit to Work, Fire Protection & more.

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Maintenance & Reliability

Maintenance Strategies, RCM, Condition Monitoring, RCFA & Turnaround.

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Utilities

Steam, Cooling Water, Air Systems, Water Treatment, Power & more.

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Chemical Engineering

Unit Operations, Heat Transfer, Mass Transfer, Fluid Mechanics & more.

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Engineering Career

Career Guide, Skills, Resume Tips, Interview Questions & Industry Insights.

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Practical Engineering Knowledge

Understand engineering concepts through practical explanations and examples.

Industry-Focused Topics
Explore oil & gas plants, process systems, equipment, safety, utilities and operations.

Engineering Standards & Practices
Learn about commonly referenced engineering codes, standards and industry practices.

Useful for Students & Professionals
Resources designed to support engineering students, young engineers and experienced professionals.

About the Founder

Founded by an engineering professional with over a decade of experience in Oil & Gas, Petrochemical, Chemical and Process Plant projects.

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