Pipeline systems play a major role in the transportation of oil, gas, chemicals, and other industrial products. To keep these systems operating efficiently, companies rely on specialized equipment that allows them to inspect, clean, and maintain pipelines without interrupting production. One of the most important components in this process is pig launchers and receivers. Pig launchers and receivers are essential for safe pipeline maintenance and operational efficiency. They a

A Horizontal Vapor Recovery Tower is a specialized separation vessel used in oil and gas operations to remove hydrocarbon vapors from liquid streams before those liquids enter atmospheric storage tanks. The system is designed to capture flash gas and redirect it into a vapor recovery process rather than allowing it to vent into the atmosphere. In many production facilities, oil and produced liquids move from high-pressure separators into lower-pressure tanks. During this pres

In the oil and gas industry, storage tanks play a major role in production, separation, and fluid management. Choosing the correct tank standard is important for operational efficiency, safety, transportation logistics, and long term durability. One of the most common questions operators and EPC contractors ask is the difference between API 12F vs API 12D Tanks. While both standards are developed by the American Petroleum Institute and apply to welded steel tanks used in oilf

Hyperscale data centers are the most demanding construction projects being built in the United States right now. They are being designed and delivered under compressed timelines, to extreme density and power requirements, in locations where local supply chains are still catching up to the pace of investment. When a hyperscale developer or mechanical contractor needs a pressure vessel fabricator for a data center cooling system, the vendor they choose determines whether the me

In oil and gas production, separating crude oil from water, gas, and solids is one of the most critical steps in delivering a marketable product. Among the most efficient and widely used pieces of equipment for this process are Vertical Heater Treaters. These units play a key role in improving oil quality, stabilizing production, and supporting downstream operations. At Smith Industries, we manufacture both ASME code and non-code Vertical Heater Treaters, designed to meet a w

In the oil and gas industry, equipment reliability is directly tied to profitability, safety, and uptime. Tanks, separators, heater treaters, piping systems, skids, and production vessels are constantly exposed to moisture, chemicals, temperature swings, abrasion, and corrosive environments. Without the right protection, these assets can degrade faster than expected, leading to shutdowns, repairs, and expensive replacements. That is why in-house coatings play such an importan

In oil and gas production, water handling, and fluid separation operations, one size rarely fits all. Site conditions, production volumes, fluid characteristics, emissions goals, and transportation limitations can all change what type of separation equipment works best. That is why separating gunbarrel tanks based on customer specific needs is such an important strategy for operators who want reliable performance and long service life. At Smith Industries, gunbarrel tanks are

In oil and gas production, separating hydrocarbons efficiently is one of the most critical steps in the entire process. At the center of this operation is the 2-Phase Separator, a pressure vessel designed to divide production streams into gas and liquid components. For operators, EPC contractors, and facility designers, choosing the right separator directly impacts efficiency, safety, and long-term performance. Smith Industries engineers and fabricates high quality 2-Phase Se

Horizontal Heater Treaters play a critical role in oil and gas production by separating oil, water, and gas from produced fluids before transport or storage. These vessels use heat, gravity separation, and retention time to break emulsions and improve crude quality. Horizontal Heater Treaters are especially valuable for high volume production, heavier crude, and applications requiring longer settling time. Smith Industries designs and fabricates Horizontal Heater Treaters to

Hyperscale data centers are expanding at an unprecedented pace, driven by artificial intelligence, cloud computing, and high-performance workloads. These facilities demand massive cooling infrastructure to support high density compute environments. Traditional stick built cooling systems often struggle to keep up with aggressive schedules, workforce shortages, and strict quality requirements. Modular Cooling System Fabrication for hyperscale data center projects provides a mo

Horizontal separators sit at the center of many surface production systems because they handle real world well stream conditions without drama. When a well produces a mix of gas, oil, and water, a separator is the first piece of equipment that creates stability downstream. It reduces turbulence, creates residence time, and lets gravity do its job so each phase can be routed to the right place. In this guide, we break down how Horizontal Separators for Oilfield Operations work

Air Receivers are one of the most underrated components in surface production equipment packages. They are not just “air tanks.” In oil and gas production facilities, compression, pneumatic controls, and air driven tools all rely on stable, clean, predictable compressed air. Air Receivers provide that stability by storing compressed air, damping pressure swings, and supporting the rest of the air system so equipment runs smoothly instead of hunting, surging, or starving for a

Oil and gas projects are won or lost on speed, safety, and startup reliability. Operators want production online quickly. EPC teams want predictable schedules. Field crews want fewer congested work fronts and fewer last-minute changes. In that environment, Ready to Run Modular Systems for Oil and Gas have become the preferred approach for many facilities because they reduce field labor, compress commissioning timelines, and improve build quality. At Smith Industries, “ready t

Data centers depend on precise thermal control to maintain uptime, protect equipment, and support expanding compute densities. As facilities grow larger and cooling strategies evolve, chilled-water systems are being pushed to operate across wider load ranges with tighter stability requirements. In this environment, Chilled-Water Buffer Tanks for Data Centers play a critical role in maintaining reliable and predictable cooling performance. A chilled-water buffer tank adds cont

Well sites are built to produce. That sounds simple until you consider what it takes to keep production stable in the real world: variable flow rates, harsh weather, remote locations, tight startup schedules, and strict expectations around safety and environmental performance. The equipment on location has to handle those demands day after day with minimal downtime. That is where fabricated components for well-site infrastructure play a direct role in production reliability.

When people think about large mechanical systems, they usually picture chillers, boilers, pumps, cooling towers, and air handlers. But behind the scenes, tanks for large-scale HVAC systems often do the quiet work that keeps everything stable, efficient, and resilient. In large facilities like commercial office towers, hospitals, and data centers, tanks are not just accessories. They are core infrastructure that helps the HVAC plant respond to real world operating conditions l

If you work around upstream production facilities, you have probably heard about vapor recovery units (VRUs) that capture tank vapors and route them to sales, fuel, or control equipment. A Vapor Recovery Tower (VRT) is a related piece of equipment that helps manage vapors earlier in the process. In plain terms, a VRT is a vertical separation vessel designed to reduce the vapor load that would otherwise reach atmospheric storage tanks, which can improve safety and cut emission

In oil and gas production environments, equipment reliability is directly tied to safety, uptime, and asset life. Skid mounted testers operate in some of the most demanding conditions in the field. They are exposed to corrosive fluids, pressure cycling, temperature swings, and harsh outdoor environments. For operators, selecting skid mounted testers built with NACE compliant materials for skid mounted testers is not optional. It is a fundamental requirement for protecting per

In oil and gas manufacturing, quality is defined long before a final inspection ever takes place. It is established through disciplined systems, verified procedures, qualified personnel, and documented accountability at every stage of production. When components are placed into high pressure, corrosive, or safety critical service, there is no margin for informal practices or undocumented decisions. Smith Industries operates under a formal Quality Control Program for every pro

Custom oilfield tank fabrication is often viewed as a tradeoff. Operators assume that when a tank needs to be customized, project timelines will slip, costs will increase, and coordination challenges will grow. In reality, customization does not have to slow a project down when it is handled by an experienced fabricator with proven processes. At Smith Industries, custom oilfield tank fabrication is approached as a structured, controlled process that integrates engineering, fa