One of the potential problems is related with the analysis of contingencies and the possibility of chattering. As an example:
Suppose the designer end up with a maximum flow for the worst contingency of 100, and the valve (and its spare, that was thought here only for maintenance reasons) was...
SnTMan
We are using A-350 LF2 in all the job, but we need to stop this 6" line in a point. We only have at hand the two mentioned alternatives; to find a blind Ø6" #300 (or a cap) in LF2 is not so easy here.
I'm curious -and surprised- now. What are the reasons to prefer the normalized A-105...
We are doing a modification in a line carrying anhidrous Hydrogen Chloride. The original materials are ASTM A-333 Gr 6 for piping and A-350 LF2 or A-420 WPL6 for accesories. We are installing a low point in a Ø 6" line, and we need to install now a 6" blind flange there.
Operating conditions...
JohnBreen
I think that I quoted correctly the code, in the necessary extent to be understood. As the discussion went in the direction I liked, fine.
One step ahead:
The usage of half couplings as branch connections is covered by 328.5.4 (d) and the Figure 328.5.4D, sketches (1) and (2).
In any...
ASME B31.3, paragraph 304.3.2 establish "that a branch connection has adequate strength to sustain the internal and external pressure which will be applied to it if:"
And among the "ifs" the point (b) mentions that the size of the branch must not exceed one-fourth the nominal size of the run...
Yes, I'm referring to a fluid that is M category. Conclusion: all kind of welds for M category must be 20% X-rayed... there is no type to be examined at 5%. Or is there one that I don't see?? I recognize that English is not my laguage, but... I think this is confusing.
Thanks to all!
Hi, mates:
In the paragraph M341.4 (b)(1) it appears:
"The random radiography/ultrasonic examination requirement of para. 341.4.1(b)(1) apply except that at least 20% of circumferential butt and miter welds and of fabricated lap and branch connection welds comparable to those shown in Figs...
Protecting an Excel spreadsheet for writing and selection of some cells, I defined a password.
One month later... I forgot the password. Doing a search for lost paswords, it was found SPPBABF as the lost one.
Immediatly, I could remembered the first one, SPPFORM. Surprise, the two words works...
Libero:
Brazed HE's use to have mechanical problems at high defferential pressures between their streams. And this problem could be serious during startups, if the plugging of the filters are combined unfavorably. You may have already taken this into account, but I mentioned just in case...
Hi mates:
Your opinion or experience:
For a control valve in a vapor anhidrous hydrogen chloride service, (minus 32°F - 170 psig), is it reasonable to use a metal bellow for sealing the stem to the atmosphere, additional to the conventional sealing system?
I think that the efectiveness of a...
Refining Excel results... [pipe]
Hi, colleagues
Sometimes, making a plot in Excel, we may prefer a logarithmic graphic. This is an option using the Excel wizard for a graphic.
But trying to define the maximum value for the "y" variable, Excel increases such muber to the log decade immediatly up...
Hi mates
Is there any specific reference (API, NFPA, etc.) defining or recommending about the location of a pump outside of the diking area of a tank, considering that the tank handle a low flash point hydrocarbon?
The only reference I've found is an old "recommended practice" that accept the...
