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Hi Regarding the root cause of the problem... I am unsure. The Project engineer just brought the problem to my desk for a solution. I'm sure the project guys have investigated other options and are experienced in managing vendors. They aren't just standard 1 1/2" flanges. They are adapter...

Hi I have a question whether it is permissible to modify an RTJ flange so that it becomes a RF flange. Our project engineer has a problem where a supplier has sent in 1 1/2" 316 stainless steel adapter RTJ flanges when the valves they are being put on are RF. It is a class 150 system but the...

We use both CADworx and CII. Seamless isn't a word I would use. We have alot of problems with node numbering and some other stuff. some of the problems are no doubt down to operator error/training but its not like the salesman says. We are looking at a smart P & ID software form intergraph at...

My company uses cadworxs for pipe models and generating isometrics. One of the guys spends lots of time hunting back through the model because when he tots up the dimensions on the iso, they don't match the overall dimension. Generally they are out by about 1mm because of the way Cadworx tends...

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Hi Has anyone completed any of the training courses offered by International Institute for Plant Engineering and Design? http://iniped.com How did they work out? Did they benefit you? Are International Institute for Plant Engineering and Design recognised/respected in industry? I am looking...

Thanks for feedback guys. It seems I need to look at the latest version of Cadworx. As good a place as any to start! Thanks Again

Hi I have recently taken up a new role in the drawing office for a company that design and manufacture large skid packages for the oil and gas industry. Currently we use one 3D package for the structural steel work , a different one for the pipework and then combine them in Autocad. Once...

Thanks for the replies. It turns out that the reason the fabricator has requested this is becasue the have prepped the hole in the head to the wrong dimensions and the A105 coupling is now too small to be welded in! they have SA 516 GR 60 in stock hence their request. Posture

Hi My fabricator has requested that we use couplings machined from SA 516 Gr 60 instead of forged 3000lb couplings from ASTM A105. I've looked in ASME VIII and B16.11 and can't find anything related to this. Is this allowed? Design pressure is 10 bar and desing temp is 90 deg C. regards...

thanks for the replies all. Just what I was looking for! Posture

Hi I’ve been tasked with improving the quality of drawings produced by our CAD team. One of the areas I want to look at is introducing a standard to guide the “production” of the drawings. Basically the guys take a very hit and miss approach to dimensioning, layouts ,tolerances, detailing etc...

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Sorry I should have added, that the client has specifed that the A320 L7 bolts be galvanised and centrifuged

Hi I have a client who is insisting that we use A320 L7 bolts to secure 316 stainless ball valves. Bolts will be screwed , through a stainless steel 316 flange and into threaded blind holes on the valves bodies so I can't use insulation on the full bolt lenght. I know stainless is more nobel...