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  1. pvcguy

    Incinerator Stack Design Issues

    Does anyone have experience designing incinerator stacks for the incineration of VCM trace gases? I apologize in advance for the length of my question. At our plant (PVC) we use a Brule designed incinerator to burn off inert gases which vent from processes containing nitrogen and very low...
  2. pvcguy

    Quantifying Leaks

    Does anyone have a quick and easy method of quantifying the amount of leaking during a hydrotest using the pressure applied and the pressure drop over a defined period of time. We have hydrotested exchangers and found a pressure drop. The question always is "how big is the leak"? Thanks
  3. pvcguy

    Centrifuge "beach" area

    Has anyone any experience with centrifuges for the separation of PVC slurry and water? We are trying to find out what the design basis is for the “beach” area of the bowl. We have been quoted 15/3 or 15/5-degree angles for this area. Nobody has been able to explain what the advantage is for...
  4. pvcguy

    Centrifuge Material

    We are required to purchase a replacement PVC slurry centrifuge for our process due to deterioration and cracking found in our present 304 SS equipment. Our supplier is recommending that the new equipment be of 2205 or Inconel material. Has anyone had extended life using any of these materials...
  5. pvcguy

    Centrifuge Material

    We are required to purchase a replacement PVC slurry centrifuge for our process due to deterioration and cracking found in our present 304 SS equipment. Our supplier is recommending that the new equipment be of 2205 or Inconel material. Has anyone had extended life using any of these materials...
  6. pvcguy

    Condenser Vapour Space SSC

    We have recently experienced what our corrosion engineer has labeled as Vapour Space SCC of 316SS condenser tubes in a vertical heat exchanger unit. I'm looking for online and would appretiate a nod in the right direction for any information on this fairly new phenomena in our plant

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