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  1. MonicaLee

    Can we have Nested Loop IF, have more than 7 times?

    Nesting level limits indicated a formula can contain up to seven levels of nested functions. Is there anyway I can loop more than 10 times because I am calculating a loop for 10 different sizes of pipeline for the gas loss calculation. Can someone please help because this is very critical to be...
  2. MonicaLee

    Estimate methods for Major Refinery Turnaround

    Dear friends, My boss threw at me a huge projects and told me to do an estimate. What should I do now, go and get drunk or start to do work breakdown structure into disciplines? What would your best approach to quickly start on this Fluid Catalytic Cracking Unit Turnaround estimate prepared for...
  3. MonicaLee

    ASME SECTION VIII Div. 1

    I have an old Drum (1943): Dia = 8'ID Length = 30' Test Press =195psi Op Press = 70psi Temp = 100F Corrosion Allow = 3/16 Thickness of Head =13/16, Horizontal Cap = 12,000 Gal. According to our calculation, I have pV2 = 9,000, we are trying to reduce less 2,700. Process Engineering recommended...
  4. MonicaLee

    HOW TO Reduce flow on the inlet?

    Dear friends, I have an old Drum (1943): Dia = 8'ID Length = 30' Test Press =195psi Op Press = 70psi Temp = 100F Corrosion Allow = 3/16 Thickness of Head =13/16, Horizontal Cap = 12,000 Gal. According to our calculation, I have pV2 = 9,000, we are trying to reduce less 2,700. Process...
  5. MonicaLee

    Expansion Joint Calculation for Oil Refinery Piping Process

    I would like to know if anyone deal with CS Pipe Expansion Joint Calculation before and any reliable manufacturers in the industry? Thank you very much in advance.
  6. MonicaLee

    Challenge: A216 Gr WCB to meet Stainless Steel ?

    Can we heat treat A216 Gr WCB to meet Stainless Steel NACE requirement? If we could heat treat, what type of heat treatment or temperature do we require to perform? Please give me a detail answer. Give me an oppotunity for this rookie to shine herself...hihihi....
  7. MonicaLee

    Power Point Presentation with Excel Data

    Can anyone give me a great Power Point Presentation on any Equipment. I just need to know how we put power point presentation together to include Application, Feature, Specifications, Packing Material, Operations, Illustration for Operating instruction, and Troubleshooting. My ideal equipment...
  8. MonicaLee

    Power Point Presentation Chemical Injection Pumps help

    I would like to know if anyone ever done a Power Point Presentation on Chemical Injection Pumps or any Pumps. Basically I want to show the Application, Features, Specifications, Packing Materials, Operations, Illustration Instructions/Procedures, and Troubleshooting. I am trying to figure how...
  9. MonicaLee

    Chemical Injection Chemical Inject Pumps Needle Design

    I have previously posted this one in the Pump Forum. I have people advised me to post in this forum. I am trying to redesign the PILOT ADJUSTING NEEDLE. CURRENT DESIGN: Needle (pin) has a dent cut to allow air (increasing/decreasing the stroking rate) by adjustment of thread from the timer...
  10. MonicaLee

    Chemical Injection Pump design (needle)

    Objective: redesign existing pilot adjusting needle to regulate pressure. The timer cap that controls the needle: http://www.williamspumps.com/corp/details/0,,CLI1_DIV26_ETI3168,00.html I would like to know the following if you have had the experiences in this kind of pump design: 1. How many...
  11. MonicaLee

    Convert from Mass Flow Rate to Volum Flow Rate?

    It is possible to convert from Mass Flow Rate to Volume Flow Rate? Can we convert 3165 kg/hr to scft/min? If you can convert, please show me how. I got a result for 1.9433 scft/min. Thank you very much for your help
  12. MonicaLee

    Differences between Yield Tensile & Max Allow Stress?

    Everyone, please do me one small favor. Can someone explain to me the following: 1) Is Minimum Yield (S) and Min. Tensile Strength meaning the Maximum psi on the deformation and ultimate strength of a material. 2) If I have ASTM A276 Min Tensile Strength is 80Kpsi and Min. Yield is 30Kpsi. To...
  13. MonicaLee

    Div 8, UG - 27, UG-34, UG-37 basic question

    I am trying to calculate the t = minimum thickness requirement for this part (valve opening). I am picking the thinest part P = Internal design pressure (where can I get this? can I use minimum tensile on the whole part? S = Maximum allowable stress value (how can I obtain this value?) Our...
  14. MonicaLee

    Very Challenging question, Max Allow. Press Calculation

    I am currently applying for the Canadian Registration Number approval. CSA (Canadian Standard Association) asked me to provide strength calculations for all Fittings. This is what I have so far: 1) I have the Material Min. Tensile: 80,000 PSI Minimum Yield: 30,000 PSI. 2) I am going to use the...
  15. MonicaLee

    valve manufacturing problem

    We are manufacturing 2-way ball valves...For some reasons both thread ends are not concentric eventhough processes are verified. We tested concentricity by fitting one end to the lathe and the other end with a long pipe, let it spin and watch its rotation. It looks like the pipe is rotating away...
  16. MonicaLee

    Part Numbering System Modifications HELP ???

    We are a Valve Manufacturing company, we make small motor/ pressure relief/control valves, level indicators, and chemical injection pumps. In the last 5 years, we acquired 2 other companies with same line of products. The new acquisitions introduce new parts with their existing Part...
  17. MonicaLee

    Valve Trim Selection HELP

    My Boss asked me to provide him with throttling valve in the following condition, I am still a rookie and wonder how to solve: he would like a Cv of 40 based on his data: Operation: Start-up, 3 years, Typical (3 years) Fluid: Water Water - Total dissolved solids: 5,100 ppm Water - Chloride...
  18. MonicaLee

    ASME Section 8 or B31.3

    We are a U.S. company tried to register with the Canadian Registration Number (CRN). Last week, CRN asked us to provide calculation on our fittings (Oil Wells) products; measuring devices: pressure gauges, level gauges, level or pressure transmitters. We are confused and would like to ask your...
  19. MonicaLee

    What standardsused to test control valves ? ASME Section 8 or B31.3

    We are in the Canadian Registration Number registration process. Because the CRN asked us to provide calculation on our fittings (Oil Wells) products; measuring devices: pressure gauges, level gauges, level or pressure transmitters. We would like to ask your expertise or experience how to...

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