Can anyone give me the EXACT requirements for FDA validation of construction projects. I am particularly interested in the requirements welding documentation, visual examination etc. I know ASME BPE is a standard, but it is not the law from what I gather. Any clues ?!?[mad]
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I would like to know if anyone would be willing to share the inspection practices for chemical injection points. I am interested in types of methods and techniques and how effective these examinations are. More to follow on this one....
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Please advise:
My company insisted that I take professional level certifications at their expense. Now that I have passed the examinations, they are trying to force me into un-ethical behavior by issuing certifications to un-qualified persons in our organization. If I choose to leave the...
Can anyone tell me where I might find some information regarding the use of an ultrasonic Rf waveform to locate bottom-side corrosion on tank floors. I know that pulse-echo sound waves are more suited for this task, but I need some more information to back up one of my theories. The APIGUY....
Can anyone give me the expected corrosion rates of 316 ss in CSA (sulphonic acid) service ?
Acid temp: ambiant
We have some CSA vapors backing up a common vent header. There is no way to install valve for approx. 20'.
Thanks for any input.... Richard Schram
Mechanical Integrity Specialist...
I would like to present the following question to everyone:
Background :
I have a new piping system with a design of 2 psi vacuum. The material is SA312 type 254 smo. First round of x-rays failed. First repair complete. Re- xray fail.
Question:
The weld will be repaired with me observing...
Does anyone know where I can obtain a chart that would describe the heat tint discoloration of stainless steels.
What I am concerned about is a line that is welded to a thermal oxidizer which operates around 600 deg.C which is around 1112 deg. F. According to ASME Section II part D it appears...
Recently, I was asked to give a presentation on the difference between examination and testing as it applies to the B31.3 Process Piping Code. Here is my understanding in a nutshell. Please review and provide feedback.
"WHAT IS THE DIFFERENCE BETWEEN EXAMINATION AND TESTNG"...
Does anyone know where I can acquire a written procedure for performing B-scan ultrasonics. I could write one myself but I have been asked to submit a sample procedure for a prospective client with less than a 24 hour notice.
Any help would be greatly appreciated.
I saw on a website somewhere...
Hello once again,
I have another question for solving. My designers are designing vessels for 14.9 psi to keep from using an ASME code stamp. The problem is this:
These vessels will be located in the hot tropics in direct sunlight. There is to be a 2" open vent on each vessel as over...
Hello once again,
I have another question for solving. My designers are designing vessels for 14.9 psi to keep from using an ASME code stamp. The problem is this:
These vessels will be located in the hot tropics in direct sunlight. There is to be a 2" open vent on each vessel as over...
Does anyone know the proper mixture of "Root-Kill" in water to obtain a solution of coppper sulfate suitable for inspection purposes? Richard Schram
Mechanical Integrity Specialist
Pharmacia Global Supply Arecibo-P. Rico
rschram@pharmacia.com
Does anyone know where I can get a chart showing purge gas flow times for a given volume change? Or, what formula would I use to make my own table. Richard Schram
Mechanical Integrity Specialist
Pharmacia Global Supply Arecibo-P. Rico
rschram@pharmacia.com
Does anyone know where I could find some documentation of the detrimental effects of carbon steel contamination.
The problem is that a welding contractor has welded some old rusty re-bar to our brand new SA358 254SMO material. The new welds in the material are fully austenitic and have a high...
Hello all, another situation to solve.
We have a new Thermal Oxidizer being constructed. The vent header piping material is SA358 Type 254 SMO. The original WPS specified Argon as a backing gas. When I arrived to inspect the project the welders were using nitrogen as a backing gas. The...
