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  1. vanmorrison

    Receiving Inspection Sampling Plan

    Racoopke, Thanks for your response. Some items are not a 1 of and are received in quantity. QL material is coming from qualified/approved suppliers.
  2. vanmorrison

    Hi, Are nuclear power plants using

    You would be surprised!
  3. vanmorrison

    UT inspection applicability

    Agree with Brimmer. Why not use 0 deg?- Calibration block and vessel should be at same temp when setting up.
  4. vanmorrison

    Hi, Are nuclear power plants using

    Hi, Are nuclear power plants using sample plans for Receiving Inspection? If yes, please advise of plan details. Thanks
  5. vanmorrison

    Receiving Inspection Sampling Plan

    Hi, Is there a sample plan standard that is being used in the nuclear industry for receiving inspection? Are nucs using sample plans for receiving inspection? If yes, what are they using? Thanks
  6. vanmorrison

    VIII Rupture Disc supply

    Correction to thread title Section III rupture disk supply
  7. vanmorrison

    VIII Rupture Disc supply

    Hello, An Asme Section III NB rupture disk (not the holder) does not need to be Code material.Does this mean it does not need be be supplied from a Section VIII qualified entity or material organization?
  8. vanmorrison

    Inspection of Finned Tubes

    Inspengrmm, What is the material and tube thickness? What symptoms do you expect from overheating of these tubes?
  9. vanmorrison

    SA 194 nu marking

    Thank You Metenger, I appreciate your response. What if the Code year specified in the contract does not specify the marking location or that marking on the wrench flats is prohibited? In this situation would it still be a nonconformance? I do not understand the reason for...
  10. vanmorrison

    SA 194 nu marking

    It is debatable if I should post this in this forum or in the Welding, Bonding & Fastener forum...Dear ASME (mechanical) Code Forum : Recent editions of SA 194 specifies that Manufacturer & grade markings are to be stamped on the nut face. It then states marking on the wrench flats ... is...
  11. vanmorrison

    Gasket sizing question.

    The gasket info that I have is: special purpose, graphite filler, 304 ss. I do not have the flange type info but do know it is for an HX. Thanks for the comments and reference info!
  12. vanmorrison

    Fukushima No. 1 loss of coolant due to earthquake

    A star for Power2go. I apprecicate your before and after visuals and your compassion. Regards, Van
  13. vanmorrison

    Fukushima No. 1 loss of coolant due to earthquake

    Yes there will be lessons learned, recommendations and plant modifications I am sure. However, nothing can be designed/engineered to withstand all Acts of God. We may think we have control but it is an illusion.
  14. vanmorrison

    Gasket sizing question.

    Thanks Unclesyd, I will come back with more information on the gasket material (will attempt to obtain flange type)on Monday. Regards, Van
  15. vanmorrison

    Gasket sizing question.

    Hello, I have a gasket question. The procurment for a gasket was specified as 76" X 76 3/4" X 0.24" and also by the vendor part number. From the procurement description I concluded that the width of the gasket would be 3/4". The width of the gasket received is 3/8". The vendor states that the...
  16. vanmorrison

    Fukushima No. 1 loss of coolant due to earthquake

    Does anyone know if it was the quake or the tsunami that took out the diesel generators?
  17. vanmorrison

    Fukushima No. 1 loss of coolant due to earthquake

    http://www.iaea.org/press/ Regards, Van
  18. vanmorrison

    Is having a criminal history an issue?

    Take MiketheEngineer's recommendation and talk to a lawyer about gettng an expungement or pardon. If you were a minor there(now) may be some compassionate youth grounds to have the record removed.
  19. vanmorrison

    Supply Chain Ethics

    Good question. I view this as a conflict of interest. It is costing Company A more money to buy from Company B than direct from Company C. Is there any value added to Company A by sourcing through Company B? Even if there was value it is still unfair business dealings. An association at...
  20. vanmorrison

    How do you handle or prevent health issues?

    This is a Workplace Health and Safety issue. Your company should have an ergonomic assessment program and your equipment should fit you and not that you are made to fit the equipment. Ergonomic assessments for computer work stations should look at for example; screen height, chair height...

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