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Mechanical engineer Open Type not found

I was looking for the vacuum rating of schedule 10 stainless steel pipe in the sizes 300mm to 600 mm

54 viewsPosted 6 months agoby james clancy
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Impact Test Requirement Open Type not found

Pipe size 4". the provision in API 5L has shown that Impact test is not required .So, How to prove…

303 viewsPosted 7 months agoby Tor_019
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Design of Y Strainer Open Type not found

I need to design Y Strainer for 10,000 psi for 2 1/16'' pipe, how to ensure the minimum thickness for…

96 viewsPosted 7 months agoby JITENDRA CHAUDHARI
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API 5L Diameter Tolerances Open Type not found

Hi, Does someone can explain the different between "Pipe Except the End" and " Pipe End" in API 5L Diameter…

193 viewsPosted 9 months agoby Tor_019
0
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Gear Operated Gate Valves Type not found

What are the applicable standards for using a gear-operated valve instead of a standard handwheel for a rising stem gate…

411 viewsPosted 9 months agoby Eric Peterson
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BW End side & Flange End Side of Ball Valve for code break between B31.4,8 & B31.3 Open Type not found

My current project requirement for ball valve code code break between B31.4,8 & B31.3. B31.4,8 is BW End. I can'…

251 viewsPosted 1 year agoby Tor_019
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Spectacle Blind Size Larger that 24" dimension Pending Type not found

How can I refer Spectacle Blind Size Larger that 24" dimension from? B16.48 is just only 24" size

651 viewsPosted 1 year agoby Tor_019

What is the difference between a heat and lot? Type not found

Heat refers to the primary melt of a metal. The heat determines the chemistry unless the portions of the heat…

520 viewsPosted 1 year agoby admin
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Can LTCS be used for temperatures below -45 degrees C? Type not found

Low temperature carbon steel may be used below -45°C provided figures 323.2.A and 323.2.B including their notes in paragraph 323.2.2…

853 viewsPosted 1 year agoby admin
3
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How is horizontal pipe movement accounted for in hanger support design? Type not found

MSS SP 58 provides guidelines for design of support hangers where significant horizontal pipe movement is envisaged at the hanger…

537 viewsPosted 1 year agoby admin
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What is the difference between flashing and cavitation in a valve? Type not found

Flashing and cavitation phenomenon can occur in piping systems carrying liquids where the flow is restricted either due to throttling…

417 viewsPosted 2 years agoby admin
3
votes

What is the difference between R and RX type gaskets? Type not found

Style RX is a pressure-energized adaptation of the standard Style R gasket. The RX is designed to fit the same…

1816 viewsPosted 2 years agoby admin
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Are there any guidelines to determine susceptibility of a piping system to FIV failure? Type not found

FIV is predominant in liquid piping systems having high kinetic energy due to turbulent flow regime. The influence of kinetic…

258 viewsPosted 2 years agoby admin
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What is the difference between AIV and FIV? Type not found

AIV stands for acoustic induced vibration and FIV stands for flow induced vibration. Following are the main differences between the…

918 viewsPosted 2 years agoby admin

What are bellow sealed valves? Type not found

Bellow seal valves are used to eliminate valve emissions or leakage through the stem seals. In a bellow seal valve…

233 viewsPosted 2 years agoby admin
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Why do some valves require extended bonnet? Type not found

Bonnet extensions are required in valves when they handle high or low temperature service which can affect the integrity of…

423 viewsPosted 2 years agoby admin
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What is Cv of a valve? Type not found

The relationship between pressure drop and flow rate through a valve is conveniently expressed by a flow coefficient (Cv). Cv…

214 viewsPosted 2 years agoby admin
0
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What are the key considerations for separation between equipments? Type not found

Separation between equipments in plant layout shall ensure the following: minimum access for emergency response actions safe access for emergency…

330 viewsPosted 2 years agoby admin
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What is the difference between RTJ Oval and Octagonal Ring Gaskets? Type not found

Ring Joint Gaskets “RTJ” are available in two different cross sections, oval or octagonal. Both have identical pitch diameters for…

3257 viewsPosted 2 years agoby admin
0
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How does a inverted bucket trap work? Type not found

An inverted bucket trap operates based on the difference in density between steam and water. When steam enters the trap…

263 viewsPosted 2 years agoby admin