Ductile Iron and Flammable Hydrocarbons
Ductile Iron and Flammable Hydrocarbons
(OP)
Is ductile iron objectionable for use in a pump bowl pumping flammable hydrocarbons ??
My perception is that ductile iron is deligated to somewhat non-hazardous applications such as water or water based fluids.
My perception is that ductile iron is deligated to somewhat non-hazardous applications such as water or water based fluids.





RE: Ductile Iron and Flammable Hydrocarbons
RE: Ductile Iron and Flammable Hydrocarbons
If you have a hydrocarbon processing facility with a serious enough fire to really heat up that pump, I'd tend to think that there are bigger issues at hand but I can see where they're coming from.
RE: Ductile Iron and Flammable Hydrocarbons
RE: Ductile Iron and Flammable Hydrocarbons
Genrally speaking, any service where cast iron is acceptable, ductile iron is also OK.
I suggest that you contact the Manufacturer.....they can tell you if they have lots of DI pumps in hydrocarbon service
-MJC
RE: Ductile Iron and Flammable Hydrocarbons
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RE: Ductile Iron and Flammable Hydrocarbons