Mesh filters for auxiliary main steam strainers
Mesh filters for auxiliary main steam strainers
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Hi,
I have a 4" line with a "Y" Strainer, the supplier is offering the mesh in ASTM A240 TP 316L, it is recomended or possible?
The design conditions for the auxiliary main steam are:
Pressure 162.7 barg
Temperature 553 °C
Thanks in advance
I have a 4" line with a "Y" Strainer, the supplier is offering the mesh in ASTM A240 TP 316L, it is recomended or possible?
The design conditions for the auxiliary main steam are:
Pressure 162.7 barg
Temperature 553 °C
Thanks in advance





RE: Mesh filters for auxiliary main steam strainers
If your mesh is a start up strainer, meant to remove bolts and huts and other large size contaminants left in the pipe work, then the plate you mention is ok. If the 'mesh' is for straining smaller contaminants and the pressure/flow/temperature are high, then the plate material is ok, because the plate can offer higher strength than a wire mesh.
Nevertheless, the price of the 'mesh' is importasnt, so consider the alternative strainer element, using wire mesh. If the plate mesh is cheaper or the same price as the wire mesh, then is the way to go, because will also offer longer service life.
Cheers,
gr2vessels
RE: Mesh filters for auxiliary main steam strainers
RE: Mesh filters for auxiliary main steam strainers
Cheers,
gr2vessels