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    PED (Pressure Equipment Directive) Bolting

    I'd like to use A4-70/A4-80 bolts in CAT II, III & IV service, however our supplier says he can't supply the required Type 3.1B Certification, so we have to install the dearer A193 B8 bolts instead. The highest pressure application is 4 Bar. Anyone know if Type 3.1B certification is available...
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    Water Hammer / Pressure Surge in Sanitary System

    Greeting from Ireland! I have a problem with hammer in a sanitary system. Altering the rate of opening /closure on valves has delivered some degree of success, however I'd like to know if anyone has had success with other methods? Some sort of pulsation dampener would suit but I don't think...
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    A 53 & A 106B Dual Certification?

    Can anyone tell me if dual certification is permissable under ASTM or ASME? I have a contractor who is supplying material certificates that claim compliance with ASTM A106-99 and ASTM A 53-99. The compositions are somewhat similar, however A 106 is a Silicon killed steel, while A 53 is just...

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