I agree with TGS4. Careful analysis is warranted.
There is a split flange that I've used with success (in much smaller sizes) made by Marzolf Co.
Regards,
donf
I agree with not using duct tape as part of the sealing mechanism. I've also seen situations where the high chlorides present in the adhesive of certain types of tapes can cause problems. In one case, electric heat tape was secured to stainless steel piping. The combination of heat, tensile...
jte,
I am also familiar with the exact situation you described. Certain flanged piping "specialties" are not commercially available in the "stronger" materials of construction.
donf
Gate valve bypass valves are also used a lot in steam systems - for the same reasons CheMatt mentions above. The bypass valve (usually a globe valve) allows a slow, controlled system warm-up, before opening the main valve.
There's an MSS standard that covers relative sizes and orientations...
I agree with Pennpiper (pump-check valve-isolation valve). In a parallel pump arrangement, having an isolation valve between the check valve and THE OTHER pump allows the defective check to be replaced, while the OTHER pump is pumping.
donf
Hello Danlap,
Thank you. Section 5.2.11.11 is spot on. As you point out, in order to eliminate future problems with interpretation, it will be up to the purchaser (me) to more clearly define the requirements. You also bring up a very interesting point about requiring special tools/procedures...
I'm looking for an Industry standard/specification/guideline/practice (U.S.) that addresses access to valve packing adjustment for actuated quarter-turn valves. I seem to recall seeing such a standard some years ago (I think it was an ASTM Specification), but have been unable to find it.
The...
ET1983,
Try also searching for "remote valve operator". Here's one company (of many): http://www.elliott-stow.com/index.html
Whatever you use, be sure to securely support the extension so as not to side-load the valve stem and cause packing wear. As far as retro-fitting, while in service - you...
In addition to saplanti's comments, make sure you specify the right pressure class for the gasket. Because of the additional flange thickness needed to accommodate the orifice taps, the orifice flanges may be a different class than the rest of the regular pipe flanges in the same system.
donf
As MikeHalloran pointed out - If you want OD dimensioned tubular products, look for tube or tubing - not pipe.
Search the internet for a company called Felker Brothers (or maybe Felker Piping Products). Don't remember the size range available, but I've gotten tube size elbows, tees, reducers...
Check with your local gasket supplier for a spiral wound style that's dimensioned/designed for use with RTJ facings. One major manufacturer calls it their CGI-RJ style.
I've used them with success to install RF valves between RTJ flanges. One key point is to verify that gasket contact area on...
The answer to the question as posted is: Yes, it is acceptable. I've done it many times with no problems (usually involving pumps, not valves). I know of no industry code or standard that prohibits doing so.
However - If the valve is cast iron - then NO. It is not acceptable. ASME B16.5 sect...
Don't know if there's a code that governs, but...........
My wife's grandfather was a boiler engineer in a Canadian paper mill. He actually gave me a pressure gauge from the 1920's that still functioned, and is a work of art. I had always heard that one should specify the range to be two times...
Don't know if this will give you a dimensional advantage, but some spiral wound gasket manufacturers offer a type of sp/wd gasket that is designed to be used with RTG flanges. Be sure to verify pressured rating of the gasket and check the condition of the contact surface of the RTG flange. It...
To all who responded - thank you very much, and again - sorry for the lack of details. I've been a member of this forum long enough to know that the better the situation/problem is described, the better the response.
Turns out that the problem had to do with the failure of the heat tracing...
