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  1. Feltonn

    Change in Mechanical Integrity of a flange after adding holes

    Nice anecdote ;-) I understand your point of view pennpiper, and it was considered. However, this solution was finally chosen and applied to a special case as a safety precausion.
  2. Feltonn

    Change in Mechanical Integrity of a flange after adding holes

    Thank you all for your advice. The flanges have been drilled and the sensors are in place, each with a unique key. Colorcoding wasn't an option, due to company regulations. It is a hot vessel, thus freezin is not very likely to occur. Corrosion can be, so inspections will be needed.
  3. Feltonn

    Change in Mechanical Integrity of a flange after adding holes

    Hello all, I have a set of temperature measuring instruments that are bolted into a pressure vessel using welding neck flanges, with a raised face. Specs: ASME B16.5 300 Pound 1.5" Carbon Steel. I have a variety of these temperature probes, in order to avoid inserting the wrong one in the...

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