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    Flexible Metal Hose - Reciprocating Compressor

    Hello guys! Recently I specified a flexible metal hose for N2 service that is conected a reciprocating compresor nozzle. Operation condition: Pressure: 440 psig Temperature: 40°C When I bought it a more experience engineer, said that we have a standard that said that is not recomended use...
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    Pneumatic Leak Test (when the design temperature is greater than the test temperature)

    Hello, MJCronin. Thank's for your answer. I hadn't searched for other threads on this topics. Is my first time on forum. I will look for the same topics. Agree with you the boss always prefers the pneumatic test independent of the case, with us assigning all responsibility. Pennpiper. You're...
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    Pneumatic Leak Test (when the design temperature is greater than the test temperature)

    Pennpiper Thank's for answer. I kept the hydrostatic due to security. But in cases where hydrostatic is not possible, how we do?
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    Pneumatic Leak Test (when the design temperature is greater than the test temperature)

    During my work last week, I was asked about the possibility to change the hydrostatic leak test for pneumatic leak test. The line condition is: Fluid: Steam Temperature: 650°F Design Pressure: 275 Psig At first the test was specified in accor with ASME B31.3 Hydrostatic leak test 345.4.2 Test...

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