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    R 717 Relief Header Piping

    If any of the code gurus could help translate a code regarding ammonia relief header piping it would be much appreciated. Is I read and understand this the header must be 15 ft above the highest traversed elevation. however, it does not stipulate the sizing. Assuming a standard engine room with...
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    P & ID's in HVAC Industry

    Just looking for some clarification. My knowledge of P&ID's is piping and valve identification including National Board numbers for vessels over 3 ft3. Somewhere I think the conversation went askew and we are arguing PLC and their documentation. I can only assume by PMover's original query...
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    Steam Pipe Thermal Expansion

    Not much of an authority, however having come from a similar problem I can tell you what we did to correct the problem. D.A. tank was performing to capacity (however, grotesquely under rated for the demand). Therefore sulfite was added as an oxygen scavenger. Secondly and most importantly...
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    Anhydrous Ammonia piping color codes

    I have been through ANSI to determine the piping color codes standard. A-13 basically only lists the labels. The local fire marshall states that he knows of no standard. Am I to design my own standard and submit it to the local fire marshal or is there a generally accepted piping color code...
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    Ethylene Glycol Freezing point

    I have a chart that I will gladly send you if you send your email address to moverdrive_34436@yahoo.com. also it equates to brix (a sugar measure if you have a low brix refract.
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    Operator licensure

    I am a resident of Florida. If anybody knows the means by which to become a class "B" operator and the best study material, I would greatly appreciate their input.
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    Need dimensions for #8 JIC male fitting.

    Not sure if my simple answer is what you are looking for but here goes the number refers to 16ths therefore this is simply a 1/2" pipe thread.
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    piping color codes

    Saw a previous message regarding piping color codes however none of the posted links went to a table that was what an organizationally impaired individual can follow. Need a table that has purple = JP5, red = firemain, etc. TIA Rob

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