I have a question about heat tracing for an application where there are outdoor, continuously sloped boiler drain lines (1.5" to 2", sch. 80 and 160, CS and P22) running to a blowdown tank. I can undertand the need to heat trace upstream of the last block valve in the line but what about heat...
I heard an argument that it is necessary to use B7 studs instead of B8 studs for ANSI stainless steel flanges. This is due to the recommended torque creating a bolt stress that would exceed the yield stress of the B8 studs.
I've worked offshore previously and have always used B8 studs in...
In a compressed air system that has a compressor, dessicant dryer and air receiver, where is the best location for the dryer?
i.e. should it be upstream or downstream of the receiver.
I've always placed the dryer downstream of the receiver simply based on previous projects our company has...
In ASME Section I, PG-61.1 it states that the feedwater supply shall be capable of feeding the boiler at a pressure 3% higher than the highest relief valve setpoint on the boiler. It also lists a few exceptions where this requirement does not need to be met. Does anybody know specifically if...
