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    Sulfuric Acid Pipeline

    Hi you all, I'm currently involved in the design of a 5 km 6" pipeline that transports 98-99% wt. sulfuric acid. I'm interesting to know what codes/standards are applicable to the design of such a system and what are the best practices to follow for specific issues related to operation...
  2. skoutso

    Pump startup/stop time

    Surge analysis (water hammer) of liquid pumping systems requires knowledge of pump startup and stop time. In old existing systems such information is not generally available from pump manufacturer. I wonder if there is some rule of thumb for quick estimation of those parameters for centrifugal...
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    Check Valve Leakage For PSV Sizing.

    Hi you all. Currently there is a check valve in our plant that separates a low (600#) and a high pressure (900#) system. The LP side must be protected for check valve leakage, failure to close etc. The API leakage rates (for valve rating purposes) are too low and to my consideration do not...

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