This is really a troubleshooting question:
A personal friend who works at this plant brought this up in a casual conversation and made me curious as to what can be done about it.
A piping system connected to a reciprocating compressor which runs at a constant speed of 427 RPM with 2 pistons...
Hi Gents,
Suppose I have an Underground oil pipeline which is anchored (with an anchor block) just before coming out of the soil. The Above-ground portion is directly connected to a "pig receiver" which I am told has a fixed saddle.
I am not comfortable with this arrangement because the...
Hi guys,
here is the situation:
The process plant construction is completed. All equipments, pipes and relevent supports and Springs are in place. PLANT NOT IN OPERATION YET. At this stage, supports are basically bearing the Dead Load of the piping system.
The inspector arrives at the site and...
Are we always required to place an ANCHOR BLOCK at Above Ground (AG; hereinafter)to Underground (UG; hereinafter) transitions? I am assuming in order to completely isolate the movements of AG piping from UG piping, I would always have to recommend an Anchor Block. However; from what I have...
Dear gents,
I have not come across any work instructions or specs in our office establishing a guideline on "deciding when one should consider testing a piping system or pipe line by Hydrotest vs. Pneumatic Air Test?" or any other method for that matter. Can anyone direct me in finding the...
