I am looking for the acceptance test criteria for boilers and pressure vessels installed in accordance with ASME Boiler and Pressure Vessel Code.Ny State requires this upon completion of boilers but have been unable to find what tests are required.
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Lately I have been involved in the design of geothermal heat pump systems. We have used the closed loop design and installation costs are a big number. I have heard of direct burial systems, i.e. burying refrigerant lines in wells, but am concerned about problems. Does anyone out there have...
I am inquiring about a derating factor to be applied to the performance (sensible & latent)of a chilled water coil with 30% propylene glycol. The chiller mfg. suggests a 5% derating for the chiller performance. Is this derating the same for the coil/air handler. If not, why not?
I am trying to determine the parameters and sizing criteria to determine the collapse strength for a large diameter pipe.(Exterior pressure). Can any one steer me to a good refence or source?
I surveyed an apartment complex that has a water source heat pump system for HVAC with a condensing loop serving
all units.The condensing loop is steel but in each seperate apartments mechanical room, the pipe material changes to pvc. The last steel fitting before transitioning to pvc is...
