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Please know that I had performed a “search” of this Forum as it pertains to the subject matter prior to starting this “thread”, and could not find the information that I am seeking.
I have recently made a move from downstream refining to working at a chemical plant. The refining...
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Thank you in-advance for considering my enquiry – please know that I have performed a routine “search” of this Forum and reviewed applicable API 520 and 521 Code information prior to starting this “thread”…
I have recently made a transition from refining to chemical...
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I am re-posting this question in your forum as the AWS Forum did not have any visitors that elected to respond to it - - my error.
Our refinery has a an ASME B31.3 Pipe Specification with the particulars included below.
I can not seem to verify the reasoning behind this...
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Our refinery has a an ASME B31.3 Pipe Specification with the particulars included below.
I can not seem to verify the reasoning behind this Specification's existing requirement for PWHT (could it possibly be some sort of H2 bake-out?). Otherwise, maybe there should not be a...
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During recent installation of AMSE B31.3 pump suction and discharge piping systems at our refinery, I came across somoe of the pipe butt welds that presented an appearance such that they have possibly been "washed". The subject butt weld joints are located between pipe sections...
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I apologize in advance if this enquiry is not clearly-understood, as I am neither a Welding Engineer nor a Metallurgist, nor am I experienced in way of the subject matter (however, I sincerely admire each and every one of you who are).
I am presently employed by a petroleum...
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The refinery where I am employed utilizes an HF Alkylation process; one over-pressurization scenario of the columns located in this process area can result in HF vapours being directed through relief valves and into a flare header.
The subject relief system has gate type...
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Please be advised that I had originally posted this question at the "pump engineering" forum and hope to obtain at least one (1) response from this forum (hope that my questions are easily understood and even warrant a response...).
Screw-type pumps will...
Season's Greetings, fellow Engineers:
As static equipment has been my career "bayliwick", I will remain most grateful for your guidance in way of the subject matter.
I am considering installation of screw-type pumps for a lube oil system. It seems that I have incorrectly presumed that there...
Greetings, esteemed structural engineers:
The issue that I face as a mechanical engineer is one that pertains to the subject matter in the following context.
There is an existing structure utilized to support a hydraulic hammer; the hammer is being replaced with another model of 50% greater...
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Please forgive me in advance, as I was not entirely certain as to whether my enquiry should either be posted in this forum (as was thread 725-111547) or the “Corporate Survival – How to Improve Myself…” forum (as was thread 725-138453); both of these...
Greetings to my engineering colleagues:
Please forgive me in advance, as I was not entirely certain as to whether my enquiry should either be posted in this forum (as was thread 725-111547) or the “Corporate Survival – How to Improve Myself…” forum (as was thread 725-138453); both of these...
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I have made a woeful attempt at uncovering the answer to my question via “keyword search” in this forum and by looking through my very few personal references that describe welding metallurgy; as such, please extend me your pardon if this question has already...
This question pertains to a bearing performance issue, however, it may be better suited for either one of the "Structural / other topics" or the "Materials Handling Equipment" forums. If that should prove to be the case, then please accept my apologies in advance and know that I will gladly...
