Dear All
We are in the process of hydrotesting piping system. Piping is already installed with pump in it.
Do we absolutely need to isolate the pump ?
Can you not leave the pump inside the piping loop ? Under what conditions, this can be done ?
what are the pros and cons of each ?
Thanks
Dear Experts
What is your interpretation of this paragrpah?
Assuming that all other requirements of this para are met,
Can a API 650 tank with a design temperature of 100C be supported on grillage ?
Thanks for your reply in advance.
Dear Experts,
Is there any difference between imperial vs metric pipe,
Are they 100% exactly the same and fully interchangeable ?
Does Metric pipe actually exist ?
e.g. for A106-B
if I order DN 150 x 10.97mm WT Pipe, will I get NPS 6 x Sch 80 pipe ?
Our normal practice is to use SI units for...
It is determined that a storage tank designed per API 650 requires anchors.
Looking at Appendix B of 650, We can use concrete ring wall or concrete slab.
My civil engineer wants to save cost of concrete. He is proposing that we should simply use earth anchors made by Manta Ray...
Dear Friends,
Contractor has hydrotested a storage tank built to API 650.
It is noticed that some tank settlement has taken place at the edges and at different points in the bottom floor.
What are the acceptable limits for different types of tank settlements and please advise which code /...
Hi All,
1. Is IBC applicable to america only
2. Is IBC applicable internationally e.g. Libya
3. Is IBC applicable to Canada
4. How does ASCE 7 relate to IBC
Please advise
Thanks for your anticipated reply.
Dear All,
We are installing a vertical turbine fire pump as NFPA 20 and we are providing the required submergence as required by NFPA 20.
We know that NPSH is an important consideration in pump selection.
I did not provide vendor NPSHa and neither I asked vendor about NPSHr.
I was told that...
