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  1. kiade

    Commodity Code in Line Designation Table (LDT)

    Hi ALL, As I know people used to separate or categorize the lines in the line list (LDT) based on their commodity (fluid which is flowing in the line) code. Is there any firm reason(s) for this separation or what’s going to happen if a person doesn’t follow this rule? I have seen a lot of fluids...
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    Do we need a PSV after RO (Restriction Orifice)?

    Hi all, I am using the RO (Restriction Orifice) to let-down the pressure from 900# (ANSI Class) to 300#. The steam is flowing through the pipe and sends to some consumers. I have manual valve downstream of the RO. These are my questions: 1. Do I need any PSV (Pressure Safety Valve) for...
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    PSV's Rated Flow vs Required Flow in Control Valve Failure Case

    Please give me your idea: In case of PSV’s sizing for "control valve failure" you have to calculate PSV’s required relieving rate based on maximum flow can be passed through the control valve which it is calculated from maximum cv of the control valve. As everybody knows, the orifice’s selected...
  4. kiade

    API 520 Part 1 Edition Dec. 2008 vs Jan. 2000

    Hi everybody, Does anybody know which items, in new edition of API 520 part 1 (Edition 8th Dec. 2008) have changed / modified and how it could be affected to PSVs’ design / selection? Thanks.

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