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First I apologise if this has been discussed in another thread but a quick search showed nothing that helped. I have been lead to believe that in B31.3 it does not state that you have to us ASME IX as your welding code as long as you use a recognised local or national standard, for example BSEN...

Hope some one can help. I have been looking at the NORSOK Standard on Piping fabrication,install, flushing and testing (L-004)and section 8.3 Test Media makes the statement below. "For pneumatic testing, the test media shall be oil free, dry air or any inert gas. The use of air for testing...

Does anyone have experience of repairing puddle flange/ replacing puddle flanges in bund walls? Thanks

Has anyone any experience with earth bonding of PTFE Lined pipework in relation to the static charge build up in the pipe due to the fluid in the PTFE lining? Any information would be helpful. Thanks

Hoping that someone can help. I looking for any standard/guidance on the maintenace and repair of Liquid Ring Gas Compressors? Thanks

How does anyone get round the section 341.4.1 (b) (1) requirement for 5% radiography/ultrasonic on butt and miter welds when doing maintenance/breakdown work when the need is to replace the pipe spool? Is there another code that I should be looking at for the maintenance on pipe work?

In ASME B31.3 Chapter V Fabrication, Assembly and Erection Section 328.2.2 (g) states that the welding rods for SMAW are selected for the table. Does this mean that you can only use these rods and you can not use other types? and it also means that the welding procedure has to include these. Or...

Gents Hoping some one can enlighten me regarding Long range ultrasonic in Stainless steel. I have spoken to one company they did not seam bothered about it testing 316L, but I spoke to another and I was informed that because of grain structure with in the 316L then the beam would bonce...

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Scenario A 10 year internal Inspection of a Lagged Storage Tank carried out to a WSE written by 3rd Party. The inspection was carried out and pitting was found. Plant Engineer with 15+ year’s industry experience had tank repaired and Dye Pen test, all done on the internal walls of the tank...

Can any point me in the right direction regarding, how long should you leave a system under pressure for a test? In Process Piping by Charles Becht Chapter 14 states pressure to be held for at least 10 minutes or as long as it takes to examine the pipe. EEMUA Guide to the pressure Testing...

Gents Odd question Are there any guidelines / Standards for storing stainless steel pipe, steel pipe? Thanks

Am I correct in the assumption that B18.2.1 and B18.2.2 refer to the physical size of the nut and Bolt but not the mechanical properties (Tensile Strength etc), and that ASTM A193 Refers to the Mechanical Properties but not the physical size of the nut and bolt. And do the standards refer to...

Has anyone experienced this problem in the shortage of PTFE in Gaskets and lined pipe. And is anyone knows why? I am being told 2 different stories 1) China has all the raw material for PTFE 2) The USA and Canada have all the raw materials

Calling for some help!! Chapter 1 section 300(c)(2) of ASME B31.3-2010 Process Piping states 'This Code is not intended to apply to the operation, examination, inspection, testing, maintenance, or repair of piping that has been placed in service. The provisions of this code may optionally be...

Calling for some help!! Chapter 1 section 300(c)(2) of ASME B31.3-2010 Process Piping states 'This Code is not intended to apply to the operation, examination, inspection, testing, maintenance, or repair of piping that has been placed in service. The provisions of this code may optionally be...

Can any one help regarding recommended general guidelines for inspecting Mild Steel Caustic Soda Storage Tanks? I have looked at the Dow website, but are there any national/Internationally recognised guidelines? Thanks Bluecat46