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API 2000 outbreathing rate

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Bill3752

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API 2000 states to use a outbreathing rate due to pump in of 16.04 x gpm for cases where the vapor pressure > .73 psi. Does this mean .73 psia, or .73 psig?

 
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Vapor pressures are always absolute pressure units, I know that.

Good luck,
Latexman

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Yep, that is what I thought too. Thought I would confirm.
Thanks!
 
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