rocketscientist
Chemical
- Aug 19, 2000
- 86
I'm specifying a probe for larger horizontal tanks. Unfortunately, none of tank nozzles have the same length. The client wants the same probe for each tank to reduce the number of probes of different lengths. My current plan is to specify long so that I can have the piper specify the section of pipe (The width cut from a pipe) to install under the flange so that each probe will be at the correct level for each tank. It's a 3-in. pipe but also there is a 2-in. installation that is similar.
So here's my question: "What is the smallest section I can cut of a pipe, 2-in., 3-in., 4-in. (for a similar application) in the field?" (The pipe is schedule 40, 316SS.)
I would presume a saw cut --- a torch would only make a mess.
From past experience with schedule 10 pipe I would say 2-inches for field work and much finer for shop work. Keep in mind that the section is to be welded in two places between two concentric reducers: tank nozzle is 8", I plan an 8X3, then a 3X2 with the spacer in between.
So here's my question: "What is the smallest section I can cut of a pipe, 2-in., 3-in., 4-in. (for a similar application) in the field?" (The pipe is schedule 40, 316SS.)
I would presume a saw cut --- a torch would only make a mess.
From past experience with schedule 10 pipe I would say 2-inches for field work and much finer for shop work. Keep in mind that the section is to be welded in two places between two concentric reducers: tank nozzle is 8", I plan an 8X3, then a 3X2 with the spacer in between.
