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    ASME Sec I, PTFH 12.2- Liquid Thermal Fluid Heater

    Hello, ASME Sec I, PTFH 12.2 states that "For heaters having more than 500 ft2 (47m2) of liquid heating surface or an electrical heating capacity greater than 1,100 kW, two or more Pressure Relief valves shall be provided" Is there any regulation specifying the required capacity of these PSVs...
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    Liquid Relief Kit requirement

    Hello all, I have a DIB1 valve (10") that is used on a propane line; Propane's operating temperature is 150F and Operating pressure is 220 psia. At normal operating condition, propane is in vapor phase; However, in case of the valve closer, the temperature inside the valve cavity can fall below...
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    Flare header sweep gas

    Thanks the txt file was gold
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    Flare header sweep gas

    Hello Guys, Is there any requirement/recommendation (preferably a reference to a standard like API 521 or a code) about the sweeping/purging gas for the flare header? I see it is common that the essential purging gas is applied at the end of the flare header. My question is that what happens if...
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    Flare KOD- Required?

    Hello All, Does anybody know if having a FKOD is mandatory or not? What is wrong with connecting two vessels directly to FLARE? Reference to API or ASME is preferred. Thanks

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