Continue to Site

Eng-Tips is the largest engineering community on the Internet

Intelligent Work Forums for Engineering Professionals

  • Congratulations cowski on being selected by the Eng-Tips community for having the most helpful posts in the forums last week. Way to Go!

Recent content by engresague

  1. engresague

    Minimun distance for two grith weld

    Hi rvery one. Where can I to consult about minimum distance between two grith weld in process piping? Thanks in advance
  2. engresague

    ILI gauging tool

    thank you for your help
  3. engresague

    ILI gauging tool

    Thanks LittleInch I'm talking about the calibration plate of pigging tool for pipeline insternal inspection. It being known that depending on the size of the pig, the thickness of the gauging plate can be 1/8″, 1/4″, 3/8″ and 1/2″ thick. But I would like to know the most advisable way of...
  4. engresague

    ILI gauging tool

    Hi Sirs, Could you give me a normative reference for the selection of the thickness of the calibrator plates in the internal inspection of pipelines. Thank you for the attention you can give me
  5. engresague

    are API issues codes or standards ?

    I agree with this: It's important to note the difference between a code and a model code such as the International Building Code (IBC). A model code is developed by a standards organization, typically using the voluntary consensus standard process and subject matter experts. The intent of a...
  6. engresague

    A105N DRILLED BLIND

    Hi, Could you assist me about the considerations to take into account both technical and normative, for drilling and to thread an A105N blind flange existing at a pipeline end..?? The idea is to install an array of eccentric drain, because it is necessary to drill and connect a threaded pipe...
  7. engresague

    MBAC

    Thanks LittleInch Is a multi-buoy marine terminal equipped with 6 submersible hoses for hydrocarbons in diameters 6 "; 8"; 10 "and 12". The length of each hose is 96 meters. the deep at location is 20mts (66Ft). The horizontal distance from PLEM to the ship is 30mts. Pressure: GLP 304psi...
  8. engresague

    MBAC

    Hi you all, I like to know which is the best position to install a Marine Break Away Coupling. The erector recommended to we according to their experience install it at middle hose string but, the MBCA manufacturer indicates in the instruction mannual that it be connected to the Pipeline End...
  9. engresague

    Pipeline coating integrity test

    Hi, I would like to know about what practice, standard or normative test can we do, to ensure the integrity of the epoxy coating for a new pipeline after its laying on the seabed. The pipeline has no concrete coated. On the seabed there is the possibility of ripping in some rocky areas and we...
  10. engresague

    Sacrificial anodes on steel anchors

    No. Partially buried, the seabed is mostly rocky. In fact, there are some doubts about its performance.
  11. engresague

    Sacrificial anodes on steel anchors

    Hi, I don´t have previous experience installing marine anchors for ships mooring systems and I´ve a cuestión about. We are installing a multi buoy terminal that require six STEVESHARK MK 5 - 15 mT anchors. The system consists of six arrays composed catenary. Like anchor, chain, dead weight of...
  12. engresague

    Surface defect on API 5L pipe 20"

    Thanks you all for your comments and suggestions. We are looking for a inspection company that can carry out this evaluation with smart tools like recommended per you. The desing pressure is 240psi, service Fuel Oil. The pipe is longitudinal seam. I'm almost convinced that´s defect in the...
  13. engresague

    Surface defect on API 5L pipe 20"

    Ok BigInch, I´m agree that the pressure test is risky, but, do you know any especific intrnal smart tool for detect defects in the body of the pipe..? Thanks
  14. engresague

    Surface defect on API 5L pipe 20"

    Hi blacksmith 37, thanks... Well, if you could see the attached image, the gap is partially coated with FBE in its internal cavity, ie that already existed in this pipe before being coated whith FBE.
  15. engresague

    Surface defect on API 5L pipe 20"

    Hi, I would get the recommendation of you in this uncommon case for we. During the laying of a pipeline under construction, was found in one of the pipes, a origin deep surface defect (hole)not seen at its reception. The hole has a conical shape, whith external diameter of 13mm and is 13mm in...

Part and Inventory Search