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    ANSI Pipe Spec - Low Temperature Materials at Larger Diameters

    Hello, I am currently helping my company revise our ANSI pipe specs. What we are finding is that for normal-temp specs (both sweet and sour service), some companies have chosen to specify low-temp materials for larger diameters. For instance, B-spec will switch to low temp for 24 NPS, and...
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    Pressure De-Rating Dampeners

    Thanks for the confirmation!
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    Pressure De-Rating Dampeners

    But does ASME Section VIII state anywhere that you can de-rate the pressure to increase design temperature? Or am I stuck getting the manufacturer to amend the CRN?
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    Pressure De-Rating Dampeners

    Does B31.3 work for these dampeners though? They have CRN's so I would imagine they would be covered under ASME Section VIII. I'm trying to avoid talking with the manufacturer and getting a deviation from them.
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    Pressure De-Rating Dampeners

    Have a propane reinjection pump with suction stabilizer and discharge dampener. Stabilizer: design temperature 100F @ 740 psig Dampener: design temperature 100F @ 1480 psig It turns out the fluid stream could be as high as 115F. What codes are applicable to increase the design temperature by...
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    Socket Weld vs Threaded

    I’m still working on the package, and still having trouble deciding how to handle the many 1” lines. There’s gas, emulsion, oil, water, and drain 1” lines. I have thought of the following: • Socket welding the entire lines (I don’t think this is necessary especially since it could warp the...
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    SW / Threaded Pipe

    Sorry that should read sockolet description IRE x SW. I know IRE must indicate a large main pipe size than the sockolet branch or something but I have never seen this term.
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    SW / Threaded Pipe

    Thanks for the responses. Sounds like it will be up to the fabricator whether to shop fab the threads onto the pipe or to order threaded pipe and cut to length on the socket weld side. New question, can anyone tell me what "IRE" is standing for on a socket weld description that is IRE x SW...
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    SW / Threaded Pipe

    Hi There, I am working on a separator package which has SW/Threaded pipe in some sections, as in threaded and socket welded connections on the same line. I am wondering if the threads are bored into the pipe in the fab shop or if the pipe must be bought threaded and then cut to length to fit...
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    Double Block and Bleed

    Hi Everyone, Question for you. What's more cost effective for a double block and bleed arrangement. Purchasing and installing a dedicated double block and bleed valve, or purchasing the separate components (two block valves and a drain valve) and fabricating the arrangement as part of your...
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    Socket Weld vs Threaded

    Hi, I am wondering what the pros and cons are for socket weld vs threaded connections for drain and vent branch connections (so sockolets vs threadolets) in an oil and gas application. Specifically I am working on a sweet separator package but I'm also wondering what effect sour service would...
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    3000# FS

    Perfect. Thanks guys!
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    3000# FS

    Have read some piping isometrics that state "3000# FS" fittings. I know it is referring to Class 3000 pressure rated fittings, but what exactly does the "FS" stand for?
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    pipe rating question

    There are a few different pressure rating systems. They group pipe, valves, fittings, etc. into a class to describe how much pressure they can withstand. The ANSI pressure rating system is very common: http://www.engineeringtoolbox.com/ansi-flanges-pressure-temperature-d_342.html
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    Hydrotest Question

    Okay, maybe we can take this back a step. The hydrotest pressure indicated in the following link: http://www.engineeringtoolbox.com/ansi-flanges-pressure-temperature-d_342.html Are they no the maximum allowable hydrotest pressures for each ANSI pressure rating class?

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