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    Pressure v Temperature Calculation

    During a pressure test of a HRSG with demin water, if the following was true; P = 50 barg Temp = 30 Deg C Volume = 60 m3 What effect on pressure would a 5 degree drop in temperature have. How is this calculated. Also, assuming no temperature drop, if there was a drop in pressure of 5 barg...
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    Pressure Testing

    Thanks for the responses. The piping is GRP, however we have agreed that for pressure testing that we will go along with B31.1. So no PWHT required.
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    Pressure Testing

    Possibly a very stupid question, but I am looling for some opinions. A section of pipework is due to be pressure tested according to ASME B31.1, and there are 2 flanged valves not yet installed as they have not been delivered. How would one define the limits of the pressure test for the...
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    Leak Testing of Valves - Power Plant

    How does API STD 598 fit in with ASME/ANSI. Is there any requirement under ASME B31.1 or 31.3?
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    Leak Testing of Valves - Power Plant

    When purchasing valves from a valve company is leak testing of valves by a supplier usual practice or a requirement of a standard? (Not pressure testing, just checking if there is any leakage over the valve seat at MAWP or MOP). If it is normal practice to leak test valves, would it be...
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