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1.5x on Valves and Fitings
Thanks to all for responding. I was more concerned with the effects on the valves, etc. Not necessarily the body, but more the packing, etc. I think Molten and the rest answered my question. Thanks again.- tlh222
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- Forum: ASME (mechanical) Code Issues
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1.5x on Valves and Fitings
Hydrostatic pressure testing on piping systems. Should all valves, fittings, etc on the system be designed to withstand the 1.5x requirement? Seems like this would add a lot of cost to a job considering the system will most likely never see the 1.5x pressure during operation. Assume a system...- tlh222
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- Forum: ASME (mechanical) Code Issues
