I am using Hardwear 400F in a caustic (pH=14) and heavy abrasion application, in the chemical industry (dissolving of sodium silicate). The equipment handles a caustic solution of sodium silicate and water. It is lined with the Hardwear and runs at temps btwn. 250 and 400 deg. F.
Hardwear 400F...
We are running some 30+ year old PV (VIII-1). One of them is getting thin (shell thickness under min. value for MAWP)> I 'm thinking about de-rating the vessel to a lower MAWP.
How do I go about doing this ?
Your help would be greatly appreciated !!