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  1. dcv

    non-wicking insulations

    Possibly Aerogel material by Aspen Aerogel, depends on exact fluid.
  2. dcv

    3D and 5D elbows

    Can try EZEFLOW in Quebec, Canada for the 3D fittings. For 5D I'd look up Induction Bending shops.
  3. dcv

    Steam Out analysis

    I agree with the statements made about the steam-out case for piping, and I can add one - lines subject to steam-out should be able to withstand full vacuum. This is in case the line gets filled with steam and then inadvertently shut-in, the steam eventually cools and collapses to water, pullng...
  4. dcv

    Cross-Country Steam Pipelines - Design Code to Use?

    The Canadian CSA Z662 code Steam pipeline section was developed for sending steam to injection wells for secondary revocery too. Expansion loop layout is a big part of the design. Typically allow for about a meter of pipe movement from each side into the loop, and the legs of the loops are at...
  5. dcv

    Glycol Heat Tracing calculator / software?

    Can anyone recommend any software for calculating requirements for glycol (and steam?) tracing on piping, ie. numbers and size of tracers, use of heat transfer cement, different hold temperatures, etc. There seems to be tons of programs for electric tracing, haven't been able to find one for...
  6. dcv

    Cross-Country Steam Pipelines - Design Code to Use?

    The Canadian Pipeline Code CSA Z662 has within it, Section 14, which deals with above ground cross country steam distribution pipelines. The section largely defaults to B31.3 design with higher grades of pipeline material allowed.
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