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    Aluminium Honeycomb Panel with Aluminium Extrusion Welding

    Hello, I am seeking a welding expert to assist with a project involving an Aluminium honeycomb panel with Aluminium extrusion. Specification: Honeycomb Panel Dimensions: 45 mm Height, core bonded with glue Top and Bottom Skin Thickness: 1 mm Extrusion Type: C-Type Extrusion Thickness: 3 mm...
  2. KVARM

    Welding and Leak Testing of Aluminum Honeycomb Panels

    I'm seeking insights and experiences on the welding and leak testing of thin aluminum honeycomb panels. Specifically, the panels are 45mm x 0.9mm thick with a 19mm cell core that is 0.06mm thick. The panels are joined to an extrusion frame through welding and subsequently leak-tested. We have...
  3. KVARM

    Mode of Metal Transfer for Aluminium Welding

    Shall we do welding on Aluminium 3 mm thick through GMAW (MIG Welding)? What kind of metal transfer is suitable for such a thin sheet. Is short circuit mode is applicable for this as per ASME section IX? Thank & Regards Sarvan
  4. KVARM

    Stain on Aluminium Panel

    How to remove stain marks from aluminium panels? Is there any remedy for this? Photo attached for better understanding.https://files.engineering.com/getfile.aspx?folder=d6773543-a7b0-41a1-b3c4-2276fcdb5876&file=WhatsApp_Image_2021-11-15_at_7.16.24_PM.jpeg
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    Pigging Operation in Tanks with AIFR

    What will be the best solution to avoid floating roof (Pontoon type) damages when the pig goes inside the tank? The pigging operations are done by using Foam pig or Cup pig pressurized with Nitrogen. Can it be avoided by using full contact floating roof?
  6. KVARM

    N2Blanketing on the Aluminium IFR for 5 m

    Is it advisable to operate the IFR with Nitrogen blanketing when tank diameter is smaller? Tank Diameter is 5 m and pressure of blanketing is 150 mm water column. Kindly give your comments.
  7. KVARM

    Copper Braided Wire for Anti Static System for Aluminium IFR

    Can we use 25 mm copper braided wire for Anti-static for aluminium internal floating roof? As for Aluminium IFRs, industry practise is to provide 3mm SS cables for maintaining continuity, which is connected to the cone roof at one end and the top side of Al.IFR at the other end. Kindly share...
  8. KVARM

    Anti-Static System for AIFR

    Can we use 2 mm spring coil for Anti-static system for Aluminium Internal Floating Roof? As per the API 650 Appendix-H multi-standard cable should be used for Anti-static system. Both having 0.2 ohms resistance. Kindly confirm whether this 2 mm spring coil is acceptable or not?
  9. KVARM

    Gauge Pole Cover for IFR Tanks

    is this possible to provide gauge pole cover for IFR tanks. Normally supplier using cover on deck and 5" clearance is there between still well pipe and the cover and this gab is to be covered by using seal materials.
  10. KVARM

    Deck Drain for AIFR

    How is the foam and water that is poured on top of an Aluminium IFR tank in the event of fire drained into the liquid. Thanks in Advance.
  11. KVARM

    Anti-Rotation for AIFR

    How many no of anti rotation devices are using for AIFR and assuming 20 m dia tank then how many no of anti rotation device required?. Is there any calculation for this to arrive the quantity if so kindly share. Thanks in Advance.
  12. KVARM

    Deck Drain Size for AIFR

    What is the size of deck drain pipe and which material can be used as drain. Normally use SS 304 material and the diameter of the pipe is 16 mm and 300 mm long for AIFR. Can we use the same size for crude storage tank or else we would go for bigger size. Thanks in Advance.
  13. KVARM

    Roller for Still Well Pipe

    Is there any specific standard for roller assembly for still well pipe? Normally we do use hallow pipe with cap both side welding. Is this Ok or should we solid rod for this.

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