I am a UK engineer, looking at "fitness for purpose" calculations for atmospheric (low pressure) storage vessels. These are often vertical cylinders with dished ends, and therefore do not fit the atmospheric tank codes.
My colleague who is carrying out relief calculations for similar tanks has...
What NDT techniques are available to assist in inspecting a jacketed vessel where access to the inside of the vessel (and of course the jacket) is difficult? UT is not great but does anyone have experience of the newer radiography techniques? Would they work? I need a technique for checking wall...
I have a reactor on a chemical plant which does not come under the UK pressure systems regulations as it is not pressurised. However, as it is a multipurpose vessel, it is possible to apply cooling water, glycol or hot water to the jacket. Does anyone know whether the hot water configuration...
