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I am having a big debate in my organization in calculating the volume correction with pressure and temperature correction in a diaphragm type gas flow meter. According the manufacture the below is the formula for corrected volume
Vb = V x Pabs/Pbase x (273.5 + Tb)/(273.5 + T)
where
Vb =...
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I am looking to procure a GC for hydrocarbons from C1 to C8. Suggest a suitable and best ones.
Oswald Vincent M.S Mech. Engg.
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The Air suspension of trailer (LPG Tanker), is hitting and there is heavy abrasion of tyre and mud flap, this sometimes results in tyre blast. Can this be sorted out by adjusting load sensing valve linkage or should I do any other procedures. I need your suggestion guys. Photos of the...
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Can I use a quick release coupling in a 3/4th LPG hose, I am checking with Swagelok, I want to make sure where it can be used or someone of you tried, if so, can you share the specs and manufacturer?
Oswald Vincent M.S Mech. Engg.
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I came across an issue in which heavy-ends/Oil sediments were found in gas train of an LPG fired burner, used in a drying oven of a Powder coating process. This results in frequent tripping of burner and affects product quality. System details as below
LPG Installation
Vaporizer -...
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We opened a multi stage centrifugal pump and replaced the mechanical seal. Before installing the pump in the process, what kind of tests to be performed and is there any standard specifying about the test, parameters etc.,?
Oswald Vincent M.S Mech. Engg.
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I have a worn shaft of LPG Pump, which I am trying to rebuild with Belzona 1221 coating. The pump is a multistage centrifugal type, which will have a LPG suction pressure of 4 - 6bar and discharge pressure of 12 - 18bar. Is it advisable to go for rebuilding the shaft or should I go for...
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Is there any chemical that will improve/increase the calorific value of LPG (P70:B30), which will enhance the vaporization rate and will produce complete and clean burning of fuel? Also is there any equipment (not software) to measure the calorific value of LPG and where is that facility...
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We have a Centrifugal pump for circulating water to wash our products in the conveyor. The pump is producing unusual and heavy noise. There is no leak anywhere from the pump. What could be the reasons for this? details of pump as below
Make: Merser
Model: E 50.1.402
RPM: 2800
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I am facing a frequent failure of Oil seal of Hydraulic Motor, which is used to run LPG pump in bobtail. I tried flushing the line, increasing the pipe size, checking the relief valve. What could be the reasons for this failure? Kindly do share your views.
Hi Everyone, I am assigned a task of selecting LPG pump with maximum flow of 350-400 l/min. with a maximum discharge head of 80m. Basically this pump would be mounted in bobtails. Kindly suggest a brand and model according to your experience.
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We use Casappa KM30.51R0-83E3-LEB/ED-N, hydraulic motor for powering our LPG pumps. Frequently, we face failure of oil seal and oil leakage at customer site. I have tried checking entire system, relief valve, cooler performance, inspite of all checks again I face this issue.
I have few...
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I have completed my M.S in Mechanical Engineering, with 4 years experience in LPG industry. I work as a plant engineer, responsible for maintenance. I would like advance in career and thinking of doing the below courses
1. CSWIP
2. NDT - UT/RT/DPT
3. NACE- CIP level-1
4. TWI- Plant...
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Recently we purchased a LPG bobtail with Pompetravaini side channel pump. it is driven by hydraulic motor. The problem is, when i try to deliver LPG through pump, i get high noise, hydraulic pressure is reaching upto 150 bar, but there is no delivery from pump. the pressure gauge in pump...
