I need to install a brass flange on a 3" OD Type K Copper Pipe. The operating pressure will be <150 psig. My initial thought was to braze the flange to the pipe for a stronger joint. However, I've been debating if that is overkill and should simply solder the joint together. Are there any...
Are there specific material requirements for split flanges? I would like to take a forged A-105 carbon steel hubbed flange to make it as a loose backing ring split flange, but I'm not sure if the internal residual stresses will cause the ring to warp after it is cut. Are there any specific...