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  1. Texas Piper

    Blind Flange vs. Reducing Flange in B16.5

    I would like some help clarifying what is allowed and what is not regarding B16.5 and selection of blind flange vs reducing flange. Due to a combination of events and space constraints, we have a 4" NPS nozzle on a tank that needs to immediately reduce down to a 2" NPS. If I am understanding...
  2. Texas Piper

    Request Clarification of OSHA Fixed Ladders Regulations

    I'd like some clarification on the Fixed Ladders regulations posted by OSHA. They seem to contradict themselves in certain areas. I hope I placed this in the correct forum, it seemed the appropriate place, if not, apologies. My concern is related to the maximum climb on a fixed ladder, when...
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    Sanitary Piping Design Books

    Any recommendations for design books/manuals focusing on sanitary piping systems? Topics of interest include clean-in-place, tri-clamp, food and pharmaceutical grade systems. Going to be doing some projects for food and pharmaceutical and I’d like to prime myself on the topic and not go in...
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    Advice on how to proceed with stress model

    Long time lurker, first time poster. I would greatly appreciate the input of the knowledgeable folks here with the following situation as I unfortunately do not have a mentor to turn to. When doing stress analysis in the past, it was for newly installed systems with no tie-ins to existing...

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