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    ERW/EFW pipes

    Hi, Is it technically a bad option to go for SS EFW pipes for all sizes from 15NB and higher. I've referred few Pipe material Specifications where Seamless pipes are used upto 200NB and above 200NB they're generally EFW pipes. Is it possible to 100% radiograph small size EFW pipes for SS and...
  2. Xk333

    Half coupling vs Stub in or Set in branch

    Hi, What is a stronger connection between Half Coupling and a Stub in for branching of a pipe? For Stub in we get a butt weld connection which is stronger in branch as opposed to 2 welds in half coupling? Why do we still use half coupling as we have to anyways make a hole in the run pipe in...
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    Slip on flanges for normal fluid services

    Is it a good practice to use slip on flanges for normal fluid services for flange rating 150# instead of weld neck flanges to save cost? Would you recommend slip on flanges for steam service of 10 bar and 30 bar pressure?
  4. Xk333

    Socket welded fittings vs Butt welded fittings

    I'm preparing a Pipe Material Specification which mostly consists of CS (A 106 Gr B) and SS304 SS316 material. For Small bores from 15NB to 40NB particulary for CS material I'm using socket welded fittings and for SS instead of Socket welded fittings to save cost can I use Butt welded pipes and...

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