as an RTP-1 certificate holder and a memeber of both ASME RTP-1 and ASME Section X i must reply and dispel some of the misconceptions of cost.
first Acrylic is not one of the materials recognized for construction of vessels to ASME RTP-1. there is a section for dual laminates - thermoplastic...
hankroach:
being an active member of the ASME RTP-1 committee for over 15 years i have to comment on your question:
each of the accredited manufacturers have written QA/QC procedures, have trained and tested their employees, have produced and tested various laminates and reinforcements, and...
generally HF can be handled by fluoropolymers depending on your concentration and temperatures, some good sites to visit are:
www.symalit.ch a manufacturer of fluoropolymer sheet
www.ausimont.com manufacturer of fluoropolymer resins
http://www.dupont.com/teflon/chemical/tefz.html
remember HF...
you may need to consider a dual laminate tank - either CPVC/RTP or a Tefzel(ETFE)/RTP construction. follow the design, inspection, and testing requirements of ASME RTP-1 Mandatory Appendix M-12 for best results.
www.viatec.com visit this site for one source of design and manufacture.
you will...
ASME RTP-1 does not address solid thermoplastic design and construction. The only available information is contained in the DVS documents from Germany. the DVS 2205 standard is a good start. you can purchase the DVS/DIN standards from the following...