Hi Marcelo,
The EN 12516 is made for Steel Valves. Cast Iron is not steel and has another code. In most times also a higher test pressure (2x maximum working pressure).
The EN 12156 Part 1 is the European version of ASME B16.34. The difference is that the European Steels are tabbeled in...
Stainless steel 316 or 316L is suitable for 20°C, on shore conditions and not close to the sea. These values are for potable water.
But water is not water, you can have brackish water, sea water, water from a well etc. Temperature and place of use is also important.
On the Northsea, you can use...
In section 4 the standarized corrosion and erosion allowance (c2) is taken up.
I am wondering why the following values are used:
- 1 mm for ferritic and ferritic-martensitic steels
- 0 mm for all other steels
- 0 mm if eco ≥ 30 mm, or if ec1 ≥ 30 mm
Why has ferritic and ferritic-martensitic...
