All, the feedback here has been very informative, so thank you all. My understanding is that the plant has now been able to complete a successful hydrotest. They were able to bring back the same manufacturer’s rep (engineer) that presided over previous tests - he was not available during the...
I’m attempting to attach the sketch again this morning.
With regard to the gasket diameter, I believe the bolt circle of the vessel is 2780mm (44 bolts) but I do not have access to the actual drawing to confirm the actual gasket diameter. I also do not have M & Y values for the gasket at this...
Unfortunately I cannot get the sketch to upload. My apologies.
With regard to the seam, it appears to be physically joined. I believe a small weld was made to join the ends together. I noticed what appeared to be a very minute indentation in the edge of the gasket where the weld was made, so...
Mike,
Thanks for the quick reply. I realize this may not be a situation with a straightforward answer.
My understanding is that the gasket manufacturer and their fabrication techniques are the same as when the test was performed successfully.
I am attaching a detail of the gasket as it was...
Hello all,
I am new to this site, so I apologize if this post is improper in any way. Please correct me if so.
I am interested in getting some input on potential causes of a gasket leak during a hydrotest of a fixed bed reactor.
The gasket being utilized in the hydrotest has previously...
