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  1. rustbuster

    Finding a leak location - underground 4in utility line

    Ground penetrating radar might help to narrow down the leak location. Should be able to see the missing earth from the leak.
  2. rustbuster

    Procedure to add a 4" and 6" nozzle to pressure vessel

    You will need to submit a repair alteration to your AI for approval. If you already have a 2" nozzle on the vessel with no re-inforcement you should be in a good spot. If you want to put in larger nozzles you would need to submit design calculations.
  3. rustbuster

    boiler water gauge glass failure analysis

    I had a similar issue a few years ago and through investigation determined that the Operators were not warming up the glasses properly when placing them in service. Thermal shock and thermal fatigue was the result. Check to see how they are being commisioned / operated.
  4. rustbuster

    Plant Inspector Course/Training

    API Certifications are a must in most areas. Good Luck.
  5. rustbuster

    CO2 or Crevice Corrosion

    Pikotech has a solution to your problem. http://www.gptindustries.com/product/vcs Good luck
  6. rustbuster

    API exam

    None that I am aware of, study the mateial as defined in the sylibus and make sure you read each question twice before answering. Damage mechanism data is key, temperatures etc. Best of luck, you should do fine.
  7. rustbuster

    In-dependency of QC department from executive departmnet

    That relationship needs to be identified in the project scope and approved by the end user or owner of the facility.
  8. rustbuster

    Steam Drum Component

    Looks like it could be a vent silencer?
  9. rustbuster

    equipment reliabilty

    Go to rhorback cossasco website, you will learn what you need there.
  10. rustbuster

    Gasket selection

    What is the process fluid? the cathodic ration shouldn't be an issue as you have a large anode. An insulation kit could be considered if you have concerns.
  11. rustbuster

    MT indication acceptance criteria vs inspector level rating

    NDT Technicians should always refer to indications as exactly that "linear indications". These methods cannot establish the reason they exist nor should a technician ever refer to an indication as a crack, lap, etc. as this requires metallographic examination.
  12. rustbuster

    Pipe Wrap

    Kaowool ceramic fiber is one that will work.
  13. rustbuster

    Mercury behavior in cryogenic condition

    Google Feedstock Contaminants in Ethylene Plants - an Update A paper presented at AlChe in 2004
  14. rustbuster

    Does live testing(Hot floating) be required after overhaul safety valve sec.I for Boiler applicaiton

    I am not aware of any test facilities that test with steam, at least in Alberta. I would be interested in where such a facility exists?
  15. rustbuster

    Caustic wash carryover

    Mist extracting pads would likely be the cheapest way to address carryover
  16. rustbuster

    Need help with a question, I am not a mechanical engineer

    You could consider installing a v-pad thermocouple to the line which would be non-intrusive and less expensive.
  17. rustbuster

    Internal Lined vessels

    This would require internal inspection and Holiday testing.
  18. rustbuster

    Ethylene Furnace

    Insufficient question, what type of furnace, natural draft, balanced draft, forced? You need to be more specific if you need decent responses.

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