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  1. Jit

    Testing an emergency depressurization system

    Hi, We tend to check out blowdown systems prior to a maintenance turnaround when the plant is scheduled to be depressurized and gas freed for inspection purposes. We also take this opportunity to check out the functionality of ESD valves i.e. subject them to a full stroke test. Regards Jit
  2. Jit

    Pumping Kerosene

    Hi, Just noticed that the pump being used was of the vane type and not centrifugal as assumed by me. Here again, I would check for vapor breakout in the suction - this could casue the pump in losing its prime. Sorry once again for the error.
  3. Jit

    Pumping Kerosene

    Hi, Starting with a flow rate of 14 LPM and dropping down to 2 LPM within 10 minutes would suggest that the pump (I am assuming it is centrifugal) is possibly getting starved due to inadequate NPSH. This inadequacy could be a result of any one or a combination of the following factors: 1...
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