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  1. tmore22

    Testing for H2O in a Pipeline

    Does anyone have any advice on water detection instrumentation (manufacturer / type of sensor) in a pipeline that is used for gasoline and diesel service ? We think we are getting slugs of water transported up our pipeline and need to show that it is happening. I am looking into an optical...
  2. tmore22

    Water Detection in Gasoline Pipeline

    Does anyone have any advice on water detection instrumentation (manufacturer / type of sensor) in a pipeline that is used for gasoline and diesel service ? We think we are getting slugs of water transported up our pipeline and need to show that it is happening. I am looking into an optical...
  3. tmore22

    Pipeline crossing bund wall / containment dike solution?

    I would suggest wrapping the pipe with a general tape wrap. Your local paint company should be able to steer you in the right direction. I am a pipeline engineer and we are required, by DOT, to install tape wrap approximately 3' below grade up through the transition zone and we usually...
  4. tmore22

    ASME Code VIII vs. API 650/620

    Thanks for the help guys. The size of the tanks will be 12,000 gallons. I think I'll stick to my original thought of buying the shop built (UL 142) tanks. The cost is much less than an API or ASME tank and should work fine for a blanket pressure of less than 3/4 psi. After speaking with...
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    ASME Code VIII vs. API 650/620

    I am working on a project which will require nitrogen blanketing on an additive tank. I would like to use a horizonotal tank so we will not have to take out of service every 10 years for an API 653 inspection to scan the bottom. The thought is that if we can use horizontal tanks, we will be...

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