I have a situation that requires a vertical turbine pump. The pump will need a motor to provide 67-70 horsepower, depending on head. However, the available motor sizes jump from 60 hp to 75 hp, and the cable supplying electricity to the building can't be made any bigger, so 70 hp is the limit...
We're making a structural member and the client has some API 5L pipe laying around that he wants to use. We have to weld an A36 plate to the end. Are these two materials compatible for welding?
If so, any advice on a weld spec/procedure to use?
Has anybody had experience with this? My client wants some HDPE pipe embedded into concrete. WHen finished, the total length will be 450 ft. There will be 6 pipes, varying in size from 1.5" to 8". There will be riser stations exposed every 100', but the pipe will transition to 316 stainless...