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  1. plasticnoob

    Using of ltcs for short period of time for process less than minus 50 degrees to 100 degrees

    Hi all, I am a mechanical engineer from the petrochemical industries and was task to design some temporary piping for the decon of my plant. My query comes where I was asked to use SS304 of ss316 for a certain service that is between -50 degrees to -100 degrees. I have done my research and...
  2. plasticnoob

    Pipe stress analysis - criteria to assume zero friction factor

    Sorry for the late reply. After seeing your post, i decided to escalate the issue to my manager. Anyway, i will attached the existing isometric for discussion and learning sake. I have also attached the report for the friction factor used for your perusal. I love to learn from you guys and...
  3. plasticnoob

    Pipe stress analysis - criteria to assume zero friction factor

    I have also managed to get a response from the previous designer and the following is his response: "The treatment of friction in stress analysis is not a well-defined practice. Inclusion of friction is not an automatic input requirement. Friction is a transient effect, when applied close to...
  4. plasticnoob

    Pipe stress analysis - criteria to assume zero friction factor

    Hi all, Thank you for your feedbacks. I have try to attach a file but it seems like i need to upload my file to some file storage website before i can attached here. Or is there a better way? Btw the pipe design temperature and the design pressure is 380 degrees celsius and 51 barg respectively
  5. plasticnoob

    Pipe stress analysis - criteria to assume zero friction factor

    Good evening all! I am a project engineer who have recently been assign to do tie-ins a process line which runs from a furnace to a reactor. Due to the high Temperature and pressure, I told my design contractor to run a pipe stress analysis to see if the nozzle would take the additional load we...
  6. plasticnoob

    Heating Polycarbonate forms holes??

    I see. Thanks for your help! i shall try using naked flame
  7. plasticnoob

    Heating Polycarbonate forms holes??

    Sorry guys but i am not sure where i should post this. I have a lot of polycarbonate parts with minor scratches so I try to remove the scratch by heating it. Due to the lack of equipment, i was using a heat gun to heat up the polycarbonate hoping to reach its glass transition temperature...
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