Nov 9, 2010 #1 chapfor1 Petroleum Nov 9, 2010 1 0 0 US At what pressure would you recommend using RTJ over RF?
Nov 15, 2010 #3 dcasto Chemical Jul 7, 2001 3,570 0 0 US Most people shy away from RF on ANSI 900 and above flanges. Upvote 0 Downvote
Apr 19, 2011 #4 alseng Petroleum Feb 1, 2011 7 0 0 TN @ anything equal or above 1000 psi - Prior Planning Prevents Poor Performance - Upvote 0 Downvote
Apr 19, 2011 #5 zdas04 Mechanical Jun 25, 2002 10,274 0 0 US I don't have a problem with RF on ANSI 600 (typical MAWP 1,440 psig). ANSI 900 pressures call for RTJ. David Upvote 0 Downvote
I don't have a problem with RF on ANSI 600 (typical MAWP 1,440 psig). ANSI 900 pressures call for RTJ. David
May 12, 2011 #6 maddocks Petroleum Aug 21, 2001 343 0 0 CA Same for me - I use RTJ on 900# and above unless the piping is inside a building and I might need to get it apart. Then I revert back to RF for easier disassembly. Use a torquing crew and leak check or IR if in sour service. Upvote 0 Downvote
Same for me - I use RTJ on 900# and above unless the piping is inside a building and I might need to get it apart. Then I revert back to RF for easier disassembly. Use a torquing crew and leak check or IR if in sour service.