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Piping componnents modifications

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rocket63

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Nov 3, 2011
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Hello

If i have an existing ss piping system ( size 1" , 1 1/2 " ) which is handling 20 bar pressure and has flanges valves and filters rated for #150 which will be changed to new service of 35 bar after installing an upgraded pump , will the flanges valves piping and filters need to be changed ? please let me know what rating of all these components i will have to change . Also please let me know this is as per which standard
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You didn't say what material, however the limit for 150# flanges and fittings is around 20 barg or less. You will almost certainly have to replace all flanges etc with 300# rated components. Check your pipe walls too.
 
Thanks C2it for your reply
I will be using SS 316 Material . The pipe line has ball valves , check valves , filter assembly , flanges and rest of the line is welded . Please confirm that i will have to replace only flanges and why only flanges ? Can you please tell me which standard will give these pressure limits for 150 # , 300# etc for flanges , ball valve , check valve and pipe . What are the various ratings of the pipes . In which standard I can see this.
Thnaks a lot for your help
 
He said, "check your pipe walls too.", but he meant, "You ... should check everything else as well."

Only put off until tomorrow what you are willing to die having left undone. - Pablo Picasso
 
B31.3 I assume or an equivilant piping code. You will need to re-engineer all components for the new pressure rating.
 
rocket....

Maximum operating temperature is also important. What is the new max operating temperature ?

At 35 bar, you are essentially installing a new "class" of piping in place of the old.

-MJC

 
My guess is that eventually you WILL be replacing everything - as they slowly blow up one by one!!!
 
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