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Mark Layport
@11echo
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Joined: Jun 2, 2006
Topics: 11 / Replies: 321
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RE: What is thrust block.?

A thrust block is like directional anchor that is installed in the ground. When you have buried piping that has a high or low temperature rating, this...

13 years ago
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RE: What is thrust block.?

A thrust block is like directional anchor that is installed in the ground. When you have buried piping that has a high or low temperature rating, this...

13 years ago
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RE: everyone.. I have worked on many projects and in every other project process or client seems to have different…

I see no advantage in using an eccentric reducer on the discharge of a PSV ...other then trying to avoid some obstacle, and that is usually accomplish...

13 years ago
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RE: everyone.. I have worked on many projects and in every other project process or client seems to have different…

I see no advantage in using an eccentric reducer on the discharge of a PSV ...other then trying to avoid some obstacle, and that is usually accomplish...

13 years ago
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RE: ! This sounds unusual but the process is requiring a 6" x 5" reduction of the line and it is indicated to use a…

...Page 16 Reducing flanges are "normally" the same length as the standard flange, just the hub diameter has been reduced. Looks like you could go do...

13 years ago
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RE: ! This sounds unusual but the process is requiring a 6" x 5" reduction of the line and it is indicated to use a…

...Page 16 Reducing flanges are "normally" the same length as the standard flange, just the hub diameter has been reduced. Looks like you could go do...

13 years ago
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RE: HOW WE CAN CONNECT HDPE AND GRP PIPES TOGETHER AS I NEED TO SHOW THERE IN BETWEEN SPEC BRAKE AND WANT TO ADD JOINING…

I've never seen a "flat face" HDPE flange, what I have used are something like a "Lap-joint Flanges ...OR Van Stone Flanges for you older types" ;D=-=...

13 years ago
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RE: HOW WE CAN CONNECT HDPE AND GRP PIPES TOGETHER AS I NEED TO SHOW THERE IN BETWEEN SPEC BRAKE AND WANT TO ADD JOINING…

I've never seen a "flat face" HDPE flange, what I have used are something like a "Lap-joint Flanges ...OR Van Stone Flanges for you older types" ;D=-=...

13 years ago
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RE: Hey Guys, I was checking a set of drawings a bit ago

I agree on NOT tapping the pipe or fittings, BUT I have seen where they tapped blind flanges. Actually this work very well in the refinery I was worki...

13 years ago
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RE: Hey Guys, I was checking a set of drawings a bit ago

We use half & full coupling all the time for connections! You are right in that it is an easier connection to be make then thread-o-lets. Normally...

13 years ago
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