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willis
@willis
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Joined: Dec 4, 2007
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RE: Pipers How do I install temperature and pressure instruments in GRP / FRP pipes ?

For a more corrosive service, our project opted for a complete reducing tee, nipple and flange arrangement for all instruments, as well as drains, on ...

15 years ago
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RE: For piping software, do you have a wishlist of things you would like to be able to do with your software?

A "simplified" stress analysis tool in PDS/ PDMS/SmartPlant/ etc.. that would indicate basic failures in piping layout that could be avoided prior to ...

15 years ago
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RE: all Pipers I am Designing a Modular Pipe Rack

Here is a link I found showing a 60' module with pipe sizes ranging from 2" to 48". Also, SPMT transporting module through plant-site. Normally, we us...

15 years ago
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RE: all Pipers I am Designing a Modular Pipe Rack

@willis ....my only concern is interface between two sub modules .n would it be possible to maintain slope in 4 parts Regards SG I don't see how a su...

15 years ago
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RE: all Pipers I am Designing a Modular Pipe Rack

No physical site experience with this but most projects I have worked on with modular pipe racks were welded connections for metallic pipe. As far as ...

15 years ago
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RE: what is the basic difference between coupling and unions?

Wills ...I agree with you about using unions to deal with leaking threaded pipe! ...BUT since threaded random lengths of pipe come with one threaded...

15 years ago
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RE: what is the basic difference between coupling and unions?

If a coupled joint is leaking in the piperack, tightening one joint would result in rotating the entire pipe run. With a union every so often you can ...

15 years ago
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RE: what is the basic difference between coupling and unions?

It is also a good idea when using Threaded and Coupled pipe in pipe racks to use unions every 3-4 random lengths. This will aid in maintenance if leak...

16 years ago
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RE: Title: About the Thread ------------------------------------ Dear All, Good Morning!

Unfortunately I have found myself in this same boat for the last few years, with process, piping, mechanical, and structural all starting at the same ...

17 years ago
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RE: Title: About the Thread ------------------------------------ Dear All, Good Morning!

Unfortunately I have found myself in this same boat for the last few years, with process, piping, mechanical, and structural all starting at the same ...

17 years ago
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RE: 1.What is the abbreviation of FW – Field Weld or Fillet Weld?

I have also seen FFW used to specify a "Field Fit-up Weld" which indicates that additional pipe length will be provided for field adjustment.

17 years ago
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RE: 1.What is the abbreviation of FW – Field Weld or Fillet Weld?

I have also seen FFW used to specify a "Field Fit-up Weld" which indicates that additional pipe length will be provided for field adjustment.

17 years ago
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RE: is there any easy method(not with any leak detectors) of checking a leak or passing in control valve when it is…

Maybe not an easy solution but there are companies who supply leak detection services using Infrared technology.

17 years ago
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RE: is there any easy method(not with any leak detectors) of checking a leak or passing in control valve when it is…

Maybe not an easy solution but there are companies who supply leak detection services using Infrared technology.

17 years ago
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RE: s on a website; so thinking if somebody can give answers to these questions. Would be very thankful in this regard.…

In addition to the answers above, I had a go at some I could add my .02. 10. Explain what is a “Double block & Bleed” valve? Why we need a b...

18 years ago
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