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Guide for selecting Gasket type

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The Factors to consider when selecting a gasket Operating temperature and pressure, pipe size, temperature cycle, cost, chemical composition of fluid, fire resistance, radiation, etc In general of application, please use Pressure – Temperature chart as below for understanding the capability of each type of gasket. Sheet Gasket (Rubber gasket, Non-asbestos gasket, PTFE gasket, flexible graphite gasket) Rubber gasket is common with black color, but it is different. Compressed Synthetic Fiber Gasket (e.g. non asbestos or asbestos free) PTFE (Poly Tetra Flour Ethylene) Gasket Type: Virgin(Pure), Filled (Compressed Synthetic), Micro-cellular (Closed or Expanded), with thin metal reinforcement. Flexible Graphite Gasket … Continue reading Guide for selecting Gasket type

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API 510 Questions and Answers (ASME VIII – Nozzle Reinforcement)

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After completed the Part 6: Opening Weld-size, we will continue to try on the Open/Close questions on Module ASME VIII – Nozzle Reinforcement on Vessel as a part of in-the-exam API 510 Body of knowledge (BOK) If you don’t know how API 510 … Continue reading API 510 Questions and Answers (ASME VIII – Nozzle Reinforcement)

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API 510 Questions and Answers (ASME VIII – Internal & External Pressure)

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After completed the Part 2: Static Head, we will continue to try on the Open/Close questions on Module ASME VIII – Internal/External Pressure as a part of in-the-exam API 510 Body of knowledge (BOK) If you don’t know how API 510 Certification scheme, … Continue reading API 510 Questions and Answers (ASME VIII – Internal & External Pressure)