How to inspect steam trap on piping system
Steam Trap Inspection – Visual and Sound Summary for relieve open system; To check the Steam Trap, an Open System by observing ( the Visual ) function and sound ( A Sound) to indicate a malfunction of Steam Trap or not. Steam Trap Inspection – Visual; Visual inspection of the steam trap is by looking at the external conditions to see if the steam trap has leaks at various points or not. Second, observe the behavior of the steam trap, which can indicate problems with the steam trap , such as lack of ventilation. Condensate water , large amounts of steam flow out of the steam trap, while the steam trap is closed, live steam ejects, etc Steam Trap Inspection – Overview; Monitoring Steam Trap to determine … Continue reading How to inspect steam trap on piping system
Steam Trap – Bimetallic type
Steam Trap – Bimetallic; The Bimetallic Steam Trap uses the Thermostatic principle of the unequal expansion of two metals (Bimetallic) at high temperatures to open and close the Condensate drain valve . When high-temperature Steam comes in, the Bimetal disk will heat and bend. Causes the stem to move upwards to close the valve, but if condensate water gets trapped in a steam trap , the condensate ‘s water temperature will gradually decrease until the Bimetal disk comes back straight and causes the stem to slide down to open Valve. Continue reading Steam Trap – Bimetallic type
Ferrite content in stainless steel and embrittlement
Summary the important notes on this concept: SS will be 885*F (475*C) embrittlement and, or sigma-phase promotion by Ferrite content. The ferrite contained in Austenite SS is kept around 2-5% for weldability. The Embrittlement by Sigma phase is prevented by keep FN < 10 The Embrittlement by 475*C is prevented by keeping FN <14 Example: Some refinery specs required FN on SS347 <9 to prevent the Embrittlement (475*C Embrittle + Sigma phase embrittle) There are a number of different types of steels that may be referred to as ‘stainless’; previous articles have considered ferritic and precipitation hardening steels for … Continue reading Ferrite content in stainless steel and embrittlement
Pressure Level Relationships chart
PRV – Pressure Level Relationships; The relationship between the pressure levels of the Pressure Relief Valves (PRVs) on the left side and the pressure on the right side of the system. See What is Set pressure: What is Cold Differential Test Pressure (CDTP) See What is Set pressure/ Accumulation Pressure: What is accumulation pressure of PRV, PSV? See What is MAWP: What is MAWP of pressure vessel (ASME VIII) See What is Popping test: What is PRV pop test? (Popping test) See What is Blowdown: What is PRV blowdown? See What is Simmer phenomena: What is simmer of valve (PRV/PSV)? See What is MAWP: What is … Continue reading Pressure Level Relationships chart
What is PRV Seat leakage (tightness) test?
PRV Testing – Seat Tightness Test (Leakage Test); Seat Tightness Test or Leakage Test is a leak test between Seat and Disc of Pressure Relief Valves (PRV) which will be done after Pop test by maintaining PRV ‘s Inlet pressure at 90% of Set Pressure and counting bubbles. Caused by air or nitrogen leak through Seat and Disc come out. PRV Testing – Example of Seat Tightness Test (Leakage Test); An example of setting up equipment for the Seat Tightness Test or Leakage Test of Pressure Relief Valves (PRV) PRV Testing – Acceptance Criteria for Seat Tightness Test (Leakage Test); In … Continue reading What is PRV Seat leakage (tightness) test?
What is PRV pop test? (Popping test)
PRV Testing – Pop Test; “Pop Test” is a set pressure test of Pressure Relief Valve (PRV) by compressing the pressure into the inlet of PRV until Valve opens. The pressure that causes Valve to open (Pressure) will be compared with the Set pressure of the PRV to see how Valve open pressure on the set or not. See What is Set Pressure, and CDTP at shop test: What is Cold Differential Test Pressure (CDTP) PRV Testing – Pop Test Acceptance Criteria ASME VIII; Acceptance Criteria for Pop Test or Set Pressure Test according to ASME Section VIII and Section … Continue reading What is PRV pop test? (Popping test)
What is Backscatter on Radiograhpic (RT)
RT – Backscatter; The backscatter is the radiation that reflects the obstacles or the background and falls onto the back of the film during radiation tests. (Radiographic Testing, RT). The Backscatter will reduce the contrast and sharpness of the RT film, which may not be visible. Discontinuity or defects that appear on the film. Therefore , too much backscatter is not acceptable for RT. RT – Backscatter Detection; How to detect a backscatter or the reflected rays behind the film According to ASME Section V regulations, this can be done by placing the lead letter “B” on the back of the … Continue reading What is Backscatter on Radiograhpic (RT)
What is Cold Differential Test Pressure (CDTP)
PRV – Cold Differential Test Pressure; The Cold Differential Test Pressure (CDTP) of the Pressure Relief Valve (PRV) is a set pressure that is adjusted to be used for the PRV (Bench Testing). Because in actual use conditions, the PRV may be affected by the Backpressure. And the operating temperature. Therefore, when testing at room temperature and without backpressure, it is necessary to adjust the set pressure to compensate for these factors. In other words, the shop test pressure = CDTP. PRV – Cold Differential Test Pressure (Example 1); An example of a Cold Differential Test Pressure (CDTP) with a backpressure (superimposed) effect. In this case, CDTP is equal to Set Pressure minus Backpressure. Refer to: What … Continue reading What is Cold Differential Test Pressure (CDTP)
Steam Trap – Inverted Bucket Type
Steam Trap – Inverted Bucket Type; Steam Trap Series Inverted Bucket used to float up into the Inverted Bucket volume water Condensate and Lever in turn – off Valve drainage Condensate. Continue reading Steam Trap – Inverted Bucket Type
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