A client recently asked us whether vacuum may be a problem for her piping system. She was aware that the piping codes pointed to the external pressure check in ASME VIII Division 1. I won’t make this out to be a simple topic and indeed there is still ongoing research in the area. But for … Read more
This video presentation discusses challenges inherent to LNG piping, including large diameters, cryogenic temperatures, stainless steel materials, and large D/T ratios. It also covers various items which are not addressed by the B31 codes. Robert WeyerRobert has over 15 years’ experience in the mechanical engineering industry with proven expertise in mechanical and piping design. His … Read more
Background When process plants have been in service for a long time or approach their end of life the engineering challenges take a different form. It is more complex than laying out a new plant in a greenfield situation. This article discusses some important observations of a project the author had been closely associated with … Read more