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Note#35

Use FOB(flat on bottom) eccentric reducers if there is drain in the same line


Note#34

Use FOT(flat on top) eccentric reducers in pump suction line to avoid accumulation of gas pockets.


Note#33

Use eccentric reducers are for slurry systems and where it is imperative to totally drain ALL condensed fluid, eccentric reducers can avoid small “dead spots” that
exist behind concentric reducers


Note#32

Expansion joint used to absorb thermal expansion if the use of expansion loops is undesirable or impractical


Note#31

Valve selection according to (pressure drop, seat leakage, fluid properties, system leakage, actuation requirements, initial cost & maintenance)


Note#30

Stop valve=Isolation valve=Division valve & can be (gate, globe, ball, butterfly, plug & diaphragm)


Note#29

Types of expansion joints (slip, ball, metal bellows & rubber bellows)


Note#28

Types of strainers (conical start up, WYE, basket)


Note#27

Types of steam traps (float, thermostatic, thermodynamic, inverted bucket)


Note#26

Steam trap used to discharge condensate from steam piping


Note#25

FCC the most tight structure


Note#24

FCC more ductile than BCC


Note#23

Crystal structures in metal alloys (FCC, BCC & HCP)


Note#22

Piping material selection according to (flow medium, operating condition, life time, fabrication & most economical)


Note#21

Insulating flange kits include gasket, sleeve & washer are provided to prevent galvanic corrosion between dissimilar metals check detail


Note#20

Stainless steel pipe to be isolated from steel supports by red rubber tape or stainless steel shims


Note#19

Allowable stresses. B31.1 allowable are lower than B31.3 because b31.3 plants generally have a plant life of about 20 to 30 years. B31.1 on the other is about 40 years, B31.1 is MORE conservative than B31.3


Note#18

Put temporary gasket @ terminal points only


Note#17

Always separate stainless steel piping & carbon steel piping in the storing


Note#16

Pipe thickness more than 8mm welded 2 pass GTAW (root + hot) then SMAW