Valve leaks

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Figure 2-3. The second (lower) let-down valve was joined to the original line downstream of the check valve. When this let-down valve leaked, the downstream equipment was overpressured.

The incident also shows the importance of placing spades as near as possible to the equipment that is to be isolated, particularly when a vessel is to be entered. Valves should not be left between a slip-plate and the vessel, as liquid can then be trapped between the valve and the slip-plate and enter the vessel if the valve leaks or is opened. 

The first step in making labor estimates is to break the job down into activities in a logical sequence. Example work order 123 Work description - Repair ball valve. Leaking. 

This system prevents the reactor contents from siphoning back into the monomer storage vessel, even if the block valves leak. This prevents an unexpected chemical reaction in the storage tank. 

Gulf of Mexico, Eugene Island Block 10, Blowout Fire Safety valve leaked Extensive damage to rig. 

Incorrect metallurgical valve leaked coke resulting in an explosion under the coker unit. 

Drilling string safety valve leaked at stem. 

Membrane installations operated in nuclear industry are pressure-driven systems majority of them are reverse osmosis plants. Uncontrolled growth of operation pressure may result in module damage and valves leaks resulted in contamination hazard. The selection of appropriate pumps and security devices can avoid the danger of pressure overgrowth and its detrimental implications. The security valves outlets have to be connected with existing waste distribution systems to direct the eventual leaks to the waste collecting tanks. 

A large tank is connected to a smaller tank by means of a valve. The large tank contains N2 at 690 kPa while the small tank is evacuated. If the valve leaks between the two tanks and the rate of leakage of gas is proportional to the pressure difference between the two tanks p - P2), how long does it take for the pressure in the small tank to be one-half its final value The instantaneous initial flow rate with the small tank evacuated is 0.091 kg mol/hr. 

Parts of chlorine cylinder, tools and procedures to stop leaks, valve leaks, fusible plug thread and metal leaks, side wall leaks, and installationn of valve hoods. 

Pipes and valves Leak detection and repair programs for fugitive emissions Leakless components Process designs requiring the minimum number of valves and other components... 

There may be certain fixed errors, also called systematic errors, which cause repeated measurements to be in error by approximately the same amount. For example, if an instrument is incorrectly calibrated, then every measurement may be off by approximately the same amount. Other examples of systematic errors include different experimenters taking measurements differently or some change to the environment such as a valve leaking or left open that should have been closed. 

Several lubricated plug valves are now coated with a fluorinated plastic (for service to 450°F) or molybdenum disulfide to make the valves easier to open and close. This improves the lubrocisity but at the same time would not let the valve leak if a fire melted the thin plastic coating. The valve lubricant would continue to seal the plug against leaks. 

Are any valves leaking (check vents, drains, crossovers, relief valves)... 

Reactor dump valve leak 11574 76 N <1 Mechanical Reactor... 

Reactor dump valve leaking 11575 50 N 2 Mech cal Reactor... 

At the BR-5/10, sodium valve leaks took place as a result of two causes during the initial period of operation - because of bellows seal defects, and in the subsequent... 

DBE-10 is a depressurization of the primary circuit and SCS cooldown. This results in a slow cooldown of the graphite internals structures and low thermal stress. For the postulated relief valve leak location, the depressurization flow exits between the circulator discharge and core inlet, thus decreasing core flow and thereby differential pressure. Structural loads on reactor internals graphite components are as a result not increased during the depressurization. 

It is often important to describe the location of the event in as much detail as possible. For example, if a flange adjacent to a block valve leaks, it is necessary to state whether it was the upstream or downstream flange that leaked. 

Turndown may be limited by (a) burner stability range, flammability limits, mixing quality, (b) valve leak or process low-flow limit, either of which raises the denominator in the t/d equation, (c) flow controller range limit, (d) low-pressure air atomizer for liquid fuel, (e) flame detector range, and (f) transmitter turndown (4 to 20 ma 5 1 t/d). 

Clean using a high flow rate or in an ultrasonic bath, or replace the valves. Leak after the pump... 

Chapter 14 has several examples that show that many solvent releases can be avoided by elimination of negligence and sloppiness. For example the majority of solvents emissions from the petroleum industry can be avoided if valve leaks are repaired. This does not require extensive research but adoption of simple engineering principles to rectify the situa-... 

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