Why are weep holes recommended, anyway. There must be a better solution to PSV discharge piping. (this is one of those cases where drawings of various PSVs would be of use).
Does anyone remember the concept that discharges had to have a 45 degree vertical cut at the open end? Why was this?
> not likely (if the configuration is similar to Crosby
illustration). but it
> sure will corrode quickly and expect to be cursed by operator
and
> maintenance in case the psv pop. Pipe support is independent of
the drain
> hole.
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: Sachin_Bapat@ril.com [mailto:Sachin_Bapat@ril.com]
> Sent: 23 March, 2002 9:08 AM
> To: 'PipingDesign@yahoogroups.com'
> Subject: [PipingDesign] query
>
>
> dear friends
> i have one query regarding psv dicharge line which is open to
atmosphere.
> In the psv discharge line i forgot to put weep hole( for
draining of
> condensate) . Can this be a cause of vibrations for this line
. in
> addition to adequate supporting .
> rgds
> sachin
Received on Sat Mar 23 01:41:00 2002
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