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04/26/2011 10:29 PM  

Can condensate piping be made out of stainless?
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04/27/2011 2:46 PM  
I don't see why not, but that would be pretty expensive. Can I ask why you would do such a thing?
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04/27/2011 11:48 PM  

Our plant manager requested this along with 6 people working under 1 license, bolts that were to short, and welders using other peoples stamps, the list goes on, whats worse is that steam inspector was notified and he went there and I followed up and nothing was done about any of this!
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04/28/2011 12:41 AM  
There are different rules depending upon whether you are talking about high-pressure steam piping or condensate piping, or ??? Our focus is primarily on boiler operations here. What type of license are you talking about with 6 people working under it? What type of stamps?

Is the condensate system under pressure, or is it a vented system? What type of plant is it?
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04/28/2011 7:03 AM  
This part of the system is condensate, and is vented via prv's 14" condensate header with 3 8" prv's. The license is mn pipefitters licence, 2 to 1 ratio. S stamps, and the plant produces ethanol,starch, fructose, etc.
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04/28/2011 7:10 AM  
I may be wrong on s stamp, my be r stamp.
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05/10/2011 2:54 PM  

I have worked in a plant where we used stainless condensate piping.  Mostly because of the are, food plant and sanitary reasons.  Make sure it is 316 stainless and not a lesser quality.  It will be replaced often is less than 316.  

If there are problems with corrosion, stainless isn't going to help.  The condensate should be treated with an amine or a decarbonator can remove much of the carbon dioxide to help with the corrosion.
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