MP Case History

1” Leaking Valve on 1500 HP Steam Line

A 1” valve on a HP steam line had a leak coming from the bonnet.

NATURE OF DEFECT

A 1” valve on a HP steam line had a leak coming from the bonnet. The client required a ASME VIII compliant live leak arrest system to prevent operational down time.

SOLUTION

Metalyte Pipeworks solution was to carry out a full survey of the leak flange and design a clamp with built-in restraints. The clamp was surveyed, designed, manufactured, delivered, and installed successfully.

REPAIR METHOD

Supply and fit a Chrome Molly Steel clamp enclosure. Customer installed a support to carry the weight of the clamp after installation.

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