What’s the best way to fix the leakage here?
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It’s on the gas pipeline; there’s a leak at the flange. Originally, there was a blind plate in that area, but it was cut open to be used as a flange, and then an iron piece was welded in place. Now there are cracks at the weld site, covering an area of over 30 centimeters, causing gas leaks. The pressure reaches up to 20,000 pascals. Since the welds are too thin, glue cannot be used to seal them. What is the best way to deal with this situation? Production cannot be stopped; gas is leaking out. The leak point is facing down. Now I want to seal the pipe with a water plug and then weld it
If there is a leak at the weld here, do not take it lightly; the cracks will only get larger, posing a serious safety hazard. A complete shutdown of gas supply is required for repairs.
Yes, so I’m looking for a good solution – please don’t keep us in suspense, experts!:):):):):)
It’s leaking like this and still not fixed – I really admire your courage; are you taking your life lightly?
Is the loss from stopping production greater than the loss caused by an accident? It’s better to replace it as soon as possible; delaying will increase the risk of accidents
The maintenance is complete; internal water injection is used, followed by the application of clamps and welding from the outside
It’s great that it’s been fixed! Pay attention to checking in the later stages.