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Re: Draw Off Sumps

From: Tankee [235] 3 Stars
Date: Sunday, March 06, 2011
Time: 3:32:31 PM
Remote Name: 209.99.19.8

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I agree with BABRTs and I would also consider backgouging the internal nozzle neck to shell interface to verify you have a full penetration weld in that area. A lot of nozzles were put in and more of a fillet weld was on the nozzle to shell joint than a full pen weld. Where they have been cut and ground flush you may have very little weld metal in that joint and you will want a good weld where you join your new to old or you may have a leaker when you do you air soap test.

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