Flammable Liquids, Cast Iron, and ASME Section VIII

If you can tell, I was at a flammable liquids processing facility last week for an introductory visit.  It did not go well as we could not agree on basic compliance measures and RAGAGEP practices associated with PSM-covered and non-covered processes.  One of the major pushbacks I got was their use of some ancient, non-nameplated cast iron vessels.  There is NO history on these vessels, no U-1 forms, no welding records, no fitness for service records, etc.  They are atmospheric vessels ranging from 500 to 3,500 gallons, and they process CAT 1, 2, and 3 flammable liquids.  Minus the documentation issues, we have a severe RAGAGEP issue with Cast Iron being the material of construction…

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