Development of High Pressure Gas Systems

This paper presents a report on the latest advances and technology in the design, construction, testing, and operation of high pressure gas bimetallic pipe systems and high pressure gas tube fittings facilitating greater alinement and manufacturing tolerances, and the supercleaning of high pressure gas systems under field conditions. The following specific topics are discussed:
- Analysis of noncorrosive steels versus bimetallic, high strength steels
- Analysis of various protective finishes versus bimetallic piping
- Testing of high pressure systems
- Pipe liner adhesion properties under varying operating conditions
- Modified flared tube fittings taking into account pressure ranges, materials, costs involved in manufacture, various methods employed to permit sealing of the fitting while meeting cleanliness requirements
- Cleaning requirements appertaining to high pressure gas systems and a discussion of investigations on the effects of velocity and temperature as related to various cleaning chemicals.

The presentation concludes with a discussion on the possible applications of materials and methods in commercial industry.