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	Question
	What is the definition of the schedule number when referring to piping and fittings?
	What is a common cause of getting water, solvents, or other liquid into inert purge lines?
	For a neutralization reaction, how many tank turnovers are needed to obtain an accurate pH reading?
	What are some of the advantages and disadvantages of cleaning process equipment by cleaning-in-place (CIP)?
	What is a good rule-of-thumb to determine when a particular application should utilize a metallic gasket rather than a non-metallic gasket?
	What's a good method to clean a boiler?
	Why is it important that the moisture content of natural gas be minimized?
	What is an air knife?
	What are some good methods of avoiding condensation in a compressor suction line?
	What type of fasteners should be used with stainless steel piping?
	What is the minimum required vent steam for a boiler feed water dearator?
	Can air be used to properly conduct a leak test on a plant during commissioning?
	Where can I find an FDA (Federal Drug Administration) approved metering pump?
	When using a pumping loop to mix two miscible fluids in a tank, when can the content be consider well mixed?
	Is there any way to repair a valve that is passing (leaking internally) without taking our process offline?
	While there are many tests available to detect leaks on vessels, is there a technology available to quanitify the leak or measure the flow through a leak?
	Where can I find a good online conversion program?
	What is a good internet resource for information on process control?
	What are some common causes of gas pipeline vibration (20" Carbon Steel line)?
	Where can I find some details about applying and maintaining insulation on LPG (liquefied petroleum gas) lines (cold application)?
	What are some good uses of low grade steam at 12 atm and 192⁰C?
	What is a good way to get started in doing a plant-wide steam consumption analysis?
	Are there any general rules for flushing slurry lines?
	How can I determine the proper pipe thickness for a slurry line?
	What is the best way to handle bend or turns in slurry piping systems?