MIL-HDBK-1022A
For extreme temperature environments, consult Service
Headquarters for direction on the possible use of air-filled
gauges.
a) Consider the location, year-round weather
conditions, and service requirements for the type of liquid
filling to be used.
b) Gauge liquids and service ranges.
Liquid
Range
Glycerin
0 F to 400 F
(-18 C to 204 C)
Silicone
-40 F to 600 F
(-40 C to 316 C)
c) Provide a lever handle gauge cock and pressure
snubber in each pressure gauge connection.
d) Provide indicating and recording pressure gauges
on suction and discharge lines for interterminal pipeline
pumping stations and on the incoming line at the delivery
terminal of each such pipeline, if required by Service
Headquarters.
3.6.6
Strainers
a) Use flanged strainers constructed of steel and
fitted with removable baskets of fine Monel metal or stainless
steel mesh with large mesh reinforcements. Provide quick
opening, single screw type with drain connection in bottom.
b) Provide a fine screen mesh as follows:
Mesh
Size of Opening
Pump suctions
7
0.108 inch
(Centrifugal)
(2.74 mm)
Pump suctions
40
0.016 inch
(Rotary)
(0.40 mm)
Meter inlets
40
0.016 inch
(0.40 mm)
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