If the material of construction and internal/external conditions are the same
If the material of construction and internal/external conditions are the same
Inspection results cannot simply be related from one piece of equipment to another even if the material of construction and internal/external conditions are the same. There are other variables that need to be considered, such as specific design characteristics and process conditions. Consulting an Equipment Engineer for the final decision ensures a thorough evaluation of all relevant factors.
The correct answer is B. It cannot be assumed that two pieces of equipment behave similarly based on only listed characteristics. Other design characteristics must also be considered, and other aspects of the process like retention time. The difference in risk comes from the design and differences in process steps when operating conditions, metallurgy, and process fluid are the same.