[7mmMag@LeftCoast]

I'm not an expert but have been involved in several pipeline fabrication projects.

Whenever you weld on an ASME coded vessel (American Society of Mechanical Engineers) then you are required to either perform a hydrostatic test of 150% of operating pressure or x-ray the weld. Same with piping systems, dependent upon the pressure and the fluid contained within the piping. You can either perform a hydrostatic test, or x-ray 10% of the welds. In some cases, such as high pressure oxygen lines, greater than 1000 psig, you would x-ray 100% of the welds.

Needless to say, if this was an x-ray source that ended up in the dump, it will be very embarrasing for the contractor and I would assume one or more people will be fired. Maybe even face civil or criminal liability charges.

[Velveeta]

Thank you for your explanation.

Will be checking for any updates.

[Right_Handed_Writer]

"Needless to say, if this was an x-ray source that ended up in the dump, it will be very embarrasing for the contractor..."

You mention that these devices are also used to x-ray piping systems. The "CRN' message from Imperialists post creates an interesting link. This is the second device of this type that has just "shown up" recently in Chicago. The first was tossed from a car back in August and led to the evacuation of part of a neighborhood.

Another thing to make you go Hmmm....