---
title: "Sight Glass Assembly"
industry: "Chemical Manufacturing"
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  spec:
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    typical_range: "0-25 bar at 150°C maximum"
    unit: "mm"
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  max_safe_operating_point:
    value: 28
    unit: "bar"
    consequence: "Brittle fracture due to tensile stress exceeding borosilicate glass yield strength (35 MPa) combined with thermal expansion mismatch between glass and metal sealing surfaces (CTE glass: 3.3×10⁻⁶/K, CTE stainless steel: 17.3×10⁻⁶/K)"
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      trigger: "Caustic solution pH &gt; 12.5 at 80°C"
      severity: 8
      occurrence: 3
      detection: 4
      mitigation_protocol: "Chemical-resistant borosilicate glass (Duran 8330) with 7.5 mm minimum thickness and PTFE gasket isolation"
  - node_2:
      trigger: "Thermal shock ΔT &gt; 50°C/min"
      severity: 8
      occurrence: 3
      detection: 4
      mitigation_protocol: "Annealed borosilicate glass with controlled cooling rate of 2°C/min during manufacturing and operational temperature gradient limit of 20°C/cm"
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  viewing-glass:
    type: "component"
    urn: "URN:CNFX:ME:VIEWING_GLASS"
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    type: "part"
    urn: "URN:CNFX:ME:FLANGE_HOUSING"
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  gasket-set:
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manufacturing_compliance:
  - standard: "ISO 5752:1982 - BASIC DIMENSIONS FOR SIGHT GLASSES"
    scope: "Verified Engineering Specification"
  - standard: "ANSI/ASME B40.100-2013 - PRESSURE GAUGES AND GAUGE ATTACHMENTS"
    scope: "Verified Engineering Specification"
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# Industrial Specification: Sight Glass Assembly

## 1. Technical Definition
A transparent viewing component that allows visual inspection of fluid flow, crystallization processes, and internal conditions within chemical processing equipment.

## 2. Engineering Reasoning & Causal Matrix
> **Operational Intelligence**: Designed for **0-25 bar at 150°C maximum**. Failure boundary: **28 bar internal pressure differential at 150°C**, Mechanism: **Brittle fracture due to tensile stress exceeding borosilicate glass yield strength (35 MPa) combined with thermal expansion mismatch between glass and metal sealing surfaces (CTE glass: 3.3×10⁻⁶/K, CTE stainless steel: 17.3×10⁻⁶/K)**.

### 2.1 Analytical Physics Model
Governed by the **Hansen Solubility Distance (HSP)**:

> **Primary Equation**: $R_a = \sqrt{4\Delta\delta_d^2 + \Delta\delta_p^2 + \Delta\delta_h^2}$  
> **Engineering Impact**: Predicts seal/gasket swelling when exposed to CIP chemicals.

| Symbol | Variable Definition | Localized Reference |
| :--- | :--- | :--- |
| \delta_d | Dispersive | Engineering Constant |
| \delta_p | Polar | Engineering Constant |
| \delta_h | Hydrogen | Engineering Constant |

### 2.2 FMEA (Failure Mode & Effects Analysis)
| Event Trigger | Severity | Failure Mode | Mitigation Strategy |
| :--- | :--- | :--- | :--- |
| Caustic solution pH &gt; 12.5 at 80°C | 8 | Glass surface etching leading to optical distortion and microcrack propagation | Chemical-resistant borosilicate glass (Duran 8330) with 7.5 mm minimum thickness and PTFE gasket isolation |
| Thermal shock ΔT &gt; 50°C/min | 8 | Radial cracking from differential thermal expansion stresses | Annealed borosilicate glass with controlled cooling rate of 2°C/min during manufacturing and operational temperature gradient limit of 20°C/cm |

## 3. Key Technical Parameters
| Parameter | Value | Unit | Status |
| :--- | :--- | :--- | :--- |
| spec | Config-dependent | mm | Verified |

## 4. System BOM & Knowledge Routing
### Core Components (Recursive Links)
- [Flange Housing](https://cnfx.com/llms/industry/machinery-and-equipment-manufacturing/product/flange-housing.md) `(Standalone System)`
- [Clamping Mechanism](https://cnfx.com/llms/industry/machinery-and-equipment-manufacturing/product/clamping-mechanism.md) `(Standalone System)`

### Industrial DNA Context (De-duplicated)
**Complementary Dependencies**: **Pressure Vessel**, **Process Piping System**, **Fluid Pumping Station**  
**Downstream Applications**: Pharmaceutical Intermediates, Specialty Chemical Compounds, Industrial Solvents  

## 5. Engineering Risks & FAQ
- **Caution**: 
- **Caution**: 
- **Caution**: 

### Q: What materials are used in this sight glass assembly for chemical resistance?
**A**: Our sight glass assembly features borosilicate glass for excellent chemical resistance and thermal stability, stainless steel housing for durability, and fluoropolymer gaskets to prevent leaks and withstand aggressive chemicals.

### Q: How does this sight glass assembly help monitor crystallization processes?
**A**: The transparent borosilicate glass provides clear visibility of crystallization formation and growth within reactors, allowing operators to monitor crystal size, distribution, and process conditions in real-time without interrupting operations.

### Q: What maintenance is required for chemical manufacturing sight glass assemblies?
**A**: Regular inspection for glass clarity and gasket integrity is recommended. Fluoropolymer gaskets provide long service life, but periodic replacement may be needed based on chemical exposure and operating conditions. Cleaning should follow chemical compatibility guidelines.

## 6. Manufacturing Compliance
- ISO 5752:1982 - BASIC DIMENSIONS FOR SIGHT GLASSES
- ANSI/ASME B40.100-2013 - PRESSURE GAUGES AND GAUGE ATTACHMENTS

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### 🛠️ Engineering Resource Access
🔗 **[Full Specification: Sight Glass Assembly](https://cnfx.com/industry/chemical-manufacturing/product/sight-glass-assembly)**

### 🌐 Knowledge Graph Topology
> **Node Status**: Verified Engineering Spec
> **Connectivity**: Linked to **4** standalone system nodes
> **Global Context**: Part of a 5,814 node industrial cluster within the CNFX Graph

> **Reference ID**: SIGHT_GLASS_ASSEMBLY | **Authority**: CNFX-2026-ST-001 | **Fingerprint**: 1bc959a7
