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Another more elegant solution is to use Power Query in Excel. It is an free add-on from Microsoft. It would have to be done in a few simple steps:
1) Query the workbook
2) Keep the row you want
3) Query and keep the row you want on the other files
4) Append the queries
5) Load to Table
All...
Table UG84.2 is applicable based on the geometry of your test piece. So it may or may not apply as you haven't provided any specifics. S32205 is a 22 Chrome, have a look at S31803 which is for 22 Chrome.
Sorry to high jack... but I was interested in the G prefix as noted by gtaw. So after a bit of digging I found the ASME/AWS meaning.
SFA-5.20 Part C states the following: The "G" indicates that the external shielding, polarity and impact properties are not specified.
Buttering is generally used for corrections of weld gaps. This would be done to the qualified procedure for that joint.
If you have been asked to qualify a buttering procedure by your client, just qualify as per the joint that will be welded and just add additional hardness across the...
I reckon it is the effective throat as defined in 2.24.1.3 (2004 ed).
As far as your example, the thinnest part is 12 mm, the pwps would require a minimum leg length of 12 mm, and given your contact size of 8 mm, an economic decision would be required in qualifying the contract weld size of 8...
Kevin,
Clause (d) of 2010 edition states:
(d) Unless specified in the engineering design, lines open to the atmosphere, such as vents or drains down-stream of the last shutoff valve, need not be leak tested.
This was raised in 1983, but was only updated in the code in 2010.
Interpretation...
As per API 1104 Clause 5.4.2.2, any change in the groupings specified is an essential variable. You have already qualified a c-b, and c-a grouping, so you would need to qualify the remaining c-c, or X65 to X65.
Pressure piping, atmospheric tank, pressure vessel? If you could clarify these, then I'm sure we could give you the exact clauses of American Standards.
