This has reference to Code Case 2901 & ASME Interpretation VIII-1-16-85 (attached for ready ref) regard to checking of flange rating for external piping loads.
ASME Interpretation VIII-1-16-85, says calculation shall be performed to validate the flange rating (when there are external piping...
I enclose herewith some past job data where one of the VENDOR has carried out Local hydrotest by BOX TYPE arrangements (for site joints). Request to assist me how to support this type of arrangement with respect to ASME code? Is there any back up/ technical literature/ handbooks which explain/...
Dear Members,
I need your help with regard to CODE stamping. We have a LOOP REACTOR (datasheet attached) in one of the PP plant (in INDIA) which needs to be Code stamped.
As highlighted in YELLOW in sheet 3 of the datasheet, bottom spool pieces are having SITE WELDS (to facilitate the...
Dear Sir/ Madam,
We are designing a S&T Heat exchanger with following design condition:
Shell side: 0.21 Kg/Cm²(G) @ 455°C (MOC: CS)
Tube side: 4.5/FV Kg/Cm²(G) @ 580°C (MOC: SS304 as per process datasheet)
While designing this exchanger in recognized commercial software like COMPRESS &...
Dear Sirs,
Construction of U tubesheet can be eighter sandwitch type or can be extended type. Can anyone guide me what is the advantage of going for EXTENDED type U-Tubesheet and when it is required to go for EXTENDED type tubesheet?
Best regards,
Sunil S. Agrawal
Static Equipment Dept...
