Are ASTM A193 B8M Class 1 (316 stainless steel) bolts rated for cryogenic service? I see some online resources stating a temperature range of -450 °F to +1500 °F. Is this accurate?
My concern is that the standard itself is titled "Bolting for High Temperature and High Pressure Service". Does...
Do ASME B16.11 or B31.3 (or any other standard)specify the maximum allowable clearance between the socket internal diameter and the pipe outer diameter? All I can find is a minimum gap between the pipe end and the socket shoulder of 1/16 of an inch, but is there any specification for a maximum...
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A friend asked me regarding the integrity of a socket weld done on a connection from a drain valve to a tee. Essentially, the drain valve ordered came in threaded on the end that was intended to be welded into the tee. So, he decided to go ahead and...
I work in the Valve & Automation industry and often design couplings to adapt a valve stem to the actuator drive. Long story short, sometimes these couplings are made from two welded pieces and I'm looking for anyone experienced in strength of weldments calculations to help guide me in...
