I have designed a vessel with nozzle calculations in accordance to Appendix 1-10. I used Compress to design the vessel.
Authorized Inspector has requested UG-37 calculations. My interpretation of UG-36(a) is that UG-37 calculations are only required when you use Appendix 1-7. This stance...
I am attempting to place a nozzle in a flat head. The size of the hole is greater than half the diameter of the head. Per Code, calculations should be done per Appendix 14. However, in Compress I just receive a error that nozzle size is greater than D/2. Is there any way to invoke Appendix 14...
We welded some SA333 Gr.6 pipe and subsequently performed post weld heat treatment at 1100F per UCS-56. The actual temperature maxed out at just under 1175F. The material test reports for the material show that it was tempered at a minimum temperature of 1050F. We have a customer that is...
I am preparing a new WPS and PQR for P1 materials using GMAW with impact testing. These are prepared in accordance with ASME Sec.IX.
My question concerns the base metal thickness range qualified. I would like to use the same procedure and PQR to qualify material that is 0.154" thick up to 1"...
I am trying to model a steam jacket in Compress, but am having no luck. In this particular case we are using NPS24 pipe with plates at each end to jacket NPS18 pipe. The NPS18 pipe will have nozzles that will project thru the jacket. Any help would be greatly appreciated. Thanks.
