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UW-2 a (3)
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UW-2 a (3)

UW-2 a (3)

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The UW-2a(3), explain how to do when a heat exchanger is designed for a lethal service but just in one side.

It says that when only one side of the heat exchanger contains a lethal substance, the other side need not to be built to the rules for a vessels in lethal service if:

a) Exchanger tubes are seamless; or

b) Exchanger tubes conform to a tube specification permitted by this Division, are butt welded without addition of filler metal, and receive in liue of full radiography all off the following nondestructive testing and examination:

............

When (b) says "butt welded", Does that mean the longitudinal weld or any welds (ex.: transversal)?

Thanks. Roger









RE: UW-2 a (3)

Quote:

) Exchanger tubes conform to a tube specification permitted by this Division, are butt welded without addition of filler metal,...

The above refers to long seam welded tubing.

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