ASME Section VIII Div. 1 UG-34, Bolted flat cover with a ring groove
ASME Section VIII Div. 1 UG-34, Bolted flat cover with a ring groove
(OP)
In the discussion of UG-34(d) for sketches (j) and (k) the code states that:
"...the net cover plate thickness under the groove or between the groove and the outer edge of the cover plate shall not be less than..."
What is this distance "between the groove and the outer edge"? Is this a radial distance?
Does this section of the code permit the thickness under the groove to be less than the thickness calculated using the equations given in UG-34(c)?
"...the net cover plate thickness under the groove or between the groove and the outer edge of the cover plate shall not be less than..."
What is this distance "between the groove and the outer edge"? Is this a radial distance?
Does this section of the code permit the thickness under the groove to be less than the thickness calculated using the equations given in UG-34(c)?





RE: ASME Section VIII Div. 1 UG-34, Bolted flat cover with a ring groove
2) Yes, per the equations in the paragraph headed "Sketches (j) & (k)".
Regards,
Mike
RE: ASME Section VIII Div. 1 UG-34, Bolted flat cover with a ring groove
Cheers,
gr2vessels