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    NOZZLE LOADs - EFFECT ON ANCHOR BOLTS

    If the nozzle loads are to be considered for anchor bolts design, the impact will not be limited only to the anchor bolts but will include anchor chair design too (base ring, compression ring etc.). What about skirt thickness? In some cases(tall columns), bottom shell course(s) thickness may...
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    MDT B31.3 Piping & Warmup

    Hi reichertc, We do come across similar situation in gas processing facilities during blowdown (gas cooling during depressurization due to Joule Thomson effect). You are not violating ASME B31.3. Firstly, for 600# rating (1480 psi) you are OK upto and including -20 deg F (-29 deg C). For colder...

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