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    ASME Sec. II Tensile Values

    SA-387 Gr. 11 A material Test certificate we recieved reported Tensile values in range rather than actual values. Elongation are reported as greater than minimum value in code ex("> 22%") Impact values reported as "> 30J" instead of actual values. Is this acceptable.? Does Either ASME Sec. 2...
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    SAW Flux Neutrality Wall number Vs Basicity index!!!

    Hi, Is there any relation between Basicity index as given in Consumable manufacturer data sheet and wall neutrality number as defined in SFA 5.23? Any code references would be an added adavantage. Thanks for all your replies.
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    Leak seal welding for TTS expansion joint

    Hi, We have a Heat exchanger with Tubesheet SB171 and same tube. The TTS joint is mechanical. However client wants to seal weld the same. Iam worried about the thermal expansion failure due to seal weld. Is there any guidelines available regarding thermal expansion failure due to weld in TTS...
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    Uninsulated portions of insulated piping

    Hello all I came across the term painting for "Uninsulated portions of insulated piping ex flanges", in one of my client coating spec. I have seen lines with flanges insulated. Can some one throw some light, what will decide if the flanges need to be insulated or insulation terminated before...
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    API 560 Material requirmeents

    Dear all, We are replacing HK40 tubes in fired heater with proprietary materials. For HK 40 we can refer to A608 for type of tests required. Can some body tell me code requirements both mandatory and recommended, regarding the type and quantum of mechanical tests required? Any reference...
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    ASME Sec.8 Vs ASME B31.3

    Thank u R6155.
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    ASME B31.3 Vs ASME Sec.9 impact thickness limitation

    Hello all; I was reading the below link for thickness limitation w.r.t "t+6mm" maximum limitation as given in A5 of B31.3 table 323.1 (Prior to 2020 edition) https://www.eng-tips.com/viewthread.cfm?qid=495511 Now this requirement(t+6mm) is removed in 2020edition, it is being interpreted as 2T...
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    ASME Sec.8 Vs ASME B31.3

    Hello all, I was just wondering if anyone can explain the following discrepancy API 5L X52 (not normalized) pipe classified as Category A in ASME B31.3 and if normalized falls under category B. Refer Figure 323.2.2A Note 3 & Table A-1 Same Pipe are generally classified as category B in ASME...
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    Tube to tube sheet welding Code issues

    Hello there, We are doing a TTS WPS PQR for cladded Tube sheet(8mm SS with Carbon steel 122mm- Welding on cladded side partial groove in tubesheet 1.5 mm depth only) & SS tube(2.1mm thick) . The client specifies that "All TTS to be tested as per QW 193". so QW288, QW250 requirements kick in...
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    API 653 Bottom plate patching with square shaped patch

    Greetings, We have a tank where a patch is required near 3 plate junction in bottom. I was planning for a 600mm diagonal square tilted at 45 degree so look like a rhombus. I have 2 queries regarding this 1. The edge of Square patch(rounded to 2" at corner) tilted at 45degree sits directly on...
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    Nominal thickness for flanged valve(For ASME B31.3 impact curve)

    Hello there, For a flanged valve say 4" #600 Flange RF, What is the nominal thickness value to be used for impact requirement curve . Material is A216 WCB(Casting) is there any table where i can find the nominal thickness of flanged valve for a given material? Does the minimum shell...
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    ASME Sec.9 QW-423 Clarification regarding unasssigned to any pnumber

    Thanks Dekdee. Much appreciated
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    Deletion of 1.4532 from En 10088-2

    Thanks for the reply. Iam looking for mechanical properties. As per the 1995 edition it was 1100 MPA and 20% elongation. But since it was deleted from 1999 edition onwards, i would like to know where this material has been included. I searched and found ISO 15510 but it has only chemical...
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    ASME Sec.9 QW-423 Clarification regarding unasssigned to any pnumber

    I recently saw a WQT qualified with unassigned to p43 and extend their range of qualification as unassigned to P1 to 15f, 34, 41 to 49., As per the table given in QW-423.1 , I understand than any unassigned to any p number qualifies for same p number only, and in this case limited to p43 only...
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    Deletion of 1.4532 from En 10088-2

    Hello there, The Material 1.4532 has been deleted from En 10088-2(It was there in 1995 edition). Can any one help me , which code it is included in? I need to verify the mechanical properties but all i find is only from google but not from any En Code. Thanks
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