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    Can I sell a post fabrication cancelled Code stamped ss vessel acc to 2017 code now ?

    Hello guys, I have one SS vessel, code stamped as per edition 2017 for some design condition with -60 degree F MDMT, temperature. Order was placed by client in oct-2018 & delivery was in March 2019, but for some reason, client didn't collected the material and cancelled the order in in may...
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    ASME Sec. VIII Div. 1 Ed. 2019, UG-44(b), Code case 2901

    Dear experts, After reviewing the code case 2901 & UG-44(b) of ASME Sec. VIII Div. 1 Ed. 2019, it appears that code still does not mandatorily tells us to use the provision of context mentioned there in, as they use EXTERNAL LOADS MAY BE EVALUATED and not SHALL BE , as in, Flange rating...
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    Swing bolt with support pin & Support Lug design For Slotted Flanges

    Dear Experts, Can anyone Please help with some reference to handbook or spreadsheet or PDF calculation for design of Support Lugs (PN 109 as per drawing below) and Support Pin (PN 110 as per drawing below) for Swing Bolts for Slotted Flanges...
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    is it possible to use SA105 material for tube sheet in shell & tube heat exchanger ?

    Definitely. Yes, you can.. Thanks, Rajput
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    pad lug Ring Girder Supports

    Dear ALoni, In PVElite you can input Pad parameters for Lug Supports. Refer image below: Thanks, Rajput
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    Required Skirt Thickness to withstand Local Bending in PV Elite

    Dont use the values shown in calculation as is, You need to convert units to harmonize and you'll definitely get the answer. As the software calculates internally in customary units, while displays the equations & values as per your units. Thanks, Rajput
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    U1 head weld efficiency

    If you can let us know the purpose of your question, we might be able to answer properly. Thanks, Rajput
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    UCS-66 Governing thickness of Loose-type flange

    Thanks Mike. I've already read that, but your reply boosted my confidence. Thanks again. Thanks, Rajput
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    UCS-66 Governing thickness of Loose-type flange

    Dear experts, For Loose-type flange (As per Fig. 3a of Appendix-2 - Thickness 101 mm) attached to Shell (Thickness - 12 mm), What shall be the governing thickness as per UCS-66?? Thanks in advance, Thanks, Rajput
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    ASME 2017 or ASME 2019?

    You may use Ed. 2017 for now, But if your MDR does not get signed before January 1, 2020, As per CL. 43-1 (b), critical changes in Ed. 2019 shall be considered by Manufacturer, and such changes shall be a matter of agreement between user and manufacturer. Since there are Critical changes in Ed...
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    ASME B 16.5 FLANGE RATING - WORKING PRESSURE OR DESIGN PRESSURE?

    Thank you so much Littleinch, david339933 & moltenmetal for your responses, Your reply resolved my doubt, when you mentioned that B16.5 states "Max. allowable working pressure" in gauge pressure. I had ASME certification audit on 11th and 12th, thats why couldn't respond on your reply. I...
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    ASME B 16.5 FLANGE RATING - WORKING PRESSURE OR DESIGN PRESSURE?

    Dear members, I have been thinking for a while now, For ASME B16.5 flanges, Pressure indicated in Flange rating tables are OPERATING PRESSURE or it is Design Pressure ?? The question arises as the Software (PVElite) considers this pressure as Design Pressure, while some the clients has...
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    Pipe Cap & Floating Hd. Crown - External Pressure - out of roundness check is mandatory?

    FOR EXTERNAL PRESSURE, 1. If out of roundness check as per UG-81(b)/UG-80(b) is required to be checked for Standard Pipe Cap? 2. If Out of roundness check as per UG-81(b)/UG-80(b) is required to be checked for Floating Hd. Crown (for type-d floating hd crown)? Thanks in advance, Rajput.
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    ASME Edition 2017 - Note no. 8 - UW-13.1 - skirt length - query

    Taper would not be required as thickness difference is only 0.27 mm. Sketch (j) & (k) looks like there is no any skirt!, also as per UG-32(k) integral skirt is not required. Note (8) is applicable to all cases. Thanks Mike. Rajput.
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    ASME Edition 2017 - Note no. 8 - UW-13.1 - skirt length - query

    for one of my vessels, which is having a seamless shell of 14.27 mm thickness (NPS 12 diameter) attached by Dish Ends of 14 (nom) / 12 (min.) on both sides. We have provided skirt length of 32 mm. Note 8 of Fig. UW-13.1 seems very confusing, and what i conclude is, skirt length 3 times th (need...
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