API 5L gr B cannot be used instead of A 106 gr B. API 5L gr B is not killed steel as mentioned by Pan while A 106 gr B is killed steel. Killed steel is produced thru bessemer process wherein the oxygen content in the metal is reduced. This reduces crevice cracking of metal. A 106 gr B can...
WRC-107 calculates stresses on the nozzles with the imposed load from the piping connected to the nozzles. WRC-107 compares stresses with the allowable stresses as per ASME Section VIII Div - I. The imposed loading from piping on the nozzle element is used to calculate the amount of stresses...