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I have searched and read past posts but did not find any related to the specifics of my following topic.
ASME B31.1 and B31.3 PWHT exemptions reference nominal material thicknesses when determining if PWHT is mandatory. Their definitions of nominal material thickness are listed below...
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I am working with an ASME code fab shop that is fabricating and testing a few small piping systems (8 butt welds each) per ASME B31.3. The pipe fab shop and I have a difference in opinions on what defines a lot.
Per ASME B31.3-2014 para 341.4.1(b)(1), "not less than 5% of...
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I would like to secure a bracket to a stud bolt on a B16.5 pipe flange. The bracket will be sandwiched between two hex nuts as shown in the attachment. I would like feedback on whether this approach is acceptable per ASME standard or code. I was unsuccessful finding anything in ASME...
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I have a request from a customer for a various B16.5 flanges with dual NPT threaded openings. One example is an 8” 150# B16.5 A182 F316/F316L flange modified with dual 1-1/2” NPT threaded openings that are 4.50” apart (each are offset 2.5” from center, see attached). The...
