Pipe stress analysis is required for process piping under temperature having significant expansion. However, if the piping process temperature is 45 deg. C for the cross country piping having length of about 6,500 meters, whether stress analysis is required as per code. Please also advise if the...
In general for the pressure vessels according to ASME Sec VIII Div. 1 Code, all the nozzle inserts were designed in circular shapes to avoid the stress intensification factor. A renowed pressure vessel fabricated have changed the design of the nozzle inserts to square shaped based on their...
We are in the process of replacement of existing column having Mono Ethanol Amine Service, and making comparison between use of A 516 Gr. 60 & 70 plates. From the mechanical strength perspective, Gr 70 is a superior material. However, from the corrosion side, Gr. 60 have more advantage, from the...
