Many times I have heard people make a statement such as "In a spool with pipe and flanges, the flange will always be the weakest link with regard to MAWP".
I am wondering whether this statement is wrong or at least should be worded less general.
From ASME B31.3 I can calculate what pressure a...
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I am looking at the following scenario. Gas from a well outlet enters a horizontal separator vessel. The vessel has an MAWP of 720 PSIg. A relief valve attached to the vessel has a set point of 720PSIg. The operating pressure is set at 720 PSIg as well.
I am reviewing this...