Can carbon steel be used for a non-pressure vessel application for an exhaust muffler that will see an ambient of -67F? During run, the gas temperature will be 850F. Maximum back pressure will be 10" w.c. The unit will be 30" diameter x 352" long and mounted horizontally.
I am told ASTM...
Can carbon steel be used for a non-pressure vessel application for an exhaust muffler that will see an ambient of -67F? During run, the gas temperature will be 850F. Maximum back pressure will be 10" w.c.
Some tell me that we have to build a code vessel and do SharpE testing and impact...
I am installing several exhaust systems, each weighing 15,000 pounds on existing pads with existing threaded anchor studs. 1.25 dia x 6.
Some of the studs are short preventing full nut engagement.
What are the best practices to extend the length of the bolts?
