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    Pipe anchor support SIF (ASME B31.3 integral attachments)

    Hi, I am running ASME B31.3 std CAESARII pipe stress analysis. The stress team is using and adding an SIF=4 at pipe anchors, 3-ways or a single axial support, to reserve enough capacity at the attachment point to qualify a lug at Y-3000 (ASME III Div 1). Worked on multiple projects and this...
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    Thermal Expansion Stress exceeds Code Stress Allowable

    Hi, I read multiple threads about Thermal Stress Range SA ASME B31.3 Eq. 1a and 1b. I also understand that: For ASME B31.3 the failure mechanism for secondary load (temperature) is fatigue. For primary (W, P) is yielding. My question is specific: I am having a piping analysis utilizing...
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    PVC ASTM D1784 vs. D1785 and ASME B31.3 Table A326.1 Unlisted Components

    Hi, What is the main difference between PVC ASTM D1784 and D1785 related to PVC "Flanges" Class150 Sch. 80 ASME Drilling, "Ball Valve", "Y-TYPE Strainer". As related to ASME B31.3 Table A326.1 Listed & Unlisted components. The parts are designed and ordered through the Process Dept. and the...
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    FEA Nozzle analysis on a straight pipe "Boundary Conditions"

    You may see my question posted twice since I had it in the wrong subject category. So hopefully I will receive a much friendlier reply. My co-worker and I have performed an FEA analysis on a nozzle on a straight pipe using different pressure and temperature load conditions. I also do a lot of...
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    Reading Pressure accurately on a P-H semi-log diagram

    Hi, I feel I should know how to read a logarithmic graph but I seem to have been wrong all along and I need someone to correct me. I am taking the PE exam in HVAC soon. I have been going over the refrigeration cycle problems in a reference book I have. Whenever I measure the pressure of the...
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    HVAC PE Exam must have AHRAE Handbooks

    I am changing my PE exam module to HVAC. I will have to buy at least the ASHRAE Fundementals handbook. Do I need to buy the other ASHRAE Hanbooks and bring into the exam. Can you list a must have books without having to spend a lot money.

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