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  1. shamrock138

    Using older edition for replacement part

    Hello all, Does anyone know if it is permissible, or an interpretation exists, for constructing a new part, a tube bundle for example, using an older edition of Section VIII Div. 1 for design? More or less for limited dimensions that would have to be met. If permissible, or such a code case...
  2. shamrock138

    Max. Working Temp. (MWT)

    Hello all, I was wondering if anyone is familiar with the terms "maximum working temperature" and "upper design temperature"? They are stated in a spec I am reviewing and I never seen those terms used before. Any help would be greatly appreciated.
  3. shamrock138

    Joint efficiency for ellipsoidal heads

    Hello All, For a shell and head (ellipsoidal) circumferential type 2 joint with no RT,why does Compress use a 85% joint efficiency? If I manually enter a user defined efficiency of 65%, the program states a required marking of RT4, assuming that I am using RT.
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    Can a coupling be welded to head skirt?

    Hello all, Can anyone point me in the right direction about welding a coupling or small size nozzle to a skirt of a weld cap (if it is addressed and/or permissible at all) in Section VIII, Div. 1? My assumption is that it is not permissible, but I thought I would ask.
  5. shamrock138

    Hardness testing on existing PQR

    Hello All, I am currently on a project that the customer wants hardness testing done on existing PQR's. I have duplicated one of the original test coupons for a PQR, but I am having a hard time finding SA-285 Gr. C 3/8" thick for the second coupon, which was the original material and thickness...

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