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I am hoping I can get some help understanding the joint design details required on a WPS using SMAW with a groove weld.
What details are required in terms of the root spacing, land, bevel, backing, etc?
QW-253 shows all nonessential, so does that mean that a WPS with an illistration of...
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I am wondering if I can get some assistance with reasoning on the nessesity to have accumulators registered and built to ASME VIII.
Although not stated in U-1(c)(2)(c), can they not be included given the function of the equipment?
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I have been asked to supply reasons why SA53B - ERW pipe should not be used for hot oil (550F)applications. System max pressure is 125psi. As far as I can tell, the code does not show a reason to exlude it from this application, however the longitutal seam now has a .85 multipier...
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I have a 32" OD Section VIII vessel where the Inlets and Outlets are NPS 10" and the Vents/Drain are NPS 3". Because of leak prevension we designed the nozzles to be welded to the piping system rather than use a flanged connection.
However the safety inspector is viewing the connection...
I am looking for an acceptable branch connection, where the branch is 1-1/2" OD and the run is 4-1/2" OD. Fig 328.5.4D illistrates 5 connections none of which suit my application. The latter part 328.5.4(a) states that 'the illistrations are typical and are not intended to exclude acceptable...
