According to ASME B31.3 table 341.3.1, severe cyclic service piping welds have surface finish criteria (roughness) of 12,5um Ra.
Somebody experienced measuring this roughness over weld bead, once there´s a numerical criteria?
Somebody knows the influence of roughness in fatigue life?
What if...
I need some help regarding the table K323.3.1(impact testing requirements) of ASME B31.3 (2012):
According to that table it is required to perform PRODUCTION TEST (impact test) for each WPS / type of electrode / each range: 1/2T to T+6mm(1/4").
If impact test are performed as part of WPS...
Some gaskets specified in mechanical design is very expensive and I´m looking for a low cost solution for gaskets to be used in ordinary hydrotest for ASME VIII div 1 vessels. Could I use a gasket, different from that specified in mechanical design, only to perform the Hydrotest?
I think, if I...