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    Standard 250 grade flat bar at 400degC non pressure part

    I intend to use standard 250 grade 32x5mm flat bar as baffles in a jacketed vessel, with thermal oil at up to 400degC in the jacket, it will not be a pressure part or under any significant load. Can anyone for see any problems with this, and should I use BQ plate?
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    Frangible, self-supported Umbrella type dome possible?

    Is my assumption correct that it is not possible to meet the frangibility requirements for a self supported umbrella type dome roof? Can anyone confirm or correct me.
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    U-tube press. relief what is flow steam 15psig 10" open end pipe?

    I intend to use a water filled u-tube to as a pressure relief device for a large steam filled vessel. the pipe of water will be 10.5m high to maintain 1.05 barg pressure. The reason for this is the correct Safety valve for this application has a 8" orifice and is about $40000. Does anyone know...
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    API650 Wind overturning stability check and App F moment definitions

    I know this has been covered before but not this specifically and with 11th ed. Addendum 1. Assuming we are using the 5.2.1.k pressures 0.86kPa on the shell and 1.44kPa uplift. If D=diameter, r=radius and H=Height, Dp=design pressure and using Fig 5-27, the formulas from 5.11 do we use: 1/. Mw...

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