I have 2 very fundamental questions about the calculation of bolt length based on ASME B16.5
1. For the specified bolt lenth, it is said that"which is calculated bolt lenth rounded off to the nearest 5-mm increment".
Is this means that if the calculated length is 46.1, it will be rounded to 45...
In our project, a coulping with NPT/SW connection is used.
In B16.11, dimension for threaded or SW connection on both ends is defined. However, for the dimension of NPT/SW type coupling, how to define the face to face dimension?
Thanks.
I am getting confused with the short and long pattern of Gate valves listed in B16.10 Table 4. Hope some one can help.
In Table 4,it is written"Solid Wedge, Double Disc, and Conduit, Long pattern A and B" is this meaning that long pattern gate valves contains Solid Wedge, Double Disc, and...