I have a 42" od x 5/8" thk. elliptical head that is going to be welded to a 42" od X 1" thk. rolled cylinder. From the weld joint down 2" the id is machined to 40-1/2" id. from the weld joint we machined a 3:1 taper to the 40-1/2" id. We are left with a jog 2" down now though. Is this still per...
I have a vessel 36" OD 1200 MAWP w/ 1/8" Corrosion. The customer wants a 2" coupling, but with the corrosion it is not exempt from reinforcement. Is it possible to make the opening in the shell 2-1/8" and boss on the coupling to make it exempt. We would prefer not to use a repad.
Is the top lugs of a Swing-Bolt Closure considered pressure bearing. One of our designs has the top lugs @ 3/4" thk SA-36. If they are considered pressure bearing they can only be up to 5/8" thk. The part I'm unclear about is the "pressure bearing" part. Can anyone clear this up?
