Thank you all very much. I will try to convince our client to go that route. I agree that the tee makes more sense and, if you think about it, would there be any real savings based on the amount of filler metal you have to deposit on an o-let that size? Not to mention the distortion issues...
Thank you, I agree with you about using a tee. My client has requested that we use a sockolet. They were not 100% clear why they want this (proprietary reasons I believe). I am recommending a tee but need show them that a sockolet is not practical.
I am having difficulty determining what would be required for reinforcement on a 4" carbon steel branch connection (Sockolet) to a 4" carbon steel sched 160 run, or if this is even allowable. The design pressure is 3330psig. The client requires this to be B31.3 compliant.
I ran the calculation...
Could any direct me as to where I might find electronic verisons (that can be filled out on the computer) of the ASME BPVC forms or, is this something I have to create? I have checked several locations to no avail.
