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Heads made from Sa 240 316

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Merzi

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We are fabricating a SS vessel. Heads will be hot formed , what type of testing has to be done after forming, and at what temp it has to be hot formed .

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I would suggest that you follow the requirements in the ASME B&PV code, Section VIII for unfired pressure vessels. Part UHA of Section VIII contains excellent technical information on solution treatment requirements and NDT regarding forming of austenitic stainless steel materials.
 
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More specific information is required to answer your questions. What is the type and grade of material, what is the thickness, is the head of welded two piece construction?
 
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Merzi,

Where will this vessel be located and installed ?

What is the design (maximum working)pressure (MAWP) ?

MJC

 
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