I have similar confusion!
For my nozzle assembly(Flange:SA-105,Neck:SA-106-B,Pad:SA-516-70).
Design MDMT is 30F. In the process of reducing MDMT,I calculate Level 1 MAT(Minimum allowable temp) to be 10.38 F for this nozzle assembly considering UCS-66 Impact test excemption curve.And when further reducing this MAT for Neck using curve UCS-66.1, I found out my Coincident ratios(Rts) are too small.Please see following table:
Pressure P psig S*E* (Rts=S*E*/SE) Tr?F MATR
MAWP 175 17100 1.00 0 0
Design 155 569 0.03 52839 -52839
40% MAWP 62 227 0.01 423675 -423675
Start Up 111 407 0.02 113850 -113850
Operating 123 451 0.03 90037 -90037
Now I am confused while making the decision regarding my finallly reduced MDMT.I Checked API579 chapter 3(2007 edition),On page 3-9 under STEP 4 i)1)it states that if the Rts value is less than or equal to the thresold value on UCS 66.1(which in my case is 0.3) set the MAT to -150F.
So Should I Consider the same MAT(-150F) for Nozzle flange and Pad material and set the MAT(Ultimately Final MDMT) for Nozzle assembly to be -150F or Sould I consider UCS-66(b)(1)(b) and restrict the MAT(Final redused MDMT) of the flange to -55F and hence the MAT(Final reduced MDMT) of the whole nozzle assembly to -55F?!
I really really need some ones help to clarify this confusion.
Best regards