Weld strength verification required?
Weld strength verification required?
(OP)
Hi everybody,
Is it required to check the strength of the welds, per paragraph 5.7.2, for shell nozzles when they comply with the figures an tables of API650?
Thanks
Is it required to check the strength of the welds, per paragraph 5.7.2, for shell nozzles when they comply with the figures an tables of API650?
Thanks
RE: Weld strength verification required?
RE: Weld strength verification required?
Is it possible to refer to a paragraph in the code?
THX
RE: Weld strength verification required?
Note that API-650 does allow variations in repad size, shape, thickness, etc., and I expect you'd be most likely to run into weld issues either using repads thicker than the shell or outer fillet welds smaller than the repad thickness.
If in doubt, do the check for the tank in question. It lends itself to a spreadsheet design.