hello colleagues,
I am used to making thickness calculations according to codes like ASME VIII div 1 for pressure vessels, and now I have the challenge of evaluating if a new valve body design meets the thickness requirements defined by the ASME B16.34 standard.
I am correct in affirming that the methodology for obtaining the minimum thicknesses for valves derives from tables 3A and 3B, but also very related to the calculation by finite elements and accumulated experience of the engineer?
I mean, depending on the geometry and pressurized internal surfaces, the only use of these tables or mandatory appendix VI, for the determination of body thickness can lead to permanent deformations in the hydrostatic test or even rupture of pressurized parts.
Am I right?
any help will be very useful.
I am used to making thickness calculations according to codes like ASME VIII div 1 for pressure vessels, and now I have the challenge of evaluating if a new valve body design meets the thickness requirements defined by the ASME B16.34 standard.
I am correct in affirming that the methodology for obtaining the minimum thicknesses for valves derives from tables 3A and 3B, but also very related to the calculation by finite elements and accumulated experience of the engineer?
I mean, depending on the geometry and pressurized internal surfaces, the only use of these tables or mandatory appendix VI, for the determination of body thickness can lead to permanent deformations in the hydrostatic test or even rupture of pressurized parts.
Am I right?
any help will be very useful.
