ASME SECTION VIII: UG-38 FLUED OPENINGS IN SHELLS & FORMED HEADS
There are few things that you should aware when we talking about flued openings in shells and formed heads. First, flued openings in shells and formed heads made by inward or outward forming of the head plate shall meet the requirements for reinforcement in UG-37. The thickness of the flued flange shall also meet the […]
ASME SECTION VIII: UG-100 PNEUMATIC TEST
Q: What is a pneumatic test? What do I need to know about it? Here are some things you need to know about pneumatic tests: (a) Subject to the provisions of UG-99 (a) (1) and UG-99 (a) (2), a pneumatic test prescribed in this paragraph may be used in lieu of the standard hydrostatic test […]
API 650 ORGANIZATION – SECTION 5: DESIGN
We already discuss about Section 1: Scopes and Section 4: Materials on the previous sharing. So please click this LINK to read. Before we continue, lets familiarize with the design below: VERTICAL SHELL JOINTS Verticals hall be butts joints with complete penetration and fusion that will provide the same quality of deposited metal on both […]
API 650 ORGANIZATION – SECTION 1: SCOPE & SECTION 4: MATERIALS
On the previous share, (please click HERE to read) we already discuss briefly about API 650 – Organization, which consist of: Section 1 – Scope Section 4 – Materials Section 5 – Design Section 6 – Fabrication Section 7 – Erection Section 8 – Inspection Section 9 – Welding Section 10 – Markings So, for […]
STORAGE TANK DESIGN – API 650
Q: What is the uniqueness of the tank? The uniqueness of tanks could be seen from different components with specific requirement. There are 5 major component that you should know when you learn about storage tank design: Foundation Bottom Shell roof nozzle Beside that, each component has specific requirement: design erection inspection testing One thing […]
8.2 WELDING AND HOT TAPPING
8.2.1 GENERAL All repair and alteration welding shall be done in accordance with the principles of ASME B31.3 or the code to which the piping system was built. Any welding conducted on piping components in operation shall be done in accordance with API 2201. The inspector shall use as a minimum the ‘Suggested Hot Tap […]
8.1 REPAIRS AND ALTERATIONS
8.1.5 NON-WELDING REPAIRS (ON-STREAM) Temporary repairs of locally thinned sections or circumferential linear defects may be made on-stream by installing a properly designed and applied enclosure. E.g bolted clamp, non-metallic composite wrap, metallic and epoxy wraps, or other non-welded applied temporary repair. During turnarounds or other appropriate opportunities, temporary leak sealing and leak dissipating devices, […]
CALCULATION OF STRESSES
Calculation of stresses should take into account circumferential, longitudinal, shear and equivalent stresses. -Calculations should also take into consideration stress intensification factors that normally occur in components. Calculation of stresses in loops, bends and offsets should be based on total range from min to max temperature normally expected. STRESS FROM INTERNAL PRESSURE It is calculated […]
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API 576: INSPECTION OF PRESSURE RELIEVING DEVICES
Question: Sir, what is meant by inspection of pressure relieving devices? Why is it so important when doing an inspection? A: Thanks for asking. Before i go further, i want you to look at this chart below. By understand this chart, then you’ll know why pressure relieving devices are so important while doing inspection. After […]