Speaking from possibly imprecise memory here:
TEMA Type W, packed floating head exchangers use a similar flange design at the floating tubesheet because the clearance between the packing flange and floating tubesheet is necessarily small. These units are of course moderate pressure and...
Well, I don't believe you can fairly call this a "reverse flange". It is more a variation on a Sketch 2-4 intergral flange to my eye.
Design of a similar desigh was discussed in this post...
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I have it as "Watched" so didn't have to search for it (till now)
BTW, I don't get the joke either :)
No direct equivalent. This is a good opportunity for you to study B16.5 and gain the familiarity to answer your own question. Maybe work with a mentor.
Best of luck.
Well, first the B16.5 standard contains temperature-pressure rating tables for the various materials. Select the lowest class that meets your design conditions.
Second, confirm with the client. They may have a preference.
Regards
Mike
Heat exchanger girth and nozzle flanges are pretty routinely coated with epoxies of various kinds. Given careful application and proper gasket selection it can work just fine.
Regards
Mike
Well, I'll take a swing at this. Keep in mind I am not familiar with the latest.
I doubt TEMA has anything to say about this weld detail. I think it would be acceptable under Sec VIII, Div 1 subject to UW-13 rules, Fig UW-13.2
It is more common to introduce a short cylinder between the TS and...
