thank you all for your help on this! The solution however is quite embarrassing that I did not catch it before (being off by a factor of 100 for the modulus). Getting that corrected fixed everything!
SnTMan, (not sure how to tag you), I am using the design pressure/temp of 1250psi and 570F but...
Hello,
I am creating a custom flange for a Horizontal Low Water Cut Out Switch. I am struggling to see how flanges can pass the rigidity factor calculation.
My question is how do any flanges pass this check or am I misunderstanding something?
The goal is to minimize the size and weight of...
I am looking for guidance on the equations listed in Column I and Column II Rows (1c) and (1d) of Table 2-5.2 on page 388 of ASME BPVC.VIII-1-2021.
I am comfortable knowing which facing sketch and which column to use based on the other factors. What I am confused about is if I need to use...
