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ASME 2/3 rule to eliminate PRV on heat exchanger?
I have a heat exchanger with 1050psi feedwater into the tubes with a 1050MAP rating. The shell is heated with 215psi Steam and has a 700 MAP. Am I required to protect the shell with a Pressure Relief Device as per ASME VIII-div.1 UG-133 (d). Heat exchangers shall be protected with a pressure...- dumbdonn
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- Forum: Boiler and Pressure Vessel engineering
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Heat Exchanger Ruling for 2/3 rule eliminate PRV?
I have a heat exchanger with 1050psi feedwater into the tubes with a 1050MAP rating. The shell is heated with 215psi Steam and has a 700 MAP. Am I required to protect the shell with a Pressure Relief Device as per ASME VIII-div.1 UG-133 (d). Heat exchangers shall be protected with a pressure...- dumbdonn
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- Forum: ASME (mechanical) Code Issues
