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I'll try to wrap this up nice and clean.
We have an existing vessel built in 1960 that has a "U" stamp but no NB stamp. Therefore, it is a non-standard vessel that requires a state special to weld on it.
We do not have an original U-1 form or other manufacturers data and cannot gain the...
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Thanks.
The resolution, including the AI and the jurisdiction:
The part was built with a U2 and a NB number. The R3 was not required as the part was NB stamped.
The State had to allow in writing the U-2 from, since per code it is required to be attached to a U-1. As stated above, we do...
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Unless I am wrong, and I quite often am, NBIC 1050 requires the item to "be inspected and stamped as required by the applicable section of the ASME code.", and it was built to ASME, it has a "U" stamp on the nameplate. So the R3 item would also have to be stamped to at least a U2...
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This vessel is not a State Special as of yet because it is operating under the original installation, grandfathered before the state rules came into effect. We operate it under an API owner-user program. If we do not weld on the vessel, increase pressure, decrease MDMT, etc,or...
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I have an in-service non-standard pressure vessel (no National Board Number)with no U1 and no manufacturing drawings. Per State (jurisdiction ) rules, I cannot weld to the vessel shell. What I have elected to do is install the new 3" nozzle and riser through a new 16" manway cover. The...
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I have an in-service non-standard pressure vessel (no National Board Number)with no U1 and no manufacturing drawings. Per State (jurisdiction ) rules, I cannot weld to the vessel shell. What I have elected to do is install the new 3" nozzle and riser through a new 16" manway cover. The...