Mike,
regarding the previous matter, I did some additional check.
The design of the cover can be made using UG-34,
but UG-34 does not give information about the design of the flange to which the cover is bolted.
So in my opinion the rectangular flange welded to the header shall be designed using...
The cover has been designed with UG-34,
but I would like to know if I have to perform also the check of rigidity according to 2-14, considering that Appendix 2 is mandatory, what do you think about?
Is the flange rigidity check of para 2-14 of ASME VIII div.1 appendix 2 applicable also for the rectangular flanges? (My question regards the cover plate of an aircooler heat exchanger header)
Someone can help me?
