Sorry that I forgot to mention that the tie rods are covered somewhere else in the datasheet, so I think the rods here are something different. That's actually a big part of the confusion.
I've seen a lot of pictures, but couldn't recognize what the parts in question are.
Thanks :)
I'm involved in a project where I'm supposed to understand all terms in the RDS-019 datasheet from NORSOK, that is for Shell & Tube Heat Exchangers. Can't complain so far, with the help of the internet and some discussions with CGPT, I managed so far, even with no experience to mention. Now I'm...