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    API 579 - Brittle Fracture Assessment

    Is there any software dealing only with brittle fracture assessment Level-1 and Level-2 according to API 579? I have seen Signal FFS but that deals with a number of defects and very expensive. Birken
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    Fitness for Service - Brittle Fracture (Level 1 Assessment)

    Is level 1 assessment as per API 579 for brittle fracture applicable to P1 Group 1 & 2 materials only? Just need this clarification to move forward. Thank you. Birken
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    Pipe Risers Height

    Hi All, At our gas plant, I have seen some pipes connected to the underground drain with flange connections just inches aboveground (3-5"). Is this a good practice for installing pipe risers?
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    PQRs Applicability for a new welding job

    We need to weld a branch connection of 10 mm thick branch pipe to a header of 30 mm. P.No. is 1. Impact test required and PWHT mandatory. Two PQRs are available with following thickness ranges: 1. 8.5 - 17 mm (without PWHT) impact tested 2. 16 - 48 mm (with PWHT) impact tested Can I use these...
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    Inside radius limitaion in ASME VIII Div. 1

    Is there any limitations on inside radius of shell in ASME VIII Div. 1? Can we design a vessel of 22 ft inside radius to ASME VIII Div. 1? If yes, what would be the construction /fabrication technique?

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