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  1. VesselFred

    Marking a reinforcement pad in PVelite 2017 as impact tested

    Dear All, Where can I indicate in PV Elite 2017 that the reinforcement pad I use for reinforcement of a nozzle has been impact tested (pad material is SA516-70) ? If I don't do this I will get a warning that the Computed overall MDMT was higher than the required value ! Appreciate your...
  2. VesselFred

    Can API 6A flanges be used on a pressure vessel designed according ASME VIII div.1

    Dear All, I want to design a pressure vessel according to ASME VIII div.1 suitable for Pdesign=690 barg and Tdesign= 38oC, choice of pressure vessel material can be any material as long as the design conditions are met. However there are no ASME flanges for these design conditions but I can...
  3. VesselFred

    How can the material impact test temperature be set in PVElite 2017 ?

    Dear All, I have executed a calculation of a Torospherical head with a blinded welding neck nozzle (Pdesign=1,1 MPa, Tdesign =160 oC) in PVElite 2017. However the head (SA-516 70) and nozzle (SA-350 LF2) have a calculated MDMT of resp. -6 oC and -29 oC, while -46 oC is required. These parts...
  4. VesselFred

    Existing Press vessel with no datash. and reinforced flat head and bottom needs to be assessed

    Dear All, I have an used pressure vessel of which the datasheets are no longer available (so the Original design pressure is not known). The general arrangement is available with the material of the vessel . The thickness measurement of the shell, flat head and flat bottom have been measured...

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