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  1. giampi

    ASME B16.9 reducing tee - 3x1 not listed!

    Yes, dimension not listed can be accepted if agreed between manufacturer and purchaser,if they are not by pipe fabrication and their design respect all the applicable requirements of the Standard. See paragraph 1.2 of ANSI. But in the market is very difficult found fittings with sizes not listed...
  2. giampi

    ASME B16.9 reducing tee - 3x1 not listed!

    3*1 reducing tees can be considered incuded in ASME B16.9 taking into account paragraph 4.4.2 of that code "special fittings"
  3. giampi

    ANSI B16.9 Taper Boring of Fittings

    It is standard practice to do this both in the stockist yard and in the field during construction. In 38 year of activity as engineer, never i have had this comment from client. However, the only problem that i can understand could be related to the original certification,that stated different...
  4. giampi

    Material selection

    for diesel carbon steel can be used:API 5L or A106 for pipe,A105 for forged fittings/valves/flanges,A234WPB for butt weld fittings,A216 WBC for cast components for steam you can use the same material, bat the temperature shall be limited at 427 C max. Over Carbon moly steel or low alloy steel...

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