Afox88,
Thanks for the response i can understand we can provide a seal weld or strength weld or include groove in clad to prevent corrosion, but why does the API or TEMA does not specifically talk about that, our problem is the vendor has started to debate on the consideratinon of API and TEMA...
Hi All,
We have a tubesheet which has a clad on tubeside but not on shell side.
According to specifiaction we require two grooves expaned tube to tubesheet joint. My doubt is where the grooves to be located.
As per my understanding one groove on clad (to avoid corrosion ) and other on base...
Hi Chevpore,
Thanks for the reply. The think is with a particular design we are left out with no other options rather than incerasing the allowable.
Anyway thanks to both but in my case we have no AI approval is required :)
Regards,
KR
Hi Mike,
Thanks for your reply. As said by you for some equipment´s I have option of introducing additional baffles but for some not due to thermal reasons.
For now I will accept the vendor proposal.
Regards,
KR
Hi all,
I am facing a problem with the tube buckling check as per UHX14.5.9 (C).
In design condition calculated stress is less than allowable, but on hydotest condition the stress exceeds.
Our vendor is proposing to increase allowable stress by 1.2 times (in test condition) is that correct or...
SnTMan,
Sorry i could understand your reply. Could you please give it as a formula for better understanding. And also refer to my previous reply to XL83NL.
Regards,
KR
Hi XL83NL,
Please see attached flange cal. & MAWP summary. where you can find the bolting MAWP. The program used in ASPEN B-Jac
If possible please explain how the program calculates it.
Regards...
Hi All,
Can anyone please tell me how to find the bolt MAWP. Normally Compress & PV Elite does not calculate it but ASPEN BJac does it.
I whant to know what is formula used to calulate the MAWP of Bolting??
Regards,
KR
