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  1. Ebardt

    Insert Plates and WRC-107

    When modeling an insert plate at a Nozzle you can generally determine the required size of the insert plate for nozzle reinforcement by setting the "User Specified Limit of Reinforcement" in the Nozzle dialog/area screen. However, it appears that when you add external nozzle loads and run...
  2. Ebardt

    Nozzle through Blind Flange

    Yes - but the slip-on flange includes the extra hub that would not be present with a drilled blind. OK, taking another look at Note 1 on Table 6, it's clear that a standard blind can be drilled (smooth or tapped)as long as the hole is less than that shown in the Table (ex. 24" blind can have up...
  3. Ebardt

    Nozzle through Blind Flange

    Table 7 specifically only addresses "threaded" openings. Can you use the sizes in Table 7 to validate openings associated with full-penetration welded pipe connections? Or does any "smooth" opening void the pressure/temperature ratings?
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    Overstressed using temp. saddles during hydrotest?

    I have a large thin-walled vertical Offgas Drum. The shop just called to say they have the vessel laid horizontally on temp. saddles but they are afraid to start filling with water because they think the vessel will be overstressed. The vessel is 92'-0" Sm/Sm, 3/8" thick CS, 144" ID. They...
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