NBrink, you're probably right about the pry-bar effect not being credible, me over-thinking it a little. Many of the brackets I've seen here tend to be thicker plate.
Thanks everyone for your comments. Sounds like there is no known Standard, Code, or Recommended Practice covering this...
MJCronin, yes, like those, or a custom thing made from plate in my specific case. I've made it a requirement at my facility that this is not allowed for new construction, and for existing installations, we are trying to modify/correct the installations. I'm not getting a lot of pushback (yet)...
Hi everyone, I know I don't post a lot, but I sure do appreciate all the good information here, and hoping someone can help with this. I know not to bolt a support bracket under the first nut on a flange. If this is necessary, one should order a longer stud, and put the bracket or support...
We purchased an "off the shelf" stock item cryogenic nitrogen vessel that is stamped for a MAWP of 250 psig. The rupture disk is stamped 365 psig at 68F and also stamped 263 psig at 740F. When contacted, the manufacturer referenced CGA S-1.3 paragraph 5.1.2.3 as allowing this rupture disk set...
This sounds like you're trying to ask a scope question. The SCOPE of ASME Section VIII includes vessels above 15 psig. But there is nothing stopping you from applying the Code to vessels under 15 psi.
jte is correct, though, you have to understand the rules that are applicable where you are...