I have the 2007 edition B&PV Div II, and the screening methods A and B seem straight forward enough. I'm working through a B analysis for some purchased vessels.
I have a maximum stress value at proof load (Smax), and I want to evaluate the vessel for 30 proof cycles over it's lifetime. In...
Thanks JT. Your guess is spot on. Test complex with PVs of all shapes, sizes, and condition. I'm cutting my teeth on some old LN2 dewars. The combination of thin wall (1/4") to large diameter (~55") to low MAWP (65 psi) is giving me fits when it comes to determining remaining life. When I...
Little out of my field of study here, so forgive me. I've been pegged to perform API 579 style Fitness-For-Service investigations on some old tanks we have on site. Low pressure LN2 tanks with little history outside of manufacturers data reports from the late 50s, and recent visual...
