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  1. Davis224

    A106 Carbon Steel - heated above 1000 degF?

    As a follow-up to Pablos comments, your AI will probably look for ultrasound thickness test of the suspect area, along with other points througout the pressure boundary. The data will be used to re-rate the vessel and will probably undergo an additional hydrotest to verify.
  2. Davis224

    ASME Section 8 Div 1 vs Div 2

    prex's interpretation is correct. Also, be advised that Sec. VIII Div.1 is intended for pressures below 3000 psi; beyond that ' deviations from and additions to the rules apply' meaning compliance with Div. 2 is required.
  3. Davis224

    Stainless steel vessel with carbon steel stiffener

    Why would you want to do this??? You have an entire vessel of stainless steel. What is your motivation for providing a carbon steel stiffener ring? To save money? How much will you save by choosing carbon steel over the same material, where expansion will not be a factor, where welding will not...
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