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API 6D 25th Edition

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MA123d

Mechanical
Feb 3, 2014
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In clause 5.1.4 of 25th edition, it is written that the bolting stress shall not exceed the 0.8 of SMYS at test condition.
What is exactly the test condition is ? Is it the rated pressure as per ASME B16.34 or the hydrostatic shell test pressure ?
 
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It refers to the API 6D hydrostatic shell test condition.
 
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