Thanks for the quick response. Maybe you might be able to help further. Why does UW-21(d)state "When ASME B16.5 slip-on flanges are shown to meet all of the requirements provided in Appendix 2, weld sizes from Appendix 2 can be used? What requirements is UW-21(d) referring to? Seems to be conflicting??
monk75, weld sizes for slip-on flanges required per UW-21 are larger than required per Apx 2. Compare UW-21(c), Fig UW-21 to Fig 2-4, Sketch (3) for example.
UW-21(d) provides a basis for using smaller welds.
As for your first question, if it complies with all of Apx 2 requirements, yes. Often they don't though.
Regards,
Mike
The problem with sloppy work is that the supply FAR EXCEEDS the demand
If the actual design pressure is low enough that the flange works per Appendix 2, then you can use that option and are able to use smaller welds, is how I interpret that. Which would mainly be larger flanges (24", 20", etc) where the hub thickness and corresponding weld are pretty substantial.