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asme b 31.3

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suren12564

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Aug 16, 2015
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what is the significance of Y coefficient in ASME B 31.3 PRESSURE DESIGN THICKNESS CALCULATION?
 
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Correction for creep (effects), I think
 
"Y" is just a coefficient of correction according to design temperature for materials. Table 304.1.1 shows this factor for t<D/6. This factor is from experimental measurements for materials.
 
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