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ASME BPVC formula PG 32

Thread starter coolniks37
Start date Feb 4, 2015

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Feb 4, 2015

coolniks37

Mechanical

There is a formula given dmax = 8.08[Dt(1-K)]^1/3 in ASME BPVC Section I PG32.
How this formula is derived?
Again, in 2007 version, a curve was given to find out dmax, which is now replaced by this formula.
Can I explain the background of this formula pls?

Thanks in advance