Can Insert Plate with RF Pad together be used to satisfy reinforcement requirement?

[ashaykadam]

Generally is it a practice that either Insert Plate or RF Pad is used to satisfy reinforcement requirement.

However, is it acceptable if both Insert Plate & RF Pad are used together to satisfy reinforcement requirement?



Ashay Kadam
Manager
Mechanical Department

Uhde India Private Limited
Mumbai, India.

 

[pksingla11]

There is no restriction as per Code but for good industry practice I will avoid RF pad over insert plate. What is the reason for this arrangement? Is insert plate thickness exceeding vertical reinforcement limit?

 

[ashaykadam]

Yes.
The only option is to change nozzle from Plate Fabricated to Forged SRF. Which will have schedule implications.

Ashay Kadam
Manager
Mechanical Department

Uhde India Private Limited
Mumbai, India.

 

[pksingla11]

Can you please inform nozzle size, design conditions, insert plate dimensions, shell dimensions etc. for more clarity?

 

[Duwe6]

"Can you please inform nozzle size, design conditions, insert plate dimensions, shell dimensions etc. for more clarity? "

Yes, please; a more 'elegant' solution may be possible.

 

[SnTMan]

If the insert plate exceeds vertical limits, how will the combined plate and pad not do so? And what is a "Forged SRF"?

If I were the client I would look very unfavorably on this arrangement.

Regards,

Mike