There are not a lot of examples of Appendix-Y calculations available. What are Appendix-Y flanges? They are found in Appendix-Y of ASME VIII-1, hence the endearing title “Appendix-Y.”
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Weld Failure, Investigation and Analysis
The weld shown in Figure 1 failed during a cyclic loading test. The subsequent investigation involved:
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Quartz-Sleeve Wiper:
Works in conjunction with a chemical clean-in-place system to remove hardness buildup and water-borne particulate from the quartz surface.
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Lamp Connector: High-Flow Water Treatment System
Materials provide electrical insulation and resist thermal gradient:
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Lamp Connector – Lower Flow Reactor
Lamp Connector – Lower Flow Reactor
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Patent, UV Lamp Support
Patent obtained for work performed at Trojan Technologies, London, ON
International Patent Number: WO 2007/059609 A1
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Butterfly Valves, Category C Fittings
This brief discussion investigates the central joint of a 12” split-body butterfly valve using Finite Element Analysis (FEA) interpreted per the ASME VIII-2 2007 Code, as permitted by ASME B31.3-2008.
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Piping Skid Registrations, ASME B31.3
Piping Skids falling within certain boundaries need to be registered with the local jurisdiction where it will be installed. The following are examples of some piping skids that have been verified by classical ASME B31.3 Code calculations and have been CRN-registered with ABSA for installation in Alberta. Special thanks to Prominent Fluid Controls Ltd for permission to post these projects. Prominent Fluid Controls Ltd. supplies both products and systems for
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Piping Calculations, ASME B31.3
Sample Piping Calculations per ASME B31.3. This represents several different jobs, and the drawing reflects TSSA’s general requirements for a P&ID in order to approve the project and issue the CRN number. Follow the links to open the files: Drawing: KEY-026 P&ID Calculations: KEY-026 Sample P&ID
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New Steam Cooker, CRN for British Columbia
Special thanks to MTC Worldwide for permission to post this project. CRN number has been issued.MTC Worldwide designs, engineers and manufactures battery changing equipment and food processing equipment for large food processors. Follow link to MTC Worldwide Required documentation per ASME VIII-1, UW-19(b): calculations, geometric restriction, and burst test per UG-101.
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