appendix 2 flange designs

ASME UG-44 – External Loads on Flanges

External Flange Loads and ASME UG-44 Do you need a way to combine pressure and external loads when designing pressure vessel flanges?  With the release of the 2019 Edition of the ASME Code, Code Case 2901 has been moved into UG-44, a mandatory Code paragraph.  Applying this recent Code change in COMPRESS helps [...]

ASME UG-44 – External Loads on Flanges2021-05-26T13:14:47-04:00

External Loads and B16.5 Flange Pressure Ratings

ASME Interpretation BPV VIII-1-16-85: Nozzle Loads and ASME B16.5 and B16.47 Flange Ratings OK, here is the new Interpretation that addresses loadings on your standard flanges….if this is the first time hearing about this don’t worry I’m going to break this down. In 2017 the ASME released Code Interpretation BPV VIII-1-16-85. Essentially [...]

External Loads and B16.5 Flange Pressure Ratings2021-12-20T14:10:44-05:00
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