test pressure that is higher than the minimum required in UG-99(b), is the
inspection described in UG-99(g) required to be at a pressure not less than
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the actual test pressure divided by 1.3?
Reply: Yes.
BPV Section VIII Div 1
Latest (2013)
UG-45 vs UW-13(h)
When can UW-13(h) over-ride UG-45
01/12/2015
14-1797
Question (1): With reference to Figure UW-13.4 is it permitted to have a
nozzle neck thickness of t1 at any part of the nozzle neck that is away from
the weld preparation for the attached piping [see U-1(e)(1)(a)]?
Reply (1): No.
Question (2): With reference to Figure UW-13.4 is it allowed to have trn at
any part of the neck beyond that defined by the tapered transitions shown in
Fig. UW13.4?
Reply (2): No.
BPV Section VIII Div 1
2013 edition
UG-34 and UG-44
Design Calculations for Blind Flanges
03/30/2015
14-1803
Question (1). If a B16.5 or B16.47 blind flange is modified in a manner that
is not covered by those standards, may pressure/temperature ratings of these
standards be used in accordance with UG-44?
Reply (1). No.
Question (2). In the situation described in Question 1, would calculations
using the design provisions of UG-34 and UG-39 be required?
Reply (2). Yes.
BPV Section VIII Div 1
2013 Edition
UW-2(a), UCL-34