LITTLE P.ENG. FOR ENGINEERING CONSULTANCY SERVICES

Failure Theories The failure theories most commonly used in describing the strength of piping systems are the maximum principal stress...

Caulked and soldered joints are only permitted in Category D Fluid Service. Caulked joints are further limited to a maximum temperature...

Tubing joints are covered by para. 315, and include flared, flareless, and compression-type tube fittings. ASME B31.3 provides some...

Most threaded joints in ASME B31.3 piping systems are made with taper threads in accordance with ASME B 1.20.1. Figure 5.1 shows a taper...

Flanges are discussed in previous post (ASME B31.3 Limitations on Flanges). Additional requirements for flanged joints are provided in...