Meena Rezkallah, P.Eng.Jul 10, 20173 minASME B31.3 TrainingASME B31.3 Allowances for Pressure and Temperature VariationsAlthough the Code does not use the term "maximum allowable working pressure," the concept is useful in a discussion of the allowances for...
Meena Rezkallah, P.Eng.Jul 10, 20172 minASME B31.3 TrainingASME B31.3 Background on Weld Joint Strength reduction FactorsThe weld joint strength reduction factors added in the 2004 edition were based on those provided in ASME BPVC Section IH, Subsection NH....
Meena Rezkallah, P.Eng.Jul 10, 20175 minASME B31.3 TrainingASME B31.3 Weld Joint Strength Reduction FactorsWeld joint strength reduction factors were added to ASME B31.3 in the 2004 edition. These apply at temperatures above 510°C (950°F), and...
Meena Rezkallah, P.Eng.Jul 10, 20173 minASME B31.3 TrainingASME B31.3 Allowable StressThe Code provides allowable stresses for metallic piping covered by the base Code and Chapter VHI (Category M) based on criteria listed...
Meena Rezkallah, P.Eng.Jul 10, 20171 minASME B31.3 TrainingASME B31.3 Design Minimum TemperatureThe design minimum temperature is required to determine the impact test requirements of ASME B31.3. As the temperature is decreased, the...
