Question: The cylindrical shell of a Section VIII, Division 1 pressure vessel has a required minimum thickness resulting from

design consideration of internal and external pressure of 0.45 in. Because of additional requirements beyond the Code requirements, the vessel has a wall thickness of 0.75 in. On the basis of the 0.75 thickness, the out-of-roundness exceeds the requirements of UG-80; however, based on an inscribed circle of 0.45 in. the out-of-roundness does not exceed UG-80 requirements. Is this in compliance with UG-80? Reply: If the vessel shell thickness is determined as a result of the external pressure controlling, the deviation may be in accordance with the provisions of Case 1824 which goes beyond the requirements of UG-80. If the internal pressure is the controlling factor, the out-of-roundness described in the inquiry is not in compliance with Section VIII, Division 1.

Interpretation: VIII-78-73 Subject: Section VIII, Divisions 1 and 2, Grades 321H and 347H Date Issued: May 26, 1978 File: BC78-29 Question(1): Is it permissible to use Type 321H and 347H material in the form of plate, presently listed in Section VIII, Division 1 in other product forms for Section VIII, Division 1 construction, including expansion joints? If so, what allowable stress values may be used? Reply (1): Type 321H and 347H may be used in the product form of plate under the provisions of UG-15. Accordingly, the maximum allowable stress values shown for Type 321H and 347H may be used. Question (2): construction? Reply (2): Is it permissible to use SA-240 Type 321H and 347H for Section VIII, Division 2

No.

Interpretation: VIII-78-74 Subject: Section VIII, Division 1, Foreword Date Issued: May 29, 1978 File: BC78-303 Question: A utility company engages in a contract with an architect engineering firm for a complete plant, which includes several pressure vessels. The architect engineering firm in turn contracts for a given vessel from a vessel Manufacturer. What is the contract date upon which the mandatory Code requirements are based? Reply: The date of contract for a given vessel with the vessel Manufacturer is the date upon which the mandatory Code requirements are based, in accordance with the Foreword of the Code. ATTENTION The foregoing interpretation has been further considered and the following corrected interpretation sent to the inquirer. Correction Issued: August 14, 1978