SECTION 5 MECHANICAL STANDARDS TEMA CLASS R C B

where
P,*=Pz Note (1)
orPt*=-P3 Note (1)
or P t * = P z - P 3

P z and P 3 are as defined in Paragraph RCB-7.23. Other symbols are as defined in Paragraphs RCB-
7.161, RCB-7.163 and RCB-7.164, using the actual shell and tubesheet thicknesses.
Note: (1) This formula is not applicable for differential pressure design per Paragraph v
RCB-7.165.
The allowable tube-to-tubesheet joint loads as calculated by the Code or other means may be
used as a guide in evaluating W / .
The tube-to-tubesheet joint loads calculated above consider only the effects of pressure
loadings. The tube-to-tubesheet joint loads caused by restrained differential thermal expansion
between shell and tubes are considered to be within acceptable limits if the requirements of
Paragraph RCB-7.23 are met.

RCB-7.3 SPECIAL CASES ~.....

Special consideration must be given to tubesheet designs with abnormal conditions of support or
loading. Following are some typical examples:
(1) Tubesheets with portions not adequately stayed by tubes, or with wide untubed rims.
(2) Exchangers with large differences in shell and head inside diameters; e.g. fixed tubesheets with
kettle type shell.
(3) The adequacy of the staying action of the tubes during hydrostatic test; e.g., with test rings for
types Sand T. or types P and W.
(4) Vertical exchangers where weight and/or pressure drop loadings produce significant effects
relative to the design pressures.
(5) Extreme interpass temperature differentials.
Consideration may also be given to special design configurations and/or methods of analysis which
may justify reduction of the tubesheet thickness requirements.

RCB-7.4 TUBE HOLES IN TUBESHEETS

RCB-7.41 TUBE HOLE DIAMETERS AND TOLERANCES

Tube holes in tubesheets shall be finished to the diameters and tolerances shown in Tables RCB-7.41 and
RCB-7.41 M. column (a). To minimize work hardening, a closer fit between tube OD and tube.lD as ~

shown in column (b) may be provided when specified by the purchaser.

RCB-7.42 TUBESHEET LIGAMENTS
Tables RCB-7.42 and RCB-7.42M give permissible tubesheet ligaments, drill drift and
recommended maximum tube wall thicknesses.
*RCB-7.43 TUBE HOLE FINISH
The inside edges of tube holes in tubesheets shall be free of burrs to prevent cutting of the tubes.
Internal surfaces shall be given a workmanlike finish.

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