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API 510 PC 20 Aug05 PTR 1 PDF
API 510 PC 20 Aug05 PTR 1 PDF
6. Depths of 2:1 Ellip and hemisph. heads are D/4 and D/2
respectively. (D= Head diameter.)
8. Weld Types:
Type 1: Full penetration welds ( Typically Double welded)
Type 2: Welds with Backing strip.
Type 3: Single welded partial penetration welds.
Type 4, 5, 6 are various Lap welds (rarely used)
11. For seamless heads, E=1, If head to shell weld is fully radiographed
( if Cat. A), and at least spot radio graphed (if Cat. B)
12. For Welded Heads for E=1, all welds within the head require full
length radiography (since they are all Cat A welds) and head to shell
weld is fully radiographed (if Cat A), or at least spot radiographed
(if Cat. B)
14. MAWP is calculated for: Working condition (Hot & Corroded). Vessel
MAWP is always taken at the top of the Vessel and is lowest of all
part MAWPs adjusted for static pressure.