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CC - API 653 - Data Sheets - Line sizes

5  terms  
 

Repad  -­‐  Nozzle  size  that  never  requires  a  repad    

Less than or equal to 2 NPS

Repairs  -­‐  On  existing  tank,  new  nozzle  must  use  insert  plate  if  shell  is  over  1/2"  thick  
and  shell  material  does  not  meet  current  MDMT  requirements    

> 2 NPS

RT  -­‐  Maximum  pipe  size  when  using  a  RT  elliptical  shot  (double-­‐wall  technique,  
double-­‐wall  view)    

3 NPS (3 1/2" OD)

Hot  Tap  -­‐  Maximum  nozzle  size  that  can  be  hot-­‐tapped  when  course  thickness  is  >  1/2"  
and  shell  has  unknown  toughness    

4 NPS

Definition  -­‐  When  adding  a  new  nozzle,  nozzle  size  to  be  considered  a  major  alteration    

>12 NPS

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