QUIZ: ASME AND NBIC CODE KNOWLEDGE

ISSUE 292: FEB 4, 2022

Related Code : ASME VIII.1, E2021

Chutchai Phromngam
Authorized Inspector & Supervisor
Line ID: cphromngam
cphromngam@eagle.org
Answer the following questions for new construction and/or alteration of a Shell and Tube Exchanger. The Shell and Tube are designed to operate as
independent chambers under the following conditions;

Tubesheet meets Fig. UW-13.2, sketch (i)

Max. allowable stress at design & test: 1,407.20 Kg/cm2
Shell & Tubesheet material: SA-516M Gr 485 & SA-266 Gr 4
t nom. = 54 mm. for Tubesheet
ts = 12 mm.
a = 22 mm.
b = 3 mm.
c = 7 mm.

General Notes:

1. PWHT is performed for tube-to-tubesheet welds with

no other components[required by user no required code].

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2. Static head pressure = 0.105 Kg/cm2.

Cont’d

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 FIG-1
Tubesheet
Shell

Cont’d
ANSWER

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QUIZ: ASME AND NBIC CODE KNOWLEDGE ISSUE 292

What is governing thickness of the tubesheet (FIG-1) to determine the permissible
MDMT for the welded assembly of shell to tubesheet.?

A. 7 mm.

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B. 12 mm.

C. 13.5 mm.

D. 54 mm.

Reference Code para:_____________________________________________

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