Re: Hydro Test Pressure

From: <Christopher>
Date: Wed Sep 03 2003 - 09:00:00 EDT

>But there is also a question of full flange rating, this calculated test
>pressure exceeds 1.5 x full flange rating at ambient.
Check the flange stress and allowable pressure according to Appendix 2 of Section VIII for the test temperature. The ANSI ratings tend to be fairly conservative. Unless you have some unusual pressure, I'd guess that you'll be fine for the hydro.

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