RE: European code - EN13480

>That might not be such a bad thing though if it would encourage new piping
>engineers to learn something about piping rather than just diving into
>the analysis.

You sure got that right. As anyone on this list knows, I get pretty exercized
over the dumb questions that spring from inability or unwillingness to apply first principles of engineering--perform simple cross-checks like a force balance or to use reference materials or pose problems logically. Too many 'analysts' don't even know know how to check their work because they don't understand the principles it's based on. They think the software does the thinking.

>I think this sort of
>issue is going to be a regular problem in the EU where much of the
>existing plant is designed to ASME or other national codes. I have no
>idea if EN13480 take precedence over ASME VIII when tying into existing
>pipework, it would be nice if it could be sorted out by engineers
>rather than leaving it to the lawyers!

I've been exposed to a little of this based on the EU Pressure Equipment Directive. The PED has administrative process for incorporating ASME Code compliant components into EC service. It strikes me as mostly paperwork and procedural matters but it seems to work.

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