10 Questions
Which section of the ASME Boiler and Pressure Vessel Code lists the approved materials for constructing boilers or pressure vessels?
Section I
What is a material specification in the context of the ASME Boiler and Pressure Vessel Code?
A technical description of a group of materials with similar properties
What is one of the primary mechanisms in boiler design that affects the metal strength at elevated temperatures?
Reduction of metal strength
Which section of the ASME Boiler and Pressure Vessel Code is used to determine the maximum allowable stress at the design temperature?
Section II
What must be taken into account when selecting a metal for boiler design?
Various failure mechanisms such as creep and fatigue
Efficiency is the percentage of a material's strength that remains after some fabrication activity. What is one example of efficiency mentioned in the text?
Efficiency of ligament is related to the amount of material left between drilled holes.
According to the text, which of the following materials is permitted for boiler parts?
Only ferritic low alloy grades
Which of the following is NOT a type/grade symbol used in Section I for carbon steel?
A
Which of the following is a method of manufacture indicated by the letter 'E' for pipe?
Electric resistance welded pipe
Which of the following is a category of alloy steels used extensively for boiler tubing and piping?
Low alloy steels with chromium content up to 12%
Test your knowledge on ASME Section I code calculations for boiler tubes. Calculate the minimum required wall thickness or maximum allowable working pressure based on tube material specifications.
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