File:

BC78-396

Question (1): Is it required by UG-77 that the serial number of the final vessel assembly be marked on each piece of material which is divided into two or more parts prior to fabrication of the vessel? Reply (1): No.

Question (2): When material is cut into two or more pieces, does UG-77(a) require, prior to cutting, either the transfer of the required identification markings to each piece or the use of a coded marking on each piece to maintain identification? Reply (2): Yes.

Interpretation: VIII-78-101 Subject: Section VIII, Division 1, UG-36 Date Issued: July 18, 1978 File: BC78-405 Question: In UG-36(c)(3)(a) and UG-36(c)(3)(b) a reference is made to "3 in. pipe size" and "2 in pipe size." Do these sizes refer to the size of the opening which would be required to be cut into the vessel in order to accommodate such a pipe? Reply: Yes. For 2 in. pipe size this dimension would be 2.375 in., and for 3 in. pipe size this dimension would be 3.500 in.

Interpretation: VIII-78-102 Subject: Section VIII, Division 1, UG-35(b) Date Issued: July 19, 1978 File: BC78-114 Question: Is it the intent of UG-35(b) to permit a quick-actuating closure to a vessel having only one locking element in its locking device (one center bolt)? Reply: No.

Interpretation: VIII-78-103 Subject: Section VIII, Division 1, UG-11, Manufacturer's Standard Date Issued: July 19, 1978 File: BC78-328 Question: May the pressure-temperature ratings given in ANSI B16.31-1971 be used for flanges used in Section VIII, Division 1 pressure vessels under the provisions of UG-11(a)(1)? Reply: Since ANSI-B16.31 is not now listed in UG-44, they cannot be used under the provisions of UG-11(a)(1) and footnote 49 applicable to an ANSI standard. In accordance with footnote 51, such flanges could be used at the pressure-temperature ratings of ANSI-B16.31 provided they satisfied the requirements of UG-11(a)(1) applicable to a Manufacturer's Standard including footnote 50.