Reply: No.

The intent of UG-43(d) is that such tapped holes shall not penetrate within onefourth of the wall thickness from the inside surface of the vessel after deducting corrosion allowance.

Interpretation: VIII-78-112 Subject: Section VIII, Division 1, UG-47 Date Issued: July 31, 1978 File: BC78-403 Question: Are tile requirements of UG-47 for braced and stayed surfaces applicable to tubes welded to tubesheets in a pressure vessel manufactured Section VIII, Division 1? Reply: The rules for braced and stayed surfaces in UG-47 are normally not applied in the design of' tubes welded to tubesheets; however, there are no specific rules covering this in Section VIII, Division 1 We refer you to the requirements of U-2(g).

Interpretation: VIII-78-113 Subject: Section VIII, Division 1, U-2(g) and UA-53(a) Date Issued: July 31, 1978 File: BC78-410 Question (1): Is a split loose flange, having a closely toleranced machined spigot, fitting in an equally machined groove required to be in compliance with UA-53(a)? Reply (1): Yes.

Question (2): If a connecting plate is used in conjunction with the split loose flange described in Question (1), may this be designed as a solid flange utilizing 100% Mo as defined in UA-50? Reply (2): to U-2(g). There are no specific rules Covering this construction in Section VIII, Division 1 Refer

Interpretation: VIII-78-114 Subject, Section VIII, Division 1, UG-33 Date Issued: July 31, 1978 File: BC78-411 Question: A torispherical head with pressure on the convex side has a crown radius equal to the inside diameter of the vessel and a knuckle radius equal to 15% of the inside diameter of the vessel. Is this permitted by UG-33(e)? Reply: Yes, provided the requirements of UG-33(a) are met.

Interpretation: VIII-78-115 Subject: Section VIII, Division 1, Scope Date Issued: August 1, 1978 File: None