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DesignCalcs supports ASME Off the Shelf flanges. In the software, these are referred to as rated flanges. This article will surface flange details and explore the methodology behind how the software handles the calculations for these flanges.
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Reference is B16.5 2003 - Size ≤ 24"; 2010 edition
Reference is B16.5 2009 - Size ≤ 24"; 2011 addenda or 2013 edition
Reference is B16.5 2013 - Size ≤ 24"; 2015 edition or 2017 edition or 2019 edition
- Reference is B16.5 2017 - Size ≤ 24"; 2021 edition
- Reference is B16.5 2020 - Size ≤ 24"; 2023 edition
Reference is B16.47 1996 - Size > 24"; 2010 edition
Reference is B16.47 2006 - Size > 24"; 2011 addenda
Reference is B16.47 2011 - Size > 24"; 2013 edition or 2015 edition or 2017 edition
Reference is B16.47 2017 - Size > 24"; 2019 edition or 2021 edition
- Reference is B16.47 2020 - Size > 24"; 2023 edition
If the reference is to be based on direct reference, it is determined as follows:
Reference is B16.5 2003 - Size ≤ 24"; B16.5 Reference selection is 2003
Reference is B16.5 2009 - Size ≤ 24"; B16.5 Reference selection is 2009
Reference is B16.5 2013 - Size ≤ 24"; B16.5 Reference selection is 2013
Reference is B16.5 2017 - Size ≤ 24"; B16.5 Reference selection is 2017
- Reference is B16.5 2020 - Size ≤ 24"; B16.5 Reference selection is 2020
Reference is B16.47 1996 - Size > 24"; B16.47 Reference selection is 1996
Reference is B16.47 2006 - Size > 24"; B16.47 Reference selection is 2006
Reference is B16.47 2011 - Size > 24"; B16.47 Reference selection is 2011
Reference is B16.47 2017 - Size > 24"; B16.47 Reference selection is 2017
- Reference is B16.47 2020 - Size > 24"; B16.47 Reference selection is 2020
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Assign Material Group
The material group is assigned based on the material selected and the reference.
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