hi,
im in process of designing the drum for boiler.i need some clarification regarding the code IBR and ASME
as per iBR by designing the drum ,the thickness is governed by the ligament efficiency(E=0.85) due to opening,also the same opening should also be designed considering compensation.so we design the drum thickness considering both ligament efficiency (E=0.85) and also compensation.
but when we design as per ASME it is mentioned the ligament will govern if opening dia is less than max.diameter of uncompensated opening.if all opening exceeds the maximum diameter of uncompensated opening,the compensation will govern,at that point we can consider ligament as E=1 in designing.
this is not mentioned in IBR.
in my opinion by considering ASME code, ligament as E=1 the drum thickness is reduced.comparing to IBR.
why this variation between the code,can you please conclude me in this matter.