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clperera
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Minimum Distance Between Welds

08/21/2011 5:10 AM

What is the acceptable minimum distance between two welds in process piping or on a vessel as per ASME or API standards
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Re: Minimum Distance Between Welds

08/21/2011 1:12 PM

I don't have a clue. But, it isn't my job. If it was my job, I'd have the applicable specifications/standards in my library.
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Re: Minimum Distance Between Welds

08/21/2011 4:59 PM

I'm not sure any Code requirement exists, but there is a common practice of the greater of 2t or 2 inches (50mm). [Or sometimes 2.5t.]

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