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Comparison of IBR and ASME Codes

The document compares the International Boiler and Pressure Vessel Code (IBR) to the American Society of Mechanical Engineers (ASME) code. It outlines four key differences in factors of safety, thickness calculation formulas, and thickness tolerances. The ASME code is generally more stringent and conservative, leading to increased safety but also higher costs and weight.

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Comparison of IBR and ASME Codes

The document compares the International Boiler and Pressure Vessel Code (IBR) to the American Society of Mechanical Engineers (ASME) code. It outlines four key differences in factors of safety, thickness calculation formulas, and thickness tolerances. The ASME code is generally more stringent and conservative, leading to increased safety but also higher costs and weight.

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COMPARISON BETWEEN ASME AND IBR CODES

S. No. Description IBR code ASME code Impact of difference Commercial Impact

ASME is more stringent


Factor of safety for minimum yield strength at room and hence more safe Increase in Pressure part
1 temperature --- 1.5 design weight by approx. 10%.
ASME is more stringent
Factor of safety for minimum ultimate tensile and hence more safe Weight reduction in IBR
2 strength at room temperature 2.7 3.5 design leading to lower cost.
For P> 70, ASME is ASME design is more
PxD +C PxD + 0.005 D more stringent and expensive for P> 70 bar.
hence, Deign with P>
2f+P 2f+P 70 bar is more safe in
ASME.
Where,
3 Formula for Tube Thickness calculation P = Design Pr.
D = Outside dia.
f = Allowable stress Where,
C = Corrosion P = Design Pr.
allowance = 0.75 mm D = Outside dia.
for P< 70 bar; 0 mm for f = Allowable stress
P> 70 bar
+ 10% + 22% ASME is conservative Weight saving in IBR
4 Wall thickness tolerance for Tubes
- 5% - 0% design leading to lower cost.

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