ANSI ASME B16.15 INTERPRETATIONS-2011 Interpretations to B16.5-1985 Cast Bronze Threaded Fittings Classes 125 and 250 (Includes Interpretations No 1 and interpretations through Jun.pdf

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1、ASME B16.15 INTERPRETATIONSASME B16.15 INTERPRETATIONSReplies to Technical InquiriesAugust 1, 2006 Through June 1, 2011FOREWORDThis publication includes all of the written replies issued between the indicated dates by theSecretary, speaking for the ASME B16 Committee, Standardization of Valves, Flan

2、ges, Fittings,and Gaskets, to inquiries concerning interpretations of technical aspects of B16.15, Cast CopperAlloy Threaded Fittings.These replies are taken verbatim from the original letters except for a few typographicalcorrections and some minor editorial corrections made for the purpose of impr

3、oved clarity. Insome few instances, a review of the interpretation follows immediately after the original reply.These interpretations were prepared in accordance with the accredited ASME procedures.ASME procedures provide for reconsideration of these interpretations when or if additionalinformation

4、is available that the inquirer believes might affect the interpretation. Further, personsaggrieved by this interpretation may appeal to the cognizant ASME Committee or Subcommittee.ASME does not “approve,” “certify,” “rate,” or “endorse” any item, construction, proprietarydevice, or activity.I-1ASME

5、 B16.15 INTERPRETATIONSInterpretation: 15-4Subject: Table 9Date Issued: April 27, 2011File: B16-11-213Question: Is it the intent of Table 9, Dimensions of Square Head and Square Socket Plugs, tobe limited to Class 250 only?Reply: No. It is the intent of Table 9 to be applicable to both Classes 125 a

6、nd 250, with limitationsas noted in para. 3.3.I-2ASME B16.15 INTERPRETATIONSASME B16.15 INTERPRETATIONSReplies to Technical InquiriesJuly 1, 1985 Through July 31, 2006FOREWORDThis publication includes all of the written replies issued between the indicated dates by theSecretary, speaking for the ASM

7、E B16 Committee, Standardization of Valves, Flanges, Fittings,and Gaskets, to inquiries concerning interpretations of technical aspects of B16.15, Cast CopperAlloy Threaded Fittings.These replies are taken verbatim from the original letters except for a few typographicalcorrections and some minor ed

8、itorial corrections made for the purpose of improved clarity. Insome few instances, a review of the interpretation follows immediately after the original reply.These interpretations were prepared in accordance with the accredited ASME procedures.ASME procedures provide for reconsideration of these i

9、nterpretations when or if additionalinformation is available that the inquirer believes might affect the interpretation. Further, personsaggrieved by this interpretation may appeal to the cognizant ASME Committee or Subcommittee.ASME does not “approve,” “certify,” “rate,” or “endorse” any item, cons

10、truction, proprietarydevice, or activity.I-1ASME B16.15 INTERPRETATIONSInterpretation: 15-2Subject: Cast Bronze UnionsDate Issued: February 3, 1993File: B16-92-012Question: Does ANSI/ASME B16.15-1985 cover cast bronze unions?Reply: No. ANSI/ASME B16.15-1985 does not cover bronze unions.Interpretatio

11、n: 15-3Subject: External Thread DimensionsDate Issued: July 12, 1993File: B16-93-004Question: With reference to ANSI/ASME B16.15-1985 Table 13, is dimension “A” the minimumlength of external thread?Reply: Yes.I-2INTERPRETATIONS TO ANSUASME BI 6.15 (These Interpretations are not part of ANSVASME B1 6

12、.15-1 985 and are included for information only.) INTRODUCTION As a service to persons who use the B16 Standards, the B16 Committee renders interpretations of the requirements upon request. The procedure for requesting an interpretation is described in the follow- ing paragraphs. The Interpretations

13、 include all replies which have been approved by the B16 Main Committee, in response to inquiries concerning interpretation of this Standard. An interpretation applies either to the Edition and Addenda in effect on the date of issuance of the interpretation or the Edition and Addenda stated in the i

14、nterpretation. Subsequent revisions to this Standard may supersede the interpretation. PROCEDURE FOR REQUESTING INTERPRETATIONS On request, the B16 Committee will render an interpretation of any requirement of this Standard. Interpretations can only be rendered in response to a written request, whic

15、h should be addressed to: Secretary, B16 Main Committee The American Society of Mechanical Engineers United Engineering Center 345 East 47th Street New York, NY 10017 The request for interpretation should be clear and unambiguous. It is further recommended that the inquirer submit his request using

16、the following format: (a) Subject. Cite the applicable paragraph number) and/or give a concise description of the subject. (3) Question. Phrase the question as a request for an interpretation of a specific requirement suitable for general understanding and use, not as a request for an approval of a

17、proprietary design or situation. The inquirer may also include any plans or drawings which are necessary to explain the question; however, they should not contain proprietary names or information. Requests which are not in this format may be rewritten in this format prior to being answered, which ma

18、y inadvertently change the original intent of the request. ASME procedures provide for reconsideration of an interpretation when or if additional informa- tion is available which the inquirer believes might affect the interpretation. Further, persons aggrieved by an interpretation may appeal to the

19、cognizant ASME committee or subcommittee. ASME does not “approve,” “certify,” “rate,” or “endorse” any item, construction, proprietary device, or activity. 33 INTERPRETATIONS NO. 1 Replies to Technical Inquiries Issued From January 1, 1984 Through June 30,1985 Interpretation: 15-1 Subject: Measureme

20、nt of Dimension H of Table 13, ANSI B16.15-1978 Date Issued: January 5, 1984 Question: For an outside head bushing, is dimension Hof Table 13 in ANSI B16.15-1978 mea- sured across the width of the corners or the flats? Reply: Dimension H of Table 13 for an outside head bushing is measured across the flats. 35