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Design basis

Applicable codeService classUnit systemDesign pressure(psi or MPa)Design temperature(°F or °C)MDMT(°F or °C)Corrosion allowance(in or mm)Design life(years)

Material selection

Material specificationAllowable stress S(psi or MPa)Joint efficiency E

Load cases

Load cases(design, test, wind, seismic)

Design basis document

New Separator Installation

V-101 • ASME BPVC VIII-1

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              DESIGN BASIS / SPECIFICATION
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Project:        New Separator Installation
Client:         —
Location:       —
Equipment tag:  V-101
Date issued:    10/26/2026

─── DESIGN CODE & SERVICE ───
Applicable code:  ASME BPVC VIII-1
Service class:    Standard

─── DESIGN CONDITIONS ───
Design pressure:    150 psi
Design temperature: 200 °F
MDMT:               -20 °F
Corrosion allowance:0.125 in
Design life:        20 years

─── MATERIAL SELECTION ───
Material:           SA-516 Gr. 70
Allowable stress S: 20000 psi
Joint efficiency E: 1

─── LOAD CASES ───
Design pressure, hydrostatic test, wind & seismic

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DISCLAIMER: This design basis is a preliminary summary generated
by PressureCalc Pro Suite. It does not replace the current
governing code edition, certified material data, or review by a
qualified professional engineer and Authorized Inspector.
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Reference standards

ASME BPVC VIII-1 / VIII-2 / VIII-3Pressure vessel design divisions

ASME B31.3 / B31.1Process and power piping design

API 650 / API 620Atmospheric and low-pressure storage tanks

ASME BPVC II-DAllowable stress values (user verified)

ASME BPVC VNondestructive examination reference

ASME BPVC IXWelding and qualifications reference

API 579-1 / ASME FFS-1Fitness-for-service reference

ASME B16.5 / B16.9Flanges and butt-welding fittings

ASTM A516 / A106 / A312Material specifications reference

API 510 / API 570 / API 653In-service inspection references

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