SECTION 5 MECHANICAL STANDARDS TEMA CLASS R C B

H = (C-B)/2, in. (mm) L = Greater of T or t , in. (mm)

S = Code allowable stress in St,r = S of backina rina. ~sifkPal
tension (using shell design
temperature), psi (kPa)
-. " "?. .,
S, = S of split key ring, psi(kPa)
... . ,

S, = S of tubesheet, psi ( kPa)

S, = 0.8s , psi (kPa)
NOTES
1. All references above are to ASME Code Section VIII, Division 1.
2. Caution: F& styles "A","B " & 'DM check thickness in shear of the tubesheet if S, < S,
3. Caution: Style "C" check thickness in shear of the tubesheet if S, < S,
See Figure RCB-5.141 for illustration of suggested styles. Other styles are permissible.
FIGURE RCB 5.141
ANGLE=45' (0.8 RAD) MIN. 75' (1.3 RAD) MAX
STYLE "A"
SPLIT
STYLE "B"
OPTIONAL

RiNG,n
t t 1/64'(0.4)
r- --I*

STYLE "C"
STYLE "D"
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MECHANICAL STANDARDS TEMA CLASS R C B SECTION 5
RCB-5.15 TUBE BUNDLE SUPPORTS
When a removable shell cover is utilized, a partial support plate, or other suitable means,
shall be provided to support the floating head end of the tube bundle. If a plate is used, the
thickness shall equal or exceed the support plate thickness specified in Table R-4.41 or
CB-4.41 as applicable for unsupported tube lengths over 60 in. (1524 mm).
RCB-5.16 FLOATING HEAD NOZZLES
The floating head node and packing box for a single pass exchanger shall comply with
the requirements of Paragraphs RCB-5.21, RCB-5.22 and RCB-5.23.
RCB-5.17 PASS PARTITION PLATES
The nominal thickness of floating head pass partitions shall be identical to those shown in
RCB-9.13 for channels and bonnets.
RCB-5.2 OUTSIDE PACKED FLOATING HEADS (Type P)
RCB-5.21 PACKED FLOATING HEADS
The cylindrical surface of packed floating head tubesheets and skirts, where in contact with
packing (including allowance for expansion), shall be given a fine machine finish equivalent
to 63 microinches.
RCB-5.22 PACKING BOXES
A machine finish shall be used on the shell or packing box where the floating tubesheet or
nozzle passes through. If packing of braided material is used, a minimum of three rings of
packing shall be used for 150 PSI (1034 kPa) maximum design pressure and a minimum of
four rings shall be used for 300 PSI (2068 kPa) maximum design pressure. For pressures
less than 150 PSI (1 034 kPa), temperatures below 300" F (149" C), and non-hazardous
service, fewer rings of packing may be used. Figure RCB-5.22 and Table RCB-5.22 show
typical details and dimensions of packing boxes.
FIGURE RCB-5.22
PACKING GLAND
Packing of Other Suitable
Braided Pocking Materials. Dimensions. and
Shape May Be Used
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TABLE RCB-5.22
Dimensions in Millimeters
TYPICAL DIMENSIONS FOR PACKED FLOATING HEADS
150 PSl(1034 kPa) AND 300 PSl(2068 kPa) WITH 600" F (316" C) MAX. TEMP.
Dimensions in Inches
Note: Nominal size of packing is same as dimension "A"
RCB-5.23 PACKING MATERIAL
Purchaser shall specify packing material which is compatible with the shell side process
conditions.
RCB-5.24 FLOATING TUBESHEET SKIRT
The floating tubesheet skirt normally shall extend outward. When the skirt must extend
inward, a suitable method shall be used to prevent stagnant areas between the shell side
nozzle and the tubesheet.
RCB-5.25 PASS PARTITION PLATES
The nominal thickness of floating head pass partitions shall be identical to those shown in
Paragraph RCB-9.13 for channels and bonnets.
RCB-5.3 EXTERNALLY SEALED FLOATING TUBESHEET (Type W)
RB-5.31 LANTERN RING
B
711 6
711 6
711 6
711 6
711 6
911 6
911 6
911 6
11/16
11/16
SIZE
6-8
9- 13
14- 17
18 - 21
22 - 23
24 - 29
30 - 33
34 - 43
44 - 51
52 - 60
SIZE
152-203
229-330
356-432
457-533
559-584
61 0-737
762-838
864-1 092
11 18-1295
1321 -1 524
The externally sealed floating tubesheet using square braided packing materials shall be
used only for water, steam, air, lubricating oil, or similar services. Design temperature shall
not exceed 375" F (191" C). Design pressure shall be limited according to Table RB-5.31.
C
1-114
1-114
1-114
1-114
1-114
1 -314
1 -314
1-314
2-118
2-118
A
318
3/8
318
318
318
1 I2
1 12
1 I2
518
518
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F
314
3/4
314
314
314
1
1
1
1-114
1-114
A
9.53
9.53
9.53
9.53
9.53
12.70
12.70
12.70
15.88
15.88
C
31.75
31.75
31.75
31.75
31.75
44.45
44.45
44.45
53.98
53.98
D
1-518
1-518
1 -518
1 -518
1 -518
2-114
2-114
2-114
2-314
2-314
B
11.11
11.11
11.11
11.11
11.11
14.29
14.29
14.29
17.46
17.46
D
41.28
41.28
41.28
41.28
41.28
57.1 5
57.1 5
57.15
69.85
69.85
E
(MINI
1
1
1
1
1
1-118
1-118
1-118
1-114
1-114
BOLTS
E
(MINI
25.40
25.40
25.40
25.40
25.40
28.58
28.58
28.58
31.75
31.75
NO.
4
6
8
10
12
16
20
24
28
32
F
19.05
19.05
19.05
19.05
19.05
25.40
25.40
25.40
31.75
31.75
BOLTS
SIZE
518
5/8
518
518
518
518
518
518
518
518
NO.
4
6
8
10
12
16
20
24
28
32
SIZE
MI6
MI6
MI6
MI6
MI6
MI6
Mi6
MI6
MI6
MI6
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TABLE RB-5.31
MAXIMUM DESIGN PRESSURE FOR EXTERNALLY SEALED
FLOATING TUBESHEETS
Nominal Shell Inside Diameter
Inches (mm)
6-24 (1 52-61 0)
25 - 42 (635-1 067)
43 - 60 (1 092-1 524)
61 - 100 (1 549-2540)
Maximum Design Pressure
PSI (kPa)
300 (2068)
150 (1034)
75 (517)
50 (345)
C-5.31 LANTERN RING
The externally sealed floating tubesheet shall be used only for water, steam, air, lubricating
oil, or similar services. Design temperature, pressure and shell diameter shall be limited by
the service, joint configuration, packing material and number of packing rings, to a
maximum design pressure of 600 psi (4137 kPa).
RCB-5.32 LEAKAGE PRECAUTIONS
The design shall incorporate provisions in the lantern ring so that any leakage past the
packing will leak to atmosphere. When endless packing rings are used, one ring of packing
shall be used on each side of the lantern ring. For braided packing materials with a seam,
a minimum of two rings of packing shall be used on each side of the lantern ring, with the
seams staggered during assembly.
RCB-5.33 PACKING MATERIAL
Purchaser shall specify packing material which is compatible with the process conditions.
RCB-5.34 SPECIAL DESIGNS
Special designs incorporating other sealing devices may be used for the applications in
Paragraph RB-5.31 and C-5.31 or other special service requirements. Provisions for leak
detection shall be considered.
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MECHANICAL STANDARDS TEMA CLASS R C B SECTION 5
RCB-6 GASKETS
RCB-6.1 TYPE OF GASKETS
Gaskets shall be selected which have a continuous periphery with no radial leak paths. This shall
not exclude gaskets made continuous by welding or other methods which produce a
homogeneous
bond.
Gaskets made integral by welding are often harder in the welds than in the base material.
Hardness
limitations may be specified by the exchanger manufacturer.
R-6.2 GASKET MATERIALS
Metal jacketed or solid metal gaskets shall be used for internal floating head joints, all joints for
pressures of 300 psi (2068 kPa) and over, and for all joints in contact with hydrocarbons. Other
gasket materials may be specified by agreement between purchaser and manufacturer to meet
special service conditions and flange design. When two gasketed joints are compressed by the
same bolting, provisions shall be made so that both gaskets seal, but neither gasket is crushed at
the required bolt load.
CB-6.2 GASKET MATERIALS
For design pressures of 300 psi (2068 kPa) and lower, composition gaskets may be used for
external joints, unless temperature or corrosive nature of contained fluid indicates otherwise.
Metal
jacketed, filled or solid metal gaskets shall be used for all joints for design pressures greater than
300 psi (2068 kPa) and for internal floating head joints. Other gasket materials may be specified
by
agreement between purchaser and manufacturer to meet special service conditions and flange
design. When two gasketed joints are compressed by the same bolting, provisions shall be made
so that both gaskets seal, but neither gasket is crushed at the required bolt load.
RCB-6.3 PERIPHERAL GASKETS
The minimum width of peripheral ring gaskets for external joints shall be 318" (9.5 mm) for
shell sizes through 23 in. (584 mm) nominal diameter and 112" (1 2.7 mm) for all larger shell
sizes.
The minimum width of peripheral ring gaskets for external joints shall be 3/8"(9.5 mm) for
shell sizes through 23 in. (584 mm) nominal diameter and 112" (12.7 mm) for all larger shell
sizes. Full face gaskets shall be used for all cast iron flanges.
The minimum width of peripheral ring gaskets for internal joints shall be 114" (6.4 mm) for
all shell sizes.
Peripheral gasket contact surfaces shall have a flatness tolerance of 1/32"(0.8 mm)
maximum deviation from any reference plane. This maximum deviation shall not occur in
less than a 20" (0.3 Rad) arc.
Flatness of peripheral gasket contact surfaces shall be sufficient to meet the requirements
of Paragraph RCB-1.3.
RCB-6.4 PASS PARTITION GASKETS
The width of gasket web for pass partitions of channels, bonnets, and floating heads shall be not
less than 11476.4 mm) for shell sizes through 23 in. (584 mm) nominal diameter and not less
than
318" (9.5 mm) for all larger shell sizes.
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SECTION 5 MECHANICAL STANDARDS TEMA CLASS R C B
R-6.5 GASKET JOINT DETAILS
Gasketed joints shall be of a confined type. A confined gasket requires a solid metal retaining
element that prevents a direct radial leak path to the environment in the event of gasket extrusion
or blowout. This 'confining' element can be via a recess in the flange face per figures RCB-6.5
and
F-3, or it can be via an outer retaining ring which is not used as the primary sealing element
(gasket) of the joint as shown for a spiral wound gasket in Figure RCB-6.5.
A solid metal gasket which projects beyond the raised face of a raised face flange and extends to
the inside of the bolts will meet the definition above for a confined joint.
A solid metal gasket on a flat face flange in which the entire gasket width is effective as a sealing
element does not meet the criteria of a confined joint and is by definition an unconfined gasket.
CB-6.5 GASKET JOINT DETAILS
Gasket joints shall be of a confined or unconfined type.
FIGURE RCB-