10.1.1 Pressure vessels covered by this Chapter are to be tested on completion to
a pressure, ρT, determined by the following formula, without showing signs of
weakness or defect:
but in no case is to exceed
where
ρ |
= |
design pressure, in MPa |
ρT
|
= |
test pressure, in MPa |
t
|
= |
nominal
thickness of shell as indicated on the plan, in mm |
σT
|
= |
allowable
stress at design temperature, in N/mm2
|
σ50
|
= |
allowable stress at 50°C, in N/mm2 |
c |
= |
corrosion allowance as defined in Pt 5, Ch 11, 1.2 Definition of symbols. |