EP 7-1-1

7.7 Nozzles

7.7.8 (*) Unless otherwise specified by the Owner’s Engineer, nozzles NPS 12 inches and smaller
shall have a minimum external projection of 8 inches, and nozzles NPS 14 inches and larger
shall have a minimum projection of 10 inches (all measured on the short side) with the following
additional requirements:
1) If the nozzle is made from pipe and a weld neck flange, the nozzle projection shall be
increased as necessary to permit stud removal from the back side of the flange without
interference from the insulation.
2) If a long weld neck flange or other forged nozzle configuration (i.e. Figure 1, Type 4
integral and Figure 2, Types 1 through 4 integral radiographable) is used, the nozzle
projection shall be increase as necessary to permit stud removal from the back side of the
flange without interference from the insulation provided the resulting projection is within
common commercially available lengths. The vessel fabricator shall identify where “special
orders” would be required and the associated cost. If the resulting nozzle projection
requires “special order” nozzles, the minimum projections specified above shall be used.
7.7.9 Nozzles adjacent to shell girth flanges or horizontal vessel saddles shall be located with
adequate clearance such that bolt tightening equipment can be used on the girth flange bolts.
Adequate clearance in the form of additional saddle height shall be provided such that bolts
between connecting nozzles of stacked heat exchangers can be removed without moving the
heat exchangers.

7.7.6 (*) Nozzle Internal Projections

Unless otherwise specified by the Owner’s Engineer, all nozzles not directly connected to
internals shall be flush with the inside surface of the vessel wall. However, nozzles in portions
of vessels with refractory or linings shall have internal projections such that the nozzle end is
flush with the lining. If retaining rings are used, the nozzle shall have a projection beyond the
lining equal to the thickness of the retaining ring.

[Nozzle internal projection: - Shall be min. 2”]

8.6 Nameplate
8.6.1 All vessels shall be furnished with a stainless steel nameplate. Nameplates shall be installed on
the Manufacturer’s standard nameplate holder of sufficient length to project at least 1 inch
beyond the vessel insulation. The letters and figures shall be at least 5/32 inch high. A drawing
of the nameplate shall be included in the Manufacturer’s vessel drawings.