ASME B31.4 - Code Interpretations

ASME B31.
4 INTERPRETATIONS
ASME B31.4
INTERPRETATIONS NO. 9
Replies to Technical Inquiries

October 7, 2008 Through May 15, 2012
It has been agreed to publish interpretations issued by the B31 Committee concerning B31.4
as part of the update service to the Code. The interpretations have been assigned numbers in
chronological order. Each interpretation applies either to the latest Edition or Addenda at the
time of issuance of the interpretation or the Edition or Addenda stated in the reply. Subsequent
revisions to the Code may have superseded the reply.
These replies are taken verbatim from the original letters, except for a few typographical and
editorial corrections made for the purpose of improved clarity. In some instances, a review of
the interpretation revealed a need for corrections of a technical nature. In these cases, a revised
reply bearing the original interpretation number with the suffix R is presented. In the case where
an interpretation is corrected by Errata, the original interpretation number with the suffix E is used.
ASME procedures provide for reconsideration of these interpretations when or if additional
information is available that the inquirer believes might affect the interpretation. Further, persons
aggrieved by an interpretation may appeal to the cognizant ASME committee or subcommittee.
As stated in the Statement of Policy in the Code documents, ASME does not approve, certify,
rate, or endorse any item, construction, proprietary device, or activity.
For detailed instructions on preparations of technical inquiries to the B31 Committee, refer to
Nonmandatory Appendix A.
Interpretations No. 1 was included with ANSI/ASME B31.4c-1986. Interpretations No. 2 was
included with ASME B31.4a-1987. Interpretations No. 3 was included with ASME B31.4a-1991.
Interpretations No. 4 was included with ASME B31.4a-1994. Interpretations No. 5 was included
with ASME B31.4-1998. Interpretations No. 6 was included with B31.4a-2001. Interpretations No. 7
was included with ASME B31.4-2002. Interpretations No. 8 was included with ASME B31.4-2009.
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ASME B31.4 INTERPRETATIONS
B31.4
Subject Interpretation File No.
Paragraph 423.2.3 and Table 423.1-1, Mandatory Impact Testing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-89 10-1604
Paragraph 434.8, Previously Qualified Welding Procedures . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-86 09-1450
Paragraph A410.1, Pig Launcher/Receiver . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-87 10-809
Paragraphs 402.3 and 403.2.1, Hoop Stress and Nominal Wall Thickness . . . . . . . 4-88 10-1154
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Interpretation: 4-86
Subject: Paragraph 434.8, Previously Qualified Welding Procedures (ASME B31.4-2006 Edition)
Date Issued: October 20, 2009
File: 09-1450
Question (1): Is it the intention of B31.4-2006, para. 434.8, that the pipeline owner/operator
supply the contractor with the owner s pre-qualified Welding Procedure Specification and
Procedure Qualification Record for use on a project?
Reply (1): No.
Question (2): Is it acceptable per B31.4 for the contractor to perform welding on a pipeline/
metering station using his own previously qualified Welding Procedure Specification if all of the
essential variables are the same?
Reply (2): Yes, provided that the procedure is approved by the owner, as per para. 434.8.3(b)(2).
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Subject: Paragraph A410.1, Pig Launcher/Receiver
Date Issued: June 7, 2010
File: 10-809
Question: Does any part of a pig launcher/receiver need to be stamped in accordance with
Section VIII, Div. 1 or 2?
Reply: No. Please see paras. 404.7.1 and 404.7.3 of B31.4-2009.
Subject: Paragraphs 402.3 and 403.2.1, Hoop Stress and Nominal Wall Thickness
(ASME B31.4-2009 Edition)
Date Issued: July 28, 2010
File: 10-1154
Question (1): Should the hoop stress be calculated per para. 402.3 of B31.4-2009?
Reply (1): Yes.
Question (2): Should the nominal wall thickness be calculated per para. 403.2.1?
Reply (2): Yes.
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Subject: Paragraph 423.2.3 and Table 423.1-1, Mandatory Impact Testing (ASME B31.4-2009
Edition)
Date Issued: September 29, 2010
File: 10-1604
Question: In B31.4-2009, is impact testing only mandatory for the materials listed under Pipe
in Table 423.1-1?
Reply: Yes.
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ASME B31.4

June 12, 2002 Through October 6, 2008
It has been agreed to publish interpretations issued by the B31 Committee concerning B31.4
as part of the update service to the Code. The interpretations have been assigned numbers in
chronological order. Each interpretation applies either to the latest Edition or Addenda at the
time of issuance of the interpretation or the Edition or Addenda stated in the reply. Subsequent
revisions to the Code may have superseded the reply.
These replies are taken verbatim from the original letters, except for a few typographical and
editorial corrections made for the purpose of improved clarity. In some instances, a review of
the interpretation revealed a need for corrections of a technical nature. In these cases, a revised
reply bearing the original interpretation number with the suffix R is presented. In the case where
an interpretation is corrected by Errata, the original interpretation number with the suffix E is used.
ASME procedures provide for reconsideration of these interpretations when or if additional
information is available that the inquirer believes might affect the interpretation. Further, persons
aggrieved by an interpretation may appeal to the cognizant ASME committee or subcommittee.
As stated in the Statement of Policy in the Code documents, ASME does not approve, certify,
rate, or endorse any item, construction, proprietary device, or activity.
For detailed instructions on preparations of technical inquiries to the B31 Committee, refer to
Nonmandatory Appendix A.
Interpretations No. 1 was included with ANSI/ASME B31.4c-1986. Interpretations No. 2 was
included with ASME B31.4a-1987. Interpretations No. 3 was included with ASME B31.4a-1991.
Interpretations No. 4 was included with ASME B31.4a-1994. Interpretations No. 5 was included
with ASME B31.4-1998. Interpretations No. 6 was included with B31.4a-2001. Interpretations No. 7
was included with ASME B31.4-2002.
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B31.4
Subject Interpretation File No.
400.1.1, Injection Flow Lines. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-84 07-1459

402.3.1, Design Factor . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-79 03-331
404.1, Pipe Design Conditions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-76 02-3680
404.1.2, Design Factor and Residual Stresses . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-81 02-3682
421.1, 20% SMYS. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-77 02-2486
421.1 and 423.2.3, Hoop Stress . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-85 08-417
423.2.3, Impact Testing A 106. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-83 07-1458
434.8.5, NDE Inspection Requirements. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-78 02-2487
451.6.2, Repairing a Dent . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-80 02-3681
451.6.2, Defect Length . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-82 05-1581
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Subject: Pipe Design Conditions (ASME B31.4-1989 Edition)

Date Issued: June 12, 2002
File: 02-3680
Question: Is it right that the equation defined in para. 404.1 (tn p t + A) fully covers the
negative pipe wall thickness tolerances as defined in API 5L; therefore, the minus tolerance as
permitted by API 5L does not have to be deducted from the nominal pipe wall thickness used
for calculation of allowable internal pressure?
Reply: Yes.
Subject: Paragraphs 421.1, 434.8.5, and 437

Date Issued: December 19, 2002
File: 02-2486
Question (1): Should the reference to operating above 20% SMYS in para. 421.1(d) actually
reference operating at a hoop stress of more than 20% SMYS?
Reply (1): Yes.
Question (2): Does the reference of hoop stress in paras. 434.8.5(a)(4), 437.1.4(a)(2) and (3),
and 437.4.1(a) mean only the circumferential stress due to internal pressure as calculated in
para. 404.1.2?
Reply (2): Yes.
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Subject: Paragraph 434.8.5
File: 02-2487
Question (1): Are there NDE inspection requirements in para. 434.8.5(a)(4) for pipelines to be
operated at a hoop stress of 20% or less of SMYS?
Reply (1): No; see para. 436.5 for inspection requirements.
Question (2): Do the requirements for complete inspection of girth welds in the locations or
conditions detailed in paras. 434.8.5(a)(4)(a) through (f) apply only for pipelines to be operated
at a hoop stress of more than 20% of SMYS?
Reply (2): Yes.
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Subject: Paragraphs 434.13.4(c) and 451.9(a)

File: 03-331
Question (1): Should the design factor for the use in API 1102 para. 4.8.2, Checks for Fatigue,
be the same as the design factor in B31.4 para. 402.3.1?
Reply (1): Yes.
Question (2): Should the references to circumferential stresses and total stress in para. 451.9(a)
actually be references to effective stress as per para. 434.13.4(c)?
Reply (2): Yes.
Subject: Paragraph 451.6.2(b)(3)

Date Issued: February 20, 2003
File: 02-3681
Question: Does B31.4 (1998 Ed. as revised) permit repairing a scratch, gouge, or groove in a
dent by grinding the scratch, gouge, or groove out to a smooth contour and evaluating the
resulting metal loss similarly to metal loss from corrosion?
Reply: No.

File: 02-3682
Question: Does the design factor include allowance for residual stresses that may be present
in the pipes manufactured in accordance with API 5L, specifically helical seam submerged arc
welded pipes?
Reply: Yes.
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Subject: Paragraph 451.6.2(a)(7)

Date Issued: January 16, 2006
File: 05-1581
Question (1): For the equation found in para. 451.6.2(a)(7), does the defect length, L, represent
the length of the defect measured longitudinally along the pipeline axis or can it be measured
circumferentially?
Reply (1): No, L cannot be measured circumferentially.
Question (2): If a defect in a pipeline is 38 in. along the pipeline axis but 14 in. circumferentially,
can the equation found in para. 451.6.2(a)(7) be applied using the circumferential length of the
defect to represent the parameter L in the equation?
Reply (2): No, the parameter L remains 38 in.

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Date Issued: January 25, 2008

File: 07-1458
Question: If ASTM A 106 pipe is operating over 7,000 psi (20% of 35,000 psi), shall the material
be impact tested?
Reply: Yes.
Subject: Injection Flow Lines

File: 07-1459
Question (1): Are flow lines between oilfield injection wells and oilfield injection facilities
excluded from the Scope of ASME B31.4?
Reply (1): No.
Question (2): Are flow lines between oil production wells and oilfield separation facilities
excluded from the scope of ASME B31.4?
Reply (2): No.
Subject: Paragraphs 421.1(d) and 423.2.3

Date Issued: March 25, 2008
File: 08-417
Question: In paras. 421.1(d) and 423.2.3, does 20% SMYS refer to the hoop stress?
Reply: Yes.
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ASME B31.4
January 1,1994, Through December 31,1997
It has been agreed to publish intepretations issued by the B31 Committee concerning B31.4 as part
oftheupdateservicetotheCode.Theinterpretationshave been asssignednumbers in chronological
order.EachinterpretationapplieseithertothelatestEdition or Addendaatthetimeofissuanceof
the interpretation or the Edition or Addenda stated in the reply. Subsequent revisions to the Code may
havesupersededthereply.
These replies are taken verbatim from the original letters, except for a few typographical and editorial
corrections made for the purpose of improved clarity. In some instances, a review of the interpretation
revealed a need for corrections of a technical nature. In these cases, a revised reply bearing the original
interpretationnumberwiththesuffix R is presented. In thecasewhere an interpretationiscorrected
by Errata,theoriginalinterpretation number withthe suffix Eisused.
ASME procedures provide for reconsideration of these interpretations when or if additional information
is availablewhichtheinquirerbelievesmightaffecttheinterpretation.Further,personsaggrievedby
aninterpretation may appealtothecognizantASMEcommittee or subcommittee.Asstatedinthe
Statement of Policy in the Code documents, ASME does not approve, certify, rate, or endorse
anyitem,construction,proprietarydevice, or activity.
Fordetailedinstructionsonpreparations of technicalinquiriestotheB31Committee,refer to
AppendixB.
Interpretations No. 1 was included with ANSVASME B31.4~-1986.Interpretations No. 2 was included
with ASME B31.4a-1987. Interpretations No. 3 was included with ASME B31.4a-1991. Interpretations
No. 4 was includedwithASMEB31.4a-1994.
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B31.4
.
Subject Interpretation File No .
401.2.2, Internal Design Pressure; 402.3, Allowable Stresses and Other

Stress Limits; 404.1.2, Straight Pipe Under Internal Pressure .................... 4-66 B31-97-011
401.6, Weight Effects; 402.3, Allowable Stresses and Other Stress Limits. . . . . . . . . . . . 4-56 B3 1-93-054
406.2.2, Mitered Bends ..................................................... 4-60 B31-97-007
419.7.3(b), Expansion and Flexibility Analysis; Fig. 419.6.4(c),
Flexibility Factor k and Stress Intensification Factor i .......................... 4-6 I B3 1-97-008
.
434.8.6(a), Butt Welds; Fig 434.8.6(a)-(2), Acceptable Butt
Welded Joint Design for Unequal Wall Thicknesses ........................... 4-57 B3 1-94-032
435.5, Auxiliary Liquid Petroleum. Liquid Anhydrous Ammonia,
or Liquid Alcohol Piping ................................................. 4-55 B31-93-056
451.6.2(a)(7),Disposition of Defects .......................................... 4-65 B31-97-005
Certification of a Listed Material to Another Listed Material Specification . . . . . . . . . . . 4-62 B3 1-94-035
Figure 434.8.6(a)-(2), Acceptable Butt Welded Joint Design
for Unequal Wall Thicknesses. Note (1) ..................................... 4-64 B 1-95-05
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Fully Welded Partial Encirclement Half Soles in an Oil Pipeline ................... 4-59 B3 1-97-006
Mill Certificates; 402. Design Criteria; 436. Inspection ........................... 4-67 B31 -97-023
Requirements for Re-converting a Steel Pipeline's Function ....................... 4-58 831-94-054
Temperature Limitations for Underground Ethylene Pipelines ...................... 4-63 B31-94-047
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S T D - A S M E B31.V I N T N O = 5-ENGL m 0 7 5 7 b 7 0 Ob09314 723 m
831.4 Interpretations No. 5 4-55. 4-56
Auxiliary Liquid Petroleum, Liquid Anhydrous Ammonia,
Subject: ASME B31.4-1992 Edition, Para. 435.5,
or Liquid Alcohol Piping
Date Issued: May 3 1, 1994
File: B3 1-93-056
Question: In accordance with ASME B31.4, para. 434.5(a), does B31.4 prohibit a manufacturer of full-
encirclement welded split tees from repairing notches, grooves, gouges, and blowouts by welding?
Reply: No.
Subject: ASME B31.4-1992 Edition, Para. 401.6, Weight Effects, Para. 402.3, Allowable Stresses and Other
Stress Limits
Date Issued: April 23, 1997
File: B31-93-054
Question: For an exposed submarine pipeline resting on the seafloor and where it canbenot conclusively
proven that hydrotesting has removed the longitudinal stresses due to pipeline route curvature, should the
stress due to curvature be accounted for in the equivalent tensile stress calculation which is required tobe
less than 09SMYS in the restrained section [para. 402.3.2(c)] and less than 75% of the allowable stress
value [para. 402.3.2(d)]?
Reply: Yes.
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STD-ASME B 3 1 - 4 I N T N O - 5-ENGL W 0 7 5 9 b 7 0 Ob07315 BbT W
4-57, 4-58 831.4 Interpretations No. 5
Subject: ASME B31.4-1992 Edition, Para. 434.8.6(a), Butt Welds, Fig. 434.8.6(a)-(2), Acceptable Butt
Welded Joint Design for Unequal Wall Thickness
File: B31-94-032
Question (1): Is it permissible to butt weld a weld neck flange made from material with a specified
minimum yield strength of 35 ksi (for example, A 105) directly to Grade X60 pipe as long as the pressure
class rating of the flange meets the design requirements?
Reply (1): Yes. The inquirer is cautioned to review the requirements of para. 434.8.6 and Fig.
434.8.6(a)-(2).
Question (2): Is it permissible to weld a slip-on flange made from material with a specified minimum
yield strengthof 35 ksi (for example, A 105) directly to Grade X60 pipeas long as the pressure class rating
of the fitting meets the design requirements?
Reply (2): Yes.
Question (3): Is it permissible to weld a fitting made from material with a specified minimum yield
strength of 35 ksi (for example, A 105) directly to Grade X60 pipe for all other types of weld joints except
butt welds (e.g., as a branch connection attached with a full penetration groove corner joint) as long as the
pressure class rating of the fitting meets the design requirements?
Reply (3): Yes.
Subject: ASME B31.4-1992 Edition, Requirements for Reconverting a Steel Pipelines Function
File: B31-94-054
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Question: Under ASME B31.4-1992 Edition, are there any requirements for reconverting a steel pipeline,
originally used for liquid transportation, back to liquid transportation after being used for several years for
gas transportation?
Reply: No, there is no requirement under B3 1.4-1992 Edition.
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831.4 Interpretations No. 5 4-59, 4-60.4-61

Subject: ASME B31.4-1986 Edition, Fully Welded Partial Encirclement Half Soles in an Oil Pipeline
File: B31-97-006
Question: Is the installation of half soles on an X-42 pipeline constructed in 1965 acceptable to ASME
B31.4-1986?
Reply: No.
Subject: ASME B31.4-1992 Edition, Para. 406.2.2, Mitered Bends
File: B3 1-97-007
Question (1): What is the basis of para. 406.2.2?

Reply (1): The inquirer is referred to para. 400 for the purpose and principles of the Code.
Question (2): Does the limitation of 20% of the yield apply even if afull analysis has been carried out?
Reply (2): Yes. Refer to para. 400(e).
Question (3): Would a successful finite element analysis of the pup piece be considered acceptable in
lieu of compliance with para. 406.2.2?
Reply (3): Yes. Refer to para. 400.
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Subject: ASME B31.4-1992 Edition, Para. 419.7.3(b), Expansion and Flexibility Analysis, Fig. 419.6.4(c),
Flexibility Factor k and Stress Intensification Factor i
File: B31-97-008
Question: Is the stress intensification factor calculation in Fig. 419.6.4(c)for welding tees applicable
shown
for extruder outlet headers?
Reply: Figure 419.6.4(c) does not address extruded outlet headers.
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4-62.4-63 831.4 interpretations No. 5
Subject: ASME B31.4-1992 Edition, Certification of a Listed Material to Another Listed Material
Specification
Date Issued: August 29, 1997
File: B3 1-94-035
Question: Is it permissible under the requirementsof the above mentioned Code for a steel service center/
processor to certify a Listed Material to another Listed Material specification
by using the chemical analysis
performed by the material manufacturer (the mill) and physical test performed by the service center or the
manufacturer and provided all test results, method and process of manufacture, heat treatment, and quality
control meet the requirementsof material specificationin question and meet the requirements of this Code.
Reply: No.
Subject: ASME B3 1.4- 1992 Edition, Temperature Limitations for Underground Ethylene Pipelines
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File: B3 1-94-047
Question (la): Do the corresponding chapters (materials, welding, design, installation, and testing) of
ASME B31.8 also apply to underground ethylene pipelines?
Reply (la): No. ASME B31.4 is the appropriate Code for ethylene pipelines.
Question (1 b): Exceptas specified in this Code, are thereany extra regulations which shouldbe followed
for the safety considerations of ethylene transmission?
Reply (1b): The ASMEB31.4/11SectionCommitteecannotrespondtoquestionsconcerningother
regulations.
Question (2): Should cathodic protection measures be taken for underground ethylene pipelines in soil
with low resistivity less than 10 R-m?
Reply (2): Yes. Refer to ASME B3 1.4, Chapter VIII.
Question (3): Does ASME B31.4 have temperature limitations for underground ethylene pipeline
transmission?
Reply (3): No.
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831.4 Interpretations No.5 4-64
Subject: ASME B31.4-1992 Edition, Fig. 434.8.6(a)-(2), Acceptable Butt Welded Joint Designfor Unequal
Wall Thicknesses, Note (1)
File: B31-95-05
1
Question (1): Is it the intent of the Code that the3/32 in. dimension shown in Fig. 434.8.6(a)-(2), sketch
(a) is a nominal dimension?
Reply (1): Yes.
Question (2): Is the mismatch requirement of sketch (a) met when welding two adjoining pipe ends
ordered to API 5L with the same diameter and nominal wall thickness as long as the difference between
the maximum and minimum wall thickness does not exceed 3/12 in.?
Reply (2): Yes.
ordered to API5L having the same diameter and nominal wall thickness if the mismatch (difference between
the maximum and minimum wall thickness) exceeds 3/32 in.?
Reply (3): Yes.
ordered to API 5L,having the same nominal diameter but different nominal wall thickness (one pipe is
nominally greater than 3/32 in. thicker than the other)?
Reply (4): No. Correction in accordance with sketch (b), (c), or (d) is required.
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4-65 B31.4 Interpretations No. 5
Subject: ASME B31.4-1992 Edition, Para. 45 1.6.2(a)(7), Disposition of Defects
File: B3 1-97-005
Question (1): According to ASME B3 1.4-1992 Edition, para. 451.6.2(a)(7), is the significance ofthe
depth of corrosion pits located in girth or longitudinal welds or related heat affected zones to be evaluated
to the same criteriaas corrosion pits in the base pipe (.e., must be deep enough to reduce the wall thickness
below the design thickness less the manufacturing tolerance in order to warrant repair, replacement, or
operating pressure reduction)?
Reply (1): Corrosion pit depth in welds is not presently addressed in ASME B31.4-1992 Edition.
Question (2): According to ASME B31.4-1992 Edition, para. 451.6.2(a)(7), is the depth of a corrosion
pit located in girth or longitudinal welds or relatedheataffectedzonesto be evaluated relative to the
nominal pipe wall thickness (Le., ignoring weld reinforcement)? If so, should the corrosion pit depth be
measured from the top of the weld reinforcement or from the location where the corrosion pit intersects
the extension of the plane of the surface of the pipe?
Question (3): According to ASME B31.4-1992 Edition, para. 45 1.6.2(a)(7), are corrosion of significant
pits
depth (.e., deep enough to reduce the wall thickness below the design thickness less the manufacturing
tolerance, but less than 80% of nominal wall thickness) that are located in girth or longitudinal welds or
related heat affected zones, cause for line repair, replacement, or Operation at reduced pressure regardless
of their length?
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STDeASME B31.9 I N T N O - 5-ENGL m 0 7 5 7 b 7 0 Ob07320 L27 m
831.4 Interpretations No. 5 466,447
Subject: ASME B31.4-1992 Edition, Para. 401.2.2, Internal Design Pressure, Para. 404.1.2, Straight Pipe
Under Internal Pressure, Para. 402.3, Allowable Stresses and Other Stress Limits
File: B31-97-011
Question (1): Daes the statement in para. 401.2.2, Credit maybe given for hydrostatic external pressure,
in the appropriate manner, in modifying the internal design pressure for use in calculations involving the
pressure design of piping components (see para. 404.1.3), also apply to the formula in para, 404.1.2 for
subsea systems?
Reply (1): Yes.
Question (2): May hydrostatic external pressure be accounted for in calculations involving the internal
pressure design of piping components?
Reply (2): Yes.
Question (3): Is it possible to incorporate Maximum Distortional Energy Theory (von Mises Combined
Stress) in para. 402.3?
Reply (3): No.
Subject: ASME B31.4-1992 Edition, Mill Certificates, Para. 402, Design Criteria, Para. 436, Inspection
File: B3 1-97-023
Question: Does the Code require Mill (material) Certificates - chemical composition - for the line
pipe and its components to be provided as part of the specification?
Reply: No.
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Date Issued: October 20, 2009

Reply (1): No.

Subject: Paragraph A410.1, Pig Launcher/Receiver

Date Issued: June 7, 2010

Reply: No. Please see paras. 404.7.1 and 404.7.3 of B31.4-2009.

Date Issued: July 28, 2010

Reply (1): Yes.

Reply (2): Yes.

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400.1.1, Injection Flow Lines. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-84 07-1459

Subject: Pipe Design Conditions (ASME B31.4-1989 Edition)

Subject: Paragraphs 421.1, 434.8.5, and 437

Subject: Paragraphs 434.13.4(c) and 451.9(a)

Subject: Paragraph 451.6.2(b)(3)

Subject: Paragraph 404.1.2

Subject: Paragraph 451.6.2(a)(7)

Subject: Paragraph 423.2.3

Date Issued: January 25, 2008

Subject: Injection Flow Lines

Subject: Paragraphs 421.1(d) and 423.2.3

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401.2.2, Internal Design Pressure; 402.3, Allowable Stresses and Other

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831.4 Interpretations No. 5 4-55. 4-56

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4-57, 4-58 831.4 Interpretations No. 5

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831.4 Interpretations No. 5 4-59, 4-60.4-61

Question (1): What is the basis of para. 406.2.2?

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Date Issued: August 29, 1997

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831.4 Interpretations No. 5 466,447

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