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QA Standards Pow er piping: typically found in electric pow er generating Process piping: typically found in petroleum refineries, Gas transportation and distribution
General stations, in heating and cooling systems chemical, pharmaceutical, textile and paper plants system s: piping transporting products,
Procedures predominantly gas
Departm ent
Procedures
Work
Applicable: boiler external piping from first joint up to and Exclusions: Exclusions:
Instructions
including first block valve for boilers w here:
General piping systems pressure above 0 and less 105 kPa pressure vessels, heat
Guides steam or vapor is generated over 100 kPa nonflammable, nontoxic and not damaging to human exchangers, pumps
Design tissues
Guides high temperature w ater over 1103 kPa and/or metal temperatures below -28.88
Engineering temperatures of 120 Celsius pow er boilers covered in BPV code and external Celsius (-20 F) or over 232.22
Guides piping covered in B31.1 Celsius (450 F)
General Excluding: fatigue due to pressure cycling
Standards tubes, tube headers, crossovers and manifolds of piping beyond customer's meter
Design fired heaters set assembly
Standards
Engineering pressure vessels, heat exchangers, pumps piping in refineries, natural
Standards gasoline extraction, gas treating
Including: fatigue due pressure cycling and thermal plants
Specifications
cycling
Requisitions
vent piping to substantially
Form s
atmospheric pressures
Cost Codes
Papers w ellhead assemblies

proprietary items such as

equipment

liquid petroleum transportation

systems, slurry transportation,
carbon dioxide and liquefied
natural gas piping systems

Allow able stress: Allow able stress: Allow able stress:

as per tables in Appendix A as per Table A-1 and A-2 as per table Appendix D times
temperature derating factor in
shear to remain below 80%, bearing to remain shear to remain below 80%, bearing to remain table 841.116A
below 160% of allow able stress below 160% of allow able stress

basis are same as ASME section II Part D Appendix basis for bolting, cast iron, other material
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1 except for cast iron and ductile iron
flanges due to leakage below 75%
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allow able stress of unlisted material (not
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conforming 323.1.2) can not be used
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Materials: material of unknow n specification shall not be Materials: material of unknow n specification shall not be Materials: material only as per Appendix
used for pressure containing components used for pressure containing components A

Quality factor E: depending type of w eld, radiography and Quality factor E: depending type of w eld, radiography and Quality factor E: depending type of
material material w eld, radiography and material

Factor y: factor depending Ferritic, Austenitic, Nickel and

design temperature

Factor W: w eld strength reduction factor Factor W: w eld strength reduction factor

Factor f: stress range factor

Factor F: design factor

Factor T: temperature derating factor,

compensate material allow able stress
values for temperature, Table 841.166A

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Pipe under internal pressure (104.1.2 and 104.1.4 (in
creep)):
P = internal design pressure
D0 = outside diameter of pipe
SE = maximum allow able stress, including quality factor
tm = minimum required thickness
y = coefficient table 104.1.2A
A = additional thickness to compensate threading, provide
additional strength, corrosion allow ance
W = Weld strength reduction factor w hen in creep range, is
1 outside creep range (table 102.4.7)
Bend under internal pressure (102.4.5):
pipe under internal pressure w here I for intrados is:
and I for the extrados is:
and at sidew all I = 1.0,
R = radius of pipe bend
Elbow s under internal pressure (102.4.5):
Elbow s manufactured according standards listed in Table
126.1 are suitable for use at the pressure-temperature
ratings specified by such standards.
Elbow s not according above standards or for w hich design
formulas and not given in the code shall be based on
calculations consistent w ith the design criteria of this code.
These calculations shall be substantiated by one or more of
the means stated in A B C or D of 104.7.2 (Does this mean
or allow that an elbow can be calculated according a bend
w ith uniform thickness? Refer B31.3)
Miter bends under internal pressure (104.3.3):
1. Only straight pipe calculations required if:
2. Pressure shall be limited to 70 kPa if:
or
and thickness is not less than required for straight pipe
3. Pressure shall be limited to 700 kPa if:
and
and thickness is not less than required for straight pipe
4. For pressure over 700 kPa: proof test, FEA, etc required
w ith a defined minimum for closely spaced and w idely
spaced miter bend
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Pipe under internal pressure (304.1.2):
P = internal design pressure
D = outside diameter of pipe
S = stress value for material
E = quality factor
t = pressure design thickness
y = coefficient, also from table 304.1.1
W = Weld strength reduction factor
Bend under internal pressure (304.2.1):
pipe under internal pressure w here I for intrados is:
and I for the extrados is:
and at sidew all I = 1.0,
R = radius of pipe bend
Elbow s under internal pressure (304.2.1):
Elbow s manufactured according standards listed in Table
326.1 are suitable for use at the pressure-temperature
ratings specified by such standards.
Elbow s not according above standards or for w hich design (Does this mean or allow that an elbow
formulas and not given in the code shall be based on
calculations consistent w ith the design criteria of this code. uniform thickness? Refer B31.3)
These calculations shall be substantiated by one or more of
the means stated in A B C or D of 304.7.2, or the elbow can
be calculated according the Bend calculation, refer 304.2.2.
Miter bends under internal pressure (304.2.3):
1. When theta =< 22.5 deg than max. allow able pressure
shall be the lesser of (t = T - c):
and
2. When theta > 22.5 deg than max. allow able pressure
shall calculated as (t = T - c):
For all miter bends the R1 shall not be less than:
Pipe under internal pressure
(841.11):
P = internal design pressure
D = nominal outside diameter of pipe
S = specified minimum yield strength
E = longitudinal joint factor, table
841.115A
t = w all thickness
F = design factor from table 841.114A
T = Temperature derating factor from
table 841.116A
Bend under internal pressure
(841.231):
For cold bends the deflection of
longitudinal axis and the radius is limited
according table in paragraph 841.231
Hot bends are to be designed and
manufactured according ASME B16.49,
the internal pressure rating shall not be
less than that w hich is calculated for
straight seamless pipe and the intrados
w all thickness should be:
w here the t the w all thickness of the pipe
is
Elbow s under internal pressure
(841.231?):
No specific design rules are listed for
fabricated elbow s
can be calculated according a bend w ith
Miter bends under internal
pressure (841.232):
1. If system hoop stress > 40% of
specified minimum yield strength miter
bends are not permitted. Deflections
caused by misalignment up to 3 deg are
not considered as miters.
2. If 10% < hoop stress < 40% SMYS the
deflection of each miter shall not exceed
12.5 deg.
3. If hoop stress < 10% SMYS the total
deflection angle shall not exceed 90 deg.
4. If hoop stress > 10% SMYS the
distance measured at the crotch shall not
be less than one pipe diameter
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Reducer under internal pressure (104.6):
1. Flanged reducer according Table 126.1 are considered
suitable at the specified pressure temperature ratings.
2. Where butt w elding reducers are made to a nominal pipe
thickness, the reducers shall be considered suitable for
use w ith pipe of the same nominal thickness.
3. Components not covered by the standards listed in Table
126.1 shall be based on calculation consistent w ith this
code. Calculations are to be substantiated by one of:
- extensive, successful service experience
- experimental analysis
- proof test
- detailed stress analysis, such as finite element analysis
(Is ASME VIII div.1 UG32 acceptable?)
Stubon under internal pressure (104.3.1(D)):
Required reinforcement area is
= angle betw een branch and run
w ith A is additional thickness for
corrosion and tolerances, tmh from straight pipe calculation
(104.1.2)
header excess area,
w ith
branch excess
tr is reinforcement pad thickness
w eld area
area reinforcement ring
area saddle on right angle connections
Assessment:
Area A2, A3, A4 and A5 to be multiplied by the ratio of
allow able w orking stress, maximum multiplication factor is
1.0 (para. 104.3.1(D.2.3))
Tee (extruded outlet) under internal pressure
(104.3.1(G)):
Required reinforcement area is
K = 1.0 w hen
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w ith A:
(T-c) =< 13 mm → A = 25
13 < (T-c) =< 22 mm → A = 2(T-c)
(T-c) > 22 mm → A = 2(T-c)/3 + 30
Reducer under internal pressure (304.6.1(b)): Reducer under internal pressure
(831.373):
1. Reducers according Table 326.1 shall be considered
suitable for use at established pressure-temperature 1. Steel butt w elded fittings shall comply
ratings or corresponding straight pipe w ith 87.5% of w ith ASME B16.9 or MSS Standard
nominal w all thickness. Practice and shall have pressure and
temperature ratings based on stresses
2. Concentric reducers not listed in Table 326.1 may be for pipe of the same of equivalent
designed according closures as per ASME VIII div.1 material (831.31b)
3. Eccentric reducers not listed in Table 326.1 are qualified 2. Other pressure containing components
as unlisted components and shall be designed and shall be designed the according design
documented substantiated by one of: philosophy of this code substantiated by
one of:
- extensive, successful service experience
- extensive, successful service
- experimental analysis
experience
- proof test
- experimental analysis
- detailed stress analysis, such as finite element analysis
- proof test
(Is ASME VIII div.1 UG32 acceptable?)
- engineering calculations
3. Closure heads such as flat, ellipsoidal,
spherical or conical heads are allow ed
for use under this code. Such items may
be designed in accordance w ith ASME
VIII div.1 (UG32).
Stubon under internal pressure (304.3.3): Stubon under internal pressure
(831.4 and app. F):
Required reinforcement area is
Required reinforcement area is (Fig. F-5):
= angle betw een branch and run
reinforcement by
excess header, header
w ith
reinforcement
by branch w ith
attached reinforcement, w eld
area and other area
Assessment:
Area A2 and A3 to be multiplied by the
ratio of allow able w orking stress,
attached reinforcement, w eld area and other area maximum multiplication factor is 1.0 (para.
831.4(f))
Assessment:
Area A2, A3 and A4 to be multiplied by the ratio of allow able
w orking stress, maximum multiplication factor is 1.0 (para.
304.3.3(f3))
If
then assess
If then assess
Tee (extruded outlet) under internal pressure Tee (extruded outlet) under internal
(304.3.4): pressure (831.4 ref. App. F):
Required reinforcement area is Required reinforcement area is
K = 1.0 w hen K = 1.0 w hen d/D > 0.60
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K = 0.6+(2d)/(3D) w hen 0.15 < d/D <=
K= w hen K= w hen 0.60

K = 0.7 w hen d/D <= 0.15

reinforcement
K = 0.7 w hen K = 0.7 w hen
by header

reinforcement
reinforcement by header reinforcement by by branch w ith
header

reinforcement by branch w ith reinforcement by branch excess

w ith branch area

Assessment:
excess branch area
excess branch area
Assessment:
Assessment:

If then assess

If then assess

Weldolet (branch) under internal pressure Weldolet (branch) under internal pressure (304.3.3): Weldolet (branch) under internal
(104.3.1(D)): pressure (831.4 ref. App. F):
Required reinforcement area is
Required reinforcement area is Required reinforcement area is (Fig. F-5):

reinforcement by
reinforcement by header, w ith header, w ith reinforcement by
header

reinforcement
by branch w ith

attached reinforcement, w eld

area and other area
reinforcement by branch w ith reinforcement by branch
w ith Assessment:

Area A2 and A3 to be multiplied by the

w ith ratio of allow able w orking stress,
w ith maximum multiplication factor is 1.0 (para.
= thickness pad or height of 60 deg angle fitting w ith 831.4(f))
in reinforcement material = thickness pad or a height of 0

= area provided by deposited w eld metal
excess w eldolet area in reinforcement zone
Assessment:
Area A2, A3, A4 and A5 to be multiplied by the ratio of
allow able w orking stress, maximum multiplication factor is
1.0 (para. 104.3.1(D.2.3))
= area provided by deposited w eld metal and
attached reinforcement
Assessment:
Area A2, A3 and A4 to be multiplied by the ratio of allow able
w orking stress, maximum multiplication factor is 1.0 (para.
304.3.3(f3))

Cap under internal pressure (104.4.1(B)):
Can be calculated w ith ASME VIII div.1 UG-32 app.1-4
Cap under internal pressure (304.4.1(b)): Cap under internal pressure
(831.372 and 831.373):
Can be calculated w ith ASME VIII div.1 UG-32 app.1-4
Can be calculated w ith ASME VIII div.1
UG-32 app.1-4

L = radius dish

r = radius knuckle L = radius dish

L = radius dish
r = radius knuckle r = radius knuckle

or

or or

Flat closure under internal pressure (104.4.1(b)): Flat closure under internal pressure (304.4.1(b)): Flat closure under internal pressure
(831.373):
Can be calculated w ith ASME VIII div.1 UG 34 Can be calculated w ith ASME VIII div.1 UG 34
Can be calculated w ith ASME VIII div.1
J J UG 34

Flange under internal pressure (104.5.1(B)): Flange under internal pressure (304.5.1(b)): Flange under internal pressure
(831.2):
Can be calculated according ASME VIII div.1 app. 2 using Can be calculated according ASME VIII div.1 app. 2 using
B31.3 allow able stresses and temperature limits w ith: B31.3 allow able stresses and temperature limits w ith: Allow ed to use:

= design gauge pressure = design gauge pressure ASME B16 series as listed in Appendix A
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= design gauge pressure = design gauge pressure ASME B16 series as listed in Appendix A
such as B16.5.
= bolt design stress at atmospheric temperature = bolt design stress at atmospheric temperature
Also MSS SP-44.

= bolt design stress at design temperature = bolt design stress at design temperature For slip-on w elding flanges reference is
made to ASME VIII div.1 design.
= product SE = product SEW

Can ASME VIII div.1 be used for

calculation?

Blind flange under internal pressure (104.5.2(B)): Blind flange under internal pressure (304.5.2(b)): Blind flange under internal
pressure:
Can be calculated according ASME VIII div.1 UG-34 w ith: Can be calculated according ASME VIII div.1 UG-34 w ith:

Can ASME VIII div.1 be used?

= sum of allow ances = sum of allow ances

= internal design gauge pressure = internal design gauge pressure

= product SE = product SEW

= pressure design thickness as per ASME VIII div. 1 = pressure design thickness as per ASME VIII div. 1
UG-34 UG-34

Blanks (spade) under internal pressure (304.5.3(B)): Blanks (spade) under internal pressure (304.5.3(b)): Blanks (spade) under internal
pressure:

Can ASME VIII div.1 be used?

= sum of allow ances = sum of allow ances

= inside diameter of gasket = inside diameter of gasket

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