BPPL-SP-59

January, 2002

BP PIPELINES, N.A.

SPECIFICATION
FOR
SLEEVING MATERIAL FOR USE ON API 5L LINE PIPE

A. SCOPE AND APPLICABLE CODES

1.0 SCOPE

This specification covers the requirements for the manufacturing, inspection and testing
of sleeving material for use in the repair and reinforcement of line pipes made to API 5L
Specification

2.0 APPLICABLE CODES

2.1 Title 49 CFR, Part 195 - Transportation of Hazardous Liquids by Pipelines

195.204 Inspection - general.

Inspection must be provided to ensure the installation of pipe or pipeline systems

in accordance with the requirements of this subpart. No person may be used to
perform inspections unless that person has been trained and is qualified in the
phase of construction he is to inspect.

195.206 Material inspection.

No pipe or other component may be installed in a pipeline system unless is has

been visually inspected at the site of installation to ensure that it is not damaged
in a manner that could impair its strength or reduce its serviceability.

195.214 Welding: General

(a) Welding must be performed by a qualified welder in accordance with

welding procedures qualified to produce welds meeting the requirements
of this subpart. The quality of the test welds used to qualify the procedure
shall be determined by destructive testing.

(b) Each welding procedure must be recorded in detail, including the results
of the qualifying test. This record must be retained and followed
whenever the procedure is used.

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195.101 Qualifying Metallic components other than pipe.

Notwithstanding any requirement of the subpart which incorporates by reference

an edition of a document listed in subpart 195.3, a metallic component other than
pipe manufactured in accordance with any other edition of that document is
qualified for use if -

(a) It can be shown through visual inspection of the cleaned component that
no defect exists which might impair the strength or tightness of the
component: and

(b) The edition of the document under which the component was
manufactured has equal or more stringent requirements for the following
as an edition of that document currently or previously listed in subpart
195.3:

(1) Pressure testing;

(2) Materials; and
(3) Pressure and temperature ratings.

195.422 Pipeline repairs

(a) Each operator shall, in repairing its pipeline systems, insure that the
repairs are made so as to prevent damage to persons or property.

(b) No operator may use any pipe, valve, or fitting, for replacement in
repairing pipeline facilities, unless it is designed and constructed as
required by this part.

2.2 ASME B31.4a 1994. Pipeline Transportation for Liquid Hydrocarbons and other
Liquids.

This code covers design; material; dimensional requirements; construction,

welding and assembly: inspection and testing; operation and maintenance; and
corrosion control of pipelines and piping systems in detail but no mention has
been made of pipe sleeves.

2.3 API-2201-Procedures for welding on hot tapping on equipment containing

flammables.

(1) Flow in Lines

In certain cases where there may be insufficient or interrupted flow, such

as a flare line, it may be necessary to continually purge or flood the line
with steam, inert gas or hydrocarbon gas to ensure that the line or
equipment does not contain a flammable mixture during the welding
operation.

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Suggested product velocities during welding are:

a) Liquid
.40 m/sec (1.3 fps) minimum
1.22 m/sec (4.0 fps) maximum

b) Gas
0.40 m/sec (1.3 fps) minimum
No limit or maximum velocity

B. Interpretation of Codes

1.0 DOT Part 195 covers inspection, welding, qualifying metallic components other
than pipe and pipeline repairs.

2.0 ASME B31.4 covers design; material; dimensional requirements; construction,

welding and assembly: inspection and testing; operation and maintenance; and
corrosion control of pipelines and piping systems in detail but no mention has
been made of pipe sleeves.

3.0 API-2201 The suggested product velocities during welding are listed.

4.0 The recommendations outlined in the above codes have been incorporated in
specification BPPL-SP-59.

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C. MATERIAL SPECIFICATION
FOR
SLEEVING MATERIAL FOR USE ON API 5L LINE PIPE

TABLE OF CONTENTS

1.0 SCOPE
2.0 CODES AND STANDARDS
3.0 GENERAL
4.0 MANUFACTURING
5.0 CHEMICAL PROPERTIES AND TESTS
6.0 PHYSICAL PROPERTIES AND TESTS
7.0 EXAMINATION
8.0 MARKING AND COATING
9.0 CUSTOMER INSPECTION
10.0 SHIPPING AND HANDLING
12.0 ATTACHMENTS

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1.0 SCOPE

This specification covers the requirements for the manufacture, inspection, and testing of
sleeving material for use in the repair and reinforcement of line pipe made to API 5L
specifications, in accordance with the applicable codes and standards and as set forth
herein.

2.0 APPLICABLE CODES

2.1 Title 49 CFR, Part 195 - Transportation of Hazardous Liquids by Pipelines

Sleeves furnished to this specification shall meet all the requirements of the
appropriate ASTM specification as specified in the purchase order and be suitable
for welding to pipe manufactured to ASTM A53, A106, and API Specification
5L.

2.2 ASME B31.4a 1994 - Pipeline Transportation Systems for Liquid Hydrocarbon
and Other Liquids

3.0 GENERAL

3.1 Sleeves furnished to this specification shall meet all the requirements of the
appropriate ASTM Specification as specified in the purchase order and be
suitable for welding to pipe manufactured to ASTM A-53, A-106 and API
Specification 5L.

3.2 In case of conflict between this specification and all other purchase documents,
manufacturer shall inform COMPANY of the conflict and shall obtain resolution.

4.0 MANUFACTURING

4.1 Manufacturers shall submit with their quotation a description of their rolling,
forming, and heat treating practices.

4.2 Manufacturers shall submit with their quotation a detailed description of their
quality control procedures including procedures for material verification and
dimensional checks.

4.3 Sleeves shall be manufactured to the length specified in the purchase order. The
inside curvature of the sleeve shall match the outside curvature of the pipe O.D.
for which the sleeve is intended. Pipe O.D. will be specified in the purchase
order. Sleeves shall be manufactured so that when two halves of the sleeve are
placed on the pipe, their total circumferences shall equal the circumference of the
pipe minus a gap between the grooves on either side of 3/32 inches for welding.

4.4 The edges of the sleeve shall be prepared as follows: Longitudinal sides of the
sleeve shall be machine cut to a standard welding bevel. The bevel shall be 30° +

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5° - 0° leaving a 1/16 inch land. The ends of the sleeve shall be machine cut
square for fillet welding.

4.5 Sleeve material, grade, and thickness shall be that specified in the purchase order
designated by its final intended use.

4.6 Manufacture shall trial fit for proper alignment and band in pairs, one (1) set out
of every ten (10) pairs manufactured.

4.7 No welding repairs to sleeve material shall be accepted. Sleeves shall be supplied
for dents, gouges, pits, laminations, hard spots, or grind marks.

5.0 CHEMICAL PROPERTIES AND TESTS

5.1 Chemical requirements for heat and product analyses of the sleeving material
shall meet the requirements of the appropriate ASTM standard with the additional
requirement that the carbon equivalent shall be 0.35 percent maximum as
determined by the formula.

% Mn % (Mo + V + Cr) % (Ni + Cu)

C.E. = % + ----------- + ----------------------- + -------------------
6 5 15

* Where: % C = % Carbon
% Mn = % Manganese
% Mo = % Molybdenum
% V = % Vanadium
% Cr = % Chromium
% Ni = % Nicel
% Cu = % Copper

5.2 Phosphorus content shall be 0.20 percent maximum.

5.3 Sulphur content shall be 0.015 percent maximum.

5.4 Manufacturer shall verify the material composition and report the results of all
testing and analysis to COMPANY, in writing, for approval prior to
manufacturing of the sleeving.

6.0 PHYSICAL PROPERTIES AND TESTS

6.1 The sleeving material shall have acceptable mechanical properties in accordance
with the appropriate ASTM standard.

6.2 The manufacture shall guarantee a maximum hardness of RC 22.

6.3 The results of all physical tests shall be reported to COMPANY.

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7.0 EXAMINATION

7.1 The sleeves shall be thoroughly inspected visually for defects before shipment.

7.2 All dimensions including end and side preparations shall be measured and
verified.

7.3 Any sleeve not meeting visual inspection requirements of dimensional tolerances
shall be rejected..

8.0 MARKING AND COATING

8.1 Sleeves shall be supplied free of mill scale, grease, primer, or varnish.

8.2 Sleeves shall be clearly marked with the grade and wall thickness.

8.3 All marking shall be permanent and done with paint. No etching or embossing
will be allowed.

9.0 CUSTOMER INSPECTION

Representatives of COMPANY or their designated representatives shall have access to

manufacturer’s facilities during manufacturing, testing, and inspection of the sleeves.
Manufacturer shall notify COMPANY ten days in advance of starting production.

10.0 SHIPPING AND HANDLING

Manufacturer shall be furnished with location (s) for shipment of the sleeves.
Manufacturer is responsible for packing to insure that the sleeves arrive free of damage.
As a minimum, each length of sleeve shall be separated from adjacent sleeves by a
nominal 2-inch x 2-inch piece of softwood, at least one foot long, on each and prior to
banding for shipment. Each length of sleeve shall be separated using a 2 x 2 one foot
long piece of soft wood on each end prior to banding for shipment.

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11.0 ATTACHMENTS

Exhibit 1 - Sleeve Thickness Formula Derivation

Exhibit 2 - Repair Sleeve Welding And Material Selection
Table 1 - Commonly Used Sleeving Material
Table 2 - Data For Different Pipe Grade
Table 3 - Data For Different Electrode
Table 4 - Maximum Piping Design And Operating Pressure By Grade
Table 5 - Pipeline Flow Rates For Sleeve Welding

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EXHIBIT 1
SLEEVE THICKNESS FORMULA DERIVATION

The calculations in the following 10 tables are based on the following Barlow equation derivation.
Barlow’s equation is:
2S t f
P = ------------------
D

Where: P is Pressure in PSI

S is 100% specified Minimum Yield of the Pipe
f is .72F (72% Minimum Yield of the pipe)
t is is the Wall Thickness of the Pipe
D is is the Outside Diameter of the Pipe

The assumption at the point is that the sleeving material must be able to hold the same pressure as
the line the sleeve is being installed on. With this assumption, the wall thickness of the sleeve can
also be calculated using Barlow’s equation. The following is the derivation of the equation
necessary to calculate the minimum wall thickness of a sleeve to be installed on a given pipeline.
The equation to be used is:
2 S1 (0.72) t1
P = -----------------------
O D + t1

Where: P = The maximum design pressure of the pipe and not the pressure
where the sleeve is being installed.

S1 = 100% Minimum Yield of the sleeving material being used.

t1 = The thickness of the sleeve to be installed in inches.

OD = The Outside Diameter of the pipe the sleeve is being installed

on in inches.

0.72 is 72% minimum yield of the sleeving material.

P (O D+ t1) = 2 S1 (.72) t1

2 S1 (.72) t1
O D + t1 = -------------------
P

2 S1 (.72) t1
OD = ------------------ - t1
P

2 S1 (.72)

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O D = t1 ---------------- - 1
P

(O D) (P) = t1 (2 S1) (.72) - P

(O D) (P)
t1 = ----------------
2 S1 (.72) - P

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EXHIBIT 2
REPAIR SLEEVE WELDING AND MATERIALS SELECTION

INTRODUCTION

Repair of liquid filled pipelines using fully welded full encirclement split sleeves is a subject
which has, in the past year, received considerable attention by industry and regulatory
authorities, particularly since the SUN PIPELINE sleeve failure in Pennsylvania in 1986 and an
INTERPROVINCIAL PIPELINE sleeve failure in Canada in 1985.

Since that time, much discussion has occurred within COMPANY relating to past and present
procedures and practices. Most Area Managers and PIPELINE Maintenance Foreman generally
follow the requirements for sleeve repair in the OM & ER Manual. These requirements,
however, conflict in many cases with regulatory and code requirements. A need exists to
develop an approach to sleeve repair which resolves the conflicts and which is not only
technically sound but can also be defended through DOT Part 195 regulatory requirements and
ANSI B31.4 Code guidelines for operating and maintaining hazardous liquid pipelines.

Maintenance welding is an extremely important area of operations which, if not properly

performed, can result in serious repercussions if a failure occurs. One need only look at the cost
to SUN with expenditure over $6MM for replacement of all sleeves on their pipeline and to the
incalculable cost to INTERPROVINCIAL with multiple loss of life of their own operating
personnel.

The major focus of this report is in three areas: pressure containing repairs, reinforcement
repairs, and material selection. Along with the guidelines, each section contains a brief
explanation of how it was developed and which specific section (s) of the regulatory and/or code
requirements are applicable.

(1) PRESSURE CONTAINMENT REPAIR REQUIREMENT

There are three different sets of circumstances which would automatically require making
the repair sleeve actually a pressure containing vessel at the time of the repair.

(a) The repair of a pipeline necessitated by a leak.

(b) The repair of a pipeline necessitated by a “Smart Pig” inspection where the
external pit is found to be greater than 80% of the nominal pipe wall removed.

(c) The repair of a pipeline necessitated by a “Smart Pig” inspection where internal
corrosion has been confirmed using ultrasonic or some other method.

With the three above conditions, any sleeve repair must be considered a pressure
containing vessel. The sleeve being a pressure vessel requires the use of specific
materials, and wall thicknesses. As required in DOT 195 and ANSI B31.4-1986 edition,
the sleeve must be capable of withstanding the internal pressure of the pipeline. There
are three acceptable materials (by the codes) for this condition. Those materials are:
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(1) ASTM A-285 (Grade C) Yield Strength 30,000 PSI

(2) ASTM A-516 (Class 70) Yield Strength 38,000 PSI
(3) ASTM A-537 (Class 1)

With the pressure vessel requirement comes the requirement for the sleeve to be a
minimum of 1.4141 times the nominal wall thickness of the line pipe being repaired.
This requirement comes from the welding joint geometry and is directly attributable to
the throat thickness of the weld. For required sleeve thicknesses refer to the set of tables
in appendix 1 to meet this minimum requirement.

(1) REINFORCEMENT REPAIR REQUIREMENT

A reinforcement repair may be made for all conditions that do not require a
pressure containing repair. Reinforcement repair sleeves shall have the end fillet
welded to the carrier pipe to prevent water intrusion and subsequent crevice
corrosion, which cannot be mitigated by cathodic protection.

Repair of dents require that the void between the sleeve and pipe be filled with a
hardinable filler material (such as epoxy) to restore the original pipe contour.

All reinforcement sleeve repairs shall consider the pressure and other conditions
of the pipeline. Sleeve thickness guidelines are listed in appendix 1.

The following are definitions of several terms which will be used throughout the
rest of this discussion. The terms defined are those which cause the most
confusion when welding is being discussed.

(1) Temporary Repair

A temporary repair is a repair made to a pipeline when operating or other

conditions preclude a permanent repair. Such a repair is to be made permanent or
replaced within 12 months. A temporary repair shall be made in a safe manner.

(2) Permanent Repair

A permanent repair is a repair made in such a manner that it becomes an integral

part of the operating system. Permanent repairs may be cut outs or sleeve repairs
made such that it insures the long-term reliability of the system.

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(3) Hoop Stress

Hoop stress is the stress imposed on the pipe steel in the circumferential direction
due to internal pressure. Strength (specified minimum yield) and thickness can be
used to control hoop stress.

(4) Tensile Strength

The tensile strength of a material is defined as the point of maximum load bearing
capacity. At stresses beyond the tensile strength significant necking (thinning) of
the material occurs, usually quickly followed by rupture.

(5) Yield Strength

Yield strength is the strength level of a material at which significant permanent

deformation (i.e. stretching) of the steel occurs. The yield and tensile strengths of
a steel are a function of the steel chemistry and heat treatment, and are
independent of steel thickness.

(6) Weldability

Weldability is the term which refers to the ability of a material to be welded

without cracking. Carbon Equivalent is the most common method of determining
weldability. Carbon Equivalent (C.E.) is defined by IIW as:

% Mn % (Mo + V + Cr) % (Ni + Cu)

C.E. = %C + ---------- + ----------------------------- + -----------------------
6 5 15

Where: % C = % Carbon in the base metal

% Mn = % Manganese in the base metal
% Mo = % Molybdenum in the base metal
% V = % Vanadium in the base metal
% Cr = % Chromium in the base metal
% Ni = % Nichel in the base metal
% Cu = % Copper in the base metal

The lower the C.E., the more weldable is the steel. At higher C.E.’s, the steel. At
higher C.E.’s, the steel is more prone to cracking. At higher C.E.’s, preheating is
necessary to prevent cracking. At very high C.E.’s preheating and post weld heat
treating are required.

API CRITERIA C.E. < .45

BPPL SPEC. C.E.< .35

(7) Stress Concentration

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A stress concentration (sometimes called stress raiser) is a geometrical

discontinuity in a body, such as a hole, notch, or crack, that results in a
nonuniform stress distribution in the vicinity of the discontinuity. At some region
near the discontinuity the stress will be higher than the average stress at distances
removed from the discontinuity. Thus, a stress concentration occurs at the
discontinuity.

To think of it in physical terms, is a part if loaded to a bulk stress of 25 ksi, and a

crack exists in the part with a stress concentration factor of 4X, then the stress at
the root of the crack is 100 ksi. While the strength of the material may have been
sufficient to withstand the 25 ksi, the concentrated stress of 100 ksi may be
enough to propagate the crack to component failure.

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TABLE 1

TABLE OF COMMONLY USED SLEEVING MATERIALS

MINIMUM ULTIMATE TENSILE

YIELD STRENGTH
MATERIAL (PSI) (PSI)

ASTM A-285 (Grade C) 30,000 55,000 / 75,000

ASTM A-36 36,000 58,000 / 80,000

ASTM A-572 (C-50) 50,000 65,000

ASTM A-516 (GR 70) 38,000 70,000 / 90,000

ASTM A-537 (Class 1) 50,000

Note 1 ASTM A-285 and A-516 (GR 70) ASTM - A537 (Class 1) are pressure vessel
quality materials. All are fine grain, kilned steels.

Note 2 ASTM A-36 and A-572 (C-50) are structural grade materials and shall only be
used as reinforcement sleeving, not pressure vessel required repairs. Both fine
grain kilned steels. Sleeve ends shall be welded to the pipe to prevent water
migration into the space between the sleeve and the pipe to eliminate crevice
corrosion which cannot be mitigated by cathodic protection.

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TABLE 2

TABLE OF DATA FOR DIFFERNT PIPE GRADES

MINIMUM MINIMUM TENSILE

PIPE GRADE YIELDSTRENGTH STRENGTH
(PSI) (PSI)

API 5LX- Grade B 35,000 60,000

API 5LX- 42 42,000 60,000

API 5LX- 46 46,000 63,000

API 5LX- 52 52,000 66,000

API 5LX- 56* 56,000 71,0001 / 78,0002

API 5LX- 60* 56,000 75,0001 / 78,0002

* 1. For Pipe Sizes < 20”, and wall thicknesses

For Pipe Sizes > 20” and wal thickness > .375

2. For Pipe Sizes > 20” with wall thickness < .375

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TABLE 2

TABLE OF DATA FOR DIFFERENT PIPE GRADES

MINIMUM ULTIMATE TENSILE

YIELD STRENGTH
PIPE GRADE STRENGTH (PSI) (PSI)

ASTM A-285 (Grade C) 30,000 55,000 / 75,000

ASTM A-36 36,000 58,000 / 80,000

ASTM A-572 (C-50) 50,000 65,000

ASTM A-516 (GR 70) 38,000 70,000 / 90,000

ASTM A-537 (Class 1) 50,000

*1. For Pipe Sizes <20”, all wall thickness

For Pipe Sizes >20” and wall thickness > .375”

2. For Pipe Sizes >20” with wall thicknesses <.375”

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TABLE 3

TABLE OF DATA FOR DIFFERENT WELDING ELECTRODES

ELECTRODE MINIMUM YIELD MINIMUM TENSILE

TYPE STRENGTH (PSI) STRENGTH (PSI)

6010 50,000 / 60,000 60,000 / 70,000

7010 60,000 / 70,000 70,000 / 85,000

7018* 60,000 / 70,000 70,000 / 85,000

* Low Hydrogen Electrode

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MAX. DESIGN & OPERATING PRESSURE BY GRADE

LINE NOMINA PIPELINE PIPE GR.B 72% GR.X42 GR.X46 GR.X52 72% MINIMUM
PIPE L ID WEIGHT MIN. 72% 72% MIN. YIELD 1.414 TIMES
OD WALL PER YIELD MIN. MIN. WALL
WT FOOT YIELD YIELD THICKNESS
2.375” 0.125” 2.125 3.000 2653 3183 3486 3941 0.177
2.375” 0.154” 2.067 3.652 3268 3922 4295 4855 0.218
2.375” 0.218” 1.939 5.022 4626 5551 6080 6873 0.308
2.375” 0.250” 1.875 5.673 5305 6366 6973 7882 0.354
2.375” 0.312” 1.751 6.883 6621 7945 8702 9837 0.441
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3.500 0.125 3.250 4.500 1800 2160 2366 2674 0.177
3.500 0.156 3.188 5.580 2246 2696 2952 3338 0.221
3.500 0.188 3.125 6.630 2700 3240 3549 4011 0.265
3.500 0.216 3.068 7.570 3110 3732 4088 4621 0.305
3.500 0.241 3.018 8.380 3470 4164 4561 5156 0.341
3.500 0.254 2.992 8.800 3658 4389 4807 5434 0.359
3.500 0.300 2.900 10.250 4320 5184 5678 6418 0.424
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4.500 0.125 4.250 5.840 1400 1680 1840 2080 0.177
4.500 0.142 4.216 6.600 1590 1908 2090 2363 0.201
4.500 0.156 4.188 7.250 1747 2097 2296 2596 0.221
4.500 0.165 4.170 7.640 1848 2218 2429 2746 0.233
4.500 0.188 4.125 8.630 2100 2520 2760 3120 0.265
4.500 0.205 4.090 9.400 2296 2755 3018 3411 0.290
4.500 0.220 4.060 10.050 2464 2957 3238 3661 0.311
4.500 0.237 4.026 10.790 2654 3185 3489 3944 0.335
4.500 0.250 4.000 11.340 2800 3360 3680 4160 0.354
4.500 0.281 3.938 12.670 3147 3777 4136 4676 0.397
4.500 0.312 3.876 13.980 3494 4193 4593 5192 0.441
4.500 0.337 3.826 14.980 3774 4529 4961 5608 0.477
4.500 0.375 3.750 16.250 4200 5040 5520 6240 0.530
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6.625 0.125 6.375 8.680 951 1141 1250 1413 0.177
6.625 0.156 6.313 10.780 1187 1424 1560 1763 0.221
6.625 0.188 6.249 12.890 1430 1716 1880 2125 0.266
6.625 0.219 6.187 14.970 1666 1999 2190 2475 0.310
6.625 0.238 6.149 16.630 1811 2173 2380 2690 0.337
6.625 0.250 6.125 17.020 1902 2282 2500 2826 0.354
6.625 0.280 6.065 18.970 2130 2556 2800 3165 0.396
6.625 0.312 6.001 21.070 2374 2848 3120 3526 0.441
6.625 0.375 5.875 25.030 2853 3423 3749 4238 0.530
6.625 0.500 5.625 32.790 3804 4565 4999 5651 0.707

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MAX. DESIGN & OPERATING PRESSURE BY

GRADE
LINE NOMINAL PIPELINE PIPE GR.B 72% GR.X42 GR.X46 GR.X52 MINIMUM
PIPE WALL ID WEIGHT MIN. 72% 72% 72% 1.414 TIMES
OD WT PER FOOT YIELD MIN. MIN. MIN. WALL
YIELD YIELD YIELD THICKNESS
8.625 0.125 8.375 11.350 730 877 960 1085 0.177
8.625 0.156 8.313 14.130 912 1094 1198 1354 0.221
8.625 0.188 8.249 16.900 1099 1318 1444 1632 0.265
8.625 0.203 8.219 18.270 1186 1423 1559 1762 0.287
8.625 0.219 8.187 19.640 1280 1536 1682 1901 0.310
8.625 0.238 8.149 21.430 1391 1669 1828 2066 0.337
8.625 0.250 8.125 22.360 1461 1753 1920 2170 0.354
8.625 0.264 8.097 23.570 1543 1851 2028 2292 0.373
8.625 0.277 8.071 24.700 1619 1942 2127 2405 0.392
8.625 0.280 8.065 24.950 1636 1963 2150 2431 0.396
8.625 0.304 8.017 27.020 1776 2132 2335 2639 0.430
8.625 0.312 8.001 27.740 1823 2188 2396 2709 0.441
8.625 0.322 7.981 28.550 1882 2258 2473 2796 0.455
8.625 0.344 7.937 30.400 2010 2412 2642 2987 0.486
8.625 0.352 7.921 31.100 2057 2468 2703 3056 0.498
8.625 0.375 7.875 33.040 2191 2630 2880 3256 0.530
8.625 0.500 7.625 43.390 2922 3506 3840 4341 0.707
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10.750 0.125 10.500 14.180 586 703 770 871 0.177
10.750 0.156 10.438 17.680 731 878 961 1087 0.221
10.750 0.172 10.406 19.420 806 968 1060 1198 0.243
10.750 0.188 10.374 21.150 887 1058 1158 1310 0.265
10.750 0.203 10.344 22.880 952 1142 1251 1414 0.287
10.750 0.219 10.312 24.600 1027 1232 1349 1525 0.310
10.750 0.250 10.250 28.030 1172 1407 1540 1741 0.354
10.750 0.279 10.192 31.200 1308 1570 1719 1943 0.394
10.750 0.281 10.188 31.450 1317 1581 1731 1957 0.397
10.750 0.307 10.136 34.250 1439 1727 1892 2138 0.434
10.750 0.313 10.125 34.830 1465 1758 1926 2177 0.442
10.750 0.344 10.062 38.200 1613 1935 2120 2396 0.486
10.750 0.365 10.020 40.480 1711 2054 2249 2542 0.516
10.750 0.375 10.000 41.550 1758 2110 2311 2612 0.530
10.750 0.395 9.960 43.680 1852 222 2434 2751 0.555
10.750 0.438 9.874 48.190 2054 2464 2699 3051 0.619
10.750 0.500 9.750 54.730 2344 2813 3081 3483 0.707

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MAX. DESIGN & OPERATING PRESSURE BY

GRADE
LINE NOMINAL PIPELINE PIPE GR.B 72% GR.X42 GR.X46 GR.X52 MINIMUM
PIPE WALL ID WEIGHT MIN. 72% 72% 72% 1.414 TIMES
OD WT PER FOOT YIELD MIN. MIN. MIN. WALL
YIELD YIELD YIELD THICKNESS
12.750 0.156 12.438 21.020 617 740 810 916 0.220
12.750 0.188 12.374 25.160 743 892 977 1104 0.270
12.750 0.203 12.344 27.220 802 963 1055 1192 0.290
12.750 0.219 12.312 29.270 866 1039 1138 1286 0.310
12.750 0.238 12.274 31.800 941 1129 1236 1398 0.340
12.750 0.250 12.250 33.380 988 1186 1299 1468 0.350
12.750 0.281 12.188 37.450 1111 1333 1460 1650 0.400
12.750 0.300 12.150 39.890 1186 1423 1559 1762 0.420
12.750 0.313 12.124 41.510 1237 1485 1626 1838 0.440
12.750 0.330 12.090 43.770 1304 1565 1714 1938 0.470
12.750 0.344 12.062 45.550 1360 1632 1787 2020 0.490
12.750 0.375 12.000 49.560 1482 1779 1948 2202 0.530
12.750 0.406 11.938 53.530 1605 1926 2109 2384 0.570
12.750 0.438 11.874 57.530 1731 2078 2276 2572 0.620
12.750 0.500 11.750 65.410 1976 2372 2598 2936 0.710
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14.000 0.156 13.688 23.100 562 674 738 834 0.220
14.000 0.188 13.624 27.660 677 812 890 1006 0.270
14.000 0.219 13.562 32.200 788 946 1036 1171 0.310
14.000 0.250 13.500 36.710 900 1080 1183 1337 0.350
14.000 0.276 13.448 40.450 994 1192 1306 1476 0.390
14.000 0.281 13.438 41.210 1012 1214 1330 1503 0.400
14.000 0.312 13.376 45.680 1123 1348 1476 1669 0.440
14.000 0.344 13.312 50.140 1238 1486 1628 1840 0.490
14.000 0.375 13.250 54.570 1350 1620 1774 2006 0.530
14.000 0.500 13.000 72.090 1800 2160 2366 2674 0.710
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15.000 0.250 14.500 39.380 840 1008 1104 1248 0.350
15.000 0.281 14.438 44.210 944 1133 1241 1403 0.400
15.000 0.313 14.375 49.020 1050 1260 1380 1560 0.440
15.000 0.375 14.250 58.570 1260 1512 1656 1872 0.530
15.000 0.438 14.125 68.040 1470 1764 1932 2184 0.620
15.000 0.500 14.000 77.430 1680 2016 2208 2496 0.710
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16.000 0.188 15.624 31.660 592 711 778 880 0.270
16.000 0.219 15.562 36.870 690 828 907 1025 0.310
16.000 0.250 15.500 42.505 788 945 1035 1170 0.350
16.000 0.281 15.438 47.220 885 1062 1163 1315 0.400
16.000 0.312 15.376 52.360 983 1179 1292 1460 0.440
16.000 0.344 15.312 57.480 1084 1300 1424 1610 0.490
16.000 0.375 15.250 62.580 1081 1418 1553 1755 0.530
16.000 0.406 15.188 67.660 1279 1535 1681 1900 0.570
16.000 0.438 15.124 72.720 1380 1656 1813 2050 0.620
16.000 0.500 15.000 82.770 1575 1890 2070 2340 0.710

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TABLE 4

MAX. DESIGN & OPERATING PRESSURE BY

GRADE
LINE NOMINAL PIPELINE PIPE GR.B GR.X42 GR.X46 GR.X52 MINIMUM
PIPE WALL ID WEIGHT 72% 72% 72% 72% 1.414 TIMES
OD WT PER FOOT MIN. MIN. MIN. MIN. WALL
YIELD YIELD YIELD YIELD THICKNESS
18.000 0.188 17.624 35.670 526 632 692 782 0.266
18.000 0.219 17.562 41.540 613 736 806 911 0.310
18.000 0.250 17.500 47.390 700 840 920 1040 0.354
18.000 0.281 17.438 53.220 787 944 1034 1169 0.397
18.000 0.313 17.374 59.030 876 1052 1152 1302 0.443
18.000 0.344 17.312 64.820 963 1156 1266 1431 0.486
18.000 0.375 17.250 70.590 1050 1260 1380 1560 0.530
18.000 0.406 17.188 76.340 1137 1364 1494 1689 0.574
18.000 0.438 17.124 82.060 1226 1472 1612 1822 0.619
18.000 0.500 17.000 93.450 1400 1680 1840 2080 0.707
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20.000 0.188 19.624 39.680 474 569 623 704 0.266
20.000 0.219 19.562 46.210 552 662 725 820 0.310
20.000 0.250 19.500 52.730 630 756 828 936 0.354
20.000 0.281 19.438 59.280 708 850 931 1052 0.397
20.000 0.313 19.374 65.710 789 947 1037 1172 0.443
20.000 0.344 19.312 72.160 867 1040 1139 1288 0.486
20.000 0.375 19.250 78.600 945 1134 1242 1404 0.530
20.000 0.409 19.182 85.580 1031 1237 1355 1531 0.578
20.000 0.438 19.124 91.410 1104 1325 1451 1640 0.619
20.000 0.469 19.062 97.780 1182 1418 1553 1756 0.663
20.000 0.500 19.000 104.130 1260 1512 1656 1872 0.707
20.000 0.562 18.876 116.770 1416 1699 1861 2104 0.795
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22.000 0.219 21.562 50.880 502 602 659 745 0.310
22.000 0.250 21.500 58.070 573 687 753 851 0.354
22.000 0.281 21.438 65.240 644 772 846 956 0.397
22.000 0.312 21.376 72.380 715 858 939 1062 0.441
22.000 0.344 21.312 79.510 788 946 1036 1171 0.486
22.000 0.375 21.250 86.610 859 1031 1129 1276 0.530
22.000 0.438 21.124 100.750 1003 1204 1319 1491 0.619
22.000 0.469 21.062 107.790 1074 1289 1412 1596 0.663
22.000 0.500 21.000 114.810 1145 1375 1505 1702 0.707
22.000 0.568 20.864 128.790 1301 1561 1710 1933 0.803
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24.000 0.219 23.562 55.560 460 552 604 683 0.310
24.000 0.250 23.500 63.410 525 630 690 780 0.354
24.000 0.281 23.438 71.250 590 708 776 877 0.397
24.000 0.312 23.376 79.060 655 786 861 973 0.441
24.000 0.375 23.250 94.620 788 945 1035 1170 0.530
24.000 0.438 23.124 110.100 920 1104 1209 1367 0.619
24.000 0.469 23.062 117.810 985 1182 1294 1463 0.663
24.000 0.500 23.000 125.490 1050 1260 1380 1560 0.707
24.000 0.562 22.876 140.800 1180 1416 1551 1753 0.795
24.000 0.625 22.750 156.030 1313 1575 1725 1950 0.884

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TABLE 4

MAX. DESIGN & OPERATING PRESSURE BY

GRADE
LINE NOMINAL PIPELINE PIPE GR.B GR.X42 GR.X46 GR.X52 MINIMUM
PIPE WALL ID WEIGHT 72% 72% 72% 72% 1.414 TIMES
OD WT PER FOOT MIN. MIN. MIN. MIN. WALL
YIELD YIELD YIELD YIELD THICKNESS
26.000 0.219 25.562 64.980 425 509 558 631 0.310
26.000 0.250 25.500 74.090 485 582 637 720 0.354
26.000 0.281 25.438 83.260 545 654 716 809 0.397
26.000 0.312 25.376 92.410 605 726 795 899 0.441
26.000 0.344 25.312 101.530 667 800 876 991 0.486
26.000 0.375 25.250 110.640 727 872 955 1080 0.530
26.000 0.438 25.124 128.790 649 1019 1116 1261 0.619
26.000 0.500 25.000 146.850 969 1163 1274 1440 0.707

28.000 0.219 27.562 64.980 394 473 518 586 0.310

28.000 0.250 27.500 74.090 450 540 591 669 0.354
28.000 0.281 27.438 83.260 506 607 665 751 0.397
28.000 0.312 27.376 92.410 562 674 738 834 0.441
28.000 0.344 27.312 101.530 619 743 814 920 0.486
28.000 0.375 27.250 110.640 675 810 887 1003 0.530
28.000 0.438 27.124 128.790 788 946 1036 1171 0.619
28.000 0.500 27.000 146.850 900 1080 1183 1337 0.707

30.000 0.219 29.562 69.670 368 442 484 547 0.310

30.000 0.250 29.500 79.430 420 504 552 624 0.354
30.000 0.281 29.438 89.270 472 566 620 701 0.397
30.000 0.312 29.376 99.080 524 629 689 779 0.441
30.000 0.344 29.312 108.880 578 694 760 859 0.486
30.000 0.375 29.250 118.650 630 756 828 936 0.530
30.000 0.438 29.124 138.130 736 883 967 7093 0.619
30.000 0.500 29.000 157.530 840 1008 1104 1248 0.707

32.000 0.219 31.562 74.330 345 414 453 512 0.310

32.000 0.250 31.500 84.770 394 473 518 585 0.354
32.000 0.281 31.438 95.280 443 531 582 658 0.397
32.000 0.312 31.376 105.760 491 590 646 730 0.441
32.000 0.344 31.312 116.220 542 650 712 805 0.486
32.000 0.375 31.250 126.660 591 709 776 878 0.530
32.000 0.438 31.124 147.480 690 828 907 1025 0.619
32.000 0.500 31.000 168.210 788 945 1035 1170 0.707
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34.000 0.219 33.562 79.010 325 390 427 482 0.310
34.000 0.250 33.500 90.110 371 445 487 551 0.354
34.000 0.281 33.438 101.280 417 500 547 619 0.397
34.000 0.312 33.376 112.430 462 555 608 687 0.441
34.000 0.344 33.312 123.560 510 612 670 758 0.486
34.000 0.375 33.250 134.670 556 667 731 826 0.530
34.000 0.438 33.124 156.820 649 779 853 965 0.619
34.000 0.500 33.000 178.890 741 889 974 1101 0.707

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TABLE 4

MAX. DESIGN & OPERATING PRESSURE BY

GRADE
LINE NOMINAL PIPELINE PIPE GR.B GR.X42 GR.X46 GR.X52 MINIMUM
PIPE WALL ID WEIGHT 72% 72% 72% 72% 1.414 TIMES
OD WT PER FOOT MIN. MIN. MIN. MIN. WALL
YIELD YIELD YIELD YIELD THICKNESS

36.000 0.219 35.562 83.700 307 368 403 456 0.310

36.000 0.250 35.500 95.450 350 420 460 520 0.354
36.000 0.281 35.438 107.290 393 472 517 584 0.397
36.000 0.312 35.376 119.110 437 524 574 649 0.441
36.000 0.344 35.312 130.99. 482 578 633 716 0.486
36.000 0.375 35.250 142.680 525 630 690 780 0.530
36.000 0.438 35.124 166.170 613 736 806 911 0.619
36.000 0.500 35.000 189.570 700 840 920 1040 0.707

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TABLE 5
PIPELINE FLOW RATES FOR SLEEVE WELDING
IN ACCORDANCE WITH API 2201
MAXIMUM (a) MINIMUM (b)
PIPE- NOMINAL PIPE- VELOCITY VELOCITY VELOCITY VELOCITY VELOCITY VELOCITY VELOCITY VELOCITY
LINE WALL LINE 4FT./SEC 4FT./SEC 3FT./SEC 3FT./SEC 2FT./SEC 2FT./SEC 1.3FT./SEC 1.3FT./SEC
OD WT ID BPH BPD BPH BPD BPH BPD BPH BPD
2.375” 0.125” 2.125 63 1516 47 1137 32 758 21 493
2.375” 0.154” 2.067 60 1435 45 1076 30 717 19 466
2.375” 0.218” 1.939 53 1262 39 947 26 631 17 410
2.375” 0.250” 1.875 49 1180 37 885 25 590 16 384
2.375” 0.312” 1.751 43 1030 32 772 21 515 14 335

3.500 0.125 3.250 148 3547 111 2660 74 1773 48 1153

3.500 0.156 3.188 142 3413 107 2559 71 1706 46 1109
3.500 0.188 3.125 137 3279 102 2459 68 1640 44 1066
3.500 0.216 3.068 132 3161 99 2370 66 1580 43 1027
3.500 0.241 3.018 127 3058 96 2294 64 1529 41 994
3.500 0.254 2.992 125 3006 94 2254 63 1503 41 977
3.500 0.300 2.900 118 2824 88 2118 59 1412 38 918

4.500 0.125 4.250 253 6065 190 4549 126 3033 82 1971
4.500 0.142 4.216 249 5968 187 4476 124 2984 81 1940
4.500 0.156 4.188 245 5889 184 4417 123 2945 80 1914
4.500 0.165 4.170 243 5839 182 4379 122 2919 79 1898
4.500 0.188 4.125 238 5714 179 4285 119 2857 77 1857
4.500 0.205 4.090 234 5617 176 4213 117 2808 76 1826
4.500 0.220 4.060 231 5535 173 4151 115 2767 75 1799
4.500 0.237 4.026 227 5443 170 4082 113 2721 74 1769
4.500 0.250 4.000 224 5373 168 4029 112 2686 73 1746
4.500 0.281 3.938 217 5207 163 3905 108 2604 71 1692
4.500 0.312 3.876 210 5045 158 3783 105 2522 68 1639
4.500 0.337 3.826 205 4915 154 3686 102 2458 67 1597
4.500 0.375 3.750 197 4722 148 3541 98 2361 64 1535

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TABLE 5
PIPELINE FLOW RATES FOR SLEEVE WELDING
IN ACCORDANCE WITH API 2201

MAXIMUM (a) MINIMUM (b)

PIPE- NOMINAL PIPELINE VELOCITY VELOCITY VELOCITY VELOCITY VELOCITY VELOCITY VELOCITY VELOCITY
LINE WALL ID 4FT./SEC 4FT./SEC 3FT./SEC 3FT./SEC 2FT./SEC 2FT./SEC 1.3FT./SEC 1.3FT./SEC
OD WT BPH BPD BPH BPD BPH BPD BPH BPD
6.625 0.125 6.375 569 13646 426 10235 284 6823 185 4435
6.625 0.156 6.313 558 13382 418 10037 279 6691 181 4349
6.625 0.188 6.249 546 13112 410 9834 273 6556 178 4261
6.625 0.219 6.187 536 12853 402 9640 268 6427 174 4177
6.625 0.238 6.149 529 12696 397 9522 264 6348 172 4126
6.625 0.250 6.125 525 12597 394 9448 262 6299 171 4094
6.625 0.280 6.065 515 12351 386 9264 257 6176 167 4014
6.625 0.312 6.001 504 12092 378 9069 252 6046 164 3930
6.625 0.375 5.875 483 11590 362 8692 241 5795 157 3767
6.625 0.500 5.625 443 10624 332 7968 221 5312 144 3453

8.625 0.125 8.375 981 23550 736 17664 491 11776 319 7656
8.625 0.156 8.313 967 23203 725 17403 483 11602 314 7536
8.625 0.188 8.249 952 22849 714 17136 476 11424 309 7416
8.625 0.203 8.219 945 22683 709 17012 473 11341 307 7368
8.625 0.219 8.187 938 22506 703 16880 469 11253 305 7320
8.625 0.238 8.149 929 22298 697 16723 465 11149 302 7248
8.625 0.250 8.125 924 22167 693 16625 462 11083 300 7200
8.625 0.264 8.097 917 22014 688 16511 459 11007 298 7152
8.625 0.277 8.071 911 21873 684 16405 456 10937 296 7104
8.625 0.280 8.065 910 21841 683 16380 455 10920 296 7104
8.625 0.304 8.017 899 21581 674 16186 450 10791 292 7008
8.625 0.312 8.001 896 21495 672 16122 448 10748 291 6984
8.625 0.322 7.981 891 21388 668 16041 446 10694 290 6960
8.625 0.344 7.937 881 21153 661 15865 441 10576 286 6864
8.625 0.352 7.921 878 21068 658 15801 439 10534 285 6840
8.625 0.375 7.875 868 20824 651 15618 434 10412 282 6765
8.625 0.500 7.625 813 19523 610 14642 407 9761 264 6336

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TABLE 5
PIPELINE FLOW RATES FOR SLEEVE WELDING
IN ACCORDANCE WITH API 2201

PIPE- NOMINAL PIPELINE VELOCITY VELOCITY VELOCITY VELOCITY VELOCITY VELOCITY VELOCITY VELOCITY
LINE WALL ID 4FT./SEC 4FT./SEC 3FT./SEC 3FT./SEC 2FT./SEC 2FT./SEC 1.3FT./SEC 1.3FT./SEC
OD WT BPH BPD BPH BPD BPH BPD BPH BPD
10.750 0.125 10.500 1542 37020 1157 27765 771 18510 501 12024
10.750 0.156 10.438 1524 36584 1143 27438 762 18292 495 11880
10.750 0.172 10.406 1515 36360 1136 27270 758 18180 492 11808
10.750 0.188 10.374 1506 36137 1129 27103 753 18068 489 11736
10.750 0.203 10.344 1497 35928 1123 26946 749 17964 487 11688
10.750 0.219 10.312 1488 35706 1116 26780 744 17853 484 11616
10.750 0.250 10.250 1470 35278 1102 26459 735 17639 478 11472
10.750 0.279 10.192 1453 34880 1090 26160 727 17440 472 11328
10.750 0.281 10.188 1452 34853 1089 26139 726 17426 472 11328
10.750 0.307 10.136 1437 34498 1078 25873 719 17249 467 11208
10.750 0.313 10.125 1434 34423 1076 25817 717 17211 466 11184
10.750 0.344 10.062 1416 33996 1062 25497 708 16998 460 11040
10.750 0.365 10.020 1405 33713 1054 25284 702 16856 457 10968
10.750 0.375 10.000 1399 33578 1049 25184 700 16789 455 10920
10.750 0.395 9.960 1388 33310 1041 24983 694 16655 451 10526
10.750 0.438 9.874 1364 32737 1023 24553 682 16369 443 10632
10.750 0.500 9.750 1330 31920 998 23940 665 15960 432 10365

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TABLE 5
PIPELINE FLOW RATES FOR SLEEVE WELDING
IN ACCORDANCE WITH API 2201
PIPE- NOMINAL PIPELINE VELOCITY VELOCITY VELOCITY VELOCITY VELOCITY VELOCITY VELOCITY VELOCITY
LINE WALL ID 4FT./SEC 4FT./SEC 3FT./SEC 3FT./SEC 2FT./SEC 2FT./SEC 1.3FT./SEC 1.3FT./SEC
OD WT BPH BPD BPH BPD BPH BPD BPH BPD
12.750 0.156 12.438 2164 51947 1623 38960 1082 25973 703 16883
12.750 0.188 12.374 2142 51414 1607 38560 1071 25707 696 16709
12.750 0.203 12.344 2132 51165 1599 38373 1066 25582 693 16628
12.750 0.219 12.312 2121 50900 1591 38175 1060 25450 689 16542
12.750 0.238 12.274 2108 50586 1581 37939 1054 25293 685 16440
12.750 0.250 12.250 2100 50388 1575 37791 1050 25194 682 16376
12.750 0.281 12.188 2078 49879 1559 37410 1039 24940 675 16211
12.750 0.300 12.150 2065 49569 1549 37177 1033 24784 671 16110
12.750 0.313 12.124 2057 49357 1542 37018 1028 24679 668 16041
12.750 0.330 12.090 2045 49081 1534 36810 1023 24540 665 15951
12.750 0.344 12.062 2036 48854 1527 36640 1018 24427 662 15877
12.750 0.375 12.000 2015 48353 1511 36264 1007 24176 655 15715
12.750 0.406 11.938 1994 47854 1495 35891 997 23927 648 15553
12.750 0.438 11.874 1973 47342 1479 35507 986 23671 641 15386
12.750 0.500 11.750 1932 46359 1449 34769 966 23179 628 15067

14.000 0.156 13.688 2621 62913 1966 47184 1311 31456 852 20447
14.000 0.188 13.624 2597 62326 1948 46744 1298 31163 844 20256
14.000 0.219 13.562 2573 61760 1930 46320 1287 30880 836 20072
14.000 0.250 13.500 2550 61196 1912 45897 1275 30598 829 19889
14.000 0.276 13.448 2530 60726 1898 45544 1265 30363 822 19736
14.000 0.281 13.439 2526 60635 1895 45477 1263 30318 821 19707
14.000 0.312 13.376 2503 60077 1877 45058 1252 30039 814 19525
14.000 0.344 13.312 2479 59504 1859 44628 1240 29752 806 19339
14.000 0.375 13.250 2456 58951 1842 44213 1228 29475 798 19159
14.000 0.500 13.000 2364 56747 1773 42560 1182 28374 768 18443

15.000 0.250 14.500 2942 70598 2206 52949 1471 35299 956 22944
15.000 0.281 14.438 2916 69996 2187 52497 1458 34998 948 22740
15.000 0.313 14.375 2891 69386 2168 52040 1446 34693 940 22550
15.000 0.375 14.250 2841 68185 2131 51139 1421 34092 923 22160
15.000 0.438 14.125 2791 66994 2094 50245 1396 33497 907 21770
15.000 0.500 14.000 2742 65813 2057 49360 1371 32907 891 21380

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TABLE 5
PIPELINE FLOW RATES FOR SLEEVE WELDING
IN ACCORDANCE WITH API 2201

PIPE- NOMINAL PIPELINE VELOCITY VELOCITY VELOCITY VELOCITY VELOCITY VELOCITY VELOCITY VELOCITY
LINE WALL ID 4FT./SEC 4FT./SEC 3FT./SEC 3FT./SEC 2FT./SEC 2FT./SEC 1.3FT./SEC 1.3FT./SEC
OD WT BPH BPD BPH BPD BPH BPD BPH BPD
16.000 0.188 15.624 3415 81967 2561 61476 1708 40984 1110 26640
16.000 0.219 15.562 3388 81318 2541 60989 1694 40659 1101 26428
16.000 0.250 15.500 3361 80672 2521 60504 1681 40336 1092 26218
16.000 0.281 15.438 3334 80027 2501 60021 1667 40014 1084 26009
16.000 0.312 15.376 3308 79386 2481 59539 1654 39693 1075 25800
16.000 0.344 15.312 3280 78726 2460 59045 1640 39363 1066 25556
16.000 0.375 15.250 3254 78090 2440 58568 1627 39045 1057 25368
16.000 0.406 15.188 3227 77457 2421 58092 1614 38728 1049 25176
16.000 0.438 15.124 3200 76805 2400 57604 1600 38403 1040 24960
16.000 0.500 15.000 3148 75551 2361 56663 1574 37775 1023 24552

18.000 0.188 17.624 4346 104296 3259 78222 2173 52148 1412 33896
18.000 0.219 17.562 4315 103563 3236 77672 2158 51782 1402 33658
18.000 0.250 17.500 4285 102833 3214 77125 2142 51417 1393 33421
18.000 0.281 17.438 4254 102106 3191 76579 2127 51053 1383 33184
18.000 0.313 17.374 4223 101358 3167 76018 2112 50679 1373 32941
18.000 0.344 17.312 4193 100636 3145 75477 2097 50318 1363 32707
18.000 0.375 17.250 4163 99916 3122 74937 2082 49958 1353 32473
18.000 0.406 17.188 4133 99199 3100 74399 2067 49600 1343 32240
18.000 0.438 17.124 4103 98462 3077 73846 2051 49231 1333 32000
18.000 0.500 17.000 4043 97041 3033 72781 2022 48520 1314 31538

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TABLE 5
PIPELINE FLOW RATES FOR SLEEVE WELDING
IN ACCORDANCE WITH API 2201

PIPE- NOMINAL PIPELINE VELOCITY VELOCITY VELOCITY VELOCITY VELOCITY VELOCITY VELOCITY VELOCITY
LINE WALL ID 4FT./SEC 4FT./SEC 3FT./SEC 3FT./SEC 2FT./SEC 2FT./SEC 1.3FT./SEC 1.3FT./SEC
OD WT BPH BPD BPH BPD BPH BPD BPH BPD
20.000 0.188 19.624 5388 129310 4041 96983 2694 64655 1751 42026
20.000 0.219 19.562 5354 128494 4015 96371 2677 64247 1740 41761
20.000 0.250 19.500 5320 127681 3990 95761 2660 63841 1729 41496
20.000 0.281 19.438 5286 126870 3965 95153 2643 63435 1718 41233
20.000 0.313 19.374 5252 126036 3939 94527 2626 63018 1707 40962
20.000 0.344 19.312 5218 125231 3913 93923 2609 62615 1696 40700
20.000 0.375 19.250 5185 124428 3888 93321 2592 62214 1685 40439
20.000 0.409 19.182 5148 123551 3861 92663 2574 61775 1673 40154
20.000 0.438 19.124 5117 122805 3838 92103 2558 61402 1663 39911
20.000 0.469 19.062 5084 122010 3813 91507 2542 61005 1652 39653
20.000 0.500 19.000 5051 121217 3788 91913 2525 60609 1641 39386
20.000 0.562 18.876 4985 119640 3739 89730 2493 59820 1620 38883

22.000 0.219 21.562 6505 156112 4878 117084 3252 78056 2114 50736
22.000 0.250 21.500 6467 155215 4850 116411 3234 77608 2102 50445
22.000 0.281 21.438 6430 154321 4823 115741 3215 77161 2090 50154
22.000 0.312 21.376 6393 153430 4795 115072 3196 76715 2078 49865
22.000 0.344 21.312 6355 152513 4766 114384 3177 76256 2065 49567
22.000 0.375 21.250 6318 151626 4738 113720 3159 75813 2053 49279
22.000 0.438 21.124 6243 149834 4682 112375 3122 74917 2029 48696
22.000 0.469 21.062 6206 148955 4655 111717 3103 74478 2017 48411
22.000 0.500 21.000 6170 148080 4627 111060 3085 74040 2005 48126
22.000 0.568 20.864 6090 146168 4568 109626 3045 73084 1979 47505

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TABLE 5
PIPELINE FLOW RATES FOR SLEEVE WELDING
IN ACCORDANCE WITH API 2201

PIPE- NOMINAL PIPELINE VELOCITY VELOCITY VELOCITY VELOCITY VELOCITY VELOCITY VELOCITY VELOCITY
LINE WALL ID 4FT./SEC 4FT./SEC 3FT./SEC 3FT./SEC 2FT./SEC 2FT./SEC 1.3FT./SEC 1.3FT./SEC
OD WT BPH BPD BPH BPD BPH BPD BPH BPD
24.000 0.219 23.562 7767 186415 5825 139811 3884 93208 2524 60585
24.000 0.250 23.500 7726 185435 5795 139077 3863 92718 2511 60267
24.000 0.281 23.438 7686 184458 5764 138344 3843 92229 2498 59949
24.000 0.312 23.376 7645 183484 5734 137613 3823 91742 2485 59632
24.000 0.375 23.250 7563 181511 5672 136133 3781 90756 2458 58991
24.000 0.438 23.124 7481 179549 5611 134662 3741 89775 2431 58353
24.000 0.469 23.062 7441 178587 5581 133941 3721 89294 2418 58041
24.000 0.500 23.000 7401 177629 5551 133221 3701 88814 2405 57729
24.000 0.562 22.876 7322 175718 5491 131789 3661 87859 2380 57108
24.000 0.625 22.750 7241 173788 5431 130341 3621 86894 2353 56481