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01 ASME B31.3 Points To Recall
01 ASME B31.3 Points To Recall
01 ASME B31.3 Points To Recall
3 Points To Recall
A S S E T I N T E G R I T Y C O N S U L A T A N T C O M P A N Y
ASME B31.3
1. API 570 Code is applicable for inspection, repairs, alteration
and re-rating of in-service , metallic piping.
4. Table A-1B of B 31.3 Code gives weld joint quality factor for
manufactured pipes. The factor can be increased for Electric
Fusion welded pipes by conducting additional radiography (spot
or full) as per Table 302.3.4.
PD
tm = +C
2( SE + PY )
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Eng: MOHAMED AMER
E-mail:Mohamed_Amer_2007@yahoo.com
Mob. 010 149 77 330
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ASME B31.3 Points To Recall
A S S E T I N T E G R I T Y C O N S U L A T A N T C O M P A N Y
3P
t m = dg +C
16 SE
Where, dg = the inside diameter of gasket
18. Working pressure for flanges and flanged fittings can be read
from pressure-temperature ratings of flange. The hydrostatic
test pressure is taken as 1.5 times the pressure rating at 100º
F, rounded to the next 25 psi.
_________________________________________________________________________________________________
Eng: MOHAMED AMER
E-mail:Mohamed_Amer_2007@yahoo.com
Mob. 010 149 77 330
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