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Pipe wall thickness

calculations
BURNEX BURNER HEAD
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 Pipe Pi-201 Wall Thickness
Calculation Report

Mechanical Properties:-
Design Standard & Code: - ASME B31.3, ASME SEC VIII DIV.1, API STANDARD 521
Material Grade = A333 Gr.6
External Pressure = 1.01325 bar = 101.325 KPa
SI Units
Design / Operating Conditions (Input Data):-
Operating Pressure = 66 bar
Max Design Temperature = 150 ° C
Min Design Temperature = -20 ° C
Service medium is Air
Corrosion Allowance = 1.5 mm
Pipe Diameter = 6'' Sch. 40

For Straight Pipe:-

Calculated design pressure:-
DP = 110 % of MOP as common practice
assume MOP is equal OP DP = 110 % 66 barg
DP = 72.6 barg
The Required Wall Thickness of straight sections of pipe shall be determined:-
Acc. to ASME B31.3 Sec 304.1.1
tm = t + c (2a)
c is the sum of mechanical allowances.
t is the pressure design calculated thickness (mm),
tm is minimum required thickness, including mechanical, corrosion, and erosion allowances (mm).

The Nominal Wall Thickness Calculations under Internal Pressure (due to Hoop Stress):-
Acc. to ASME B31.3 Sec 304.1.1

t is the pressure design calculated thickness (mm)

P is the internal design gauge pressure (MPa) = 7.26 MPa
D is the outside diameter of pipe (mm) = 168.3 mm
E is the quality factor from Table A-1A or A-1B = 1.00
S is the stress value for material from Table A-1 = 138 MPa
Y is the coefficient from Table 304.1.1 = 0.4
W is weld joint strength reduction factor = 1

𝟕.𝟐𝟔𝑿𝟏𝟔𝟖.𝟑
t= 𝟐(𝟏𝟑𝟖𝑿𝟏𝑿𝟏+𝟕.𝟐𝟔𝑿𝟎.𝟒)

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 t = 4.335 mm
tm = t + c
= 4.335 + 1.5
= 5.835 mm
Selected the equivalent schedule:-
6'' Sch 40 will be selected as wall thickness = 7.11 mm

Considering a mill tolerance of 12.5%:- Acc. to ASME B31.3 APPENDIX S, Sec 301.2

T is the specified minimum pipe wall thickness

Ť is from nominal pipe wall thickness
Ť = 7.11 mm
T = 7.11 (1.0 – 0.125) = 6.256 mm
T ≥ tm
The selection of the nominal pipe wall thickness Ť, for Schedule 40 pipe is acceptable

Calculated Maximum Allowable Working Pressure (MAWP):- Acc. to ASME Sec VIII Div.1 UG-27
t = T – CA
= 6.256 – 1.5 = 4.756 mm

t is minimum required thickness of shell

P is internal design pressure.
R is inside radius.
S is maximum allowable stress value, and the stress limitations specified
E is joint efficiency for, or the efficiency of, appropriate joint in cylindrical or spherical shells, or the efficiency of
ligaments between openings, whichever is less.
𝟏𝟑𝟖 𝑿 𝟏 𝑿 𝟒.𝟕𝟓
P= (𝟕𝟕.𝟎𝟒+𝟎.𝟔𝑿𝟒.𝟕𝟓)
= 8.22 MPa = 82.2 bar
MAWP = 82.2 bar

For check:-
1/ 0.385 X 138 X 1 = 53.13 P < 0.385 SE

2/ 77.04 / 2 = 38.52 T < R/2

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 Pipe Pi-202 Wall Thickness
Calculation Report

Mechanical Properties:-
Design Standard & Code: - ASME B31.3, ASME SEC VIII DIV.1, API STANDARD 521
Material Grade = A333 Gr.6
External Pressure = 1.01325 bar = 101.325 KPa
SI Units
Design / Operating Conditions (Input Data):-
Operating Pressure = 66 bar
Max Design Temperature = 150 ° C
Min Design Temperature = -20 ° C
Service medium is Air
Corrosion Allowance = 1.5 mm
Pipe Diameter = 5'' Sch. 40

For Straight Pipe:-

Calculated design pressure:-
DP = 110 % of MOP as common practice
Assume MOP is equal OP DP = 110 % 66 barg
DP = 72.6 barg
The Required Wall Thickness of straight sections of pipe shall be determined:-
Acc. to ASME B31.3 Sec 304.1.1
tm = t + c (2a)
c is the sum of mechanical allowances.
t is the pressure design calculated thickness (mm),
tm is minimum required thickness, including mechanical, corrosion, and erosion allowances (mm).

The Nominal Wall Thickness Calculations under Internal Pressure (due to Hoop Stress):-
Acc. to ASME B31.3 Sec 304.1.1

t is the pressure design calculated thickness (mm)

P is the internal design gauge pressure (MPa) = 7.26 MPa
D is the outside diameter of pipe (mm) = 141.3 mm
E is the quality factor from Table A-1A or A-1B = 1.00
S is the stress value for material from Table A-1 = 138 MPa
Y is the coefficient from Table 304.1.1 = 0.4
W is weld joint strength reduction factor = 1

𝟕.𝟐𝟔𝑿𝟏𝟒𝟏.𝟑
t= 𝟐(𝟏𝟑𝟖𝑿𝟏𝑿𝟏+𝟕.𝟐𝟔𝑿𝟎.𝟒)

t = 3.64 mm

tm = t + c
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 = 3.64 + 1.5
= 5.14 mm
Selected the equivalent schedule:-
5'' Sch 40 will be selected as wall thickness = 6.55 mm

Considering a mill tolerance of 12.5%:- Acc. to ASME B31.3 APPENDIX S, Sec 301.2

T is the specified minimum pipe wall thickness

Ť is from nominal pipe wall thickness
Ť = 6.55 mm
T = 6.55 (1.0 – 0.125) = 5.731 mm
T ≥ tm
The selection of the nominal pipe wall thickness Ť, for Schedule 40 pipe is acceptable

Calculated Maximum Allowable Working Pressure (MAWP):- Acc. to ASME Sec VIII Div.1 UG-27
t = T – CA
= 5.731 – 1.5 = 4.231 mm

t is minimum required thickness of shell

P is internal design pressure.
R is inside radius.
S is maximum allowable stress value, and the stress limitations specified
E is joint efficiency for, or the efficiency of, appropriate joint in cylindrical or spherical shells, or the efficiency of
ligaments between openings, whichever is less.
𝟏𝟑𝟖 𝑿 𝟏 𝑿 𝟒.𝟐𝟑
P=
(𝟔𝟒.𝟏+𝟎.𝟔𝑿𝟒.𝟐𝟑)
= 8.762 MPa = 87.62 bar
MAWP = 87.62 bar

For check:-
1/ 0.385 X 138 X 1 = 53.13 P < 0.385 SE

2/ 77.04 / 2 = 32.05 T < R/2

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 Pipe Pi-203 Wall Thickness
Calculation Report

Mechanical Properties:-
Design Standard & Code: - ASME B31.3, ASME SEC VIII DIV.1, API STANDARD 521
Material Grade = A333 Gr.6
External Pressure = 1.01325 bar = 101.325 KPa
SI Units
Design / Operating Conditions (Input Data):-
Operating Pressure = 66 bar
Max Design Temperature = 150 ° C
Min Design Temperature = -20 ° C
Service medium is Air
Corrosion Allowance = 1.5 mm
Pipe Diameter = 8'' Sch. 40

For Straight Pipe:-

Calculated design pressure:-
DP = 110 % of MOP as common practice
assume MOP is equal OP DP = 110 % 66 barg
DP = 72.6 barg
The Required Wall Thickness of straight sections of pipe shall be determined:-
Acc. to ASME B31.3 Sec 304.1.1
tm = t + c (2a)
c is the sum of mechanical allowances.
t is the pressure design calculated thickness (mm),
tm is minimum required thickness, including mechanical, corrosion, and erosion allowances (mm).

The Nominal Wall Thickness Calculations under Internal Pressure (due to Hoop Stress):-
Acc. to ASME B31.3 Sec 304.1.1

t is the pressure design calculated thickness (mm)

P is the internal design gauge pressure (MPa) = 7.26 MPa
D is the outside diameter of pipe (mm) = 219.1 mm
E is the quality factor from Table A-1A or A-1B = 1.00
S is the stress value for material from Table A-1 = 138 MPa
Y is the coefficient from Table 304.1.1 = 0.4
W is weld joint strength reduction factor = 1

𝟕.𝟐𝟔𝑿𝟐𝟏𝟗.𝟏
t= 𝟐(𝟏𝟑𝟖𝑿𝟏𝑿𝟏+𝟕.𝟐𝟔𝑿𝟎.𝟒)

t = 5.644 mm

tm = t + c
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 = 5.644 + 1.5
= 7.1445 mm
Selected the equivalent schedule:-
8'' Sch 40 will be selected as wall thickness = 8.18 mm

Considering a mill tolerance of 12.5%:- Acc. to ASME B31.3 APPENDIX S, Sec 301.2

T is the specified minimum pipe wall thickness

Ť is from nominal pipe wall thickness
Ť = 8.18 mm
T = 8.18 (1.0 – 0.125) = 7.157 mm
T ≥ tm
The selection of the nominal pipe wall thickness Ť, for Schedule 40 pipe is acceptable

Calculated Maximum Allowable Working Pressure (MAWP):- Acc. to ASME Sec VIII Div.1 UG-27
t = T – CA
= 7.157 – 1.5 = 5.658 mm

t is minimum required thickness of shell

P is internal design pressure.
R is inside radius.
S is maximum allowable stress value, and the stress limitations specified
E is joint efficiency for, or the efficiency of, appropriate joint in cylindrical or spherical shells, or the efficiency of
ligaments between openings, whichever is less.
𝟏𝟑𝟖 𝑿 𝟏 𝑿 𝟓.𝟔𝟓
P=
(𝟏𝟎𝟏.𝟑+𝟎.𝟔𝑿𝟓.𝟔𝟓)
= 7.452 MPa = 74.52 bar
MAWP = 74.52 bar

For check:-
1/ 0.385 X 138 X 1 = 53.13 P < 0.385 SE

2/ 77.04 / 2 = 50.685 T < R/2

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 Pipe Pi-204 Wall Thickness
Calculation Report

Mechanical Properties:-
Design Standard & Code: - ASME B31.3, ASME SEC VIII DIV.1, API STANDARD 521
Material Grade = A350 LF2
External Pressure = 1.01325 bar = 101.325 KPa
SI Units
Design / Operating Conditions (Input Data):-
Operating Pressure = 66 bar
Max Design Temperature = 150 ° C
Min Design Temperature = -20 ° C
Service medium is Air
Corrosion Allowance = 1.5 mm
Pipe Diameter = 2.5'' Sch. 40

For Straight Pipe:-

Calculated design pressure:-
DP = 110 % of MOP as common practice
assume MOP is equal OP DP = 110 % 66 barg
DP = 72.6 barg
The Required Wall Thickness of straight sections of pipe shall be determined:-
Acc. to ASME B31.3 Sec 304.1.1
tm = t + c (2a)
c is the sum of mechanical allowances.
t is the pressure design calculated thickness (mm),
tm is minimum required thickness, including mechanical, corrosion, and erosion allowances (mm).

The Nominal Wall Thickness Calculations under Internal Pressure (due to Hoop Stress):-
Acc. to ASME B31.3 Sec 304.1.1

t is the pressure design calculated thickness (mm)

P is the internal design gauge pressure (MPa) = 7.26 MPa
D is the outside diameter of pipe (mm) = 73 mm
E is the quality factor from Table A-1A or A-1B = 1.00
S is the stress value for material from Table A-1 = 145 MPa
Y is the coefficient from Table 304.1.1 = 0.4
W is weld joint strength reduction factor = 1

𝟕.𝟐𝟔𝑿𝟕𝟑
t= 𝟐(𝟏𝟒𝟓𝑿𝟏𝑿𝟏+𝟕.𝟐𝟔𝑿𝟎.𝟒)

t = 1.79 mm

tm = t + c
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 = 1.79 + 1.5
= 3.291 mm
Selected the equivalent schedule:-
2.5'' Sch 40 will be selected as wall thickness = 4.5 mm

Considering a mill tolerance of 12.5%:- Acc. to ASME B31.3 APPENDIX S, Sec 301.2

T is the specified minimum pipe wall thickness

Ť is from nominal pipe wall thickness
Ť = 4.5 mm
T = 4.5 (1.0 – 0.125) = 3.937 mm
T ≥ tm
The selection of the nominal pipe wall thickness Ť, for Schedule 40 pipe is acceptable

Calculated Maximum Allowable Working Pressure (MAWP):- Acc. to ASME Sec VIII Div.1 UG-27
t = T – CA
= 3.93 – 1.5 = 2.438 mm

t is minimum required thickness of shell

P is internal design pressure.
R is inside radius.
S is maximum allowable stress value, and the stress limitations specified
E is joint efficiency for, or the efficiency of, appropriate joint in cylindrical or spherical shells, or the efficiency of
ligaments between openings, whichever is less.
𝟏𝟒𝟓 𝑿 𝟏 𝑿 𝟐.𝟒𝟑
P=
(𝟑𝟐+𝟎.𝟔𝑿𝟐.𝟒𝟑)
= 10.562 MPa = 105.62 bar
MAWP = 105.62 bar

For check:-
1/ 0.385 X 138 X 1 = 55.825 P < 0.385 SE

2/ 77.04 / 2 = 16 T < R/2

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 Pipe Pi-601 Wall Thickness
Calculation Report

Mechanical Properties:-
Design Standard & Code: - ASME B31.3, ASME SEC VIII DIV.1, API STANDARD 521
Material Grade = A333 Gr.6
External Pressure = 1.01325 bar = 101.325 KPa
SI Units
Design / Operating Conditions (Input Data):-
Operating Pressure = 66 bar
Max Design Temperature = 150 ° C
Min Design Temperature = -20 ° C
Service medium is H2S
Corrosion Allowance = 2.5 mm
Pipe Diameter = 3'' Sch. 40

For Straight Pipe:-

Calculated design pressure:-
DP = 110 % of MOP as common practice
assume MOP is equal OP DP = 110 % 66 barg
DP = 72.6 barg
The Required Wall Thickness of straight sections of pipe shall be determined:-
Acc. to ASME B31.3 Sec 304.1.1
tm = t + c (2a)
c is the sum of mechanical allowances.
t is the pressure design calculated thickness (mm),
tm is minimum required thickness, including mechanical, corrosion, and erosion allowances (mm).

The Nominal Wall Thickness Calculations under Internal Pressure (due to Hoop Stress):-
Acc. to ASME B31.3 Sec 304.1.1

t is the pressure design calculated thickness (mm)

P is the internal design gauge pressure (MPa) = 7.26 MPa
D is the outside diameter of pipe (mm) = 88.9 mm
E is the quality factor from Table A-1A or A-1B = 1.00
S is the stress value for material from Table A-1 = 138 MPa
Y is the coefficient from Table 304.1.1 = 0.4
W is weld joint strength reduction factor = 1

𝟕.𝟐𝟔𝑿𝟖𝟖.𝟗
t= 𝟐(𝟏𝟑𝟖𝑿𝟏𝑿𝟏+𝟕.𝟐𝟔𝑿𝟎.𝟒)

t = 2.29 mm

tm = t + c
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 = 2.29 + 2.5
= 4.79 mm
Selected the equivalent schedule:-
3'' Sch 40 will be selected as wall thickness = 5.49 mm

Considering a mill tolerance of 12.5%:- Acc. to ASME B31.3 APPENDIX S, Sec 301.2

T is the specified minimum pipe wall thickness

Ť is from nominal pipe wall thickness
Ť = 5.49 mm
T = 5.49 (1.0 – 0.125) = 4.803 mm
T ≥ tm
The selection of the nominal pipe wall thickness Ť, for Schedule 40 pipe is acceptable

Calculated Maximum Allowable Working Pressure (MAWP):- Acc. to ASME Sec VIII Div.1 UG-27
t = T – CA
= 4.803 – 2.5 = 2.304 mm

t is minimum required thickness of shell

P is internal design pressure.
R is inside radius.
S is maximum allowable stress value, and the stress limitations specified
E is joint efficiency for, or the efficiency of, appropriate joint in cylindrical or spherical shells, or the efficiency of
ligaments between openings, whichever is less.
𝟏𝟑𝟖 𝑿 𝟏 𝑿 𝟐.𝟑
P=
(𝟑𝟗+𝟎.𝟔𝑿𝟐.𝟑)
= 7.881 MPa = 78.81 bar
MAWP = 78.81 bar

For check:-
1/ 0.385 X 138 X 1 = 53.13 P < 0.385 SE

2/ 77.04 / 2 = 19.48 T < R/2

Date 14 FEB. 2022 Titles:- Prepared By Eng/ Ahmed Hamdy

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 Pipe Pi-601 Wall Thickness
Calculation Report

Mechanical Properties:-
Design Standard & Code: - ASME B31.3, ASME SEC VIII DIV.1, API STANDARD 521
Material Grade = A333 Gr.6
External Pressure = 1.01325 bar = 101.325 KPa
SI Units
Design / Operating Conditions (Input Data):-
Operating Pressure = 66 bar
Max Design Temperature = 150 ° C
Min Design Temperature = -20 ° C
Service medium is H2S
Corrosion Allowance = 2.5 mm
Pipe Diameter = 3'' Sch. 80

For Straight Pipe:-

Calculated design pressure:-
DP = 110 % of MOP as common practice
assume MOP is equal OP DP = 110 % 66 barg
DP = 72.6 barg
The Required Wall Thickness of straight sections of pipe shall be determined:-
Acc. to ASME B31.3 Sec 304.1.1
tm = t + c (2a)
c is the sum of mechanical allowances.
t is the pressure design calculated thickness (mm),
tm is minimum required thickness, including mechanical, corrosion, and erosion allowances (mm).

The Nominal Wall Thickness Calculations under Internal Pressure (due to Hoop Stress):-
Acc. to ASME B31.3 Sec 304.1.1

t is the pressure design calculated thickness (mm)

P is the internal design gauge pressure (MPa) = 7.26 MPa
D is the outside diameter of pipe (mm) = 88.9 mm
E is the quality factor from Table A-1A or A-1B = 1.00
S is the stress value for material from Table A-1 = 138 MPa
Y is the coefficient from Table 304.1.1 = 0.4
W is weld joint strength reduction factor = 1

𝟕.𝟐𝟔𝑿𝟖𝟖.𝟗
t= 𝟐(𝟏𝟑𝟖𝑿𝟏𝑿𝟏+𝟕.𝟐𝟔𝑿𝟎.𝟒)

t = 2.29 mm

tm = t + c
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 = 2.29 + 2.5
= 4.79 mm
Selected the equivalent schedule:-
3'' Sch 80 will be selected as wall thickness = 7.62 mm

Considering a mill tolerance of 12.5%:- Acc. to ASME B31.3 APPENDIX S, Sec 301.2

T is the specified minimum pipe wall thickness

Ť is from nominal pipe wall thickness
Ť = 7.62 mm
T = 7.62 (1.0 – 0.125) = 6.667 mm
T ≥ tm
The selection of the nominal pipe wall thickness Ť, for Schedule 80 pipe is acceptable

Calculated Maximum Allowable Working Pressure (MAWP):- Acc. to ASME Sec VIII Div.1 UG-27
t = T – CA
= 6.667 – 2.5 = 4.168 mm

t is minimum required thickness of shell

P is internal design pressure.
R is inside radius.
S is maximum allowable stress value, and the stress limitations specified
E is joint efficiency for, or the efficiency of, appropriate joint in cylindrical or spherical shells, or the efficiency of
ligaments between openings, whichever is less.
𝟏𝟑𝟖 𝑿 𝟏 𝑿 𝟒.𝟏𝟔
P=
(𝟑𝟔.𝟖+𝟎.𝟔𝑿𝟒.𝟏𝟔)
= 14.623 MPa = 146.23 bar
MAWP = 146.23 bar

For check:-
1/ 0.385 X 138 X 1 = 53.13 P < 0.385 SE

2/ 77.04 / 2 = 18.415 T < R/2

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 Pipe Pi-603 Wall Thickness
Calculation Report

Mechanical Properties:-
Design Standard & Code: - ASME B31.3, ASME SEC VIII DIV.1, API STANDARD 521
Material Grade = A350 LF2
External Pressure = 1.01325 bar = 101.325 KPa
SI Units
Design / Operating Conditions (Input Data):-
Operating Pressure = 66 bar
Max Design Temperature = 150 ° C
Min Design Temperature = -20 ° C
Service medium is H2S
Corrosion Allowance = 2.5 mm
Pipe Diameter = 1/2'' Sch. 80

For Straight Pipe:-

Calculated design pressure:-
DP = 110 % of MOP as common practice
assume MOP is equal OP DP = 110 % 66 barg
DP = 72.6 barg
The Required Wall Thickness of straight sections of pipe shall be determined:-
Acc. to ASME B31.3 Sec 304.1.1
tm = t + c (2a)
c is the sum of mechanical allowances.
t is the pressure design calculated thickness (mm),
tm is minimum required thickness, including mechanical, corrosion, and erosion allowances (mm).

The Nominal Wall Thickness Calculations under Internal Pressure (due to Hoop Stress):-
Acc. to ASME B31.3 Sec 304.1.1

t is the pressure design calculated thickness (mm)

P is the internal design gauge pressure (MPa) = 7.26 MPa
D is the outside diameter of pipe (mm) = 21 mm
E is the quality factor from Table A-1A or A-1B = 1.00
S is the stress value for material from Table A-1 = 145 MPa
Y is the coefficient from Table 304.1.1 = 0.4
W is weld joint strength reduction factor = 1

𝟕.𝟐𝟔𝑿𝟐𝟏
t= 𝟐(𝟏𝟒𝟓𝑿𝟏𝑿𝟏+𝟕.𝟐𝟔𝑿𝟎.𝟒)

t = 0.515 mm

tm = t + c
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 = 0.515 + 2.5
= 3.015 mm
Selected the equivalent schedule:-
1/2'' Sch 80 will be selected as wall thickness = 3.5 mm

Considering a mill tolerance of 12.5%:- Acc. to ASME B31.3 APPENDIX S, Sec 301.2

T is the specified minimum pipe wall thickness

Ť is from nominal pipe wall thickness
Ť = 3.5 mm
T = 3.5 (1.0 – 0.125) = 3.0625 mm
T ≥ tm
The selection of the nominal pipe wall thickness Ť, for Schedule 80 pipe is acceptable

Calculated Maximum Allowable Working Pressure (MAWP):- Acc. to ASME Sec VIII Div.1 UG-27
t = T – CA
= 3.062 – 2.5 = 0.563 mm

t is minimum required thickness of shell

P is internal design pressure.
R is inside radius.
S is maximum allowable stress value, and the stress limitations specified
E is joint efficiency for, or the efficiency of, appropriate joint in cylindrical or spherical shells, or the efficiency of
ligaments between openings, whichever is less.
𝟏𝟒𝟓 𝑿 𝟏 𝑿 𝟎.𝟓𝟔
P=
(𝟕+𝟎.𝟔𝑿𝟎.𝟓𝟔)
= 11.116 MPa = 111.16 bar
MAWP = 111.16 bar

For check:-
1/ 0.385 X 138 X 1 = 55.825 P < 0.385 SE

2/ 77.04 / 2 = 3.5 T < R/2

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 Burner Head pipe thickness calculations report summary and drawing

P (Mpa) D(mm) S (Mpa) W t (mm) c (mm) tm (mm) t actual

E Y t f (mm)
Pipe No. (size) Material design outer allowable weld joint minimum wall min corrosion design (mm) MAWP (Mpa) T=Ť*0.875>tm P<0.385*SE T<R/2
quality factor coefficient T-C
pressure diameter stress factor thickness allowance thickness
Pi-601 (3" sch40) A333 Gr6 7.26 88.9 138 1 1 0.4 2.29 2.5 4.79 5.49 2.304 7.881 4.804 53.13 19.48
Pi-602 (3" sch80) A333 Gr6 7.26 88.9 138 1 1 0.4 2.29 2.5 4.79 7.62 4.168 14.623 6.668 53.13 18.415
Pi-603 (1/2" oil channel) A350 LF2 7.26 21 145 1 1 0.4 0.52 2.5 3.02 3.50 0.563 11.116 3.063 55.825 3.5
Pi-201 (6" sch40) A333 Gr6 7.26 168.3 138 1 1 0.4 4.34 1.5 5.84 7.15 4.756 8.220 6.256 53.13 38.5
Pi-202 (5" sch40) A333 Gr6 7.26 141.3 138 1 1 0.4 3.64 1.5 5.14 6.55 4.231 8.762 5.731 53.13 32.05
Pi-203 (8" sch40) A333 Gr6 7.26 219.1 138 1 1 0.4 5.64 1.5 7.14 8.18 5.658 7.452 7.158 53.13 50.685
Pi-204 (2.5" Sch 40) A350 LF2 7.26 73 145 1 1 0.4 1.79 1.5 3.29 4.50 2.438 10.562 3.938 55.825 16

References:-
1. ASME B31.3. American Society Of Mechanical Engineers for Process Piping
2. ASME Sec VIII Div.1. American Society Of Mechanical Engineers for Construction of Boilers and Pressure
Vessels

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