ASME PCC-2

REPAIR OF PRESSURE EQUIPMENT & PIPING

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Full Encirclement Steel Reinforcing Sleeves for Piping

This repair method is intended to install of full encirclement welded steel sleeves for piping or pipelines.
The sleeves can be designed for non-pressure-containing reinforcement or for pressure-containing
reinforcement.

Full encirclement steel sleeves consist of a cylindrical

shell placed around the pipe section to be repaired and
welded along the two longitudinal seams,

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Full Encirclement Steel Reinforcing Sleeves for Piping
There are two types of sleeves, herein referred to as “Type A” and “Type B.” Sleeves can be made from
pipe or rolled plate material

Type A Sleeve: not welded circumferentially to the
carrier pipe, it’s not capable of containing internal
pressure but functions as reinforcement for a
defective area. It is only used for the repair of
defects that are not leaking and that are not
expected to grow during service
Type B Sleeve: Type B sleeve ends are welded
circumferentially to the carrier pipe, tt’s capable of
containing internal pressure because the ends are
fillet welded to the carrier pipe. Type B sleeves can be
used to repair leaking defects

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LIMITATIONS
Type B sleeves with leaking, special considerations shall be taken to isolate the leak prior to welding,
fatigue evaluation of the component should be performed in case of Cyclic Operation,
Type A sleeves may not be appropriate for the repair of circumferentially oriented defects because they
will not resist axial loads on the pipe,
Risk of corrosion due to the migration of moisture through the unwelded ends into the space between the
pipe and sleeve, so measures shall be taken to prevent corrosion ( application of sealant or coating),

The longitudinal seam weld having a weld reinforcement may interfere

with achieving a tight fit-up of the sleeve. If it is necessary to remove the
weld reinforcement by grindi g to achieve a good fit, the weld shall be
examined by RT or UT prior to grinding or the pressure shall be reduced.
Alternatively, sleeves may be fabricated with a circumferential bulge to
bridge the weld, including bulge.
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DESIGN

Type A Sleeves: must be fabricated from material which meet the specifications of the construction
code, and should have a thickness equal to at least two-thirds the thickness of the carrier pipe.

Type B Sleeves: containing sleeves shall have a wall thickness equal to or greater than the wall thickness
required for the maximum allowable design pressure.
E= 0.80 when calculating the required thickness unless the weld is 100% examined by ultrasonic
examination (E=1,00).

Dimensions sleeves (type A&B) shall be at least 100 mm (4 in.) long and extend beyond the defect by at
least 50 mm (2 in.).

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FABRICATION

Cleaning: The entire circumference of the carrier pipe in the area to be covered by the sleeve shall be
cleaned to bare metal

Fit-up: The sleeve shall be fitted tightly around the carrier pipe. Mechanical clamping (hydraulic
equipment, draw bolts, or other devices) may be used to ensure fit. A “no gap” fit should generally be
achieved, a radial gap of up to 2.5 mm (3∕32 in.) maximum may be allowed.
Leaking Defects: the defect area shall be isolated prior to welding. For lines with flammable contents,
the sleeve shall be purged with nitrogen or other inert gas to prevent the formation of a combustible
mixture

Welding: Welding procedures, welders, and welding operators shall be qualified in accordance with
current postconstruction code. If not otherwise specified, ASME BPV Code Section IX shall be used

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FABRICATION
In-Service Welding: ASME PCC-2 Article 210 shall be consulted for in-service welding issues. At a
minimum, qualification of the welding process shall take into account
• (a) the potential for hydrogen-induced cracking in the heat-affected zone as a result of
accelerated cooling rate and of hydrogen in the weld environment.
• (b) the risk of forming an unacceptably hard heataffected zone due to base metal chemistry of
the sleeve and pipe materials.
• (c) possible burn-through of the pipe

Reducing the carrier piping or pipeline operating pressure, and maintaining flow, while the repair is
being made is recommended. See API RP 2201 for recommendations on welding pipe in service.

Recommended pressure during sleeve installation for piping

or pipelines is between 50% to 80% of operating pressure.
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Examination
All sleeve fit-ups shall be inspected prior to welding.
For Type A sleeves, the weld root area shall be visually examined during welding to verify proper
penetration and fusion. The longitudinal welds shall be liquid penetrant, magnetic particle, or
ultrasonically examined after completion.
For Type B sleeves, the carrier pipe base material shall be ultrasonically examined for thickness, cracks,
and possible lamination in the area where the circumferential welds are to be applied. Sufficient wall
thickness shall exist to prevent burn-through. If a backing strip is not used under the longitudinal weld,
the area under it shall also be ultrasonically examined prior to welding.
Longitudinal seams shall be inspected after completion. The first pass and the final pass of the
circumferential fillet welds should be magnetic particle or liquid penetrant examined after welding.
Where delayed weld cracking is a concern, nondestructive examination of the circumferential fillet
weld should be performed not less than 24 hr after welding has been completed.

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