PIPING CODE COMPARISON (PLANT PIPING & ONSHORE PIPING)

ASME B31.1 ASME B31.3 ASME B31.4 ASME B31.8

" POWER PIPING " " PROCESS PIPING " " LIQUID TRANSPORTATION SYSTEM FOR " GAS TRANSMISSION AND DISTRIBUTION
HYDROCARBONS, LIQUID PETROLEUM GAS PIPING SYSTEM"
ANHYDROUS AMMONIA AND ALCOHOLS "

TABLE OF CONTENT TABLE OF CONTENT TABLE OF CONTENT TABLE OF CONTENT

1. Scope and Definisions 1. Scope and Definisions 1. Scope and Definisions 1. Materials and Equipment
2. Design 2. Design 2. Design 2. Welding
3. Materials 3. Materials 3. Materials 3. Piping System Component and Fabrica-
4. Dimensional Requirements 4. Dimensional Requirements 4. Dimensional Requirements tion Details
5. Fabrication, Assembly and Erection 5. Fabrication, Assembly and Erection 5. Construction, Welding and Assembly 4. Design, Installation and Testing
6. Examination, Inspection and Testing 6. Inspection and Testing 6. Inspection and Testing 5. Operation and Maintenance Procedure
7. Non Metallic Piping and Piping Lined 7. Operation and Maintenance Procedure 6. Corrosion Control
with Non Metal 8. Corrosion Control 7. Miscellaneous
-Central and district heating plants 8. Piping for Category M-Fluid Sevice 8. Offshore Gas Transmission
9. High Pressure Piping

SCOPE SCOPE SCOPE SCOPE

Power & auxiliary service piping system : All Fluid piping : Piping Transporting Liquid : Gas Transmission & Distribution System :
- Electric generation system - Chemicals - Oil, condensate, natural gasoline, NGL, - Gas pipeline
- Industrial and Institutional plants - Petroleum product Liquid anhydrous ammonia & Liquid - Gas compressor station
- Gas, Steam, Air and Water Petroleum product between Tank farms, - Gas metering and regulation station
- Fluidized solid Natural Gas Processing plant, Refinery, - Gas main and service line
- Refrigerant Station, Ammonia Plants, Terminals.

WALL THICKNESS CALCULATION WALL THICKNESS CALCULATION WALL THICKNESS CALCULATION WALL THICKNESS CALCULATION

tm = t +A tm = t+c tm = t +A tm = t + Ca

P D P D Pi D P D
t = t = t = t =
2( SE + Py ) 2( SE + PY ) 2S 2SFET

SE = Stress Value (Appendix - A) S = Stress Value (Table - A1) S = 0.72 x E x SMYS S = SMYS
y = Temperature derating factor E = Joint efficiency A = Allowance for threading & grooving F = Design factor
A = Allowance for threading & grooving Y = Temperature derating factor and corrosion E = Joint efficiency
and corrosion c = Allowance for threading & grooving T = Temperature derating factor
and corrosion
Notes : Notes : Notes : Notes :
Under thickness tolerance to be included Under thickness tolerance to be included Under thickness tolerance to be included Under thickness tolerance to be included
Allowance for threading & groving and
Common materials wt tolerance corrosion has to be included
A 53 wt tolerance (-)12.5 % F = 0.80 (Class 1 Div. 1)
A 106 wt tolerance (-)12.5 % F = 0.72 (Class 1 Div. 2)
A 671 wt tolerance (-)0.01 inch F = 0.60 (Class 2)
API 5L wt tolerance (-)12.5 % (Table - 9 ) F = 0.50 (Class 3)
A 312 wt tolerance (-) % F = 0.40 (Class 4)

HYDROTEST REQUIREMENTS HYDROTEST REQUIREMENTS HYDROTEST REQUIREMENTS HYDROTEST REQUIREMENTS

Not less than 1.50 times Design Pressure, Not less than 1.50 times Design Pressure, Not less than 1.25 times Design Pressure, Min. 1.25 x MOP (Class 1 Div. 1), 2 hrs min
minimum of 10 minutes at least 10 minutes at least 4 hours Min. 1.10 x MOP (Class 1 Div. 2), 2 hrs min
Min. 1.5 x MOP (Class 2), 2 hrs min
Min. 1.5 x MOP (Class 3 & 4), 2 hrs min

PWHT REQUIREMENTS PWHT REQUIREMENTS PWHT REQUIREMENTS PWHT REQUIREMENTS

For CS, nominal thickness larger than 3/4" For CS, nominal thickness larger than 3/4" For CS, nominal thickness larger than 1 1/4" For CS, nominal thickness larger than 1 1/4"
(for branch connection thickness through (for branch connection use Header to (for branch connection use Header to
the weld @ any plane is more than 1 1/2") determine thickness) determine thickness)
(Table 331.1.1 and Para 331.1.3) (for thickness less than 1 1/2" may be (no waiver close for onshore para 825.2)
accepted if min.preheat 93o C is used)

RADIOGRAPHIC REQUIREMENTS RADIOGRAPHIC REQUIREMENTS RADIOGRAPHIC REQUIREMENTS RADIOGRAPHIC REQUIREMENTS

Less than 400o C, Visual Minimum 5% Circum butt weld examined Minimum 10% of weld to be radiograph Minimum 10% of weld @ Class 1
400o C and over, RT for larger NPS 2" fully by random radiography Min. 90% radiograph for weld at populated Minimum 15% of weld @ Class 2
area, heavy traffic and offshore. Minimum 40% of weld @ Class 3
Minimum 75% of weld @ Class 4
100% of weld @ compression, crossing
and offshore.
Acceptance criteria & procedure API 1104 Acceptance criteria & procedure API 1104

WELDING PROCEDURE & QUALIFICATION WELDING PROCEDURE & QUALIFICATION WELDING PROCEDURE & QUALIFICATION WELDING PROCEDURE & QUALIFICATION
To follow ASME Section IX To follow ASME Section IX To follow API 1104 & ASME Section IX To follow API 1104 & ASME Section IX

TEMPERATURE RANGE TEMPERATURE RANGE TEMPERATURE RANGE TEMPERATURE RANGE

For CS (-)20o F -- 800o F For CS (-)20o F -- 800o F For CS (-)20o F -- 250o F For CS (-)20o F -- 400o F

MATERIAL COMPARISON MATERIAL COMPARISON MATERIAL COMPARISON MATERIAL COMPARISON

A179 (Hex & Condenser Tube) - Listed A179 - Listed A179 - Not Listed A179 - Not Listed
 PIPING CODE COMPARISON (PLANT PIPING & ONSHORE PIPING)

ASME B31.1 ASME B31.3 ASME B31.4 ASME B31.8

" POWER PIPING " " PROCESS PIPING " " LIQUID TRANSPORTATION SYSTEM FOR " GAS TRANSMISSION AND DISTRIBUTION
HYDROCARBONS, LIQUID PETROLEUM GAS PIPING SYSTEM"
ANHYDROUS AMMONIA AND ALCOHOLS "

A312 (Austenitic Stainless) - Not Listed A312 - Listed A312 - Not Listed A312 - Not Listed
A333 (Low Temperature Steel) - Listed A333 - Listed A333 - Not Listed A333 - Listed

SPECIFIC REQUIREMENT SPECIFIC REQUIREMENT SPECIFIC REQUIREMENT SPECIFIC REQUIREMENT

Fluid service : Block & Isolating Valves : Block & Isolating Valves :
- Normal Fluid Main Line block valves shall be installed Sectionalizing valve are required :
Base using Chapter I to VII upsteram side of major river crossing and Spacing 32 km @ Class 1
- Category D public water supply reservoirs. Spacing 24 km @ Class 2
Non flameable & non toxic For down stream install block valve or Spacing 16 km @ Class 3
Design pressure max. 150 psig check valve. Spacing 8 km @ Class 4
Design temp. (-) 20o F - 366o F Block valves shall be installed 12 km spa- (May be adjusted slighly to permits more
- Category M cing for LPG in industrial, commercial and accesable location)
Dangerous fluid wich base Code not industrial area. Blowdown valves for depressurizing Pipe-
enough. line section should be installed on each
- HP fluid service side of the sectionalizing valves)
Owner choice to use Chapter IX Area classification :
Class 1 div. 1 : Mountain, farmland
(0 - 10 bldgs), Ht = 1.25 MOP
Class 1 div. 2 : Mountain, farmland
(0 - 10 bldgs), Ht = 1.10 MOP
Class 2 : Industrial & country area.
(11 - 15 bldgs)
Class 3 : Shopping Centre & Recidential
(more than 45 bldgs)
Class 4 : Multistory & Heavy traffic
 PIPING CODE COMPARISON (OFFSHORE PIPELINE)

ASME B31.4 ASME B31.8 DNV 2000

" LIQUID TRANSPORTATION SYSTEM FOR " GAS TRANSMISSION AND DISTRIBUTION " OFFSHORE STANDARD OS - F101
HYDROCARBONS, LIQUID PETROLEUM GAS PIPING SYSTEM " SUBMARINE PIPELINE "
ANHYDROUS AMMONIA AND ALCOHOLS "

TABLE OF CONTENT TABLE OF CONTENT TABLE OF CONTENT

1. Scope and Definisions 1. Materials and Equipment 1. General
2. Design 2. Welding 2. Design Philosophy
3. Materials 3. Piping System Component and Fab. details 3. Design Premise and Documentation
4. Dimensional Requirements 4. Design, Installation and Testing 4. Loads
5. Construction, Welding and Assembly 5. Operation and Maintenance Procedure 5. Design Criteria
6. Inspection and Testing 6. Corrosion Control 6. Line Pipe
7. Operation and Maintenance Procedure 7. Miscellaneous 7. Components and Assembly
8. Corrosion Control 8. Offshore Gas Transmission 8. Corrosion Protection and Weigh Coating
A800 Offshore Gas Transmission 9. Installation
A810 Materials and Equipment 10. Operation, Inspection and Repair
A820 Welding Offshore Pipeline 11. Requalification
A830 System Component & Fab. details 10. Comentary (Informative)
A840 Design, Installation and Testing
A850 Operation and Maintenance
A860 Corrosion control of Offshore Pipelines
A800 Offshore Gas Transmission

SCOPE SCOPE SCOPE

Piping Transporting Liquid : Gas Transmission & Distribution System : Submarine pipeline system for the
- Oil, condensate, natural gasoline, NGL, - Gas pipeline transportation of fluids.
Liquid anhydrous ammonia & Liquid - Gas compressor station
Petroleum product between Tank farms, - Gas metering and regulation station
Natural Gas Processing plant, Refinery, - Gas main and service line
Station, Ammonia Plants, Terminals.

WALL THICKNESS CALCULATION WALL THICKNESS CALCULATION WALL THICKNESS CALCULATION

tm = t+A Sh < F1 S T t1 = t - tfab - tcor

t = P D t = P D Pli - Pe < Pb ( t1 )
2( SE + Py ) 2( SE + PY ) gSc x gm

S = 0.72 x E x SMYS S = SMYS

A = Allowance for threading & grooving and F1 = Design factor Pb,s ( t1 ) = 2 t1 x fy x 2
corrosion T = Temperature derating factor D - t1 V3
Yielding
Pb,u ( t1 ) = 2 t1 x fu x 2
D - t1 1.15 V3
Bursting
Pli = Pd x ginc + rcont x g x h
Notes : Notes :
Under thickness tolerance already included Under thickness tolerance already included t 1 = wall thickness
Allowance for threading & grooving and t = nominal wall thickness
corrosion has to be included t fab = fabrication thickness tolerance
F = 0.72 (Pipeline) t cor = corrosion allowance
F = 0.50 (Platform piping & riser) Pli = local incidental pressure
Pe = external pressure
fy = SMYS
fu = SMTS
ginc = 1.05 1.10 1.1
gSC = 1.046 ..1.138 1.138
gm = 1.15 .1.00 1

HYDROTEST REQUIREMENTS HYDROTEST REQUIREMENTS HYDROTEST REQUIREMENTS

 PIPING CODE COMPARISON (OFFSHORE PIPELINE)

ASME B31.4 ASME B31.8 DNV 2000

" LIQUID TRANSPORTATION SYSTEM FOR " GAS TRANSMISSION AND DISTRIBUTION " OFFSHORE STANDARD OS - F101
HYDROCARBONS, LIQUID PETROLEUM GAS PIPING SYSTEM " SUBMARINE PIPELINE "
ANHYDROUS AMMONIA AND ALCOHOLS "
Not less than 1.25 times Design Pressure, Min. 1.25 x MOP (Pipeline), 2 hrs min Normal Plt > = 1.05 x Pli , 24 hrs
at least 4 hours Min. 1.40 x MOP (Platform Piping & Riser),2 hrs Low Plt > = 1.03 x Pli , 24 hrs

PWHT REQUIREMENTS PWHT REQUIREMENTS PWHT REQUIREMENTS

For CS, nominal thickness larger than 1 1/4" For CS, nominal thickness larger than 1 1/4" For CS, nominal thickness larger than 50 mm
(for branch connection use Header to (for branch connection use Header to unless CTOD testing shows acceptable
determine thickness) determine thickness) values in the as weld condition
(for thickness less than 1 1/2" may be (may be waive with demonstration of WPS)
accepted if min.preheat 93o C is used)

RADIOGRAPHIC REQUIREMENTS RADIOGRAPHIC REQUIREMENTS RADIOGRAPHIC REQUIREMENTS

Minimum 10% of weld to be radiograph 100% of weld 100% of weld
Min. 90% radiograph for weld at populated
area, heavy traffic and offshore.
Acceptance criteria and Procedure API 1104 Acceptance criteria and Procedure API 1104 Acceptance criteria and Procedure to follow
this Code

WELDING PROCEDURE & QUALIFICATION WELDING PROCEDURE & QUALIFICATION WELDING PROCEDURE & QUALIFICATION
To follow API 1104 and ASME Section IX To follow API 1104 and ASME Section IX To follow this Code

TEMPERATURE RANGE TEMPERATURE RANGE TEMPERATURE RANGE

For CS (-)20o F - 800o F For CS (-)20o F - 800o F For CS (-)20o F - 250o F

SPECIFIC REQUIREMENT SPECIFIC REQUIREMENT SPECIFIC REQUIREMENT

API Recommended Practice - 1111 Wall thickness calculation sequence
Design, Construction, Operation and Mainte - Pressure containment (Equation 5.14)
nance of Offshore Hydrocarbon Pipeline - System collaps (Equation 5.22)
- Local buckling - combine loading
( Equation 5.23 / 24 / 25 / 26)
- Propagating buckle (Equation 5.14)

System collaps System collaps

Pe = Pc Pe < Pc
1.5 1.1 x gm x gSC

Pc = Pp x Pe1 (Pc - Pe) x ( Pc2 - Pp2 ) = Pc x Pe1 x Pp x f a x D/t2

( P + Pe1 )
p
2 2 0.5

Pe1 = 2 E ( t / D )3 Pe1 = 2 E ( t2 / D )3
1 - D2 1 - D2

Pp = 2 x SMYS x ( t/D ) Pp = 2 x f y x afab x t2 / D

f a = Dmax - Dmin
D

Propagating buckle Propagating buckle

Pe < Ppr Pe < Ppr

1.4

Ppr = 24 x SMYS x ( t / D )2.4 Ppr = 35 x fy x afab x ( t2 / D )2.5

gm x gSC