MPT for process piping
MPT for process piping
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I want to know that how i can calculate or detrmine MPT( min. practical thickness) for process piping.
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hadi
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RE: MPT for process piping
This is depending on the applicable design code for the piping systems, like ASME B31.3. This code gives you the formula and the parameters such as the design stress which you are required to use for wall thickness assessment.
Off course you also need to consider additions such as tolerances and corrosion allowances. After that you can determine the minimum required thickness and hence round it up to the nearest commercial standard wall thickness as per ASME B36.10 / ASME B36.19, depending on the grade of material.
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FKE
RE: MPT for process piping
However, you asked about "pratical" minimum thickness. Just be aware that all wall thicknesses are not necessary the same. All piping charts list nominal wall thickness. The pipe manufacturer has +/- allowances based on Code.
For example, The manufacturer minimum wall thickness shall not be more than 12.5 % under the nominal thickness as specified (hence, 6 in std wt pipe nominal wall 0.280 can be furnished by pipe manufacturer with 0.245 wall and be acceptable by Code.
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RE: MPT for process piping
Thanks to FKE & STYMIEDPIPER
I am technical inspector in refinery and my purpose is to determine MPT for in-servise piping system not design new
Regards
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RE: MPT for process piping
In that case you can (after wall thickness measurements) use the same formula as presented in the relevant design code.
You can calculate the MAWP of the piping system by filling in the thinnest measured wall thickness.
If the MAWP as a result is higher than the design pressure of the system the integrity with respect to internal pressure is sufficient.
Success.
Regards FKE
RE: MPT for process piping