Fittings Corrosion and B31.G
Fittings Corrosion and B31.G
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Hi you all,
Can I apply B31.G calculations on fittings (elbows, tee´s, etc) ?
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RE: Fittings Corrosion and B31.G
cheers,
gr2vessels
RE: Fittings Corrosion and B31.G
The B31.G method was based on tests and modelling of straight pipe loaded by internal pressure, giving a fairly simple stress pattern. Fittings have more complex geometries and stresses and will often have significant external loads which the B31.G procedure does not include. For these reasons using B31.G may be unsafe.
You could try using API RP 579, which gives some guidance on assessing corrosion in more complex geometries. For a critical component you consider stress analysis. Annex G of BS 7910 gives some guidance on how to carry out a finite element analysis of corroded components.
What is your application?
Regards,
RE: Fittings Corrosion and B31.G
Not API RP 579, but July 2007: API 579-1/ASME FFS-1 for State of the Art FFS Assessments. The FFS methods in API 579-1/ASME FFS-1 are quantitative engineering evaluatons that demonstrate the structural intergrity of an in-service component that is flawed or damaged.
L S THILL
RE: Fittings Corrosion and B31.G
Is it a conclusive method to determine if a pipeline can be put out-service or repair according to results obtained during its analisis or procedures?..acording to limitations and scopes are clearly understandable that not...but I thank if anyone knows some another code that reinforces the results based on Code B31.G but that not be API RP 579 (due to its complexity).
P.D: I guess that it's solely conclusive when a pitting which current measured thickness is equal or greater than 80% with respect to nominal thickness.
Thanks in advance.
RE: Fittings Corrosion and B31.G
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regards,
gr2vessels