A778 vs A312 SS for ASME Pressure Piping Application
A778 vs A312 SS for ASME Pressure Piping Application
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I recently discovered an equipment manufacturer specifying ASTM A778 tube product for an ASME B31.1 piping application of 150 psig @ 290 deg F. Has anyone else run across the use of this material spec, which is not listed in ASME B31.1 or B31.3, for Power Piping applications? I am aware of it's use in the Pulp & Paper Industry for low pressure non-code applications. A312 or A358 would be my materials of choice.





RE: A778 vs A312 SS for ASME Pressure Piping Application
RE: A778 vs A312 SS for ASME Pressure Piping Application
RE: A778 vs A312 SS for ASME Pressure Piping Application
It all depends on your application....what is your required pipe size, pressure and liquid SG
For small bore, thin walled piping applications, A778 is probably a better choice than A312 in many applications. Fabrication is supposedly better.
But large bore, higher pressure applications....A312/358 may be a better choice.
MJC