For a water pipeline, which code is more applicable-ASME IX OR API 110
For a water pipeline, which code is more applicable-ASME IX OR API 110
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Hi,
API 1104 states "This standard covers the gas and arc welding of butt, fillet,and socket welds in carbon and low-alloy steel piping used in
the compression, pumping, and transmission of crude petroleum,
petroleum products, fuel gases, carbon dioxide, nitrogen
and, where applicable, covers welding on distribution
systems"
It does not say anything about water. I'm interested in pipelines of 6-10" that'll carry water from frac' ponds, inpoundments, and water bodies to frac' locations. I'm thinking that ASME IX welding procedure applies more to it since of of the B31 codes addresses water.
Is it better to use ASME IX for such application, or API 1104 even if API in the scope did not mention water at all.
Advice please?
API 1104 states "This standard covers the gas and arc welding of butt, fillet,and socket welds in carbon and low-alloy steel piping used in
the compression, pumping, and transmission of crude petroleum,
petroleum products, fuel gases, carbon dioxide, nitrogen
and, where applicable, covers welding on distribution
systems"
It does not say anything about water. I'm interested in pipelines of 6-10" that'll carry water from frac' ponds, inpoundments, and water bodies to frac' locations. I'm thinking that ASME IX welding procedure applies more to it since of of the B31 codes addresses water.
Is it better to use ASME IX for such application, or API 1104 even if API in the scope did not mention water at all.
Advice please?





RE: For a water pipeline, which code is more applicable-ASME IX OR API 110
http://www.awwa.org/
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Consider poly vinyl chloride (PVC) pipe, Polyethylene (PE), or ABS thermoplastic pressure pipe as cost effective alternatives.
RE: For a water pipeline, which code is more applicable-ASME IX OR API 110
http://www.awwa.org/
or
http:
Consider poly vinyl chloride (PVC) pipe, Polyethylene (PE), or ABS thermoplastic pressure pipe as cost effective alternatives.
RE: For a water pipeline, which code is more applicable-ASME IX OR API 110
RE: For a water pipeline, which code is more applicable-ASME IX OR API 110
Does it matter if this water piping has pump and/or compression stations, and if it delivers directly to the completions pad? in other words, can this AWWA code be applicable to water piping facilities linked to drilling, completion and production sites?
RE: For a water pipeline, which code is more applicable-ASME IX OR API 110
Regards,
Mike
RE: For a water pipeline, which code is more applicable-ASME IX OR API 110
RE: For a water pipeline, which code is more applicable-ASME IX OR API 110
I agree however, ASME B31.3 may be the correct pipe standard for your application.