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Pipe Elbow to Flange Connection

Pipe Elbow to Flange Connection

Pipe Elbow to Flange Connection

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Hi Everyone,

Is there a provision in the ASME Piping codes that restricts welding of welding neck flange connection directly to a pipe elbow fittings? If there is none, will this normally affect hydraulics in the pipeline system.

Appreciate your response. Thanks.

RE: Pipe Elbow to Flange Connection

It is normal and done all the time,
(how long are You a piper ?)

RE: Pipe Elbow to Flange Connection

Any two fittings with butt welding preparations can be welded directly to one another, assuming the bores match or are bevelled to match. Pup pieces of pipe are not required between them.

Ordinary butt welding fittings, particularly elbows and tees but also some sizes of reducer, should not be inserted into socket weld or slip-on flanges- fit them up dry and you'll quickly see why. When this is to be done, the fitting used should have either a piping pup piece welded to it or it should be a fitting made with a longer than normal straight pipe "land" on the end to be inserted into the flange.

Will this affect "the hydraulics"? The hydraulics are what they are- you estimate the losses based on the actual geometry of the piping.

RE: Pipe Elbow to Flange Connection

Is there a provision, no.

Is it always a good idea, no. Especially entry to pumps, meters or other equipment, the elbow can induce swirl and create non uniform flow. Normally entry to pumps or vessels should have 5 to 10D straight pipe or a flow conditioner.

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RE: Pipe Elbow to Flange Connection

It should not be a problem.

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