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Pressure Test to WP against MAWPx1.5

Pressure Test to WP against MAWPx1.5

Pressure Test to WP against MAWPx1.5

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Can somebody enlighten me on which test pressure to govern during recertification of B31.3 and API 6A pipe..it is the working pressure of the pipe itself or 1.5 x maximum allowable working pressure? does any written code or standard to support on each?

RE: Pressure Test to WP against MAWPx1.5



1.0  ASME B31.3, 323.2.2 (a) & 345.4.2 (a) make sure
     all the provisions are carefully read. (1 1/2 x
     the design pressure).

2.0  As for API-6A Im under the impression that this
     standard refers to wellhead fittings.  At any rate,
     fittings are hydrostatically tested at 1.5 x the
     pressure rating irrespective if the governing code
     is API-6A or API-6D.  (Refer to cl. 10.3 of API-6D)


*Pay special attension to MDMT and at what temperature the design pressure is rated at.  

**Make sure you test against the weaker member in the pipping system. i.e. Lowest Pressure Rating (any fitting, specially blinds x 1.5 else pipe design pressure x 1.5)


Cheers
 

 

 

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