If non-metallic pipe is used for a buried pipeline as opposed to carbon steel does the location class design factor apply. If i'm in a class 1 div II area with 0.72 design factor how could this apply to the non-metallic pipe design? might it just be a factor on rating i.e. pipe pressure rating...
Our flowlines from the well head to processing plant contain well fluids which is a mixture of oil and gas though mostly oil. Can anyone advise if flowlines always need to be designed to ASME 31.8 to account for the gas content or if there is a fractional gas content cut off that allows use of...
