SAES L 110 Limitations on Pipe Joints and Components
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8 Flanged Joints
8.1 Flanged connections shall be avoided when butt-welded joints can be used in services and locations where leaks are likely to occur (e.g., cyclic or vibration services), or will cause serious hazard (e.g., potentially toxic material), or are difficult to control, such as the following:
a) Steam in ASME class 900 pressure rating
b) In the fully restrained portion of cross-country pipelines and in underwater pipelines
c) In locations where the piping will be subjected to large bending or other external loads
d) On buried piping system
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