3 - Process Piping
MAWP MAWP 741 psi 2SEt
MAWP =
Stress Value (S) - Table A-1 (Page 141-189) 20000 PSI D-2Yt
Weld Quality Factor (E) - Table A-1A or A-1B (Page 190-193) 1
Pipe Wall Thickness (t) 4 mm
Outside Pipe Diameter (D) 219.075 mm
Thermal Coefficient (Y) - Table 304.1.1 (Page 18) 0.4 mm
4.3.3.1b - minimum thickness for locally thinned areas tmin 0.09 inches 2.6HDG
Height from bottom of shell course under consideration to Shall not be less than 0.1 tmin = SE
maximum liquid level (H); or inch (or 2.5mm)
Height from bottom of length (L) of locally thinned are to
40 ft
maximum liquid level (H); or
Height from lowest point within any area of interest to
maximum liquid level (H); or
Nominal Tank Diameter (D) 30 ft
Highest Specific Gravity of Contents (G) 0.8553 water specific gravity = 1.0
Maximum Allowable Stress (S) - Table 4.1 30000 PSI
Original Joint Efficiency (E) - Table 4.2 1
FET
ASME B31G - Level 0 Evaluation
ASME B31G - Level 1 Evaluation
Step 5
Pipeline Data
Outside Pipe Diameter (D) 168.275 mm
Operating Pressure (P) 1000 PSI
Material SMYS 35000 PSI
Depth of Metal Loss (d) - not be greater than 80% of t 7.5 mm ACCEPTABLE
Length of Metal Loss (L) 25 mm
Pipe Wall Thickness (t) - Uncorroded 12 mm
Safety Factor (SF) 1.38 Note: Not usually less than 1.25
Step 6 to Step 8
Comparing Sf to SF x SO
Note: The flaw is acceptable where SF is equal to or greater than SF x S O. SF x SO 9676 psi
1-0.85(d/t)
1-0.85(d/t)/M
PD
2t
API579 FITNESS FOR SERVICE
Part 5: Local Metal Loss - Level 1 Assessme
Separator V-030 (M36P): Pla
ID
for Shell MAWPc = S*E*tc/(R+0
Input / Output
p 75 Operating pressure, psi
S 20000 Allowable tensile Stress, psi
s 12192.00 Longitudinal length of the metal loss, mm
c 50.00 Circumferential length of the metal loss, mm
P 75 Design pressure, psi
EL 1 Longitudinal weld joint efficiency from the original construction
Ec 1 Circumferential weld joint efficiency from the original construct
t 12.70 Original wall thickness or Maximum wall thickness, mm
tmm 6.00 Minimum wall thickness, mm
trd 12.00 Uniform thickness away from local metal loss location - establis
LOSS 0.70 Amount of uniform metal loss away from local metal loss locati
Lmsd 950.00 Measured distance to nearest structural discontinuity
(Assuming that)* tsl 1.50 Thickness required for supplemental load (Wind & Earthquake)
FCA 1.50 Future corrosion allowance, mm
R 1524.00 = ID/2, mm
D 3048.00 Interior diameter, mm Note: Remember to account
c) Step 3 - Determine the minimum measured thickness in the LTA (tmm) and dimension, s:
tmm 6.00 mm
s 12192.00 mm
d) Step 4 - Determine the remaining thickness ratio using Equation (5.5) and longitudinal flaw length parameter usin
('5.5) Rt 0.429 = (tmm - FCA)/tc
e) Step 5 - Check the limiting flaw size criteria, if the following requirements are satisfied, proceed to STEP 6; other
assessment procedure:
f) Step 6 - If the region of metal loss is categorised as an LTA (i.e. the LTA is not a groove), then proceed to STEP 7.
groove and Equation (5.10) is satisfied, then proceed to STEP 7. Otherwise, the groove shall be evaluated as an equiv
procedures in Part 9. In this assessment, the crack depth shall equal the groove depth and the crack length shall equal
g) Step 7 - Determine the MAWP for the component (see Annex A, paragraph A.2) using the thickness from STEP 2:
MAWPc 137.2 Maximum Allowable Working Pressure for circumferential stress (Longitudi
h) Step 8 - Enter Figure 5.6 for cylindrical shell or Figure 5.7 for a spherical shell with the calculated values of λ and
values is on or above the curve, then the longitudinal extent (circumferential or meridional extent for spherical shells
operation at the MAWP determined in STEP 7. If the flaw is unacceptable, then determine the RSF using Equation (5
loss is acceptable for operation at the MAWP determined in STEP 7. If RSF < RSFa, then the region of local metal lo
MAWPr is computed using the equations in Part 2, paragraph 2.4.2.2. The MAWP from STEP 7 shall be used in this
1 Acceptable
0.9
0.8
0.7
(Rt)
0.6
0.5 MAWPr Calculation Required
0.4
0.3
0.2
0.1
0
0 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 1
(λ)
MAWPr 137.2 Reduced Maximum Allowable Working Pressure, psi (for damaged area)
i) Step 9 - The assessment is complete for all component types except cylindrical shells, conical shells, and elbows. I
or elbow, then evaluate the circumferential extent of the flaw using the following procedure:
Step 9.1 - Determine the circumferential flaw length parameter using Equation (5.12):
('5.12) λc 0.359 =1.285*c/√D*tc
Step 9.2 - If all of the following conditions are satisfied, proceed to STEP 9.3; otherwise the flaw is not acceptable pe
Step 9.3 - Determine the tensile stress factor using Equation (5.18):
('5.18) TSF 1.036 =Ec/2*RSF*(1+(√4-3EL2/EL)
Note: Plot TSF against Rt an
circumferential extent if flaw
Step 9.4 - Determine the screening curve in Figure 5.8 based on TSF. Enter Figure 5.8 with the calculated value
intersection of these values is on or above the screening curve, then the circumferential extent of the flaw is ac
Figure 5.8 - Level 1 Screening Criteria for the Maximum Allowable Circumferen
of Local Metal Loss in a Cylinder
1
0.9
0.8
0.7
(Rt)
0.6
0.5
0.4
0.3
0.2
0.1
0
0 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8
0.9
0.8
0.7
(Rt)
0.6
0.5
0.4
0.3
0.2
0.1
0
0 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8
(λc)
s are satisfied, proceed to STEP 6; otherwise the flaw is not acceptable per the level 1
s not a groove), then proceed to STEP 7. If the region of metal loss is categorised as a
the groove shall be evaluated as an equivalent crack-like flaw using the assessment
ve depth and the crack length shall equal the groove length:
Level 1 Screening
Criteria
Calculated Value
0 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20
(λ)
If RSF ≥ RSFa (RSFa = 0.9), then region of metal loss acceptable for operation
at MAWP. If RSF ≤ RSFa, then operate to MAWPr.
rical shells, conical shells, and elbows. If the component is a cylindrical shell, conical shell
wing procedure:
3; otherwise the flaw is not acceptable per the Level 1 Assessment procedure:
ACCEPTABLE
Note: Should be ≥20 ACCEPTABLE
ACCEPTABLE
ACCEPTABLE
ACCEPTABLE
Note: Plot TSF against Rt and λc as figure 5.8 screening criteria to determine
circumferential extent if flaw - if on or above value then acceptable.
er Figure 5.8 with the calculated values of λ c and Rt. If the point defined by the
circumferential extent of the flaw is acceptable per Level 1.
TSF=0.7
0.75
0.8
0.9
1.0
1.2
1.4
1.8
2.3
Calculated Value
5 6 7 8 9
TSF=0.7
0.75
0.8
0.9
1.0
1.2
1.4
1.8
2.3
Calculated Value
5 6 7 8 9
c)
Alan Emslie
20-Jul-2014
API579 FITNESS FOR SERVICE
Part 5: Local Metal Loss - Level 1 Assess
API 579 Example
ID
for Piping MAWPc = 2*S*E*tc/
Input / Output
p 1686 Operating pressure, psi
S 37450 Allowable tensile Stress, psi
s 280.00 Longitudinal length of the metal loss, mm
c 160.00 Circumferential length of the metal loss, mm
P 1686 Design pressure, psi
EL 1 Longitudinal weld joint efficiency from the original construc
Ec 1 Circumferential weld joint efficiency from the original const
Y 0.4 Thermal coefficient from the original construction code
t 19.05 Original wall thickness or Maximum wall thickness, mm
tmm 7.50 Minimum wall thickness, mm
trd 14.50 Uniform thickness away from local metal loss location - esta
LOSS 4.55 Amount of uniform metal loss away from local metal loss lo
Lmsd 1000.00 Measured distance to nearest structural discontinuity, mm
(Assuming that)* tsl 0.00 Thickness required for supplemental load (Wind & Earthqua
FCA 0.00 Future corrosion allowance, mm
Do 609.60 Outside diameter, mm
tmm 7.50 mm
s 280.00 mm
d) Step 4 - Determine the remaining thickness ratio using Equation (5.5) and longitudinal flaw length parameter u
('5.5) Rt 0.517 = (tmm - FCA)/tc
e) Step 5 - Check the limiting flaw size criteria, if the following requirements are satisfied, proceed to STEP 6; ot
assessment procedure:
f) Step 6 - If the region of metal loss is categorised as an LTA (i.e. the LTA is not a groove), then proceed to STEP
groove and Equation (5.10) is satisfied, then proceed to STEP 7. Otherwise, the groove shall be evaluated as an e
procedures in Part 9. In this assessment, the crack depth shall equal the groove depth and the crack length shall eq
g) Step 7 - Determine the MAWP for the component (see Annex A, paragraph A.2) using the thickness from STE
MAWPc 1816.1 Maximum Allowable Working Pressure for circumferential stress (Long
h) Step 8 - Enter Figure 5.6 for cylindrical shell or Figure 5.7 for a spherical shell with the calculated values of λ
values is on or above the curve, then the longitudinal extent (circumferential or meridional extent for spherical sh
operation at the MAWP determined in STEP 7. If the flaw is unacceptable, then determine the RSF using Equatio
loss is acceptable for operation at the MAWP determined in STEP 7. If RSF < RSFa, then the region of local meta
MAWPr is computed using the equations in Part 2, paragraph 2.4.2.2. The MAWP from STEP 7 shall be used in t
1
0.9
0.8
Figure 5.6 - Level 1 Screening Criteria for Local Metal Loss in
1 Acceptable
0.9
0.8
0.7
(Rt)
0.6
0.5 MAWPr Calculation Required
0.4
0.3
0.2
0.1
0
0 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17
(λ)
MAWPr 1293.5 Reduced Maximum Allowable Working Pressure, psi (for damaged area
i) Step 9 - The assessment is complete for all component types except cylindrical shells, conical shells, and elbow
or elbow, then evaluate the circumferential extent of the flaw using the following procedure:
Step 9.1 - Determine the circumferential flaw length parameter using Equation (5.12):
Step 9.2 - If all of the following conditions are satisfied, proceed to STEP 9.3; otherwise the flaw is not acceptabl
('5.13) λc 2.187 Note: Should be ≤9
Step 9.3 - Determine the tensile stress factor using Equation (5.18):
('5.18) TSF 1.560 =Ec/2*RSF*(1+(√4-3EL2/EL)
Note: Plot TSF against R
circumferential extent if f
Step 9.4 - Determine the screening curve in Figure 5.8 based on TSF. Enter Figure 5.8 with the calculated va
intersection of these values is on or above the screening curve, then the circumferential extent of the flaw i
Figure 5.8 - Level 1 Screening Criteria for the Maximum Allowable Circumfe
of Local Metal Loss in a Cylinder
1
0.9
0.8
0.7
(Rt)
0.6
0.5
0.4
0.3
0.2
0.1
0
0 1 2 3 4 5 6 7
(λc)
0.2
0.1
0
0 1 2 3 4 5 6 7
(λc)
or Equation (5.4):
nal flaw length parameter using Equation (5.6):
fied, proceed to STEP 6; otherwise the flaw is not acceptable per the level 1
the calculated values of λ and Rt. If the point defined by the intersection of these
onal extent for spherical shells and formed heads) of the flaw is acceptable for
mine the RSF using Equation (5.11). If RSF ≥ RSFa, then the region of local metal
hen the region of local metal loss is acceptable for operation at MAWPr, where
m STEP 7 shall be used in this equation:
Level 1 Screening
Criteria
for Local Metal Loss in a Cylinder
Level 1 Screening
Criteria
Calculated Value
2 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20
If RSF ≥ RSFa (RSFa = 0.9), then region of metal loss acceptable for operation
at MAWP. If RSF ≤ RSFa, then operate to MAWPr.
s, conical shells, and elbows. If the component is a cylindrical shell, conical shell
edure:
Note: Plot TSF against Rt and λc as figure 5.8 screening criteria to determine
circumferential extent if flaw - if on or above value then acceptable.
5.8 with the calculated values of λ c and Rt. If the point defined by the
ential extent of the flaw is acceptable per Level 1.
TSF=0.7
0.75
0.8
0.9
1.0
1.2
1.4
1.8
2.3
Calculated Value
6 7 8 9
6 7 8 9
Date: 16-Jun-2014