API 574 chap 4-5 Flashcards
The two most common carbon steel piping materials used in the petrochemical industry are
ASTM A53/A53M and ASTM A106
Piping of a nominal size larger _______ is usually made by rolling plates to size and welding the seams
than 16 in. (406 mm)
Steel and alloy piping are manufactured to standard dimensions in nominal pipe sizes (NPSs) up to?
up to 48 in.
Centrifugally cast piping can be cast then machined to _______ thickness.
any desired
Pipe wall thicknesses are designated as pipe schedules in NPSs up 2?
up to 36 in.
The size denotes the actual OD for NPSs equal to or greater
than 14 in. (356 mm).
Allowable tolerances in pipe diameter differ
from one piping material to another
The actual thickness of seamless piping can vary from its nominal thickness by a manufacturing tolerance of as much
as 12.5 %
The under tolerance for welded piping is
(-) 0.01 in. (0.25 mm).
Cast piping has a thickness tolerance of +/-
+1/16 in. (1.6 mm) and –0 in. (0 mm),
Cast iron piping is generally used ___and not recommend for__-?
for nonhazardous service, such as water; / for pressurized hydrocarbon service because of its brittle nature.
FRP design/testing code ? (2)
- ASME B31.3, Chapter VII covers design requirements for nonmetallic piping.
- American Water Works Association (AWWA) is an organization that also provides guidance on FRP pipe design and testing.
limitation of FRP codes?
do not offer guidance as to the right choice of corrosion barriers, resins, fabricating methods, and joint systems for a particular application.
What is recommended for user to do if looking to use FRP?
consider other sources such as resin and pipe manufacturers for guidance on their particular application.
many of the failures in FRP piping _____ practices
are related to poor construction practice
FRP pipe can experience _______over time if not adequately protected.
ultraviolet (UV) degradation
What table can be used as a guide to identify liner and structure imperfections that are common in FRP laminates. ?
ASME RTP-1, Table 6-1
FRP piping systems commonly called “commodity piping” are manufactured for a variety of services and are sold as products with a predetermined
design, resin, corrosion barrier, and structure.
Nipples are normally what length
6 in. (152 mm) or less in length
Secondary piping is normally isolated ? and examples?
from the main process lines by closed valves and can be used for such functions as sample taps.
Auxiliary piping is normally open ? and examples
to service but can be isolated from the primary process.
Examples include flush lines, instrument piping, analyzer piping, lubrication, and seal oil piping for rotating equipment.
Tubing stated size is the ____except for steam tracing and that size is _______less___?
actual OD rather than NPS. /s ize designation is 1/8 in. (3.2 mm) less than the actual OD.