Section 9 - Assessment of Locally Thinned Areas

Assessment of Locally Thinned Areas
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Locally Thinned Areas

Many procedures: API 579 Sections 4 and 5 BS 7910 Appendix G ASME B31G Numerous papers

Apart from API 579 Section 4 (thickness averaging), the theory behind the different methodology is usually based on an effective area method. Where metal loss is treated as a part through flaw and evaluated using a Folias bulging stress magnification factor Methodologies are validated against a large burst test database

Most procedures require the determination of critical thickness profiles (CTP) CTP based on river bottom of the minimum thickness readings in both circumferential and longitudinal directions Average and minimum thickness can be determined Recommendations in API RP 579 to derive inspection grid spacing
Line M critical thickness profile from inspection

Locally Thinned Areas section 4

Section 4 basic procedure Compute remaining thickness ratio (Rt) Determines the length of thickness averaging (L) from equation given in standard Determine s and c , the dimensions of metal loss in the longitudinal and circumferential directions
tmm = minimum measured thickness D = Inside diameter of the cylinder or other section (see API 579) Q = Factor from Table 4.4 based on an RSFa and the remaining thickness ratio, Rt

Example of s and c determination
Bold line (x) circumferential CTP Dashed line (o) longitudinal CTP
tmin

If s < L then metal loss is acceptable If s > L then:
Assume average thickness equal to measured minimum thickness Direct averaging of the thickness readings that reside within length L. Area averaging method of the thickness readings that reside within length L. Refinement Simplicity
If minimum required thickness (tmin) to code calculation is less than or equal to average thickness (tam) minus the FCA then the metal loss is acceptable
Critical thickness profile from inspection
Assuming the minimum measured thickness


Set length from procedure (L)
Average thickness in a set length tmin= thickness points within L


Set length from procedure (L)
A1
A2
Area averaging method in L tmin= (A1 + A2) / L
Section 4 metal loss - example

Corrosion on a cylindrical section of pressure vessel has been found during an inspection. The vessel was designed and constructed to the ASME B&P VIII division I. Evaluate if the pipe vessel is fit-for-service.
Design Conditions = 300 psig @ 350oF Inside Diameter = 48 inches Nominal Thickness = 0.75 inches Future Corrosion Allowance = 0.10 inches Uniform metal loss = 0 inches Material = SA 516 Grade 70 (S = 17500 psi @ temperature) Weld Joint Efficiency = 0.85

API 579 Section 5 Method Level 1 Screening curves longitudinal extent of a flaw

API 579 Section 5 Method Level 1 Screening curve circumferential extent of a flaw
c = Circumferential dimension of the metal loss D = Inside diameter of the cylinder or other section (see API 579)

Assessment includes groove like flaws (not shown refer to API 579) Screening curves for both circumferential and longitudinal directions Level 2 similar to level 1 but provide a better estimate of the RSF Includes variation for thickness profile to find RSF (based on the RSTRENG slicing methodology)

Variation for thickness profile to find RSF
Ai = area of metal loss for increment length Aio = Original area for increment length (tmin x Si) RSF calculated for each incremental length

S1
S1
RSF
increment
tmin

S2
S1
RSF
S2
increment
tmin

Si+n
Si+n S1
RSF
S2
Minimum RSF for assessment increment

tmin

Section 5 Level 3 Finite element analysis either elastic or elastic-plastic No limitations e.g. can include fatigue

A region of localized corrosion has been found on a pressure vessel during a scheduled turnaround. The vessel was designed and constructed to the ASME B&PV Code, Section VIII, Division 1. Determine if the vessel is acceptable for the current MAWP using a Section 5 Level 1 Assessment.

Vessel Data
Design Conditions = 300 psi @ 650oF Inside Diameter = 96 inches Fabricated Thickness = 1.25 inches Uniform Metal Loss = 0.10 inches FCA = 0.125 inches Material = SA 516 Grade 70 (S= 17500 psi) Weld Joint Efficiency = 0.85

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Locally Thinned Areas

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Locally Thinned Areas

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Locally Thinned Areas

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Locally Thinned Areas

Line M critical thickness profile from inspection

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Locally Thinned Areas section 4

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Locally Thinned Areas section 4

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Locally Thinned Areas section 4

Critical thickness profile from inspection

Assuming the minimum measured thickness

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Locally Thinned Areas section 4

Critical thickness profile from inspection

Average thickness in a set length tmin= thickness points within L

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Locally Thinned Areas section 4

Critical thickness profile from inspection

Area averaging method in L tmin= (A1 + A2) / L

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Section 4 metal loss - example

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Section 4 metal loss - example

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Section 4 metal loss - example

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Locally Thinned Areas section 5

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Minimum RSF for assessment increment

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