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Applicable StandASMEB31.3###Para
ASMEB1.20.1
ASME
ASME
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Description, ASME B31.3
of the mechanical - 2008,
allowances Clause
(thread 304.1.1
or groove
depth) plus corrosion and erosion allowances. For
threaded components, the nominal thread depth
(dimension h of ASME B1.20.1, or equivalent) shall
1
apply. For machined surfaces or grooves where the
tolerance is not specified, the tolerance shall be
assumed to be 0.5 mm (0.02 in.) in addition to the
specified depth of the cut.
Outside diameter of pipe as listed in tables of
2
standards or specifications or as measured
Inside diameter of pipe. For pressure design
calculation, the inside diameter of the pipe is the
3
maximum value allowable under the purchase
specification.

4 Quality factor from Table A-1A or A-1B

5 Internal design gage pressure

6 Stress value for material from Table A-1

Pipe wall thickness (measured or minimum per

7
purchase specification)
Pressure design thickness, as calculated in accordance
with para. 304.1.2 for internal pressure or as
8
determined in accordance with para. 304.1.3 for
external pressure
Minimum required thickness, including mechanical,
9
corrosion, and erosion allowances

Weld joint strength reduction factor per para.

10
302.3.5(e)

Coefficient from Table 304.1.1, valid for t < D/6 and for
11 materials shown. The value of Y may be interpolated
for intermediate temperatures. For t ≥ D/6
Notation Unit Welded Pipe
Seamless Pipe

c 4.712 4.712

D mm 114.3 114.3

d mm 97.18 97.18

E 0.85 1

P kg/cm2

S 15 15

tm

W 1 1

Y 0.5 0.4
 Remarks

Welded and Seamless Wrought Steel Pipe

1. Mechanical allowances = 10%
2. Corrosion Allowances = 3mm
3. Erosion Allowances = 10%

ASME B36.10 : Welded and Seamless Wrought Steel Pipe

ASME B36.19 : Stainless Steel Pipes

Sch 80

Table A-1A and Clause 302.3.3 of ASME B31.3 - 2008, Carbon Steel
Casting, ASTM A216
Electric Resistance Welded Pipes = 0.85
Furnace Butt Welded Pipes = 0.60
Stainless Steel Pipes = 1

API 5L

Para 302.3.5(e) of ASME B31.3

Seamless Pipes = 1
Welded pipes: Temperature < 510°C = 1, Temperature > 815°C = 0.5 for all
materials

Para 302.3.5(e) of ASME B31.3

Seamless Pipes = 0.5
Welded pipes: Temperature < 566°C = 0.4, Temperature > 815°C = 0.5 for
all materials
S.N. Equations
The Required Thickness of Straight Sections of
1 Pipe.
ASME B31.3 - 2008, Clause 304.1.1

𝑡�=𝑡+�

The Internal Pressure Design Thickness for

2 Straight Pipe.
ASME B31.3 - 2008, Clause 304.1.2
Case-1: t < D/6

𝑡=(𝑃∗𝐷)/[2∗((𝑆∗𝐸∗𝑊)+(𝑃∗𝑌))]
4.32 < 19.05
4.32 < 19.05
or

𝑡={𝑃∗[𝑑+(2∗�)]}/{2∗[(𝑆∗𝐸∗𝑊)+(𝑃∗𝑌)]}

4.03 < 19.05

Case-1: t > D/6 or P/SE > 0.385

Calculation of pressure design thickness
forstraight pipe requires special consideration
of factors such as theory of failure, effects of
fatigue, and thermal stress.
3 Internal Desaign Gauge Pressure
𝑡=(𝑃∗𝐷)/[2∗((𝑆∗𝐸∗𝑊)+(𝑃∗𝑌))]
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0

0
Pipe Thickness Calculator P 10.5 Mpa
D 100 mm
1 Welded Pipes S 16
Design Thickness t (PD)/2(SEW+PY) E 1
2 Seamless Pipe W 1
Design Thickness t (PD)/2(SE+PY) Y 1

PD 1050
SEW 16
PY 10.5 26.5

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