API 570 Certification

API 570 Certification

Piping Components

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Module Objectives
I Know the types of pipe & piping components
✓ Have an understanding of piping specs
I Understand the pro's and con's of pipe joining
methods
✓ Successfully use the B16.5, the Flange Standard
✓ Solve flange rating problems
I Determine the maximum hydrotest pressure for a
flange

API 574 Sections 4.1.1 & 4.1.2 provide a great summary about pipe. These
sections discuss pipe schedules, sizes, forming methods, tolerances, etc.

Be sure to read and study this section!

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Pipe Specifications
/Pipe and piping components are built in the pipe
mill to a spec, like ASTM A106 (CS pipe)
/These manufacturing specs cover items like;
■ Materials
■ Inspection requirements

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■ Minimum tensile strength
■ Fabrication process
V Note! For most Spec #'s like A-106, the actual
number does not have special significance. It
ft., !
just refers to a section in a code.

Surefire Pipe Specs

■ All pipe is to be made of a long hole, surrounded by metal around the

hole.
■ All pipe is to be hollow through-out the entire length. The pipe and the
hole must be the same length.
■ The pipe ID must not exceed the pipe OD, otherwise the hole will be on
the outside.
■ Flanges must have holes for bolts. These holes must be quite separate
from the big hole in the middle of the pipe.
■ All pipe must be roundular & tubular.
■ All pipe over 6" diameter must have the words "large pipe" painted on it.
We don't want the contractor to mistake it for a small pipe.
■ All pipe is to be supplied without rust. Rust will be more readily applied
at the job site. (Some vendors are now able to supply pre-rusted pipe -
saves work in the field!)

For an example of a"real" spec, see ASTM A-106 at end of this section

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Manqfacturing of Pipe
V Seamless (drawn through dies)
• Used the most in our petrochemical plants
• Tolerance: -12.5%
I Welded (plate that is rolled and welded)
• Most piping greater than 16 NPS is rolled &
welded
• Tolerance: -0.010"
✓ Cast (and machined)
• Not used often
• Tolerance: -0.00 + 1/16"

Definition: NPS - Nominal Pipe Size

Seamless Pipe: The A dvantage

• Fewer welds! Welds are generally places for potential leaks and failures.
• No longitudinal welds! In all cylinders, the stresses on longitudinal welds
are twice that of circumferential welds. (Covered further in Module 2)

API 574 Table 3 ASTM Nominal Pipe Size Diameter Thickness

Pipe Tolerances Material (NPS) Tolerance Tolerance
(Partial List) A53 _
< 1-1/2 NPS - 1/32" + 1/64 -12.5%
A53 > 1-1/2 NPS + 1% -12.5%
A106 1/8 NPS to 1-1/2 NPS - 1/32" + 1/64" -12.5%
A106 > 1-1/2 NPS to 4 NPS + 1/32" -12.5%
A134 All Circumference ± 0.5% Tolerance of plate
of diameter standard
A135 :11/ + 1% of nominal -12.5%
A358 III + 0.5% - 0.01"

For more information on pipe diameter and wall thickness tolerances, see API 574 Table
3. P 15
Caution: Some of the diameter tolerances are a little hard to read in API 574!!

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Seamless pipe

Heating Reheating
fe))
ft ) dr_tly

Billet Mannesmann Elongator Plug mill Reeler Sizer

piercer
Butt welding
Hot extruded pipe Butt welded pipe
Forming Reducing
Mandrel Die
Hdllow billet

Reheating fume*

Heating Hot extrusion Seamless pipe

RW pipe Spiral pipe

Hot rolled coil

Forming ER welding Bead cutting

44.
6=01011 -
Trurming
rif/ L;111
inner outer Foe.
Submerged arc welding f;'1'°44'

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Pipe Sizes
✓ Diameters - standardized through 48"
• Up to 12 NPS, size refers to pipe ID
• Above 12 NPS, size refers to the pipe OD
✓ Thicknesses standardized through 36"
• Thicker pipe has smaller ID; OD stays the same
• Traditional: Std. weight, extra strong, double extra
strong
• Schedules: 10, 40, 80, etc.
• B16.5 Annex C or API 574 Table 1 (P. 9)

Pipe Schedules ending in "S" (i.e. 10S) refers to Stainless Steel (SS) pipe schedule chart. The
SS charts are not shown in B16.5 or API 574.

During projects & repairs, new pipe is ordered. Inspectors should measure the wall thickness
of new pipe to determine if the thickness meets minimum code requirements.

Minimum Thickness for New Seamless Pipe

The tolerance for seamless is —12.5%. This means it can be 12.5% thinner than what is listed in
the pipe schedule. Or, the pipe has to be at least 87.5% as thick as the nominal thickness. Since
our UT instruments measure wall thickness, we need to know the minimum allowed thickness.
Here's the formula: tmin new -= 0.875 x tnom

Example: Determine minimum wall thickness of a new 6 NPS seamless pipe.

From pipe schedule chart: tn. = 0.280"
tmin new, = 0.875 x 0.280 = 0.245"
New pipe below 0.245" is rejectable!

Minimum Thickness for New Welded Pine

Since the mill tolerance for rolled and welded pipe is - 0.010", this is much easier to calculate.
Here's the formula: tmin new = tnom -- 0.010
f ir
Example: Determine minimum wall thickness of a new 6 NPS welded pipe.
From pipe schedule chart: t„„„, = 0.280"
tmin new = 0.280 - 0.010 = 0.270"
New pipe below 0.270" is rejectable!

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Other Piping
•( Tubing
• Stated size is the actual outside diameter.
• Not generally used for piping.
• Applications; furnace & heat exchanger tubes
Cast Iron Piping
• Sizes are different than the sizes for steel piping
• Susceptible to brittle failures
• Not used for hydrocarbon services

Exercise 1-1 Pipe Dimensions

1) What is the nominal wall thickness of a 6 NPS, Schedule 80 pipe?
• /0. 914.01

2) What is the nominal wall thickness of a 2 NPS Schedule 40 pipe?

.3• 9/ min
3) What is the OD of a 4 NPS furnace tube? (tube is made to a pipe spec) Ai. 5- ,lwr,

4) What is the OD of a 4" furnace tube? (tube is made to a tube spec)

4 ,hcA
5) What is the minimum allowed thickness of a new 8 NPS Schedule 80 seamless pipe?
(show our calculation 0. .f ...0.71..e.c fre/r2
/004 -_ /2. 6-- 7. C .7 • G- 4
A/ wr ft, I? A/Pr fthvd d 4'0 = 5

O.5'' x o•5 = o

49 ea.purstal ab-Asoh•nre* •

6) What is the minimum allowed thickness of a new 8 NPS Schedule 80 welded pipe?
(show your calculation)
e", e/cewel pti7r (Jr'a/ e•• ioter wince =

n. 0 .5 " — 0' 0 "

ri
= 0 • NI

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Joining Method - Welding

The prima?) joining method for permanent petrochemical piping.
Fewer leaks & repairs required with thisjoining method.
A/ Socket-weld
• Generally limited to pipe < 2 NPS The "gap"

• Watch out for "the gap"

■ Advantages: Quick, less skill required
■ Potential crevice corrosion
"Butt-welded
• Used on all line sizes
■ High Strength
■ Inspect with I?T: "meat pola lees NDE"

The "gap"

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The Gap
Why is "the gap" needed on socket welded pipe? Thermal expansion! If there is not a
gap, and if pipe grows more than the socket welded fitting, then the fillet weld may
crack. How could this occur?
1. During fabrication: If the pipe wall is thinner than the SW fitting, then the pipe
will become hotter than the fitting during welding.
2. Hot services: If the line is uninsulated, the socket will not heat up as much as
the pipe.
3. Hot cyclic conditions

During in-service inspections using profile RT, occasionally a SW fitting is found

without a gap. If this pipe has withstood the "test of time", usually there is no reason
to repair and add "the gap". However, if operating temperature or cyclic conditions
increase, then discuss this situation with a pressure equipment engineer.

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Joining Method - Threaded

V Limitations ✓ Disadvantages
■ Non-critical service ■ A significant portion of
■ 2 NPS or smaller the pipe has been
✓ Advantages removed in the threading
■ Quick installation process !!!
■ No "hot work" required ■ Susceptible to fatigue
■ Lower craftsman skill cracks
level required Reduced Wall

Tapered
Threads

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Joining Method - Flanged
%,/ Purpose for flanges
■ Disconnect or isolate piping & equipment
■ Connect to other equipment, e.g. pumps, exchangers
■ Install piping in areas where welding is not permitted
✓ Codes
■ B16.5: 1/2 thru 24 NPS
■ B16.47: 26-60 NPS
■ API Std 605
V Classes: 150, 300, 400, ...
✓ Types: Weldneck, Slip-On, etc.

Every flange is a potential leak. During design, the number of flanges are usually
minimized. In high pressure units, there are very few flanges. This reduces cost and
minimizes the potential for serious leaks. Often, even welded valves are used.

Welding-Neck Lap Joint Socket-Welded

Flange Flange Flange

Slip-On Welded Blind Flange Threaded Flange

Flange

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Successful Flanging
"Flange Selection - Appropriate Strength
■Must know material temp and pressure ratings
✓ The Gasket
■Appropriately compressed, no blowouts
✓ The Bolting - Provides the "Squeeze"
• Bolting Strength
• Bolting Stretch
✓ The Assembler
■Correct torquing procedure
■Largerflanges are more difficult to assemble

The Weak Link

What's the weak link on a flange? The bolts! The bolts are like monster springs. As
the nuts are tightened, the bolts stretch. This creates a squeeze on the gasket. If
there is not enough "stretch", then there is not enough "squeeze" and the gasket will
leak.
Also, the pressure from the process creates a force trying to pull apart the flanges. If
the force from the process exceeds the bolt force (squeeze), the flange will leak.

A leak occurs when F pRocEss > FBOLTS

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B16.5 - The Flange Standard

" Scope of B16.5 ✓ Raised face vs. Flat face
• Flgs & flange fittings 1 Flange Markings
1 Types of Material "Flange Dimensions
• Steels and alloys 1 Flange Facings
✓ Fab Methods • Visual Comparator
• Castings • Norm Finish
• Forgings 125-250 micro-inch
S- S S ornnvoclineh
• Plate (only blindflg)

Vote ! B16.5 is over 150 pages long. But only 9 pages are "real" text. The rest is
charts and sketches. As you prepare for the test, overview all 9 pages.

Dimensions - flange dimensions do not change with different flange metallurgies.

For example, all 6 NPS, Class 300 flanges have exactly the same dimensions.

Flange Faces

Raised Face Flat Face

Ring-Joint Face
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Flange Flaws
When new flanges are installed, some or all of the
flanges should be inspected for:
✓ Correct stamping
• Class, metallurgy, bore, etc.
•.( Flange face finish
✓ Scratches on flange face - Table 3
Saila
Scratches

For limits of thin antis on flanged fittings see 6.1.1

fol
Definition: Radial - Direction that is moving away from a center point, e.g.
sunlight radiates out from the sun (the sun is the center point).

B16.5 Table 3 Imperfections < Imperfections >

NPS
Max. Radial Bottom of Serrations Bottom of Serrations
Imperfections 1/2 - 2-1 2 0.12 0.06
(in.) 3 0.18 0.06
3-1/2 - 6 0.25 0.12
8-14 0.31 0.18

Exercise 1-2 Flanges

6 141c0 Peorie
1) Flange material made of plate is only allowed for what type of flanges? 're K4.10 4410-

2) B16.5 covers flanges for what pipe sizes? eel z•

3) What is normal flangefinish on a weld neckflange? - 3..7_1/m •.3...zten •
4) What is the required stud length for a 6 NPS Class 600 weld neck flange? 6- "
5) What is the height (length) of a 4 NPS Class 300 weld neck flange? a. as

6) What is the max. allowed radial length of a scratch on a 8 NPS flange face?
a) Scratch is not deeper than the grooves. o 31" /en,.,

b) Scratch is deeper than the grooves. o./p" 4.3-ino,,

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Flange Calculations
Toes of Flange Caks Factors for Calcs
✓ Maximum Flange Pressure V Max Pressure
/Maximum Flange Temp 14 Max Temp
/ Select most cost effective ✓ Flange Class
Flange Class 1/ Flange Metallurgy
%/ Maximum Hydrotest ■ Metallurgy is always
Pressure provided in the API exam
■ This is normally higher than questions
the B31.3 system hydrotest
pressure.

When are flange calculations performed?

1. Rerates: If either the pressure or temperature is being raised the flange
"rating" must be checked
2. New Construction or Alterations: The appropriate flange class must be
selected based on the design conditions.
3. New Construction, Alterations, or Repairs: If hydrotesting is performed
on the equipment or pipe, the maximum allowed flange hydrotest pressure
must not be exceeded.

Note! On most piping systems the flanges are usually the limiting component.
This may not be the case on large diameter pipe.

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Flange Design Charts

"Pressure-Temperature Charts needed because:
■ Flange dimensions are based on class not metallu►gty
■ Some materials are stronger than others
■ As operating temperature increases, material
strength decreases
✓ Key Flange Charts
■ Material Group: Table IA
■ Pressure-Temperature Ratings: Table 2.il
• -1-..v" = Material Group Number

Material Nominal Press-Temp Applicable ASTM Specifications

Group Designation Rating
Forgings Castings Plates

B16.5 Table lA C-Si 2-1.1 A 105 A 216 Gr. WCB A 515 Gr. 70
1.1
Find Material C-Mn-Si A 350 Gr. LF2 A 516 Gr. 70
Groups A 537 CI. 1

1.2 C-Mn-Si 2-1.2 A 216 Gr. WCC

A 352 Gr. LCC
2-1/2 Ni A 352 Gr. LC2 A 203 Gr. B
3.1/2 Ni A 350 Gr. LF3 A 352 Gr. LC3 A 203 Gr. E

1.3 C-Si 2-1.3 A 352 Gr. LCB A 515 Gr. 65

C-Mn-Si A 516 Gr. 65
2-1/2 Ni A 203 Gr. A
3-1/2 Ni A 203 Gt. D

1.4 C-Si 2-1.4 A 515 Gr. 60

C-Mn-Si A 350 Gr. LF1 CL 1 A 516 Gr. 60

1.5 C-1/2Mo 2-1.5 A 182 Gr. Fl A 217 Gr. WC1 A 204 Gr. A
A352 Gr. LCI A 204 Gr. B

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Flange -Max Pressure .1

Step 1: At Table IA determine Material Group #
• Based on flange metallurgy
Step 2: Go to correct P- T Rating chart
• "x.x" represents material group number
• Validate material is listed on top of chart
• Check appropriate footnotes
Step 3: Find intersection of Design Temp row and
Designated Flange Class column

Example - Determining Maximum Flange Pressure

A rerate is being performed on a piping system. Determine the maximum pressure rating for
the existing Class 300 flanges. The flanges have a maximum operating temperature of 500°F.
The flange material is ASTM A182 gr. F316.

Step 1: At Table 1A, determine the Material Group Number of the flange.
• Material Group # for A182 gr. F316 is 2.2 (Stainless Steel forging)
Step 2: Go to Table 2-2.2. Validate material is listed at top. Check footnotes.
Step 3: Find intersection of temperature (500°F) in Temperature Column and
Designated Flange Class (Class 300).
• Maximum Pressure is 480 psig. Your done!

Temperature Class 150 Class 300 Class 400 Class 600

-20 to 100
200
300
400
—).- 500 IP- 480 psig

Exercise 1-3 Maximum Operating Pressure

Determine the maximum pressure of a Class 600 flange that has a maximum design
temperature of 750°F. Flange material is A105. Siep-Ci ti„Q, eMILAP '70 ra•Pqte-, /MI
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Maximum allowable pressure: • 0•6- Pc 10 • yo to 044040

3 • Trod Iron?
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Flange - Max Temperature

Step 1: At Table 1A determine Material Group #
Step 2: Go to correct P-T Rating chart
■ "x.x" represents material group number
• Validate material listed
• Check appropriate footnotes
Step 3: At designated flange class column, drop down until
finding design pressure. If exact pressure is not
listed, stop at the closest higher pressure
Step 4: At this pressure, run left along same row to the
Temp column. This is your niax temperature

Example - Determining Maximum Temperature Rating

A piping system with A105 flanges is being rerated for the Class 600 flanges. The piping
system has a new design pressure of 1000 psig. Determine maximum temperature.
Step 1: At Table 1A, determine the Material Group Number of the flange.
■ Material Group Number for A105 is 1.1 (Carbon Steel forging)
Step 2: Go to Table 2-1.1. Validate material is listed at top. Check footnotes.
Step 3: At the Class 600 Column, drop down the column until you find the Design
Pressure. If the exact design pressure of the flange is not listed, stop at the next
higher number.
■ Design Pressure is 1000 psig. Select the listed value of 1015 psig.
Step 4: At this pressure rating run horizontally (to the left) to the Temperature Column.
The maximum design temperature is the temperature for this row.
■ Temperature Rating is 750°F. Your done! * 7-„„1/4„A
prevevel Ove hink

Temperature Class 150 Class 300 Class 400 Class 600

-20 to 100
650
700 1060 psig
750 . r 1015 psigV-
800 825 psig

Exercise 1-4
Determine the maximum allowed temperature of a Class 300 flange that has a maximum
design pressure of 400 psig. Flange material is A182 gr. 304.
Maximum allowed temperature: too 'r

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Flange - Flange Class

Step 1: At Table lA determine Material Group #

Step 2: Go to correct P-T Rating chart

• "x.x" represents material grow) member
• Validate material listed
• Check appropriate footnotes

Step 3: In the temp column find the design temp

Step 4: At this row move right to find the first pressure that
exceeds the design pressure
Step 5: At this pressure move straight up to flange class

Example - Determining Most Cost Effective Flange Class

A new piping system is being installed. Determine the most cost effective flange class for
this system. The pipe has a design pressure of 700 psig and a design temperature of 650°F.
The flange material is ASTM A182 gr. F5a.
Step 1: At Table 1A, determine the Material Group Number of the flange.
• Material Group Number for A182 gr. F5a is 1.13 (5% Chrome forging)
Step 2: Go to Table 2-1.13. Validate material is listed at top. Check footnotes.
Step 3: At the Temperature Column, find the Design Temperature.
• Design Temperature is 650°F.
Step 4: At this row, move directly to the right to find the first Maximum Pressure that
exceeds our Design Pressure of 700 psig.
• 1st Column - 125 psig, 2nd Column - 590 psig, 3rd Column - 785 psig
Step 5: Go up the top of this column and read the Flange Class.
-)K "Fait e the 6,0 -.mei
• Flange Class is Class 400. You're done!
fre rru r e

Temperature Class 150 Class 300 Class 400

-20 to 100
200
[
400
600 125 psig 590 psig -
650 0. 785 psig

Exercise 1-5
A new pipe is being installed. Determine the most cost effective flange class. Flange
material is A105. Design Temperature is 600°F and the Design Pressure is 950 psig.
Most cost effective flange class: 6°0

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Flange - Max Hydro Pressure

Ma.vimum allowed flange hydrotest pressure (PTEST )

Round up to
PTEST = 1.5 P@Ioo °F I next 25 psig

Pv[00 0F = The pressure rating Of the flange at 100 °F.

• (Punt! on P-T Rating charts)

t next 25 psig = ;Ill answers need to end in; "00, 25, 50, 75"
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All, lange fittings must be hydrotested at the mill.
Flanges are not hydrotested at the mill.

Usually the flanges are the limiting component. Often the fabrication hydrotest is based on
this flange hydro calculation instead of the B31.3 piping system hydro calculation. (e.g. all
A105 CS Class 150 flanges are tested at 450 psig regardless of the design pressure)

Example - Determining Maximum Hydrotest Pressure

Determine the maximum hydrotest pressure for a Class 300 flange that has a maximum
operating temperature of 500°F. The flange material is ASTM A182 gr. F316.
Step 1: Determine the Material Group Number of the flange.
• Material Group Number for A182 gr. F316 is 2.2 (316 SS forging)
Step 2: At Table 2-2, validate the material is listed in the top chart.
Step 3: In the Temperature Column, find the Hydrotest Temperature.
• Hydrotest Temperature is 100°F.
Step 4: At this row, move directly to the right to find the Class 300 column. Read the
maximum pressure.
• Maximum Pressure is 720 psig.
Step 5: Calculate the hydrotest pressure per formula given in paragraph 2.5 System
Hydrotest. The formula is:

PTEST= 1.5 x Pl000F 1 Round up to next 25 psig.

PTEST= 1.5 x 720 = 1080 I Round up to 1100 psig.

Exercise 1-6
Determine the maximum hydrotest pressure for a Class 600 flange made of A105.
Maximum hydrotest pressure: ..›.o2s. i 9 Alorkino
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Name:
Open Book
1. What is the maximum hydrotest pressure for a Class 300 flange?
The flange material is ASTM A182 gr. F316L.

2. What is the maximum pressure rating for the following flange?

Flange Class: 600

Flange Material: ASTM A182 gr. F310
Flange Size: 8 NPS

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Maximum Design Temperature: 800 °F.

3. What is the bolt circle diameter for an 8 NPS Class 1500 flange?

4. A 6 NPS Class 600 raised face flange is being added to a 316 SS piping system. Determine the
following information about the studs.

a) Number of studs
b) Diameter of studs
c) Length of studs

5. The face of an 8 NPS flange has a scratch across the grooves radial oriented. The scratch depth is
deeper than the grooves. What is the maximum allowed length for this scratch?
a) 0.000"
b) 0.120"
c) 0.180"
d) 0.250"
e) 0.310"
6. Determine the maximum design temperature for a Class 300 flange with
a maximum pressure of 500 psig. Flange material is A217 Gr. WC6.

7. What is the nominal wall thickness of a 10 NPS schedule 80 pipe?

8. What is the outside diameter of a 12 NPS schedule 40 pipe?

9. Which of the following bolts should not be used with Class 600 flanges?
a) A-193 Gr. B7
b) A-320 Gr. B8 C1.1
c) A-354 Gr. BC
d) A-453 Gr. 651

10. Which of the following bolts should not be used at a temperature above 400°F?
a) A-193 Gr. B7
b) A-307 Gr. B
c) A-354 Gr. BC
d) A-453 Gr. 651

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11. Challenge Question: A thin spot is found on a new 6 NPS Class 300 flanged elbow.
a) What is the minimum allowed thickness? co.JPS (0.15 x tni )
b) What is the maximum allowed diameter of this thin area? 3 !o. 3 5 ,4767.7
(0.
c) What is the minimum allowed distance between adjacent thin spots? 2 L .4/ "
13-,/ciz,,)
12. Calculate the maximum hydrotest pressure for the following flanges.
a) Class 300, material A105
b) Class 600, material A182 gr. F304L
c) Class 150, material A516 gr. 70

13. Determine the maximum allowed pressure for the following flanges.
a) Class 300, temp 500 °F, material A105
b) Class 600, temp 800 °F, material A182 gr. F304L
c) Class 150, temp 400 °F, material A516 gr. 70

14. Determine the most cost-effective flange class for the following conditions.
a) Temp 600 °F, pressure, 675 psig, material A217 gr. WC5
b) Temp 990 °F, pressure, 200 psig material A182 gr. F304
c) Temp 500 °F, pressure, 950 psig, material A350 gr. LF I, Cl. 1

15. Determine the maximum design temperature for the following flanges.
a) Class 600,material A105, pressure, 1125 psig
b) Class 300, material A217 Gr. WC6, pressure, 595 psig
c) Class ISO, material A217 Gr. C12, pressure, 225 psig

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Module #1 Homework
Closed Book

I. A ring joint flange will be marked with the letter(s):

a) R
b) RJ
c) RF
d) RJF

2. List 3 required markings on BI6.5 flanges.

a)

b)

c)

3. What is the maximum under-tolerance for most of the rolled and welded piping that is used in the
petrochemical industry?

a) - 0.000"
b) - 0.010"
c) - 1/16"
d) - 12.5% of the pipe wall

4. What is the temperature range where CUI generally occurs on stainless steel components?

a) 10 - 350°F
b) 25 - 250 "F
c) 50 - 300 "F
d) 120 - 400 ^F

5. List 3 manufacturing techniques that are used to make pipe for the petrochemical industry.

a)
b)

c)

6. What is the name of the described valves?

a) Used to control the flow of an erosive service.

b) Most common large valve used for on/off applications.
c) Manual valve used to control the fluid flow.
d) Thin valve which provides a quick 1/4 turn shutoff.
e) Traditional shape valve which provides a quick 1/4 turn shutoff.

a) d)

b) e)

c)

7. List the primary responsibilities of the API 570 Authorized Inspector.

a)
b)

c)

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8. List the primary factors affecting Creep.

a)

b)

c)

9. Who has overall responsibility for compliance with API 570?

a) Authorized Inspector
b) Owner/User
c) Piping Engineer
d) Repair Organization

10. Which of the following activities are not covered by API 570?
a) Alterations
b) Inspection
c) Operation
d) Rerating

11. Which code covers hot-tapping?

12. What is the normal finish on the face of a weld-neck raised face flange?

13. Which code covers fitness-for-service?

14. List the maximum API 570 inspection intervals in the following Table.

Piping Class Thickness Measurements External

Class 1
Class 2
Class 3
Injection Points

15. Who must overview the results of non-destructive examinations for in-service piping?

16. During piping repairs, who is responsible for Quality Control?

17. What is the purpose of a check valve?

18. What type of flanges are commonly used for a 10 NPS very high alloy piping system?

a) Lap-Joint flanges
b) Socket-weld flanges
c) Threaded flanges
d) Weld-neck flanges

19. Soil-to-air corrosion can be detected by excavating the soil inches deep.

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20. All socket-weld systems should be installed with:
a) gap.
b) low-hydrogen electrodes.
c) backing ring.
d) high-strength bolts

21. Loose foundation bolts on pipe supports can best be detected by:
a) eddy current testing.
b) finger testing.
c) hammer testing.
d) RT.
e) UT.

22. The maximum permissible temperature for an UT instrument with special delay-line materials is:
a) 450 °F.
b) 800 °F.
c) 900 °F.
d) 1100 °F.

23. What are the two most common types of gamma ray sources used for RT in the petrochemical
industry?

a)
b)

24. Graphitization of carbon steel can begin to occur at:

a) 450 °F.
b) 800 °F.
c) 1000 'F.
d) 1100 °F.

25. When gate valves are repaired and rebuilt, they should be inspected and tested in accordance with
what Code?

Other: Suggest you review the 9 pages of text in B16.5. When complete, begin the
Study Aid called "The Inspector Coles". This study guide should be completed by the 2""
night of class.

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1. 900 psig (Material Group 2.3) PT = 1.5 x 600 = 900 psig

2. 930 psig (Material Group 2.7)
3. 15.50"
4. a) 12
b) I"
c) 6.75"
5. c) 0.180"
6. 800°F (Material Group 1.9)
7. 0.594"
8. 12.750"
9. b) A-320 Gr. B8 Cl. 1
10. b) A-307 Gr. B
I I. a) 0.285" tm = 0.380 (Table F12) min thin = 0.75 t. = 0.75 x 0.380 = 0.285"
b) 0.528" d = 6.00 (Table F12) D = 0.35 d tm = 0.351/6.0 x 0.380 = 0.528"
c) 2.642" A = 1.75 d tm = 1.75'6.0 x 0.380 = 2.642"
12. a) 1125 psig (Material Group 1.1) PT = 1.5 x 740 = 1110 psig, round to 1125 psig
b) 1800 psig (Material Group 2.3) PT = 1.5 x 1200 = 1800 psig
c) 450 psig (Material Group 1.1) PT = 1.5 x 285 = 427.5 psig, round to 450 psig
13. a) 605 psig (Material Group 1.1)
b) 690 psig (Material Group 2.3)
c) 200 psig (Material Group 1.1)
14. a) Class 400 (Material Group 1.7)
b) Class 300 (Material Group 2.1)
c) Class 600 (Material Group 1.4)
15. a) 600°F (Material Group 1.1)
b) 600°F (Material Group 1.9)
c) 300°F (Material Group 1.14)

Closed Book
1. a) R
2. Manufacturer, Material Spec, Class, B16, Size.
3. b) 0.010"
4. d) 120 - 400 °F
5. Seamless, Rolled & Welded, and Cast

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6. What is the name of the described valves?

a) Slide Valve.
b) Gate Valve.
c) Globe Valve.
d) Wafer or Butterfly.
e) Ball or Plug Valve
7. "TIE" Testing, Inspection, and Examination.
8. Time, Temperature, and Stress
9. b) Owner/User
10. c) Operation
11. API 2201
Ili 12. 125-250 micro-inch
13. API 579
14. Intervals

Piping Class Thickness Measurements External

Class 1 Lesser of/: life or 5 years 5 years
Class 2 Lesser of 'A life or 10 years 5 years
Class 3 Lesser of 'A life or 10 years 10 years
Injection Points Lesser of 'A life or 3 years Per Class

15. Authorized Inspector

16. Repair Organization
17. Prevent Backflow
18. a) Lap Joint flanges
19. 6 to 12 inches
20. a) a gap
21. c) hammer testing
22. d) 1100 °F.
23. Cobalt 60 and Iridium 192
24. b) 800 °F.
25. API 598

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