Pipe wall thickness

Pipe wall thickness as per B31.3, B31.4, and B31.8

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Differences in Pipe Wall Thickness Calculations for ASME B31.3, B31.4 and B31.8. ASME B31.3, ASME B31.4 and ASME B31.8 are different standards published by the American Society of Mechanical Engineers (ASME) that pertain to various aspects of piping systems. Let’s explore the key differences between these three standards: ASME B31.3 ASME B31.3 is the Code … Read more

Pipe wall thickness: Pipe wall thickness calculations as per ASME B31.3?

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Pipe wall thickness calculations: ASME B31.3 is used extensively for offshore facilities. Pipe thickness under internal pressure calculated using equation given by this standard. ASME B31.8 normally used for gas lines in onshore production facilities and when transporting and distributing gas. ASME B31.4 normally used in onshore oil production and is actually subset of ASME … Read more