Reinforcement of Welded Branches

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EVOLUTION DU SCHEMA DE
RAFFINAGE
EPC PHASE 1
Contrat n 1CD1317A
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Document n 1CD1317A-FWF-8230-SP-0000-59B2
Client : SO.NA.RA
Project : EVOLUTION DU SCHEMA DE RAFFINAGE
EPC PHASE 1
Discipline : Piping
Document de type : Specification
REINFORCEMENT OF WELDED BRANCHES
01N 29/05/2012 For Construction AC YK DT
00A 18/02/2011 For Approval AC BGH DT
Rev. Date Description Prepared checked Approved
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Cabasse
Nom DN : CN = Aurore Cabasse C =
FR
Date : 2012.05.29 13:17:54 +01'00'
Aurore
Cabass
e
Sign numriquement par : Yannick
KERBELLEC
Nom DN : CN = Yannick KERBELLEC
C = FR O = FWF OU = PIPING
Date : 2012.05.29 14:50:09 +01'00'
Yannick
KERBE
LLEC
Sign numriquement par : TREHARD
Denis
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= FWF OU = PIPING
Date : 2012.05.29 15:25:34 +01'00'
TREHA
RD
Denis
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CONTENTS
1. SCOPE........................................................................................................................................................................... 3
2. REFERENCES.............................................................................................................................................................. 3
3. DESIGN.......................................................................................................................................................................... 4
4. GUSSETING ................................................................................................................................................................. 8
5. TIE-INS ON EXISTING LINES.................................................................................................................................... 8
FIGURE 1...................................................................................................................................................................................... 5
FIGURE 2...................................................................................................................................................................................... 6
FIGURE 3...................................................................................................................................................................................... 9
FIGURE 4.................................................................................................................................................................................... 10
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1. SCOPE
This specification governs the design of all branches from 45 to right angle, and the use of relative
reinforcements. In case of the angle between the branch connection and run pipe is less than 45,
this one must be approved by FWF stress engineer.
2. REFERENCES
The following documents are referred to this Specification:
2.1. CLIENT specifications
None
2.2. FOSTER WHEELER specifications
1CD1317AFWF-8230-SP-0000-0001 : Piping Specifications
2.3. American Society of Mechanical Engineers
ASME B31.3 : Process Piping
ASME B31.1 : Power Piping
ASME B16.5 : Pipe Flanged and Flanged Fittings
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3. DESIGN
3.1. The design of a branch connection will be performed taking into account the piping material
specification and ASME B31.3.
3.2. Integrally reinforced branch welded fittings which about the outside surface of the run wall,
sizes 4 NPS (100 mm) and larger, are not permitted under any of the following condition :
The d/D ratio (branch diameter / run diameter) exceeds 0.8.
The run piping wall thickness is less than schedule 40.
The run piping wall thickness is less than 19 mm where outside diameter exceeds 36
(900 mm).
3.3. Pad reinforced branch connections are not permitted whenever the piping design
temperature is 427C or greater.
3.4. Pad dimensions for design temperature lower than the above limit are indicated on Figure 1.
3.5. Strength of reinforcement materials shall be, as a rule, the same of the header.
3.6. Branch reinforcement may be provided not only for pressure and temperature requirements,
but to reduce the local stresses due to thermal expansion as well.
3.7. Assembly branch to header shall be as per details shown on Figure 2.
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REINFORCING PAD DIMENSION
Figure 1
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ASSEMBLY DETAILS
Figure 2
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Notes to Figure 2 :
1) Angle shall not be lesser than 45.
2) Dimension of "W" weld shall be smaller than "Tb" (Thickness of branch) or 9 mm.
3) Dimension "W1" weld shall be 0.7 of "T".
4) All reinforcement plates shall be provided with 4 mm diameter vent hole to reveal leakage in the
between branch and main run and to provide venting during welding and heat treatment
operations. The hole shall be threaded then equipped with a screwed plug.
5) Rings can be made up of different parts joined together through a full thickness seam weld.
Where reinforcement plates are made up of different parts, such parts shall first be welded
together and then the plate obtained will be welded to header (acceptable for large ring on
branches only: 24" diameter and larger). The plate surface to be in contact with the header shall
be smoothed.
If, in view of practical considerations, the different pad components are to be welded to the
header individually, each one of them shall be provided with a vent hole.
6) When required, complete encirclement reinforcing pad shall be used for branch connection
where d/D > 0.8.
7) Where a branch intersects a header at an angle from 45 to 89 and a reinforcement is required,
no weldolets or similar shall be used but only reinforcement pad.
Distance "a" between point "C" and reinforcement pad edge shall never be less than 4 times the
header thickness or 50 mm minimum.
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4. GUSSETING
4.1. Gusseting shall be provided for all branch lines 1 1/2" to prevent mechanical damage or
breakage due to vibration or excessive force.
The first nipple and valve shall be braced in two plans for piping concerned to analogic study
(lines connected to reciprocating compressors). For all other case, connections shall be
braced only in one plan.
4.2. Connection shall be braced (except otherwise noted) with gusset having a minimum
thickness of 5 mm, minimum width of 20 mm and maximum length of 175 mm (220 mm for
orifice flange connection). See Figure 3 et Figure 4.
4.3. Gusseting for connection 1 1/2" to small bore pipe run, where tee's fittings are used, shall
not be provided.
4.4. Gusseting material for welded gussets shall be of the same nominal chemistry as the
connected parts.
4.5. Where PWHT is required, it shall be based on ASME B31.3 PWHT criteria for buttwelds in
alloy steel materials whether or not buttwelds are used in the assembly. Gusset Lugs welded
to the component prior to PWHT shall be used to permit later welding of gusset to lug
without PWHT.
4.6. Gusseting requirement is not shown on isometrics. Gusseting shall be provided for all
branch lines 1 1/2" (according to this specification), unless otherwise noted on isometrics.
4.7. Gusseting assembly shall be as shown on Figure 3 and Figure 4.
5. TIE-INS ON EXISTING LINES
5.1. Where tie-ins are required the following rules must be applied :
5.1.1. Cold tap: to be defined in accordance with this specification.
5.1.2. Hot tap :
d/D > 0,8 use encirclement pad.
d/D < 0,8 to be defined in accordance with this specification. If tee is
requested use encirclement pad.
5.2. However if existing thickness is found to be less than that specified (abnormal corrosion), a
recheck of the required reinforcement is recommended and particular care should be taken
in welding pads, encirclement pads and weldolets.
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GUSSETING DETAILS FOR BRANCHES UP TO 1 TO BE USED WHERE
PWHT IS REQUIRED
Figure 3
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GUSSETING DETAILS FOR BRANCHES UP TO 1 TO BE USED WHERE
PWHT IS NOT REQUIRED
Figure 4

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