Chemical analysis A53 grade B

0.30 max

Mn

1.20 max

Si

----

0.045 max

0.05 max

Cu*

0.40 max

Ni*

0.40 max

Cr*

0.40 max

Mo*

0.15 max

V*

0.08 max

Combination of the above elements shall not exceed 1%

TS

60,000psi min

YS

35,000psi min

E%

30%
Types of pipe under A 53

Type F (Furnace Butt welded pipe, continuous welded)

Pipe produced in continuous lengths from coiled skelp and subsequently cut
into individual lengths having its longitudinal butt joints forge welded by
mechanical pressure developed in rolling the hot formed skelp through a set
of round pass rolls.
Type E (Electric resistance welded pipe)
Pipe produced in individual lengths or in continous lengths from coiled skelp
and subsequently cut into individual lengths having a longitudinal butt joints
wherein coalescence is produced by the heat obtained from resistance of
the pipe to the flow of electric current in a circuit of which the pipe is a part
and by the application of pressure.
Type S (Wrought steel seamless pipe)
Wrought steel seamless pipe is tubular product made without a welded
seam. It is manufactured by hot working of steel and if necessary, by
subsequently cold finishing the hot worked tubular product to produce the
desired shape, dimensions and properties.
Heat Input variables in welding:
Amperage, voltage and travel speed
Chemical composition requirement for API 5L grade B pipe
Si

0.35% for SAW

0.40% for seamless

Ti

0.04%

0.08%

Shall not exceed 0.0005%

SMYS, API 5L Gr B = 35,000psi

SMYS,

Gr X 60 = 60,000psi

Flange thickness
Design thickness of the flange x SMYS of the flange = Pipe wall
thickness x SMYS (pipe)
Carbon equivalent values
Max allowable CE for C steel (as per 01 SAMSS 035 & 01
SAMSS 038) = 0.42
AS per API spec 5L PSL2 max CE = 0.43
Max allowable CE for low carbon and low temp application steels
= 0.43
CE = C+Mn/6+(Cr+Mo+V)/5+(Cu+Ni)/15
General service means
Normal fluid service & Category D fluid service
Covered electrode specification
BS En 499
AWS A 5.1
ISO 2560
BS 2493
BS 2926
Shielding gas spc:
BS 4365
BS 4105
Fluxes and wires:
BS 4165 (CS)
BS 5465 (A/SS)
AWS A 5.17(CS)
Surface conditions for pipe for internal and external coating:
Free of scabs, slivers, laps, seams, oil, grease or moisture
Max allowable hardness for pipe:
250HV/237HB/22HRc
ASTM A 333 Gr 6
A106 gr B
(Seamless and welded pipe for low temp service)

C
Si
Mn
S
P
Cu
Ni
Cr
Mo
V

0.24 max
0.10 min
0.29 1.35
0.025 max
0.025 max
----------------

(Seamless C steel pipe for high temp service)

0.30 max
0.10 min
0.29 1.06
0.035 max
0.035 max
0.40 max
0.40 max
0.40 max
0.15 max
0.08 max

For each reduction of 0.01%C below 0.30%, an increase of 0.05% Mn above 1.06% is
allowed upto a max of 1.35%

TS
YS
E% in 2 min
Impact test (to

60,000 min
35,000 min
30%
14 - 18 J

60,000 min
35,000 min
30%
----

be tested at -45oC, for

Gr 6)

Pipe identification for non-sour service

By painting a white longitudinal stripe, 50 mm wide, 450mm long
on the inside surface of both ends.

Creep Mechanism
1.

Body undergoes plastic deformation under the slip action of the

grains. (yielding at sub elevated temp)

2.

After slippage, material recrystallizes and hence yielding

continues without increasing the load. (yielding at elevated temp)

This phenomenon is called creep.

Rating is the max allowable non shocking pressure.
It is the poundage of materials that can withstand the operating pressure and
a test pressure as well.
Pipe supports paint spec
APCS 4 125 microns
Pipe paint spec
APCS 1 B - primer = 50 100microns
top coat = 275 400 microns
Strength of the weld
-

Filler metal strength

Extent of penetration

Presence of discontinuities in the weld

Presence of stress in the weld joint

Cos 45 = ()1/2 throat thickness / leg length

Leg length = (2) 1/2throat thickness
1psi = 6.894kpa
1psi = 0.06894 bar
15psi = 1bar
1feet = 0.3048meter
En std for MTC = En10204 3.1B
Psi x 7 = kpa
Structural steel application:
High strength grade 50 steel (350MPa yield strength) shall be
used for structural shapes, plates and bars.
Grade 36 steel (250Mpa yield strength) may be used for hand
rails and bars.
Chemistry control on steels subjected to temp above 450
degree C = Only killed steel, with not less than 0.10% Si in it.
Unique support system that allows freedom of movement
from thermal expansion:
Spring hangers, Hydraulic snubbers and expansion joints