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Description / Abstract:
Introduction
The current ASME B31.8 standard ("the Code") requires no
derating of line pipe steels for temperatures below 250°F. For
pipeline steels in the Grade X60-X70 range, data show that a
reduction of the yield strength may be exhibited at temperatures
below 250 °F in some cases. For example, Figure 1 presents a
reduction in measured yield strength with increasing temperature
above 50°C (122°F) in high strength line pipe observed by one
manufacturer. Some pipeline design standards developed for other
countries (e.g., Norway, Netherlands, and Australia) already apply
derating factors at temperatures well below 250°F. Thus, the ASME
derating factors are in need of review.
The goal of this project is to develop an understanding of
available information, identify the range of line pipe steel grades
that may be affected, identify the potential impacts to ASME
pipeline and piping design standards, and make recommendations for
further study or experimental investigation as necessary.