P_f = S_f · 2t / D
Worked example NPS 20 X52, corrosion 3 mm × 150 mm P_safe = 9.80 MPa Modified B31G, failure at 13.62 MPa
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Pressure design thickness, test pressures, remaining strength and Level 1 screening. Each of the 9 shows the governing formula, a worked example and the standard it comes from.
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P_f = S_f · 2t / D
Worked example NPS 20 X52, corrosion 3 mm × 150 mm P_safe = 9.80 MPa Modified B31G, failure at 13.62 MPa
Pressure design thickness, test pressures, remaining strength and Level 1 screening.
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