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5.10 Example Problem 10
A region of metal loss was discovered during inspection on the inside surface of the OD piping section. The
piping system is in vapor service and was constructed to B31.3 Process Piping Code 1980 Edition. Evaluate the
region of localized metal loss for pressure plus supplemental loads and determine acceptability for continued
operation without repairs.
Pipe Data:
Material =
Design Pressure, =
Design Temperature, =
Allowable Stress, =
Pipe Outer Diameter, =
Specific Gravity, =
Nominal Thickness, =
Uniform Metal Loss, =
Future Corrosion Allowance, away
from the region of local metal loss, =
Future Corrosion Allowance, in
the region of local metal loss, =
Weld Joint Efficiency, =
Per API 579-1/ASME FFS-1, Part 4, paragraph 4.2.5, Table 4.2, and Figure 4.5, this component is classified as
a Type B, Class 1 component.
Supplemental Loads are given in Figures E5.10-1 and E5.10-2 and Table E5.10-2.
Inspection Data:
The grid and data used for the inspection are shown below. The region of corrosion is located from
the nearest major structural discontinuity.
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