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Wall Thickness

09/26/2010 3:35 AM

example 4" dia cs pipe AOP=100 PSI(allowable operating pressure) then how can find out pipe wall thickness?.
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Re: Wall Thickness

09/27/2010 1:50 AM

<sigh>

  • By doing a force balance on a theoretical slice down a diameter.
  • Or one can use a pipe that is appropriately rated for the temperature and pressure by selecting it from tables.

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09/27/2010 3:12 AM

For pipe wall thickness calculation please check Para No:304 of AMSE B31.3.
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