PIP PLE00005

PIP PLE00005

Pipeline System Bends [New Practice]

€107.00

Details

This Practice provides guidance for evaluation, selection, and specification of pipe bends for on-shore metallic pipelines designed and constructed to ASME B31.8 Gas Transmission and Distribution Piping Systems and ASME B31.4 Pipeline Transportation Systems for Liquids and Slurries. This Practice covers the following types of bends:a. Manufactured fittingsb. Induction (hot) bends formed off-sitec. Cold bends formed on-siteThis Practice provides guidance for evaluation of which bend type to select by providing pros and cons based on specific site rights-of-way, pipe size and wall thickness, shipping considerations, pipe ovality, pigging requirements, etc. Additional, more explanatory references recommendations are also provided.

Additional Info

Author Process Industry Practices
Published by PIP
Document type Standard
Theme /subgroups/17719
Number of pages 19
Keyword PIP PLE00005