The Y factor is a dimensionless coefficient used for calculating the required wall thickness (t) for thin-walled pipes under internal pressure. According to Equation 3a of ASME B31.3, for determining...
Category: Piping Stress Basics
GRE Design Envelope (Failure envelope) is a 2-dimensional (2D) graphical plot of hoop stress and axial stress that provides safe operating conditions of GRE piping/pipeline system when subjected to...
Creep Fundamentals and How ASME BPVC Address This Phenomenon
This not-so-brief write-up is basically a summary of my notes on this subject when several years back I decided to study this interesting subject in somewhat detail. For interested readers, this is...
What is ASME B31.3 Chapter IX (High Pressure Piping)? Basis of Various Technical Requirements
What is Chapter IX of ASME B31.3? Chapter IX of ASME B31.3 is intended for use in high-pressure environments, but its use is not mandated beyond a certain pressure. In the words of the code (see...
Tresca or Von Mises: Their Applicability in Piping and Pressure Vessel Applications
In this brief write-up, I discuss Tresca and Von Mises theories of failure and discuss their applicability in piping and pressure vessel applications. The article begins with briefly describing the...
In the world of industrial and commercial piping systems, ensuring the safe and efficient support of pipes is crucial. One key resource that plays a pivotal role in achieving this goal is MSS SP 58,...