ASME B31.

3-2016

APPENDIX H
SAMPLE CALCULATIONS FOR BRANCH
REINFORCEMENT

H300 INTRODUCTION (METRIC) tc p (0.7)(6.02) p 4.21 mm, or 6 mm, whichever is less

p 4.21 mm
The following examples are intended to illustrate the
application of the rules and definitions in para. 304.3.3 Minimum leg dimension of fillet weld
for welded branch connections.
4.21/0.707 p 6.0 mm

(16) H301 EXAMPLE 1 Thus, the required area

A DN 200 (NPS 8) run (header) in an oil piping system A1 p (2.04)(108.8)(2 − sin 90 deg) p 222 mm2
has a DN 100 (NPS 4) branch at right angles (see
Fig. H301). Both pipes are Schedule 40 API 5L Grade A The reinforcement area in run wall
seamless. The design conditions are 2 068 kPa at 200°C.
A2 p (108.8)(7.16 − 2.04 − 2.5) p 285 mm2
The fillet welds at the crotch are minimum size in accor-
dance with para. 328.5.4. A corrosion allowance of in branch wall
2.5 mm is specified. Is additional reinforcement
necessary? A3 p (2)(6.93)关(5.27 − 1.07) − 2.5兴 p 24 mm2

Solution
From Appendix A, S p 110 MPa for API 5L Grade A
(Table A-1M); E p 1.0 for API 5L seamless (Table A-1B);
W p 1.0.
Th p (8.18)(0.875) p 7.16 mm
Tb p (6.02)(0.875) p 5.27 mm
L 4 p (2.5)(7.16 − 2.5) p 11.65 mm
or (2.5)(5.27 − 2.5) p 6.93 mm,
whichever is less
p 6.93 mm
d1 p 关114.3 − (2)(5.27 − 2.5)兴 /(sin 90 deg) p 108.8 mm
d2 p (5.27 − 2.5) + (7.16 − 2.5) + 109/2
p 61.9 mm
Use d1 or d2, whichever is greater.
in branch welds
A 4 p (2)(1⁄2)(6.0)2 p 36 mm2
The total reinforcement area p 345 mm2. This is more
than the 222 mm2 so that no additional reinforcement
is required to sustain the internal pressure.
H302 EXAMPLE 2 (16)
There is a DN 200 (NPS 8) branch at right angles to
a DN 300 (NPS 12) header (Fig. H301). Both run and
branch are of aluminum alloy Schedule 80 ASTM B241
6061-T6 seamless pipe. The connection is reinforced by
a ring 350 mm O.D. (measured along the run) cut from
a piece of DN 300 (NPS 12) Schedule 80 ASTM B241
6063-T6 seamless pipe and opened slightly to fit over
the run pipe. Allowable stresses for welded construction
apply in accordance with Appendix A, Note (33). The
fillet welds have the minimum dimensions permitted
in para. 328.5.4. A zero corrosion allowance is specified.
What is the maximum permissible design pressure if
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the design temperature is −195°C?

d1 p 108.8 mm
Solution
(2 068)(219.1)
th p p 2.04 mm From Table A-1, S p 55.2 MPa for Grade 6061-T6
(2)(110,000)(1.0)(1.00) + (2)(0.4)(2 068)
(welded) pipe and S p 39.3 MPa for Grade 6063-T6
(2 068)(114.3) (welded) pad, both at −195°C. From Table A-1B, E p
tb p p 1.07 mm
(2)(110,000)(1.0)(1.00) + (2)(0.4)(2 068) 1.0 for ASTM B241; W p 1.0.
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(16) Fig. H301 Illustrations for Metric Examples in Appendix H

6.02 mm nom.
5.27 mm min.
114.3 mm
H301 Example 1 Reinforcement
6.0 mm c = 2.5 mm
4.21 mm zone
8.18 mm nom.
L4 = 6.9 mm
7.16 mm min.

108.8 mm

108.8 mm 108.8 mm 219.1 mm O.D.

c = 2.5 mm

12.7 mm nom.
c = 0.0 mm 11.1 mm min.
219.1 mm
H302 Example 2 350.0 mm
17.48 mm nom. Reinforcement
15.30 mm min. 8.5 mm zone
6.0 mm
17.48 mm nom. 12.36 mm
15.30 mm min. L4 = 38.25 mm

197 mm

197 mm 197 mm 323.8 mm O.D.

c = 0.0 mm
8.74 mm

c = 2.5 mm 16
8 .3
7.11 mm nom. m m
6.22 mm min.
16
0 .7
H303 Example 3 12.7 mm nom. m m 10 mm
Reinforcement
305 mm zone
12.7 mm nom.
11.1 mm min.
60 deg L4 = 21.5 mm
185.7 mm

185.7 mm 185.7 mm

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c = 2.5 mm 406.4 mm O.D.
1.24 mm
6.02 mm nom.
c = 4.03 mm 5.27 mm min.
114.3 mm
H304 Example 4 160 mm
8.18 mm nom. Reinforcement
7.16 mm min. 4.21 mm zone
8.18 mm nom.
2.37 mm 7.16 mm min. L4 = 5.9 mm
112 mm

112 mm 112 mm 219.1 mm O.D.

c = 4.79 mm 4.09 mm
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Leg dimensions of welds to the branch in fillet welds

tc p lesser of 0.7T b or 6 mm A 4 p (2)(1⁄2)(8.5)2 + (2)(1⁄2)(12.36)2 p 225 mm2

p 6 mm
The total reinforcement area p 5 514 − 80 550q.
12.7 6 At the maximum permissible normal operating pres-
or p 8.5 mm
0.707 0.707 sure, the required area and the reinforcement area are
equal; thus
and to the reinforcing pad
63 789q p 5 514 − 80 550q
0.5T r (0.5)(17.48)
p p 12.36 mm
0.707 0.707
144 339q p 5 514
Th p (17.48)(0.875) p 15.3 mm
q p 0.0382
Tb p (12.7)(0.875) p 11.1 mm
But also
Tr p (17.48)(0.875) p 15.3 mm P
qp
(110 400 + 0.8P)
L 4 p (2.5)(15.3 − 0.0) p 38.25 mm
Thus
[This is smaller than (2.5)(11.1 − 0) + 15.3 p 43.05 mm]
P p (0.0382)(110 400 + 0.8P) p 4 217 + 0.03P
d1 p 219.1 − (2)(11.1 − 0) p 197 mm
0.97P p 4 217
d2 p d1 because it is greater than Tb + Tc + d1/2
P p 4 347 kPa
323.8P
th p
(2)(55 200)(1.0)(1.0) + (2)(0.4)P
H303 EXAMPLE 3
219.1P
tb p A DN 150 (NPS 6) Schedule 40 branch has its axis at
(2)(55 200)(1.0)(1.0) + (2)(0.4)P
a 60 deg angle to the axis of a DN 400 (NPS 16)
Using the symbol Schedule 40 run (header) in an oil piping system
(Fig. H301). Both pipes are API 5L Grade A seamless.
P The connection is reinforced with a ring 305 mm O.D.
qp
110,400 + 0.8P (measured along the run) made from 12.7 mm
ASTM A285 Grade C plate. All fillet welds are equivalent
we can briefly write
to 45 deg fillet welds with 10 mm legs. Corrosion
th p 323.8q and tb p 219.1q
allowance p 2.5 mm. The design pressure is 3 450 kPa at

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370°C. Is the design adequate for the internal pressure?
The required area
Solution
A1 p 197th p 63 789q
From Appendix A, S p 99.3 MPa for API 5L Grade A
The reinforcement area in the run wall and ASTM A285 Grade C (Table A-1); E p 1.0 for API 5L
seamless pipe (Table A-1B); W p 1.0.
A2 p (197)(15.3 − 323.8q − 0)
Th p (12.7)(0.875) p 11.1 mm
p 3 014 − 63 789q
Tb p (7.11)(0.875) p 6.22 mm
in branch wall
Tr p 12.7 mm
A3 p (2)(38.25)(11.1 − 219.1q − 0)
L4 p lesser of (2.5)(6.22 − 2.5) + 12.7 p 22 mm
p 849 − 16 761q or (2.5)(11.1 − 2.5) p 21.5 mm
p 21.5 mm
in reinforcing ring
(3 450)(406.4)
th p p 6.96 mm
A 4 p (15.3)(350 − 219.1)(39 300/55 200)p 1 426 mm2 (2)(99 300)(1.0)(1.0) + (2)(0.4)(3 450)
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(3 450)(168.3) Required reinforcement area

tb p p 2.88 mm
(2)(99 300)(1.0)(1.0) + (2)(0.4)(3 450)
A1 p (2.37)(112) p 265 mm2
168.3 − (2)(6.22 − 2.5) 160.9
d1 p d2 p p p 185.7 mm
sin 60 deg 0.866 Try fillet welds only

The required area L 4 p (2.5)(2.37) p 5.9 mm

A1 p (6.96)(185.7)(2 − 0.866) p 1 466 mm2

The reinforcement in the run wall
A2 p (185.7)(11.1 − 6.96 − 2.5) p 305 mm
in branch wall
or (2.5)(1.24) p 3.1 mm
Use 3.1 mm.
2 Due to limitation in the height at the reinforcement
zone, no practical fillet weld size will supply enough
reinforcement area; therefore, the connection must be
further reinforced. Try a 160 mm O.D. reinforcing ring

冢0.866冣(6.22 − 2.88 − 2.5兲 p 41.7 mm

21.5 2 (measured along the run). Assume the ring to be cut
A3 p (2)
from a piece of DN 200 (NPS 8) Schedule 40 API 5L
Grade A seamless pipe and welded to the connection
in ring with minimum size fillet welds.
Minimum ring thickness
冢 冣
168.3
A 4 p (12.7) 305 − p 1 405 mm2
0.866
Tr p (8.18)(0.875) p 7.16 mm
in fillet welds
New L 4 p (2.5)(1.24) + 7.16 p 10.3 mm
1 2 2
A 4 p (4)( ⁄2)(10) p 200 mm
or (2.5)(2.37) p 5.9 mm
The total reinforcement is
Use 5.9 mm.
200 + 1 405 + 41.7 + 305 p 1 952 mm2 Reinforcement area in the ring (considering only the
thickness within L 4)
This total is greater than the 1 466 mm2, so that no
additional reinforcement is required. X1 p (5.9)(160 − 114.3) p 270 mm2

H304 EXAMPLE 4
A DN 200 (NPS 8) run (header) in an oil piping system
has a DN 100 (NPS 4) branch at right angles (Fig. H301).
Both pipes are Schedule 40 API 5L Grade A seamless.
The design conditions are 2 400 kPa at 205°C. It is
assumed that the piping system is to remain in service
until all metal thickness, in both branch and run, in
excess of that required by eq. (3a) of para. 304.1.2 has
corroded away so that area A 2 as defined in
para. 304.3.3(c)(1) is zero. What reinforcement is required
for this connection?
Solution
From Appendix A, S p 110 MPa for API 5L Grade A
(Table A-1); E p 1.0 for API 5L seamless (Table A-1B);
W p 1.0.
(2 400)(219.1)
th p p 2.37 mm
(2)(110 000)(1.0)(1.0) + (2)(0.4)(2 400)
(2 400)(114.3)
tb p p 1.24 mm
(2)(110 000)(1.0)(1.0) + (2)(0.4)(2 400)
d1 p 114.3 − (2)(1.24) p 112 mm
(0.5)(8.18)
Leg dimension of weld p p 5.8 mm
0.707
Reinforcement area in fillet welds
X2 p (2)(1⁄2)(5.8)2 p 34 mm2
Total reinforcement area
A 4 p X1 + X2 p 304 mm2
This total reinforcement area is greater than the
required area; therefore, a reinforcing ring 160 mm O.D.,
cut from a piece of DN 200 (NPS 8) Schedule 40 API 5L
Grade A seamless pipe and welded to the connection
with minimum size fillet welds would provide adequate
reinforcement for this connection.
H305 EXAMPLE 5 (Not Illustrated)
A DN 40 (NPS 11⁄2) Class 3000 forged steel socket
welding coupling has been welded at right angles to a
DN 200 (NPS 8) Schedule 40 run (header) in oil service,
using a weld conforming to sketch (1) of Fig. 328.5.4D.
The run is ASTM A53 Grade B seamless pipe. The design
pressure is 2 760 kPa and the design temperature is
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230°C. The corrosion allowance is 2.5 mm. Is additional
reinforcement required?
Solution
No. According to para. 304.3.2(b), the design is ade-
quate to sustain the internal pressure and no calculations
are necessary. It is presumed, of course, that calculations
have shown the run pipe to be satisfactory for the service
conditions according to eqs. (2) and (3).
H310 INTRODUCTION (U.S. CUSTOMARY)
The following examples are intended to illustrate the
application of the rules and definitions in para. 304.3.3
for welded branch connections.
H311 EXAMPLE 1
An NPS 8 run (header) in an oil piping system has
an NPS 4 branch at right angles (see Fig. H311). Both
pipes are Schedule 40 API 5L Grade A seamless. The
design conditions are 300 psig at 400°F. The fillet welds
at the crotch are minimum size in accordance with
para. 328.5.4. A corrosion allowance of 0.10 in. is speci-
fied. Is additional reinforcement necessary?
Solution
From Appendix A, S p 16.0 ksi for API 5L Grade A
(Table A-1); E p 1.0 for API 5L seamless (Table A-1B);
W p 1.0.
Th p (0.322)(0.875) p 0.282 in.
Tb p (0.237)(0.875) p 0.207 in.
L 4 p (2.5)(0.282 − 0.1) p 0.455 in.
or (2.5)(0.207 − 0.1) + 0 p 0.268 in.,
whichever is less
p 0.268 in.
d1 p 关4.5 − (2)(0.207 − 0.1) 兴 /sin 90 deg p 4.286 in.
d2 p (0.207 − 0.1) + (0.282 − 0.1) + 4.286/2
p 2.432 in.
Use d1 or d2, whichever is greater.
d1 p 4.286 in.
(300)(8.625)
th p p 0.080 in.
(2)(16,000)(1.0)(1.0) + (2)(0.4)(300)
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(300)(4.500)
tb p p 0.042 in.
(2)(16,000)(1.0)(1.0) + (2)(0.4)(300)
tc p (0.7)(0.237) p 0.166 in., or 0.25, whichever is less
p 0.166 in.
Minimum leg dimension of fillet weld
0.166/0.707 p 0.235 in.
Thus, the required area
A1 p (0.080)(4.286)(2 − sin 90 deg) p 0.343 sq in.
The reinforcement area in run wall
A2 p (4.286)(0.282 − 0.08 − 0.10) p 0.437 sq in.
in branch wall
A3 p (2)(0.268) 关 (0.207 − 0.042) − 0.10 兴 p 0.035 sq in.
in branch welds
A 4 p (2)(1⁄2)(0.235)2 p 0.055 sq in.
The total reinforcement area p 0.527 sq in. This is
more than 0.343 sq in. so that no additional reinforce-
ment is required to sustain the internal pressure.
H312 EXAMPLE 2
There is an NPS 8 branch at right angles to an NPS 12
header (Fig. H311). Both run and branch are of alumi-
num alloy Schedule 80 ASTM B241 6061-T6 seamless
pipe. The connection is reinforced by a ring 14 in. O.D.
(measured along the run) cut from a piece of NPS 12
Schedule 80 ASTM B241 6063-T6 seamless pipe and
opened slightly to fit over the run pipe. Allowable
stresses for welded construction apply in accordance
with Appendix A, Note (33). The fillet welds have the
minimum dimensions permitted in para. 328.5.4. A zero
corrosion allowance is specified. What is the maximum
permissible design pressure if the design temperature
is −320°F?
Solution
From Table A-1, S p 8.0 ksi for Grade 6061-T6
(welded) pipe and S p 5.7 ksi for Grade 6063-T6
(welded) pad, both at −320°F. From Table A-1B, E p 1.0
for ASTM B241; W p 1.0.
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(16) Fig. H311 Illustrations for U.S. Customary Examples in Appendix H

0.237 in. nom.

4.5 in. 0.207 in. min.

H311 Example 1 Reinforcement

0.235 in. c = 0.10 in.
0.166 in. zone
0.322 in. nom.
L4 = 0.268 in.
0.282 in. min.
4.286 in.

4.286 in. 4.286 in. 8.625 in. O.D.

c = 0.10 in.

0.500 in. nom.

c = 0.00 in. 0.438 in. min.
8.625 in.
H312 Example 2 14 in.
0.687 in. nom. Reinforcement
0.601 in. min. 0.250 in. 0.354 in. zone
0.687 in. nom. 0.486 in.
0.601 in. min. L4 = 1.503 in.

7.749 in.

7.749 in. 7.749 in. 12.75 in. O.D.

c = 0.00 in.
0.344 in.

c = 0.10 in. 6.6

2 5i
0.280 in. nom. n.
0.245 in. min.
6.3
0.500 in. nom. 3 5i 0.353 in.
H313 Example 3 n.
Reinforcement
12 in. zone
0.500 in. nom.
0.438 in. min.
60 deg L4 = 0.845 in.
7.315 in.

7.315 in. 7.315 in.

c = 0.10 in. 16 in. O.D.
0.0488 in.
0.237 in. nom.
c = 0.150 in. 0.207 in. min.
4.500 in.
H314 Example 4 6¼ in.
0.322 in. nom. Reinforcement
0.282 in. min. 0.166 in. zone
0.322 in. nom.
0.0935 in. 0.282 in. min. L4 = 0.234 in.
4.387 in.

4.387 in. 4.387 in. 8.625 in. O.D.

c = 0.189 in. 0.161 in.
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Leg dimensions of welds in fillet welds

tc 0.250 A 4 p (2)(1⁄2)(0.354)2 + (2)(1⁄2)(0.486)2 p 0.362

p p 0.354 in.
0.707 0.707
The total reinforcement area p 8.638 − 124.73q.
(0.5)(0.687) At the maximum permissible normal operating pres-
p 0.486 in.
0.707 sure, the required area and the reinforcement area are
equal; thus
Th p (0.687)(0.875) p 0.601 in.
98.80q p 8.638 − 124.73q
Tb p (0.500)(0.875) p 0.438 in.
223.53q p 8.638
Tr p (0.687)(0.875) p 0.601 in.
q p 0.0386
L 4 p (2.5)(0.601 − 0.00) p 1.503 in.
But also
[This is smaller than (2.5)(0.438 − 0.00) + 0.601 p
1.696 in.] P
qp
16,000 + 0.8P

d2 p d1 p 8.625 − (2)(0.438 − 0.00) p 7.749 in.

Thus
12.75P P p (0.0386)(16,000 + 0.8P) p 618.3 + 0.0309P
th p
(2)(8,000)(1.0)(1.0) + (2)(0.4)(P)
0.961P p 618.3
8.625P
tb p
(2)(8,000)(1.0)(1.0) + (2)(0.4)(P) P p 643.1 psig

Using the symbol which is the maximum permissible design pressure.

P
qp
16,000 + 0.8P
H313 EXAMPLE 3
we can briefly write An NPS 6 Schedule 40 branch has its axis at a 60 deg
angle to the axis of an NPS 16 Schedule 40 run (header)
th p 12.75q and tb p 8.625q in an oil piping system (Fig. H311). Both pipes are API 5L
Grade A seamless. The connection is reinforced with a
The required area ring 12 in. O.D. (measured along the run) made from
1
⁄2 in. ASTM A285 Grade C plate. All fillet welds are
A1 p 7.749th p 98.80q equivalent to 45 deg fillet welds with 3⁄8 in. legs. Corro-
sion allowance p 0.10 in. The design pressure is 500 psig
The reinforcement area in run wall at 700°F. Is the design adequate for the internal pressure?

A2 p (7.749)(0.601 − 12.75q − 0.00)

Solution
p 4.657 − 98.80q From Appendix A, S p 14.4 ksi for API 5L Grade A
and ASTM A285 Grade C (Table A-1); E p 1.0 for API 5L
in branch wall seamless pipe (Table A-1B); W p 1.0.

A3 p (2)(1.503)(0.438 − 8.625q − 0.00) Th p (0.500)(0.875) p 0.438 in.

p 1.317 − 25.93q Tb p (0.280)(0.875) p 0.245 in.

in ring Tr p 0.500 in.

A 4 p (0.601)(14 − 8.625)(5,700⁄8,000) p 2.302 L 4 p (2.5)(0.245 − 0.10) + 0.500 p 0.8625

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This is greater than 2.5(0.438 − 0.10) p 0.845 in. (350)(4.500)

tb p p 0.0488 in.
(2)(16,000)(1.0)(1.0) + (2)(0.4)(350)
(500)(16)
th p p 0.274 in.
(2)(14,400)(1.0)(1.0) + (2)(0.4)(500) d1 p 4.500 − (2)(0.0488) p 4.402 in.

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(500)(6.625) Required reinforcement area
tb p p 0.113 in.
(2)(14,400)(1.0)(1.0) + (2)(0.4)(500)
A1 p (0.0935)(4.402) p 0.412 sq in.
6.625 − (2)(0.245 − 0.10) 6.335
d2 p d1 p p p 7.315 in. Try fillet welds only
sin 60 deg 0.866

L 4 p (2.5)(0.0935) p 0.234 in.

The required area

A1 p (0.274)(7.315)(2 − 0.866) p 2.27 sq in. or (2.5)(0.0488) p 0.122 in.

Use 0.122 in.

The reinforcement in the run wall
Due to limitation in the height at the reinforcement
A2 p (7.315)(0.438 − 0.274 − 0.10) p 0.468 sq in.
zone, no practical fillet weld size will supply enough
reinforcement area; therefore, the connection must be
in branch wall further reinforced. Try a 61⁄4 in. O.D. reinforcing ring
(measured along the run). Assume the ring to be cut
from a piece of NPS 8 Schedule 40 API 5L Grade A
冢0.866冣 共0.245 − 0.113 − 0.10兲 p 0.062 sq in.
0.845
A3 p (2) seamless pipe and welded to the connection with mini-
mum size fillet welds.
in ring Minimum ring thickness

Tr p (0.322)(0.875) p 0.282 in.

冢 冣
6.625
A 4 p (0.500) 12 − p 2.175 sq in.
0.866
New L 4 p (2.5)(0.0488) + 0.282 p 0.404 in.

in fillet welds or (2.5)(0.0935) p 0.234 in.

A 4 p (4)(1⁄2)(3⁄8)2 p 0.281 sq in. Use 0.234 in.

Reinforcement area in the ring (considering only the
The total reinforcement p 2.986 sq in. This total is thickness within L 4)
greater than 2.27 sq in., so that no additional reinforce-
ment is required. X1 p (0.234)(6.25 − 4.5兲 p 0.410 sq in.

(0.5)(0.322)
Leg dimension of weld p p 0.228 in.
H314 EXAMPLE 4 0.707

An NPS 8 run (header) in an oil piping system has
an NPS 4 branch at right angles (Fig. H311). Both pipes
are Schedule 40 API 5L Grade A seamless. The design
conditions are 350 psig at 400°F. It is assumed that the
piping system is to remain in service until all metal
thickness, in both branch and run, in excess of that
required by eq. (3a) of para. 304.1.2 has corroded away
so that area A2 as defined in para. 304.3.3(c)(1) is zero.
What reinforcement is required for this connection?
Solution
From Appendix A, S p 16.0 ksi for API 5L Grade A
(Table A-1); E p 1.0 for API 5L seamless (Table A-1B);
W p 1.0.
(350)(8.625)
th p p 0.0935 in.
(2)(16,000)(1.0)(1.0) + (2)(0.4)(350)
Reinforcement area in fillet welds
X2 p (2)(1⁄2)(0.228)2 p 0.052 sq in.
Total reinforcement area
A 4 p X1 + X2 p 0.462 sq in.
This total reinforcement area is greater than the
required area; therefore, a reinforcing ring 61⁄4 in. O.D.,
cut from a piece of NPS 8 Schedule 40 API 5L Grade A
seamless pipe and welded to the connection with mini-
mum size fillet welds would provide adequate reinforce-
ment for this connection.
H315 EXAMPLE 5 (Not Illustrated)
An NPS 11⁄2 Class 3000 forged steel socket welding
coupling has been welded at right angles to an NPS 8
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Schedule 40 run (header) in oil service, using a weld

conforming to sketch (1) of Fig. 328.5.4D. The run is
ASTM A53 Grade B seamless pipe. The design pressure
is 400 psi and the design temperature is 450°F. The corro-
sion allowance is 0.10 in. Is additional reinforcement
required?

Solution
No. According to para. 304.3.2(b), the design is ade-
quate to sustain the internal pressure and no calculations
are necessary. It is presumed, of course, that calculations
have shown the run pipe to be satisfactory for the service
conditions according to eqs. (2) and (3).