Pipelines must have sufficient impact toughness at low temperature to prevent brittle fracture. Charpy V-notch (CVN) impact tests are the mandatory inspection method to verify the specified absorbed energy value at designated operating temperatures. As a global pipeline purchaser, you need to strictly follow standards including API 5L and ASTM A333 for l...

Hydrostatic test is a mandatory integrity check for SSAW line pipe, simulating real operating pressure to find hidden weld leaks and structural defects that NDT cannot fully detect. As a buyer, you need to follow API 5L and GB/T 9711 strictly: every single pipe must pass full hydrostatic testing, and no non-destructive inspection can replace this procedu...

API 5L defines two product specification levels for line pipe, PSL1 and stricter PSL2, with huge gaps in inspection rules that you must clarify before placing orders.For non-destructive testing (NDT): PSL1 does not require full UT/RT inspection; NDT is only carried out upon your special request. In contrast, PSL2 enforces 100% full-length ultrasonic test...

General principle: LSAW or SSAW shall be selected for large-diameter trunk line (above Φ 508mm); ERW is selected for small and medium-sized branch pipelines; LSAW is preferred for high steel grade, large wall thickness and severe working conditions; LSAW or seamless pipes are preferred for submarine pipelines and crossing sections; SSAW can be selected f...

The seamless steel pipe has no longitudinal weld and uniform overall performance. It is mainly used in the crossing section, complex terrain area and high pressure, high temperature and other harsh working conditions. However, the large-diameter seamless pipe is difficult to manufacture and the cost is high, so it is less used in the large-diameter trunk...

ERW is applicable to medium and small-sized pipelines (Φ 168~660mm, wall thickness of 8~25mm), with steel grade of X56~X80. It is commonly used for branch pipelines and urban natural gas pipelines, submarine transmission pipelines and pipelines in high and cold areas. Its welding speed is high and it can be continuously produced, but it cannot be used as...

Advantages: narrow-band steel can be used to produce large-diameter steel pipes, with a maximum diameter of more than 2500mm; Less equipment investment. Limitation: complex residual stress distribution; Weak resistance to large deformation; The wall thickness is generally ≤ 25mm; the development of high steel grade (above X90) is limited. ...

Advantages: Mature forming process, easy to ensure welding quality; The residual stress is small after the pipe is expanded; Good geometric accuracy and mechanical property; It can reach high steel grade (≥ X120) and large wall thickness (≥ 40mm). Limitation: the diameter is limited by the plate width (generally ≤ 1422mm); Expensive investment in UOE mol...

Line pipe can be manufactured in two main ways: seamless steel pipe (SMLS) and welded steel pipe (Welded). Welded steel pipes are divided into resistance welding (ERW/HFW) and submerged arc welding (SAW), and the latter is further divided into longitudinal submerged arc welding (LSAW) and spiral submerged arc welding (SSAW). ...

The yield strength of X80 pipeline steel is equivalent to X70, but the tensile strength is higher than X70. X80 offers higher strength levels, reduced wall thickness, reduced engineering costs, but higher weld process and toughness control requirements. At present, X80 has been widely used in major projects such as West-East Natural Gas Transmission Proj...

PSL2 has strict limits on chemical composition. With X46 PSL2 as an example, carbon equivalent (CE) is subject to mandatory upper limit requirements. Impurities such as phosphorus and sulfur are strictly controlled to improve toughness and HIC/SSC resistance. Microalloy elements such as niobium, vanadium and titanium are added to refine grains. Different...

In the process of using pipeline steel, in addition to high compressive strength, it is also required to have high low temperature toughness and excellent welding performance. Specific indicators include yield strength, tensile strength, yield strength ratio (PSL2 ≤ 0.93), Charpy impact energy, carbon equivalent (CE), hardness, etc ...

The "L" series of GB/T 9711 corresponds to the "X" series of API 5L one by one, but the unit is different - the L series is in MPa (MPa) and the X series is in ksi (ksi). For example, L360 corresponds to X52 (360MPa ≈ 52ksi), L415 corresponds to X60, L485 corresponds to X70 and L555 corresponds to X80. The number of the steel grade number represents the ...

The steel grades specified in GB/T 9711 and API 5L cover a wide range, from low steel grade to ultra-high steel grade: L175/A25、L210/A、L245/B、L290/X42、L320/X46、L360/X52、L390/X56、L415/X60、L450/X65、L485/X70、L555/X80、L625/X90、L690/X100、L830/X120 Etc. At present, the commonly used steel grades in the project are L245/X42 to L555/X80. ...

Applicable. GB/T 9711-2023 added technical requirements for pure hydrogen transmission pipeline (Appendix A), and put forward stricter requirements for carbon control and hydrogen embrittlement control for materials, such as carbon content ≤ 0.07%, Pcm carbon equivalent ≤ 0.15. In addition, the standard provides supplementary requirements for special env...

General principle: PSL1 can be selected for low-pressure gathering and transmission pipeline, non-critical water transmission pipeline and temporary works; PSL2 must be selected for long-distance high-pressure oil and gas transmission pipelines, submarine pipelines, sour service environment and pipelines crossing sensitive areas. ...

PSL (Product Specification Level) is the product specification level specified in API 5L and GB/T 9711. PSL1 provides pipeline steel pipes with ordinary quality level, while PSL2 provides a higher quality level, which increases mandatory requirements for chemical composition, hardness, notch toughness, strength performance and supplementary non-destructi...

GB/T 9711-2023 is consistent with ISO 3183:2019, and the parts with the same requirements as API Spec 5L: 2018 are no longer repeated. The technical contents of the two are highly coordinated. Applicable standards can be selected according to the project location and the Owner's requirements during procurement.

The latest version is GB/T 9711-2023, which will be issued in November 2023 and implemented in March 2024, completely replacing the 2017 version. The new standard docking API Spec 5L-2018, core changes include: new technical requirements for pure hydrogen transmission pipeline; Strengthening material control (e.g. carbon content ≤ 0.07%, carbon equivalen...

The most authoritative international standard is API Spec 5L (American Petroleum Institute Pipeline Steel Pipe Specification), and the corresponding domestic standard is GB/T 9711 "Steel Pipes for Pipeline Transportation Systems in the Petroleum and Natural Gas Industry". In addition, there are also standards such as ISO 3183. The technical requirements ...

Divided by manufacturing process into seamless steel pipe (SMLS) and welded steel pipe (Welded); Welded steel pipes are divided into spiral submerged arc welded pipes (SSAW), straight seam submerged arc welded pipes (LSAW), and high-frequency straight seam welded pipes (ERW). The main types of oil and gas steel pipes are these four, each with a suitable ...

Mainly used for: ① long-distance oil and gas pipelines (onshore and subsea); ② Urban high-pressure gas pipeline network; ③ Internal gathering and transportation pipelines in oil and gas fields; ④ Slurry conveying pipeline; ⑤ Carbon dioxide and hydrogen transportation pipelines, etc.

Pipeline pipes are steel pipes manufactured in accordance with API 5L, GB/T 9711 and other special standards. They are specially used for long-distance transmission of oil, natural gas, water and other fluids, and have special requirements on strength, toughness, weldability and corrosion resistance. Ordinary steel pipes are subject to general structural...

ASTM-A252 is a steel pipe foundation standard for pipe piles developed by the American Society for Testing and Materials, applicable to seamless and welded steel pipes. This type of steel pipe is mainly used as a protective sleeve for load-bearing piles or concrete piles. ​The standard includes three strength levels:Grade 1: Minimum yield strength 207 MP...

3 Types: SSAW Pipe,LSAW Pipe,ERW Pipe.

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Spiral steel pipe uses hot-rolled strip steel as raw material, and the steel strip is welded into a spiral shape by automatic submerged arc welding. Its main process steps include forming, welding, sizing, straightening, trimming and quality inspection.

Spiral steel pipe is a welded pipe, which is usually used in oil and gas, water supply and drainage projects. It is made by rolling the steel strip into a spiral shape and welding it with internal and external welds, hence the name "spiral steel pipe".