Example:

A 12" (300 mm) NB pipe has an internal maximum operating

pressure of 500 psig (35kg / cm2g) and temperature of 6750F. The
material of construction o f the pipe is seamless carbon steel to
ASTM A106 Gr B. The recommended corrosion allowance is 1/8"
(3mm). Calculate the thickness of pipe as per ASME B 31.3 and
select the proper schedule.
Tm =
P = 10% higher than the MWP

PD
2( SE W + PY )
= 1.1 x 500 = 550 psig

D = 12.75" (OD of 12" NB pipe)

Design temperature = 675 + 25 = 7000 F
S

= 16500 psi

(Refer ASME B 31.3 Appendix A Table A-1)

E = 1 (Joint Quality factor. Refer ASME

A-1B)
Y

= 0.4 (Refer Table 304.1.1)

= 0.125" (Specified)

Tm=

500 x 12.75
2(16500 x 1+550 x 0.4)

B31.3, Appendix A Table

0.2097 + 0.125 =

0.335
Hence, considering the mill tolerance of 12.5%, the nominal
thickness for a min. thickness of 0.335" will be

t=

0.335
=0.383
0.875

In practice we will specify SCH 40 pipe which has a nominal wall

thickness of 0.406" and minimum 0.355" (0.406x0.875).