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Jonathan Williams HERA FFS Presentation PDF
Jonathan Williams HERA FFS Presentation PDF
HERA Pressure
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Workshop 2016
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Application of API579-1 for FFS Assessments
Background
Run as is
Repair
Rerate
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Application of API579-1 for FFS Assessments
WHAT?
calc complexity
Level 1
API 579-1/ASME FFS
conservatism
Covers a wide range of defects
Formalises methodology of assessment
Level 2
Consistent repeatable results
Level 3
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Application of API579-1 for FFS Assessments
Example 1 Local Metal Loss
• RSF
Remaining Strength Factor typically
allowable is 0.9
• Level of assessment
API sets out criteria for each level of
assessment
40
• The less conservative
20
and more detailed
0 assessments often need
more controls
3 2.5 2 1.5 1 0.5 0
-20
MAT of Head
MAT (C)
NH3 cooling -40 More frequent inspections
-60 In service monitoring
-80 Leak detection
-100
-120
Internal Pressure (MPa)
• A detailed inspection of a
vessel for rerate showed areas
of layers of defects.
• A level 2 assessment
combining a Part 9 (cracks)
and Part 13 (Laminations)
assessment showed that the
vessel was fit for service at it’s
rerated conditions.
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Application of API579-1 for FFS Assessments
Example 8 – Concepts