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AS 4041/Amdt 1/2001-04-05
STANDARDS AUSTRALIA
Amendment No. 1
to
AS 4041 — 1998
Pressure piping
REVISED TEXT
The 1998 edition of AS 4041 is amended as follows; the amendment(s) should be inserted in the appropriate
place.
SUMMARY : This Amendment applies to Preface, Clauses 1.1, and 1.2, Tables 1.3 and 1.4, Clauses 1.7.12,
1.7.39 (new), 1.7.40 (new), 1.7.41 (new), 1.11.1, 1.17, 2.2.1, 2.6.10, 2.6.11 (new), 2.11.6.3, 3.6.2, 3.11.7,
3.12.2 and 3.12.3, Table 3.14.2, Clause 3.15.2.2, Table 3.15.2.2, Clauses 3.19.7.3 to 3.19.7.7, 3.19.8.2,
Figure 3.19.8.2, Clauses 3.19.8.4, 3.19.9.2 to 3.19.9.5, Figure 3.19.9.2, Clauses 3.23.2.2, 3.23.2.3, 3.23.4,
3.24.3.5, 3.25.2.1, 3.25.5 (new), 6.5.1, 6.5.2 and 6.6 to 6.10 and Appendices A, D, G, J, L and U.
The traditional value of 1.5P applies for steam and water piping for steam boilers only.
Limit or requirement
Description and Class 2
Item No. Class 1 Class 3
Clause reference piping
piping piping
2A 2P
2.7 Welded branch connection (Clauses 3.19, 3.20)
Minimum included angle 60° (or 45° when
45°
(Clause 3.19.1) agreed)
External non-integral
Not permitted without
reinforcement Permitted
detailed analysis
(Clause 3.19.8.1, 3.20.3)
Partial penetration or fillet weld Not permitted without Not permitted without Permitted by
Permitted
(Clause 3.20.3.2) detailed analysis detailed analysis agreement
2.8 Pipe joint (See Note 6) (Clause 3.24)
Butt weld (Clause 3.24.2.1) Permitted
Partial penetration butt welds
Not permitted Not permitted Permitted
(Clause 3.24.2.6)
Socket weld (Clause 3.24.2.3) Permitted below DN 65 Permitted
Sleeve weld (Clause 3.24.2.4) Not permitted Permitted
Bell and spigot (Clause 3.24.2.5) Not permitted Permitted
Permitted T ≤495°C
Threaded joints (Clause 3.24.3) Permitted by Permitted
agreement T >495°C
Flanged (Clause 3.24.4) Permitted
Flared, flareless and compression
Permitted when used within manufacturer’s recommendations, DN 25 practical upper limit
fittings (Clause 3.24.5)
Caulked (Clause 3.24.6) Not permitted Permitted
Permitted below
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Soldered (Clause 3.24.7) Not permitted Permitted below 75°C Not permitted
75°C
Brazed (Clause 3.24.8) Permitted up to 200°C
2.9 Bend (Clause 3.15)
Mitre (Clause 3.15.4) Permitted cut ≤15° Permitted
Cut and shut (Clause 3.15.5) Not permitted Permitted
Wrinkle (Clause 3.15.3) Not permitted Permitted
Ovality (Clause 3.15.2.3) ≤10% ≤12%
2.10 Non-pressure attachment (Clause 3.23)
Not permitted without
Permitted by agreement
Partial penetration or fillet weld detailed analysis Permitted
T >250°C
T >250°C
3 WELDING (Includes brazing, see AS 4458, AS/NZS 3992 and Note 3)
3.1 Personnel requirements Option 1 or Option 2 Option 1 or Option 2
Welder certification (AS 1796) Required Not required Not required Required
Welder qualification
Required Required Required Not required
(Clause 6.3)
Welding supervisor (AS 1796) Not required Required Not required Not required
Welding procedure qualification
3.2 Required (except as provided for in Item 3.3)
(Clause 6.3)
Permitted but be subject to partial re-qualification
3.3 Prequalified welding procedure
e.g. welder qualification
Permanent backing ring
3.4 Not permitted Permitted
(Clauses 2.9.1, 3.20.3.4, 3.24.2.1)
3.5 Fit-up (AS 4458) Close limits Medium limits Wide limits
3.6 Criteria for weld quality Very high High Reduced
3.7 Dissimilar joints Permitted
(continued)
TABLE 1.3 (continued)
Limit or requirement
Description and Class 2
Item No. Class 1 Class 3
Clause reference piping
piping piping
2A 2P
4 EXAMINATION AND TESTING (See Section 6)
4.1 Visual 100%
4.2 Penetrant 0 to 100% 0 to 10% Not required
4.3 Magnetic particle 0 to 100% 0 to 10% Not required
20 to 100% 0 to 10%
4.4 Radiographic or ultrasonic Not required
(see AS 4037) (see AS 4037)
Alternatives to
Pressure tests: (Clause 6.6)
Item 4.5 include
4.5 Hydrostatic pressure test Normally required (for alternatives see Clause 6.8)
Items 4.6, 4.7 and
(Clause 6.7)
4.8)
Pneumatic pressure test
4.6 Permitted by agreement
(Clause 6.8.1)
Permitted in
Initial service leak test conjunction with other Permitted in conjunction with other tests
4.7 Permitted
(Clause 6.9) tests by agreement (Clause 6.8.2 and 6.8.3)
(Clause 6.8.3)
Required where Required where
4.8 Sensitive leak test (AS 4037) Not required
specified (Clause 6.8.3) specified (Clause 6.8.3)
4.9 Material test certificate Required Normally required Not required
4.10 Marking (Clause 8.3.2) Required Normally required Not required
5 INSPECTION (Depends on hazard Not normally
Required Normally required
level) (Section 8) required
6 CONTROLS
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TABLE 1.4
APPLICATION OF PIPING CLASSES FOR SERVICE CONDITIONS
Gas No service
1 Lethal Prohibited
Liquid limit
Maximum No service
400°C 99°C 180°C
limit
Design temperature Minimum No service
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(see Clause 3.3) limit (see No service limit (see −100°C (see Item 2.1 of
0°C
Item 2.1 Item 2.1 Table 1.3) Table 1.3)
Table 1.3)
Carbon steel
Low alloy
steel
No service
Max. High alloy See Table 3.14.2
limit
steel
Non-ferrous
metal
Nominal wall
Carbon steel
thickness (see
Low alloy
Clause 3.14.2)
steel
See Clause
High alloy See Clause 3.14.2(b)
3.14.2(a)
Min. steel
Non-ferrous
metal
Ductile &
Prohibited No service limit
cast iron
NOTES:
1 See Clause 3.24.2.6 for relaxation for low hazard service.
2 As an example, steam above 90°C is fluid No. 3.
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NOTES:
1 Reinforcing saddles are to be used only on 90° branches.
2 When a ring or pad is added as reinforcement (see Figure 3.19.8.2(b)), the value of reinforcing area may
be taken in the same manner in which excess material in the main pipe is considered, provided a full
penetration weld is used between the branch, main pipe, and ring or pad.
3 The ratio of the width to thickness of a ring and a pad shall be as close to 4:1 as the available horizontal
space allows within the limits of the reinforcing zone along the main pipe and the outside diameter of the
branch allows, but the ratio shall be not less than 1:1.
(b) For Dob/Doh > 0.15 and ≤ 0.60 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . K = 0.60 + 2/3 × (Dob/Doh).
3.19.9.5 Reinforcement area The area required for reinforcement (AR) shall be A1 + A 2
+ A 3,
where
A1 = area lying within the reinforcement zone resulting from any excess
wall thickness available in the main pipe
= dc(th − tmh)
A2 = area lying within the reinforcement zone resulting from excess wall
thickness available in the branch pipe
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= 2H(tb − tmb)
= 2ro(To − tb − Gb)
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NOTES:
1 Taper bore ID (if required) to match branch pipe 1:3 maximum taper.
2 Corrosion and other allowances are shown at bores.
(i) The mass of the water would damage the pipe or its supports.
(ii) The test fluid would damage linings or internal insulation.
(iii) Residual moisture would contaminate or cause failure of a process or cause
corrosion or other unacceptable hazard.
(iv) Low metal temperature during the test would cause risk of brittle fracture (see
AS/NZS 3788 and AS 4037 for information on MDMT).
(v) New piping isolated from existing systems by a valve, in cases where water from
the hydrostatic test, if leaked past the valve, would seriously contaminate the
existing system.
An alternative to pneumatic testing should be considered when it would introduce an
unacceptable hazard from the possible release of stored energy, particularly if low metal
temperature during the test would lead to the risk of brittle fracture.
(d) The design pressure is less than 2 MPa if the hoop stress ≤0.5f or 1 MPa if the
hoop stress >0.5f.
(e) The fluid is either —
(i) fluid types 3 and 4;
(ii) steam; or
(iii) caustic soda or sodium cyanide solutions as used in the mining industry.
In lieu of a hydrostatic test, each of the following shall be carried out:
(i) 100% visual examination of all welds (see Table 8.4 and AS 4037 for form and
working omissions).
(ii) An initial service leak test in accordance with Clause 6.8A.
6.8.3 Alternative to hydrostatic test by use of increased non-destructive
examination and leak test
6.8.3.1 General Increased non-destructive examination and leak tests may be used in
lieu of a hydrostatic test for butt welds, branch welds, flange welds and minor
attachments as given in this Clause 6.8.3. Leak tests should be used on mechanical
joints.
6.8.3.2 Butt welds, branch welds and flange welds For Classes 1 and 2 piping, butt
welds, branch welds, and flange welds, including tie-in and cut-in-welds, may be
exempted from hydrostatic testing where these welds comply with each of the following:
(a) The pipe is certified by the pipe manufacturer to a listed Standard as leak tight by
hydrostatic test or a non-destructive examination method.
AMDT (b) Butt welds are located in straight pipe and are not less than one pipe diameter from
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2001 fittings covered in Clause 2.2.1(f).
Branch welds are located in straight pipe and are not less than one pipe diameter
from any butt weld or bend.
(c) They comply with the ovality requirements of this Standard.
(d) They are subject to 100% visual examination.
(e) They comply with appropriate non-destructive examination Standards for —
(i) 100% radiographic examination, plus either magnetic particle testing or
penetrant examination; or
(ii) 100% ultrasonic examination, plus either magnetic particle testing or
penetrant examination.
(iii) Fillet welded pressure welds (e.g. slip-on flange or socket weld fittings)
either 100% magnetic particle testing or 100% penetrant examination in
accordance with AS 4037.
NOTE: When Items (i) and (ii) are not practical, refer to Clause 6.5.3.
(f) Examinations (d) and (e) have been carried out after any postweld heat treatment
has been carried out.
(g) They comply with the limits of surface imperfection for piping given in AS 4037.
(h) They pass an initial service leak test (Clause 6.8A) or the sensitive leak test
(AS 4037). For lethal fluids it shall be the sensitive leak test.
For Class 3 piping, butt welds, branch welds and flange welds (including tie-in and cut-
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in welds) are exempt from hydrostatic testing where the welds comply with the initial
service leak test. Any longitudinal welds shall be subject to 20% radiograhic or
ultrasonic examination including either magnetic particle testing or penetrant
examination.
6.8.3.3 Mechanical joints Mechanical joints used within their pressure rating for the
service conditions (e.g. bolting and screwing) may be exempted from hydrostatic testing
provided that the completed piping is subjected to —
(a) 100% visual examination;
(b) a sensitive leak test (see AS 4037) where the contents are fluid Types 1 or 2;
(c) an initial service leak test for piping other than Item (b); and
(d) the components being joined have been hydrostatically tested at the time of
manufacture or its equivalent.
6.8.3.4 Minor attachments The welding or brazing of minor attachments, such as
temperature and pressure tappings (DN 40 and below) and minor structural attachments,
are exempt from hydrostatic provided —
(a) they are subject to 100% visual examination;
(b) the joint is subject to 100% magnetic particle or penetrant examination to
AS 4037; and
(c) failure will not be detrimental to the piping in service.
6.8.4 Proof hydrostatic test Where the strength of components cannot readily be
calculated, the design pressure may be determined in accordance with the proof
hydrostatic test specified in AS 1210.
AMDT 6.8A INITIAL SERVICE LEAK TEST The initial service leak test when used shall
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2001 The leak test shall be made with the service fluid at the operating condition of the piping
by examining for leaks at each joint and connection not previously pressure tested in
accordance with this Standard. Where the pressurized fluid is gas or vapour, a
preliminary leak test shall be made at one-quarter operating pressure but not more than
200 kPa. When the process fluid is Type 2 (very harmful), it is recommended that the
preliminary leak test be carried out using an inert medium. The pressure shall then be
increased gradually in steps until the operating pressure is reached, holding at each step
long enough to equalize piping strain and check for leaks.
6.10 REPORT After Class 1 or 2 piping has been completed and tested, the
fabricator or manufacturer shall add to the manufacturer’s data report that the piping has
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2 Footnote, delete ‘fc (max.)’ and substitute ‘f c, fh (max.)’.
APPENDIX U
HYDROSTATIC TEST PRESSURE
(Normative)
U1 GENERAL
U1.1 Scope This Appendix sets out requirements for the determination of hydrostatic
test pressure for various materials and service conditions. It also contains examples of
the calculation of hydrostatic test pressure for various piping types. See Paragraph U8.
U1.2 Requirements for hydrostatic test pressure The hydrostatic test pressure for
any service and system shall be the minimum of Items (a), (b) and (c), but shall not
exceed Item (c) as follows:
(a) Phcalc (see Paragraphs U2, U3, U4 and U6).
(b) The maximum test pressure for any component or in-line equipment except
pressure vessels. For pressure vessels see Paragraph U5.
(c) Phmax as calculated from Equation U1.2(1).
2t
Phmax = f h × . . . U1.2(1)
D
where
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U7 JACKETED PIPING The test pressure for internal piping of jacketed piping
shall be determined according to the internal or external design pressure, whichever is
critical using Paragraph U1. The test shall, if necessary, be performed before completion
of the jacket so that any joints of the internal piping can be visually inspected.
The test pressure for the jacket shall be determined in accordance with Paragraph U1 and
according to the design pressure of the jacket, unless otherwise limited in the
engineering design.
U8 EXAMPLES
Example 1: Paragraph U2
Service = other than steam or water
Pipe specification = API 5L B
Class = 1 or 2A
Temperature = 50°C
Design life = indefinite
Size = 273 × 4.8
Max. OD = 273 mm
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P = 5.62 MPa
2t
Phmax = fh ×
D
= 7.63 MPa
Re
Phcalc = 0.83 × P
f
Re
= 1.25 P NOTE: 0.83 × < 3.5
f
= 7.03 MPa
Re
(whenever f = , P h = 1.25 P )
1.5
Since Phcalc < Phmax hydrostatic test pressure is 7.03 MPa.
For steam or water service:
Phcalc = 1.5 P
= 8.43 MPa
Since Phcalc > Phmax hydrostatic test pressure is 7.63 MPa.
AMDT Example 2: Paragraph U2.
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Pipe specification = API 5L X42
Class = 1 or 2A
Temperature = 50°C
Design life = indefinite
Size = 273.1 × 4.8
Max. OD = 273.1 mm
Min. thickness = 4.8 mm
Re = 289 MPa (from Table D2 or material specification)
Rm = 413 MPa (from Table D2 or material specification)
Rm
f = 176 MPa depends on
2.35
P = 6.2 MPa
2t
Phmax = fh ×
D
= 9.15 MPa
Re
Phcalc = 0.83 × P
f
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Re
= 1.36 P NOTE: 0.83 × < 3.5
f
= 8.45 MPa
Since Phcalc < Phmax hydrostatic test pressure is 8.45 MPa.
For steam or water service:
Phcalc = 1.5 P
= 9.30 MPa
Since Phcalc > Phmax hydrostatic test pressure is 9.15 MPa.