Pitting corrosion poses a serious threat to the integrity of metallic structures, primarily due to its highly localised nature. Unlike uniform corrosion, which affects larger areas more predictably, pitting targets small, concentrated spots on a metal’s surface, leading to the formation of cavities or “pits” that can penetrate deeply into the material. Even when the overall mass loss is minimal, …
What are the PSSRs and what do they cover? The Pressure Systems Safety Regulations 2000 (PSSR) cover the safe design and use of pressure systems with the aim to prevent serious injury from the hazard of stored energy (pressure) as a result of the failure of a pressure system or one of its component parts. The regulations are …
Calculating Branch Connections: ASME B31.3 Para. 304.3.2 – Whenever a branch is added to the main pipe run (header) an opening is created by the removal of a predetermined amount of metal. We use Branch Connections: ASME B31.3 Para. 304.3.2 to consider the design. The header pipe is weakened as the metal removed is no longer there to resist the …