La. Admin. Code tit. 43 § XIII-1115

Current through Register Vol. 50, No. 11, November 20, 2024

Section XIII-1115 - Welded Branch Connections [49 CFR 192.155]

A. Each welded branch connection made to pipe in the form of a single connection, or in a header or manifold as a series of connections, must be designed to ensure that the strength of the pipeline system is not reduced, taking into account the stresses in the remaining pipe wall due to the opening in the pipe or header, the shear stresses produced by the pressure acting on the area of the branch opening, and any external loadings due to thermal movement, weight, and vibration. [ 49 CFR 192.155]

La. Admin. Code tit. 43, § XIII-1115

Promulgated by the Department of Natural Resources, Office of Conservation, LR 9:224 (April 1983), amended LR 10:516 (July 1984), LR 30:1234 (June 2004).

AUTHORITY NOTE: Promulgated in accordance with R.S. 30:501 et seq.