Chapter

Material Codes
Material codes are used by the T-Min calculator to generate an automatic calculation of a TML retirement thickness. This code is a metallurgical selection that contains the material specification and the associated stress-temperature relationship. A selection also contains the longitudinal weld joint factor or quality factor (E) for all design codes, temperature factor (Y) for B31.1 and B31.3 and location factor (F) for B31.4 and B31.8. A Material Code along with the active Operating or Design Temperature will determine the allowable design stress required for an automatic T-Min calculation. The UltraPIPE program is shipped with many Material Codes from the various design standards. Although we do our best to maintain accuracy it is the responsibility of the user to assure accuracy of the information. This chapter discusses manipulating material codes for pipes, vessels, tanks, and boilers in the following ways: Add a material code Edit a material code Delete a material code Select a material code Search for a specific material code

Material Codes for Piping

Figure 8 - 1 shows a sample window containing material codes for piping.

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Figure 8 - 1 Material Codes for Pipes Window

Select a Material Code - Highlight the material code that you want to use and select the OK button. Terminate the operation - Selecting the Cancel button will remove the material code window with no changes. Add a new material code - Select the Add button to add a new material code. The window as shown in Figure 8 - 2 will be displayed.

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Figure 8 - 2 Add/Edit Pipe Material Code Window

Mat Code - Enter the 8 character alphanumeric code that you want to add. Design - This field will automatically be filled in based on your previous design code selection. Mat Spec This field represents the material specification for the pipe. P No This field represents the P No for the material. Grade This field represents the grade for the material. Class This field represents the material class. Notes This field represents brief notes for the material. Y/F Fctr This field represents the temperature factor in formula for B31.1 and B31.3 design codes or the location factor in formula for B31.4 and B31.8 design codes. E Fctr This field represents the longitudinal weld joint factor. Allowable Stress as a Function of Temperature This field represents the strength (stress) of the material as temperature increases. OK Button - Select the OK button when you have finished and the material code will be added to the list.

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Cancel Button Select the Cancel button if you want to exit the window without adding a material code. Edit an existing Material code - Select the Edit button to edit the selected material code. The window as shown in Figure 8 - 2 will be displayed. You can change the data as necessary. Delete a Material Code - Select the Delete button to delete the selected material code. A dialog box will be displayed (see Figure 8 - 3) asking for confirmation. Select Yes to delete the material code or No to abort the operation. Note: When a Material Code is deleted from the listing, it does NOT affect any TMLs that use the deleted code. In other words, changes are not made throughout through the databases for all of the TMLs that use the deleted code. When you view a TML that has been affected by the deleted material Code, you will see a (I) beside the T-Min. This is an indication to you that the information used to calculate the T-Min is now invalid and you must take action to correct the T-Min calculation.

Figure 8 - 3 Delete Material Code Dialog Box

Locate a specific Material Code - Select the Search button to locate a specific material code if the list is large. You may search on any word, phrase, or number that you desire. You can specify to match the case of the search text and to search up or down the list (see Figure 8 - 4).

Figure 8 - 4 Search Material Code Dialog Box

Print a component code listing - Select the Print button to print a copy of the listed component codes. Follow the instructions on the print window to select any needed print options.

Material Codes for Vessels

Figure 8 - 5 shows a sample window containing material codes for vessels.

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HELPFUL HINT
If different Code Years are desired for a given material specification, use the ADD feature and identify the Material Code with the required year in the Material Code field.

Figure 8 - 5 Material Codes for Vessels Window

Select a Material Code - Highlight the material code that you want to use and select the OK button. Terminate the operation - Selecting the Cancel button will remove the material code window with no changes. Add a new material code - Select the Add button to add a new material code. The window as shown in Figure 8 - 6 will be displayed.

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Figure 8 - 6 Add/Edit Vessel Material Code Window

Mat Code - Enter the 8 character alphanumeric code that you want to add. Design - This field will automatically be filled in based on your previous design code selection. Mat Spec This field represents the material specification for the vessel. P No This field represents the P No for the material. Grade This field represents the grade for the vessel. Class This field represents the class of the material. Notes This field represents brief notes for the material code. F Fctr This field represents the longitudinal weld joint factor for the material. E Fctr This field represents the quality factor based on radiograph procedures. E=1.00 for 100% X-Ray. Stress as a Function of Temperature This field represents the strength (stress) of the material as temperature increases. OK Button - Select the OK button when you have finished and the material code will be added to the list.

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Cancel Button - Select the Cancel button if you want to exit the window without adding a material code. Edit an existing Material code - Select the Edit button to edit the selected material code. The window as shown in Figure 8 - 6 will be displayed. You can change the data as necessary. Delete a Material Code - Select the Delete button to delete the selected material code. A dialog box will be displayed (see Figure 8 - 7) asking for confirmation. Select Yes to delete the material code or No to abort the operation. Note: When a Material Code is deleted from the listing, it does NOT affect any TMLs that use the deleted code. In other words, changes are not made throughout through the databases for all of the TMLs that use the deleted code. When you view a TML that has been affected by the deleted material Code, you will see an (I) beside the T-Min. This is an indication to you that the information used to calculate the T-Min is now invalid and you must take action to correct the T-Min calculation.

Figure 8 - 7 Delete Material Code Dialog Box

Locate a specific Material Code - Select the Search button to locate a specific material code if the list is large. You may search on any word, phrase, or number that you desire. You can specify to match the case of the search text and to search up or down the list (see Figure 8 - 8).

Figure 8 - 8 Search Material Code Dialog Box

Print a component code listing - Select the Print button to print a copy of the listed component codes. Follow the instructions on the print window to select any needed print options.

Material Codes for Tankage

Figure 8 - 9 shows a sample window containing material codes for tankage.

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Figure 8 - 9 Material Codes for Tankage Window

Select a Material Code - Highlight the material code that you want to use and select the OK button. Terminate the operation - Selecting the Cancel button will remove the material code window with no changes. Add a new material code - Select the Add button to add a new material code. The window as shown in Figure 8 - 10 will be displayed.

Figure 8 - 10 Add/Edit Tankage Material Code Window

Mat Code - Enter the 8 character alphanumeric code that you want to add. Design - This field will automatically be filled in based on your previous design code selection.

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Mat Spec This field represents the material specification for the tank. G/Class This field represents the grade or class of the material. Notes This field represents brief notes about the material code. MYS This field represents the maximum yield stress. MTS This field represents the maximum tensile stress. E This field represents the quality factor for the material. OK Button - Select the OK button when you have finished and the material code will be added to the list. Cancel Button - Select the Cancel button if you want to exit the window without adding a material code. Edit an existing Material code - Select the Edit button to edit the selected material code. The window as shown in Figure 8 - 10 will be displayed. You can change the data as necessary. Delete a Material Code - Select the Delete button to delete the selected material code. A dialog box will be displayed (see Figure 8 - 11) asking for confirmation. Select Yes to delete the material code or No to abort the operation. Note: When a Material Code is deleted from the listing, it does NOT affect any TMLs that use the deleted code. In other words, changes are not made throughout through the databases for all of the TMLs that use the deleted code. When you view a TML that has been affected by the deleted material Code, you will see an (I) beside the T-Min. This is an indication to you that the information used to calculate the T-Min is now invalid and you must take action to correct the T-Min calculation.

Figure 8 - 11 Delete Material Code Dialog Box

Locate a specific Material Code - Select the Search button to locate a specific material code if the list is large. You may search on any word, phrase, or number that you desire. You can specify to match the case of the search text and to search up or down the list (see Figure 8 - 12).

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Figure 8 - 12 Search Material Code Dialog Box

Print a component code listing - Select the Print button to print a copy of the listed component codes. Follow the instructions on the print window to select any needed print options.

Material Codes for Boilers

Figure 8 - 13 shows a sample window containing material codes for boilers.

Figure 8 - 13 Material Codes for Boilers Window

Select a Material Code - Highlight the material code that you want to use and select the OK button. Terminate the operation - Selecting the Cancel button will remove the material code window with no changes. Add a new material code - Select the Add button to add a new material code. The window as shown in Figure 8 - 14 will be displayed.
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Figure 8 - 14 Add/Edit Boiler Material Code Window

Mat Code - Enter the 8 character alphanumeric code that you want to add. Design - This field will automatically be filled in based on your previous design code selection. Mat Spec This field represents the material specification for the boiler. G/Class This field represents the grade or class of the material. Notes This field represents brief notes about the material code. y/F Fctr This field represents the temperature factor of the material. E Fctr This field represents the quality factor of the material. Stress as a Function of Temperature This field represents the strength (stress) of the material as temperature increases. OK Button - Select the OK button when you have finished and the material code will be added to the list. Cancel Button - Select the Cancel button if you want to exit the window without adding a material code. Edit an existing Material code - Select the Edit button to edit the selected material code. The window as shown in Figure 8 - 14 will be displayed. You can change the data as necessary.

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Delete a Material Code - Select the Delete button to delete the selected material code. A dialog box will be displayed (see Figure 8 - 15) asking for confirmation. Select Yes to delete the material code or No to abort the operation. Note: When a Material Code is deleted from the listing, it does NOT affect any TMLs that use the deleted code. In other words, changes are not made throughout through the databases for all of the TMLs that use the deleted code. When you view a TML that has been affected by the deleted material Code, you will see an (I) beside the T-Min. This is an indication to you that the information used to calculate the T-Min is now invalid and you must take action to correct the T-Min calculation.

Figure 8 - 15 Delete Material Code Dialog Box

Locate a specific Material Code - Select the Search button to locate a specific material code. You may search on any word, phrase, or number that you desire. You can specify to match the case of the search text and to search up or down the list (see Figure 8 - 16 ).

Figure 8 - 16 Search Material Code Dialog Box

Print a component code listing - Select the Print button to print a copy of the listed component codes. Follow the instructions on the print window to select any needed print options.

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