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1 Introduction

The following Level 1 and Level 2, Fitness-For-Service assessment was carried out in accordance w
API 579-1 Part 13, for pressurized components with laminations, excluding HIC or SOHIC damage.

Review of the process operating conditions indicate that the vessel is not operating in the creep r
design temperature is less than the temperature limit specified in API 579-1, Part 4, Table 4.1. and
sufficient material toughness for design conditions.

The vessel which was constructed to ASME VIII, Div. 1 rules, is not in cyclic service and the shell is
Component as defined in API-579-1, Part 4, paragraph 4.2.5.

2 Summary

Both the Level 1 and Level 2 assessment criteria are not satisfied as the the lamination is in close
major structural discontinuity (a structural support); see STEP 6, part 4 of this assessment for det
Appendix 1 and API 579-1, 13.2.5.2, a Level 3 Fitness-For-Service assessment for laminations shal

3 Contents
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
11
12

Introduction
Summary
Contents
Nomenclature
Vessel Data
Level 1 and 2 Assesment per API 579-1, Part 13
Figure 1 - Typical Lamination
Figure 2 - Weld Joint Spacing and Multiple Laminations
Figure 3 Figure 4 Test Separator Pictures
Appendix 1 - Overview of the FFS Assessment Procedure

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4 Nomenclature
2a
c
2c
CTP

CL

D
E
FCA
FFS
HIC
IR
Lh
Lmsd
Ls
Lw
LOSS
MAWP
MAWPC
P
PAUT
R
RAT
s
S
SOHIC
tcmin
tc
tmin
tCmin
tLmin
tmm
tnom
trd

depth of through-wall embedded crack associated with a lamination

lamination dimensions in the circumferental direction
length of through-wall embedded crack associated with a lamination
critical thickness path
test separator centre line at the 6 o'clock position
shell inside diameter
weld joint efficiency
future corrosion allowance

Fitness-For-Service
hydrogen inducted cracking
Visions integrity report
lamination height
spacing to the nearest major structural discontinuity
lamination-to-lamination spacing
spacing to nearest weld joint
amount of uniform metal loss at the time of the assessment.
maximum allowable working pressure
maximum allowable working pressure based on circumferential stress
internal design pressure
phased array ultrasonic testing
inside radius corrected for LOSS and FCA as applicable
rope access team
lamination dimension in the longitudinal direction
allowable stress
stress-orientated hydrogen induced cracking
average measured wall thickness of the component based on the circumferential CTP de
time of the inspection.
corroded wall thickness, allowing for future corrosion loss
minimum required wall thickness of the component (see API 579-1, Annex A, paragraph
minimum required thickness of a conical or cylindrical shell based on the stresses in the
or hoop direction (see API 579-1, Annex A, paragraph A.2)
minimum required thickness of a conical or cylindrical shell based on the stresses in the
direction (see API 579-1, Annex A, paragraph A.2)
minimum measured thickness determined at the time of the inspection
nominal or furnished thickness of the component adjusted for mill undertollerance as ap
uniform thickness away from the local metal loss location established by thickness mea
time of the assessment.

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5 Vessel Data
Material:
Allowable Stress In Tension (S):
Design Pressure (P):
Inside Diameter (D):
Inside Radius (R):
Corrosion Allowance (FCA):
Weld Joint Efficiency (E):
Nominal Thickness (tnom):
Uniform Thickness Away From
Local Metal Loss (trd):
LOSS:
tcmin:

SA-516 Grade 70, Year 1967

17500
psi
500
psig @ 100 F
34
in
17.125
in
0.125
in
0.85
1.000

in

1.006
0.00

in
in

0.586

in

(with metal loss and FCA

(A.12)

6 Perform a Level 1 and 2 Assesment per API 579-1, Part 13.

a)

STEP 1 Determine if there is any surface bulging on either the inside or the outside su
component at the location of the lamination. If there is surface bulging, then evaluate th
lamination as a blister using the Level 1 Assessment method in API 579-1 Part 7.

Does the inspection report indicate surface bulging on either the inside or outside surfa
component at the location of the lamination:
Lamination 1:
(b)

No

STEP 2 - Determine the information in paragraph 13.3.3.1:

Table1: Size, Location and Spacing for Laminations

Data required for Level 1 and Level 2 Assessment

Lamination Identification
1
2
Dimensions s (1) (3)
12.023 in
Dimensions c (1) (3)
13.809 in
Lamination Height Lh (1)
0.018 in
Edge-to-Edge Spacing to the nearest lamination Ls (2)
100.0 in (4)
Minimum Measured Thickness tmin (1)
0.473 in
Spacing to the Nearest Weld Joint Lw (2) (3)
39.0 in
Spacing to the Nearest Structural Discontinuity Lmsd (2) (3)
5.992 in
Surface Bulging Present
No
Through-Wall Cracking (Yes/No)
No
Internal Metal Loss at Lamination Location
0.0 in

Are there two or more laminations at different depths

Are both laminations on the same plane
Notes:
1. See Figure 1
2. See Figure 2

No

Total :
N/A

3. See Figure 4
4. Arbitrarily large value as only one lamination was found in the area inspected

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STEP 3 If there are two or more laminations on the same plane, there is no indication o
cracking, and the spacing does not satisfy Equation (13.1), then the laminations shall be
single larger lamination in the assessment.
If there are two or more laminations at different depths in the wall thickness of the comp
spacing does not satisfy Equation (13.1), then the group of laminations shall be evaluat
damage using the Level 1 Assessment method in Part 7. In applying this criterion, the sp
measured parallel to the wall thickness. Applying Equation (13.1):
Ls > 2tc
2tc = 2(trd - FCA)
= 1.762 in
Ls =

100.0 in
Is Ls > 2tc ?

(arbitrarily large value as only one lamination found in the ar

YES

Equation (13.1) is satisfied.

Are there two or more laminations on the same plane:
Is there any indication of through wall thickness cracking:
(d)

NO
NO

STEP 4 If Equation (13.2) is satisfied, proceed to STEP 5; otherwise, evaluate the throu
component of the lamination as a crack-like flaw using the Level 1 Assessment method
evaluation, the crack depth shall be equal to 2a = Lh and the crack length shall be equa
2c = max[s,c]
Applying Equation (13.2):
Lh max[s,c]
1)

Lamination 1
0.09max[s,c] =
Lh =
0.018

1.243 in
0.018 in
1.243 in

Equation (13.2) is satisfied for lamination 1.

(e)

STEP 5 Determine the wall thickness to be used in the assessment using Equation (13
(13.4), as applicable. Applying Equation (13.3):
tc = tnom - LOSS - FCA

tc = tnom - LOSS - FCA =

0.875 in

Equation (13.4) may also be applied:

tc = trd - FCA =
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STEP 6 If all of the following conditions are satisfied, proceed to STEP 7; otherwise, the
acceptable per the Level 1 Assessment procedure.
1)

The inspection report indicates no evidence of through-thickness cracking.

2)

The lamination is not surface breaking in accordance with Equation (13.5):

tmm 0.10tc
i)

Lamination 1
0.10 tc =
tmm =
0.473

0.0881

in

0.473
0.0881

in
in

Equation (13.5) is satisfied for lamination 1.

3)

The distance between any edge of the lamination and the nearest weld seam sat
(13.6):
Lw max[2tc, 1.0 in]
2tc =
i)

1.762 in

from Equation (13.1)

Lamination 1
Lw =
max[2tc, 1.0 in] =
39.0

39.0

in

1.76
1.76

in
in

Equation (13.6) is satisfied for lamination 1.

4)

The distance from any edge of the lamination to the nearest major structural disc
Equation (13.7):
Lmsd 1.8 (Dtc)
1.8 (Dtc) =
i)

9.85 in

Lamination 1

Lmsd = 5.992 in
5.992 <
9.85 in
Equation (13.7) is not satisfied for lamination 1.

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If the lamination is in hydrogen charging service, then the planar dimensions of th

satisfy Equations (13.8) and (13.9):
s 0.6 (Dtc)
c 0.6 (Dtc)

Review of process operating conditions indicates the vessel is not in hydrogen se

(g)

STEP 7 Determine the MAWP for the component (see Annex A, paragraph A.2) using th
STEP 5.
This step is not applicable if STEP 6 fails, but has been included for reference.

In calculating the component MAWP, P 0.385SE and tcmin 0.5R (Longitudinal Joints), a
supplimental loads are negligible, so Equation (A.10) pertains.
Is P 0.385SE ?
0.385SE =
P=

5653 psi
500
psi

Lamination 1
S = 17500
E = 0.85
tc = 0.8810
R=

17.1250

= /
(+0.6)=

YES

Is tcmin 0.5R ?
t

c
min

0.5R =

psi
in
in

742.33 psig

YES

0.586
8.563 in

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Figure 1 - Typical Lamination

Periphery of
Lamination

Lamination

Lamination Plan View

tmm
tc

Lh

s or c

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Figure 2 - Weld Joint Spacing and Multiple Laminations

Lamination 1

Lamination 2

Ls

Lw

s1

s2

a) Planar View of Laminations Close to a Weld Seam and to

Other Laminations

Lw

s1

s2

a) Cross Sectional View of Laminations Close to a Weld

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Appendix 1

Obtain
Obtain
Equipment Data

Perform a Level 1
Assessment
Assessment

Yes
Yes

Equipment
Equipment is
is
Acceptable
Acceptable per
per
Level
Level 1
1 Criteria?
Criteria?
No
No

Perform a Level 2
Assessment
Assessment

No
No

Yes

Yes

Equipment
Acceptable per
Acceptable
per Level
Level 2
2
Assessment?
Assessment?

Perform
Perform a
a Level
Level 3
3
Assessment?
Assessment?
No

Yes

No
No

Equipment
Acceptable per
Acceptable
per Level
Level 2
2
Assessment?
Assessment?
Equipment
Equipment
Acceptable
Acceptable per
per Level
Level 3
3
Assessment?

No
No

Rerate
Rerate

Yes
Yes
Determine Remaining Life Establish
Establish In-Service
In-Service
Monitoring Program if
Necessary, Develop an
Inspection
Inspection Plan
Plan

Return the
Equipment
Equipment to
to Service
Service

Yes
Yes

Remaining
Remaining Life
Life
Acceptable?

Perform
Perform
Level 3
Reduce
Reduce P
P
Tem
Tem

No
No

Repair,
Repair, Replace
Replace
or
or Retire
Retire
Equipment

Overview of the FFS Assessment Procedure to Evaluate a Component with Laminations (API

API 579-1 FITNESS-FOR-SERVICE ASSESSMENT

PART 13, ASSESSMENT OF LAMINATIONS
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Prepared by:
Reviewed by:

Name

Position

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ce assessment was carried out in accordance with:

laminations, excluding HIC or SOHIC damage.

that the vessel is not operating in the creep range, that is, the
mit specified in API 579-1, Part 4, Table 4.1. and that the vessel has

1 rules, is not in cyclic service and the shell is a Type 'A'

aph 4.2.5.

e not satisfied as the the lamination is in close proximity to a

; see STEP 6, part 4 of this assessment for details. As per
ss-For-Service assessment for laminations shall be performed.

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1
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1
2
3
3
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8
9
10
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omponent based on the circumferential CTP determined at the

omponent (see API 579-1, Annex A, paragraph A.2)

or cylindrical shell based on the stresses in the circumferential

or cylindrical shell based on the stresses in the longitudinal

ponent adjusted for mill undertollerance as applicable

tal loss location established by thickness measurements at the

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(with metal loss and FCA applied)

bulging on either the inside or the outside surface of the

on. If there is surface bulging, then evaluate the lamination the
ssessment method in API 579-1 Part 7.

e bulging on either the inside or outside surface of the

ion and Spacing for Laminations

Level 1 and Level 2 Assessment

3

1
N/A

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ons on the same plane, there is no indication of through thickness

Equation (13.1), then the laminations shall be combined into a
t.
fferent depths in the wall thickness of the component and the
hen the group of laminations shall be evaluated as equivalent HIC
thod in Part 7. In applying this criterion, the spacing shall be
pplying Equation (13.1):

e value as only one lamination found in the area inspected)

ceed to STEP 5; otherwise, evaluate the through-thickness

ke flaw using the Level 1 Assessment method in Part 9. In this
to 2a = Lh and the crack length shall be equal to:

be used in the assessment using Equation (13.3) or Equation

13.3):

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re satisfied, proceed to STEP 7; otherwise, the lamination is not

ocedure.

the lamination and the nearest weld seam satisfies Equation

amination to the nearest major structural discontinuity satisfies

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rging service, then the planar dimensions of the lamination

ons indicates the vessel is not in hydrogen service.

mponent (see Annex A, paragraph A.2) using the thickness from

0.385SE and tcmin 0.5R (Longitudinal Joints), and

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Spacing and Multiple Laminations

Lamination 2

c2

c1

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Appendix 1

Rerate
Rerate Equipment?
Equipment?

No
No

Yes
Yes
Perform
Perform Rerate
Rerate per
per
Level 3 Criteria to
Reduce
Reduce Pressure
Pressure and/or
and/or
Temperature
Temperature

uate a Component with Laminations (API 579-1 Figure 13.1)

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Introduction

The following Level 2, Fitness-For-Service assessment was carried out in accordance with API 579
pressurized components with laminations excluding HIC or SOHIC damage. Inspection of this pres
constructed to ASME Section VIII, Div.1 rules, located two laminations in the shell. Review of the p
conditions indicate that the vessel is not operating in the creep range, that is, the design temper
temperature limit specified in API 579-1, Part 4, Table 4.1. and the vessel has sufficient material t
condition. The vessel is not in cyclic service and the shell is a Type 'A' Component as defined in A
paragraph 4.2.5.

Summary
The Level 1 assessment criteria are/are not satisfied
The Level 2 assessment criteria are/are not satisfied.
Nomenclature
2a
c
2c
D
E
FCA
Lh

depth of through-wall embedded crack associated with a lamination

lamination dimensions in the circumferental direction
length of through-wall embedded crack associated with a lamination
shell inside diameter
weld joint efficiency
future corrosion allowance (see API 579-1, Annex A, paragraph A.2.7).

Lmsd

spacing to the nearest major structural discontinuity

Ls

lamination-to-lamination spacing

Lw

spacing to nearest weld joint

amount of uniform metal loss at the time of the assessment.
maximum allowable working pressure

LOSS
MAWP

lamination height

MAWPC
P
R
s
S
tcmin

maximum allowable working pressure based on circumferential stress

internal design pressure
inside radius corrected for LOSS and FCA as applicable
lamination dimension in the longitudinal direction
allowable stress

tc

corroded wall thickness, allowing for future corrosion loss

tmin

minimum required wall thickness of the component (see API 579-1, Annex A, paragraph

minimum required thickness of a conical or cylindrical shell based on the stresses in the
or hoop direction (see API 579-1, Annex A, paragraph A.2).

min

average measured wall thickness of the component based on the circumferential CTP de
time of the inspection.

tLmin

minimum required thickness of a conical or cylindrical shell based on the stresses in the
direction (see API 579-1, Annex A, paragraph A.2).

tmm

minimum measured thickness determined at the time of the inspection

tnom

nominal or furnished thickness of the component adjusted for mill undertollerance as ap

trd

uniform thickness away from the local metal loss location established by thickness mea
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Vessel Data
Material
Allowable stress in tension
Design Pressure (P)
Inside Diameter (D)
Inside Radius (R)
Corrosion Allowance (FCA)
Weld Joint Efficiency (E)
Nominal Thickness (tnom)

SA-516, Grade 70, year 1998

17500
psi
125
psig @ F
120
in
60.063
in
with metal loss and FCA applied
0.0625
in
1

Uniform thickness away from

local metal loss (trd)
LOSS

0.500

in

0.500
0.00

in
in

Perform a Level 2 Assesment per API 579-1, Part 13.

a)

STEP 1 Determine if there is any surface bulging on either the inside or the outside su
at the location of the lamination. If there is surface bulging, then evaluate the laminatio
blister using the Level 1 Assessment method in API 579-1 Part 7.

Does the inspection report indicate surface bulging on either the inside or outside surfa
component at the location of the lamination:
Lamination
Lamination
Lamination
Lamination
(b)

1:
2:
3:
4:

No
No
N/A
N/A

STEP 2 - Determine the information in paragraph 13.3.3.1

Table 1
Size, Location and Spacing for Laminations

Lamination Identification
Dimensions s (1)
Dimensions c (1)
Lamination Height Lh (1)

Data required for Level 1 and Level 2 Assessment

1
2
4.5 in
3.0 in
3.25 in
6.5 in

Edge-to-Edge Spacing to the nearest lamination Ls (2)

Minimum Measured Thickness tmin (1)

0.125 in

0.100 in

11.0 in
0.325 in

11.0 in
0.325 in

Spacing to the Nearest Weld Joint Lw (2)

Spacing to the Nearest Structural Discontinuity Lmsd (2)
Surface bulging present
Through-Wall Cracking (Yes/No)
Internal metal loss at lamination location
Are there two or more laminations at different depths
Are both laminations on the same plane

10.0 in
42.0 in
No
No
0.0 in
Yes

25.5 in
28.0 in
No
No
0.0 in
Total :
N/A

Notes:
1. See Figure 1
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STEP 3 If there are two or more laminations on the same plane, there is no indication o
thickness cracking, and the spacing does not satisfy Equation (13.1), then the laminatio
combined into a single larger lamination in the assessment. If there are two or more lam
different depths in the wall thickness of the component and the spacing does not satisfy
then the group of laminations shall be evaluated as equivalent HIC damage using the Le
Assessment method in Part 7. In applying this criterion, the spacing shall be measured p
thickness. Applying Equation (13.1): Ls > 2tc

2tc = 2(trd - FCA)

= 0.875 in
Ls =

11.0 in

Is Ls > 2tc

YES

Equation (13.1) is satisfied

Are there two or more laminations on the same plane:
Are there two or more laminations at different depths:
Is there any indication of through wall thickness cracking:
(d)

YES
NO
NO

STEP 4 If Equation (13.2) is satisfied, proceed to STEP 5; otherwise, evaluate the throu
component of the lamination as a crack-like flaw using the Level 1 Assessment method
evaluation, the crack depth shall be equal to 2a = Lh and the crack length shall be equa
2c = max[s,c].
Applying Equation (13.2): Lh max[s,c]
1)

Lamination 1
0.09max[s,c] =
Lh =

0.405 in

0.125 in
0.125
0.405 in
Equation (13.2) is satisfied for lamination 1

2)

Lamination 2
0.09max[s,c] =
Lh =

0.585 in

0.100 in
0.100
0.585 in
Equation (13.2) is satisfied for lamination 2

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STEP 5 Determine the wall thickness to be used in the assessment using Equation (13
as applicable. Applying Equation (13.3):
tc = tnom - LOSS - FCA
tc = tnom - LOSS - FCA =

(f)

0.4375 in

STEP 6 If all of the following conditions are satisfied, proceed to STEP 7; otherwise, the
acceptable per the Level 1 Assessment procedure.
1)

There is no indication of through-thickness cracking.

Inspection report indicates no evidence of through-thickness cracking.

2)

The lamination is not surface breaking in accordance with Equation (13.5):

tmm 0.10tc
i)

Lamination 1
0.10 tc =

0.04375

in

tmm =

0.325
in
0.325

0.04375
in
Equation (13.5) is satisfied for lamination 1.
ii)

Lamination 2
0.10 tc =

0.04375

in

tmm =

0.325
in
0.325

0.04375
in
Equation (13.5) is satisfied for lamination 2.
3)

The distance between any edge of the lamination and the nearest weld seam sat
(13.6):

Lw max[2tc, 1.0 in]

2tc =
0.875 in

i)

from Equation (13.1)

Lamination 1
Lw =
max[2tc, 1.0 in] =

10.0
1.0
10.0

1.0
Equation (13.6) is satisfied
ii)

in
in
in
for lamination 1.

Lamination 2
Lw =
max[2tc, 1.0 in] =

25.5
1.0
25.5

1.0
Equation (13.6) is satisfied

in
in
in
for lamination 2.

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The distance from any edge of the lamination to the nearest major structural disc
Equation (13.7):
Lmsd 1.8 (Dtc)
1.8 (Dtc) =
i)

13.04 in

Lamination 1
Lmsd =
42.0 in

13.04 in
Equation (13.7) is satisfied for lamination 1.
42.0

ii)

Lamination 2
Lmsd =
28.0 in

13.04 in
28.0
Equation (13.7) is satisfied for lamination 2.

5)

If the lamination is in hydrogen charging service, then the planar dimensions of th

satisfy Equations (13.8) and (13.9):
s 0.6 (Dtc)
c 0.6 (Dtc)

Review of process operating conditions indicates the vessel is not in hydrogen se

(g)

STEP 7 Determine the MAWP for the component (see Annex A, paragraph A.2) using th
5. The component with the lamination is acceptable for operation at this calculated MAW
MAWP.

In calculating the component MAWP, P 0.385SE and tcmin 0.5R (Longitudinal Joints), a
supplimental loads are negligible, so Equation (A.10) pertains.
Lamination 1
S = 17500
E= 1
tc = 0.4375

Lamination 2
S=
17500
E=
1
tc =
0.4375

R=

R=

60.0625

psi
in
in

60.0625

Using the maximum value or R above for Lamination 1 and Lamination 2, R =

= /
(+0.6)=

126.92 psig

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c
A

Periphery of
Lamination

Lamination

Lamination Plan View

tmm
Lh

tc

s or c

Section A-A
Cross Section of Lamination

Figure 1 - Typical Lamination

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Lamination 2

Ls

Lw

s1

s2

a) Planar View of Laminations Close to a Weld Seam and to Other

Laminations

Lw

s1

s2

a) Cross Sectional View of Laminations Close to a Weld Seam and

to Other Laminations

Figure 2 - Weld Joint Spacing and Multiple Laminations

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nt was carried out in accordance with API 579-1, Part 13, for
HIC or SOHIC damage. Inspection of this pressure vessel,
d two laminations in the shell. Review of the process operating
n the creep range, that is, the design temperature is less than the
e 4.1. and the vessel has sufficient material toughness for design
shell is a Type 'A' Component as defined in API-579-1, Part 4,

mponent based on the circumferential CTP determined at the

mponent (see API 579-1, Annex A, paragraph A.2).

cylindrical shell based on the stresses in the circumferential
cylindrical shell based on the stresses in the longitudinal

onent adjusted for mill undertollerance as applicable

al loss location established by thickness measurements at the

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with metal loss and FCA applied to the inside surface

bulging on either the inside or the outside surface of the component

surface bulging, then evaluate the lamination the lamination as a
od in API 579-1 Part 7.
bulging on either the inside or outside surface of the

Table 1
and Spacing for Laminations

Level 1 and Level 2 Assessment

3

N/A

N/A

2
N/A

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ns on the same plane, there is no indication of through

ot satisfy Equation (13.1), then the laminations shall be
the assessment. If there are two or more laminations at
e component and the spacing does not satisfy Equation (13.1),
uated as equivalent HIC damage using the Level 1
his criterion, the spacing shall be measured parallel to the wall
tc

eed to STEP 5; otherwise, evaluate the through-thickness

e flaw using the Level 1 Assessment method in Part 9. In this
to 2a = Lh and the crack length shall be equal to:

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e used in the assessment using Equation (13.3) or Equation (13.4),

e satisfied, proceed to STEP 7; otherwise, the lamination is not

cedure.

he lamination and the nearest weld seam satisfies Equation

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mination to the nearest major structural discontinuity satisfies

ging service, then the planar dimensions of the lamination

ns indicates the vessel is not in hydrogen service.

ponent (see Annex A, paragraph A.2) using the thickness from STEP
ceptable for operation at this calculated MAWP.

385SE and tcmin 0.5R (Longitudinal Joints), and

60.0625 in

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Lamination 2

c2

c1

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