HALF PIPE SOLES

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Half Pipe Soles has traditionally been a tool commonly used to fix faults in onshore pipelines in general. The findings of this study revealed that a correctly assembled steel sleeve returned to at least 100 per cent of SMYS the strength of a faulty piece of pipe. The secrets to making a sleeve properly are the use of any proven technique and professional staff. Sleeves made from plastic are used to patch flaws like:

·       Leaks 

·       Dents

·       Gouges

·       Cracks;

·       Metal loss

·       Other anomalies such as coating damages, buckle etc limited to the sleeve specification

The repair method consists of seam welding around the affected portion of two half portion pipes with an inner diameter equal to the outer diameter of the shaft. There are two types of steel sleeves which are used to patch pipelines. Type A sleeves that are just seam welded without welding the ends to the carrier pipe, and Type B that is welded at the ends leading to a full pressure control around the injury. In addition, a semi-liquid coating can be used to fill and harden any holes between the sleeve and the carrier pipe in the annular area between.

Through work led by Kiefner at Battelle in the early 1970s, the use of complete encirclement steel sleeves for pipeline repair developed. Until this it was normal to patch by cutting out and removing the broken part. There are two main forms of steel sleeve full-circulation.

Type A sleeves encircle the pipeline and give the defective area structural reinforcement. They don’t require sleeve-end fillet welds to do this. Type B sleeves also encircle the pipeline and provide structural reinforcement, but since the ends are fillet welded to the pipeline, they may also contain pressure in case the defect leaks or eventually leaks during subsequent service. During work at Southwest Research Institute and Battelle in the late 1980s, the use of fibre-reinforced composite materials for pipeline repairs was developed, according to Fawley and Stephens et al. There are two basic types of composite repair systems; pre-formed (composite sleeves) and wet lay-up (composite wraps).

In the early 1990s the use of wet lay-up systems for pipeline repair began. These wet lay-up systems use either a resin-impregnated tissue activated by field water, or a tissue saturated with epoxy resin in the field.

Type A & B sleeve was used for simply linking a pipeline instead of a circular weld. Since a type B-sleeve can have a significant pressure and/or longitudinal stress on the tube from lateral loads, it should be designed to carry the carrier pipe’s maximum pressure. This should also be properly manufactured and tested to ensure its consistency.

Names: Full Circle Sleeve, Full Cleaning Sleeve, type A Sleeve, type B Sleeve, Half Pipe Sole, Split Sleeve, Half Pipe Cap, etc.

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Much more complex is the mechanism by which composite materials reinforce damage areas on the operating pipelines. Although composite plastics have comparable strength to line pipe steel, the elastic modulus is considerably smaller. To order to prevent a composite material from rupturing, the flaw usually needs to bend plastically to the course of transition of the load to the component. The Brittle pipe material or seams can withstand only a very limited volume of plastic pressure before a pipe or seam fault expands and fails.

A high-compressive strength filler material is used to fill defect areas on both steel sleeves and composite replacements, so the load is easily passed to the repair material.

The applicability of Type A sleeves and composite repairs is identical, with a few exceptions. The two examples are repair of arc burns, where Type A sleeves can be used without the full elimination of metallurgically altered material while composite repairs are not feasible, and repair of hydrogen-induced cracking (HIC) and blistering where Type A sleeves can be used and composite repairs are not necessary. Both of these exceptions are the result of composite materials having a significantly lower elastic modulus than that of steel.The composite repairs require these defects to strain enough to cause them to collapse or expand due to fatigue as a result of the lower elastic modulus and the sensitivity of these defects to increase upon application of comparatively small quantities of strain.

On the other hand, Type B sleeves can be used to repair a wide variety of defects for which composite repairs cannot.

Type A sleeves, Type B sleeves and modifications to composites are all suitable for fairly shallow to reasonably deep surface corrosion (less than 80% depth). Quite deep exterior corrosion (80 per cent depth or greater) can only be cured by leak-fitting procedures (i.e. type B sleeves).

Another claimed advantage of composite replacements is that they are easier to mount than sleeves constructed from steel. While this may be the case for Type B sleeves where specially trained welding techniques and specially qualified welders are needed to weld to an in-service pipe, this is obviously not the case with Type A sleeves. Type A sleeves do not require in-service welding, may have filet-welded overlapping side strips (see Figure 4), and they are very easy to manufacture and install. They can be supplied with the side strips fillet welded to the bottom half of the sleeve so that the only welds needed in the field are the filet welds at the top of the side strips.The welders can quickly make such welds without special preparation or certification. The raw materials used to produce sleeves of type A are significantly less costly than composite materials. Type A sleeves can be manufactured in the field simply by splitting a pipe length equal to, diameter, wall thickness and grade as the line-pipe material. In comparison to plastic materials, sleeves made of steel do not have a finite shelf life. In addition, Type A sleeves’ rigidity and long-term performance are equal to line-pipe steel.
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While steel’s long-term performance is well known, the long-term performance of composite materials on buried pipelines beyond around 20 to 25years has not yet been confirmed. Composite materials’ substantially decreased stiffness compared with steel makes the use of composite replacements controversial for application of pipelines undergoing cyclic pressure variations. Cyclic strains in the region of the defect can cause the defect to develop and ultimately fail in subsequent operation.

All Type A sleeves and plastic sleeves rely on the use of an appropriate sealer to avoid the intrusion of highly corrosive materials ( e.g. groundwater) between the carrier pipe and the patch. Corrosion under Type A sleeves may be avoided by either using an elastomeric sealant or a sealant which is hardenable.

Although Type B sleeves need to be welded to the piping (see Figure 5), they can be used when composite repairs are not feasible, such as fixing 80 per cent deep or wider defects, circumferentially directed defects, leakage defects or ultimately leakage defects (e.g. internal corrosion), and cracks. The raw materials used to produce Type B sleeves are considerably less costly than composite materials, and Type B sleeves’ toughness and long-term durability are similar to line-pipe steel’s.

In considering the cost of different maintenance options, it is important to consider both the expense of the material and construction costs. The cost of mobilization and the cost of applying steel sleeves can vary considerably, depending on the availability and the pace of work for welding workers. Although in some cases the mobilization cost for building composite repair may be smaller, the components are more costly. Composite sleeves or wet layup repair kits are typically designed for a set, standard length. When the length of the area awaiting repair is greater than a single plastic sleeve can cover, the use of steel sleeves can be slightly less costly than plastic repairs.

Welds produced on in-service pipelines tend to cool at an accelerated rate as a result of the pipe wall’s ability to remove heat from the flow contents. Accelerated cooling speeds enable the creation of strong weld microstructures vulnerable to cracking hydrogen (see Figure 7).

Hydrogen cracking requires the simultaneous fulfillment of three main, different conditions: hydrogen must be present in the weld, there must be a weak weld microstructure and tensile forces must be acting on the weld.

Simple guidance has been developed and is available elsewhere to prevent cracking of burnthrough as well as hydrogen when welding to an in-service pipeline.

A comparatively common technique is the use of complete encirclement steel sleeves for pipeline repair. As a result, very little is written on the use of steel sleeves compared to the use of composites where the constant launch of new products.

The applicability of Type A sleeves for composite repairs is nearly identical, and their mounting does not require welding to an in-service pipe. Type B sleeves may be used when plastic repairs are not practicable, such as fixing defects that are 80 percent deep or deeper, circumferentially oriented defects, leaking defects, or ultimately leaking defects (e.g. internal corrosion), and fractures.

For both types of full-encirclement steel sleeve, the raw materials are relatively inexpensive and the stiffness and long-term performance are equivalent to that of line pipe steel.

The establishment of Type B sleeves includes the need to weld to an in-administration pipeline. Adherence to the basic direction summed up here will maintain a strategic distance from the potential concerns related with welding to an in-administration pipeline.

There are two types of half pipe soles:

• Type A is longitudinally welded along its associating edges yet not welded to the channel at the closures.

• Type B is welded on the finishes to the bearer pipe notwithstanding the longitudinal weld. Type B is the suggested establishment since it is pressure containing.

Sleeve material is recorded in the Pipe Welding strategy (MIP-407) by pipe material/sleeve material characterization. See Section 5.9.10 and 5.9.11 for circumference weld and long fix lengths. For help, contact the Asset Integrity Team (Pipeline Integrity Technologist).

The sleeve material divider thickness must be determined to oblige the full plan weight of the mainline pipe on which it is introduced. Utilize the accompanying recipe:

T=………..

Where:

T_s= Minimum sleeve thickness in inches (at full design pressure)

T_p= Minimum pipe thickness in inches (at full design pressure)

S_s= SMYS for the sleeve material in psi

S_p= SMYS for the pipe material in psi

D_p= Outside diameter of the pipe in inches

The sleeve thickness must be more prominent than or equivalent to the funnel divider thickness. Sleeve material of higher SMYS than the pipeline will have a divider thickness equivalent to or more prominent than the first pipeline structure thickness. No credit will be taken for the expanded SMYS of the sleeve. On the off chance that the sleeve thickness is more noteworthy than.

The channel thickness, the finishes of the sleeve must be chamfered at a 45 degree point to a thickness equivalent to the funnel.

Examine the divider thickness.

The honesty of the funnel at the filet weld area must be checked. This might be finished utilizing a ultrasonic thickness gage and by visual investigation.

The base channel divider thickness at the area where the sleeve will be welded to the funnel is .188 inches.

Set up the channel as portrayed in segment 5.6 of this methodology.

Set up the sleeve and fit it to the funnel.

Wire brush the interior surface of the sleeve to expel soil, rust, scale, and other remote materials.

An industrial facility fabricated half sleeve is normally ten feet in length and might be sliced to the necessary length in the field. The base length for a sleeve is four inches for each DOT.

A sponsorship strip is prescribed at the longitudinal butt weld to shield the funnel from weld harm. The strip must be at least 16 measure (.0625 inch thick) gentle carbon steel slice to the length of the half sleeve. Attach weld the strips to the base portion of each side, with welds roughly a half inch long and separated twenty-four inches separated. Adhere to the sleeve producer’s guidelines, if accessible.

At the point when sleeves are utilized to fix imprints, fill the gouge with a solidifying filler material, for example, epoxy or car body clay before introducing the sleeve.

Spot the base sleeve, with the sponsorship strips joined, under the channel with the edges of the strip scarcely contacting the sides of the funnel. Position the top sleeve over the channel utilizing wedges on the finishes of the top sleeve’s longitudinal crease to give leeway to the support strip to fit underneath the top half.

Plate braces can be utilized for situating the top sleeve and can be expelled when the best possible position is gotten. Spreader bar gear might be utilized when taking care of long half sole sleeve areas.

When the half sole sleeves are in closeness to the channel, position the chain clasps around the half sole. Chain cinches ought to be created of a precious stone, twofold roller type chain. The fixing instrument must be bolstered by a metal shoe formed to the state of the half sole/pipe.

Fix the clips at an equivalent rate on each cinch until the top half sole has cleared the support strips. Now, the wedges can be expelled. Keep fixing the braces until the half sole is solidly in position.

Evacuate any hydrocarbon film on the sleeve and channel at the filet weld area with a reasonable dissolvable. This is a significant advance and vital to guaranteeing a low-hydrogen weld!

Diminish the weight by 33% of the typical working strain to permit the sleeve to share loop pressure. In situations where the item or activity doesn’t permit the strain to be dropped by 33%, counsel the Asset Integrity Team (Pipeline Integrity Technologist) or Technical Services before proceeding.

After the weight is decreased, finished last fixing of the sleeves.

The hole of the longitudinal weld groove is basic. The hole must be 1/16 inch on each side. Reposition the sleeve or granulate the edges to accomplish the best possible hole.

Weld the sleeve per the Pipe Welding strategy (MIP-407).

The sleeve establishment welding strategy is a low hydrogen API-1107 procedure. Utilize completely dry low hydrogen anodes and cautiously control the size and state of the circumferential filet weld. The leg of the filet weld should rise to 1.4 occasions the divider thickness of the funnel. Take a stab at an inward confronted filet weld, with smoothed out mixing into the two individuals; dodge indents and undermines. The smoother and increasingly smoothed out the weld, the more prominent the protection from exhaustion. The longitudinal welds must be finished before welding circumferentially type “B” full circle sleeves.

On the off chance that the territory to be sleeved contains a size weld that may give trouble fitting a plain sleeve, an extended sleeve (at times called a pumpkin) can be introduced giving the material meets the prerequisites recorded in MIP-407.

In the event that the territory to be sleeved is longer than the sleeve material and extra pieces must be utilized, utilize one of the accompanying strategies:

• Butt weld the sleeves together at each end and radiographically examine the butt welds before introducing the sleeve parts on the pipeline.

• Leave at least ½ pipe distances across (or 4″ least) between the two sleeves.

• Butt the sleeves together and introduce another sleeve over those utilizing the correct sleeve weld method recorded in MIP-407. The covering sleeve must be in any event 12″ long and focused over the essential sleeve closes. The covering sleeve must be curiously large (bigger inside measurement) and have the option to cover the whole circuit of the essential sleeve. The covering sleeve material and thickness must be determined to utilize the bigger outside distance across of the essential sleeves.

They can be utilized for interior and outer breaks, erosion, grooves, gouges, scratches, circular segment consumes, covers, flawed circumference welds, and splits. Weight containing sleeves highlight a divider thickness equivalent to or more prominent than required for the most extreme suitable working weight or the full quality of the channel being fixed.

Inspection of Half Pipe Soles
Each and every channel sleeve is precisely analyzed and examined for surrenders before conveyance. The shipment is completely tried and checked for solidness and soundness.
OOur quality specialists first audit the whole shipment of Full encompassing Steel Sleeves before we dispatch them to our customers. Parts that don’t satisfy our exacting guidelines are dismissed quickly and not transported.

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