This report reviews the ASME derating factors, identifies the range of line pipe steel grades that may be affected and the potential impacts to ASME pipeline and piping design standards, and makes recommendations for further study or experimental investigation as necessary.
ASME STP-PT-049-2012 history
2012ASME STP-PT-049-2012 INVESTIGATION OF TEMPERATURE DERATING FACTORS FOR HIGH-STRENGTH LINE PIPE