API 5L PSL1 Vs PSL2 Pipes

API 5L PSL1 Vs PSL2 Pipes

An API 5L pipe is manufactured by adhering to the specifications laid down by the International Organization for Standardization (ISO) 3183. It standardizes the criteria for the materials, equipment, and offshore structures for the petrochemical, petroleum, and natural gas industries. PSL 1 and PSL 2 are the two Product Specification Levels that have been recognized by the technical committee which are mostly used in Oil and Gas Industries.
Trio Steel API 5L Pipes suppliers further adhere to the International Organization for Standardization ISO 3183 and it specifies the production of two product specification levels (PSLs): API 5L PSL1 Vs PSL2 Pipes. The previous is a standard quality for line pipe though the last conveys extra mechanical, synthetic properties, and testing requirements. These pipes are recognized and trusted names for organizations working in the oil, flammable gas, and petrol area just as different areas where API 5L Pipes are needed to do tasks.

API 5L PSL1 Vs PSL2 Pipes

PARAMETER PSL1 PSL2
Grade Range A25 through X70 B through X80
Size range 0.405″ through 80″ 4.5″ through 80″
Type of ends Plain end, Threaded end,
Bevelled end special coupling pipes
Plain end
Seam welding All methods:
continuous welding
limited to A25
All methods:
except continuous welding
and laser welding
Electric welds: welder frequency No minimum kHz minimum 100
Heat treatment of electric welds Required for grades >X42 Required for all grades
(B through X80)
Chemistry: Max C for Seamless pipe 0.28% for grades ≥ B 0.24%
Chemistry: Max C for Welded pipe 0.26% for grades ≥ B 0.22%
Chemistry: Max P 0.030% for grades ≥ A 0.03%
Chemistry: Max S 0.03% 0.02%
Carbon equivalent: Only when purchaser
specifies SR18
Maximum required
for each grade
Yield strength, maximum None Maximum for each grade
UTS (Ultimate Tensile Strength)
maximum
None Maximum for each grade
Fracture toughness None required Required for all grades
Non-destructive inspection
of Seamless
Only when purchaser
specifies SR4
SR4 mandatory
Repair by welding of the pipe body
plate, and skelp
Permitted Prohibited
Repair by welding of weld seams
without filler metal
Permitted by agreement Prohibited
Certification Traceable only until
all tests are passed
Certificates (SR15.1)
mandatory
Traceability Traceable only until
all tests are passed
unless SR15 is specified
Traceable after completion
of tests
(SR15.2) mandatory

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