Minimum Weld Spacing in Piping vs. Pipeline: Why It Matters
Minimum Weld Spacing in Piping vs Pipeline: Codes, Practices & Engineering Insights When fabricating or designing piping systems, maintaining appropriate spacing between circumferential welds (girth welds) is crucial—not just for code compliance but also to ensure structural integrity, inspection ease, and long-term reliability. 1. What the Codes (Don’t) Actually Say Piping – ASME B31.3 (Process … Read more