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Preface

This is the fifth edition of CSA Z245.11, Steel fittings.It supersedes the previous editions published in 2001, 1996, 1991, and 1985.

This Standard covers the requirements for steel fittings intended to be used for transporting fluids as specified in CAN/CSA-Z662, Oil and Gas Pipeline Systems.

1 Scope

1.1 GeneralThis Standard covers wrought steel buttwelding fittings, including extruded headers and factory-produced bends, primarily intended for use in oil or gas pipeline systems.

1.2 Size, grade, and category

1.2.1 SizeThis Standard covers fittings in sizes from NPS 1/2 to NPS 60. (Refer to Table A.1.)

1.2.2 GradeFor other than sour service, this Standard covers fittings from Grade 207 to Grade 550. For sour service, this Standard covers fittings from Grade 207 to Grade 483. Note: The standard grades are Grades 207, 241, 290, 317, 359, 386, 414, 448, 483, and 550 (see Table 1); however, intermediate grades are also permitted.

1.2.3 CategoryThis Standard covers fittings in the following categories:(a) Category I: fittings without requirements for proven notch-toughness properties; and(b) Category II: fittings with requirements for proven notch-toughness properties.

1.3 AssembliesThis Standard does not cover assemblies. Note: An assembly means a grouping of fittings or flanges, or both, joined by one or more circumferential welds.

1.4 TerminologyIn CSA standards, “shall” is used to express a requirement, i.e., a provision that the user is obliged to satisfy in order to comply with the standard; “should” is used to express a recommendation or that which is advised but not required; “may” is used to express an option or that which is permissible within the limits of the standard; and “can” is used to express possibility or capability.

Notes accompanying clauses do not include requirements or alternative requirements; the purpose of a note accompanying a clause is to separate from the text explanatory or informative material.

Notes to tables and figures are considered part of the table or figure and may be written as requirements. Annexes are designated normative (mandatory) or informative (non-mandatory) to define their application.

Product Details

Published:

10/26/2005

Number of Pages:

68

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1 file , 620 KB