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PSL1

Vs

PSL2
API 5L
PIPES
In this video you will learn
Difference between PSL1 and PSL2
line pipes

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APL5L Line Pipes
Chemical Properties
Mechanical Properties
Manufacturing
Inspection and Defect Repair
Certification & Traceability

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Difference in Chemical
Properties
Parameter PSL1 PSL2
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 0.03% for grades ≥ A 0.03%
Chemistry: Max S 0.03% 0.02%
Only when purchaser Maximum required
Carbon equivalent: specifies SR18 for each grade
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Difference in Mechanical
Properties
Parameter PSL1 PSL2
Yield strength, Maximum for each
maximum None grade
UTS (Ultimate Tensile
Strength) Maximum for each
maximum None grade
Fracture toughness None required Required for all grades

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Difference in Manufacturing
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: All methods:
continuous welding except continuous welding
limited to A25 and laser welding
Electric welds: welder
frequency No minimum kHz minimum 100
Heat treatment of electric Required for all grades
welds Required for grades >X42 (B through X80)
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Difference in Inspection and Defect
Repair
Parameter PSL1 PSL2
Non-destructive inspection Only when purchaser
of Seamless specifies SR4 SR4 mandatory
Repair by welding of pipe
body
plate, and skelp Permitted Prohibited
Repair by welding of weld
seams
without filler metal Permitted by agreement Prohibited

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Difference in Certification &
Traceability
Parameter PSL1 PSL2
Traceable only until Certificates (SR15.1)
Certification
all tests are passed mandatory
Traceable only until Traceable after completion
Traceability all tests are passed of tests (SR15.2)
unless SR15 is specified mandatory

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