ASME B31.
8-2012
(SI Units)
2 000S
Pp ! Df
(SDR) 1
or
2 000St
Pp ! Df
Dt
where
D p specified outside diameter, in. (mm), in the case
of reinforced thermosetting plastic (RTP) pipe,
the specified outside diameter of the reinforced
thermoset layer
Df p design factor p 0.32 or 0.40 for PA-11. The
design factor is a number less than or equal to
1 that is multiplied by the calculated maximum
pressure to obtain the design pressure.
DR p dimension ratio, the ratio of the average speci-
fied outside diameter to the specified minimum
wall thickness
P p design pressure, gage, psig (kPa)
S p for thermoplastic pipe, hydrostatic design basis
(HDB) determined in accordance with ASTM
D2837 at a temperature equal to 73F (23C),
100F (38C), 120F (49C), or 140F (60C). In
the absence of a HDB established at the speci-
fied temperature, the HDB of a higher tempera-
ture may be used in determining a design
pressure rating at the specificed temperature by
arithmetic interpolation using the procedure in
Part D.2 of PPI TR-3. For RTP pipe NPS 6
(DN 150) and below, used in Class 1 and 2
locations, the HDB determined in accordance
with the listed specification. For all other RTP
pipe, use 11,000 psi (76 MPa).
SDR p standard dimension ratio, the ratio of the aver-
age specified outside diameter to the minimum
specified wall thickness, corresponding to a
value from a common numbering system that
was derived from the American National
Standards Institute preferred number series 10.
In the case of RTP pipe, SDR is the ratio of
the average outside diameter of the reinforced
thermoset layer to the minimum specified wall
thickness of the reinforced thermoset layer. DR
may be substituted for SDR in this calculation
when the dimension ratio is not an above
defined standard dimension ratio.
t p specified wall thickness, in. (mm), in the case
of RTP pipe, the specified wall thickness of the
reinforced thermoset layer
NOTE: Long-term hydrostatic strength at 73F (23C) for the plas-
tic materials whose specifications are incorporated by reference
herein are given in Mandatory Appendix D.
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842.2.2 Thermoplastic Design Limitations (12)
(a) Except as provided in paras. 842.2.2(e) and (f),
the design pressure may not exceed a gage pressure of
100 psig (689 kPa) for plastic pipe used in
(1) distribution systems
(2) Location Classes 3 and 4
(b) Plastic pipe shall not be used where the design
temperature of the pipe will be
(1) below 40F (40C). In no case shall the pipe
or piping components be used in applications beyond
the manufacturers recommended ratings for the pipe
or piping component.
(2) above the temperature at which the HDB used
in the design formula is determined.
(c) The value of t for thermoplastic pipe shall not be
less than that shown in Table 842.2.2-1.
(d) For saddle type service connections made by heat
fusion techniques, it may be necessary for some materi-
als that are intended for use at high operating pressures
to require a heavier wall thickness than defined by the
pressure design formula for sizes NPS 2 (DN 50) and
smaller. Manufacturers of the specific pipe material
should be contacted for recommendations or a qualified
procedure shall be used.
(e) The design pressure for PE pipe may exceed a
gage pressure of 100 psig (689 kPa), provided that
(1) the design pressure does not exceed 125 psig
(862 kPa).
(2) the material is a PE material as specified within
ASTM D2513.
(3) the pipe size is NPS 12 (DN 300) or smaller.
(4) the design pressure is determined in accordance
with the design equation defined in para. 842.2.1.
(f) Polyamide-11 (PA-11) pipe may be operated at
pressures up to its design pressure as determined in
accordance with the design equation defined in para.
842.2.1.
842.2.3 Reinforced Thermosetting Plastic (RTP) (12)
Design Limitations
(a) The value of P for RTP mains and service lines in
distribution systems in Class 3 and 4 locations shall not
exceed 100 psig (689 kPa) except as prescribed in para.
842.2.3(d).
(b) Reinforced thermosetting plastic pipe and fittings
shall not be used where operating temperatures will
be below 20F (29C), or above 150F (66C), and if
recommended by the manufacturer, up to 180F (82C).
(c) The wall thickness for RTP pipe shall not be less
than that listed in Table 842.2.3-1.
(d) RTP pipe may be operated at pressures up to its
design pressure as determined in accordance with the
equation in para. 842.2.1.
842.2.4 Design Pressure of Plastic Fittings. The
maximum pressure rating for fittings shall be the same
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