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SWEEPOLET®

INSERT REINFORCEMENT
BUTT-WELD
Background
The piping industry has retained the theory of "area replacement" for adequate and acceptable branch pipe reinforcement. Area
replacement has been the only premise outlined by ASME piping codes for adequate reinforcment, standards have not considered
the shape of the reinforcement. Some shapes are more efficient than others, and as a result, more replacement area with a poor
shape may be less satisfactory than less area with an appropriate shape.

The basic methods of lap type reinforcement outlined in the piping codes are known to have serious drawbacks, namely, that
the geometry creats areas of high stress concentrations. They have an inherent crack at the inside edge of the fillet weld as well as
points of high stress where the pad joins the run pipe and where the nozzle intersects the pad or run.

These drawbacks are of increasing concern when high yield pipe is used and for other critical service applications such as nu-
clear. On softer materials such as A106 Gr. A or Gr. B pipe, the localized areas of high stress tend to be relieved by local yielding
and generally do not adversely affect the serviceability of the joint unless cyclic loading is involved or there is a propensity for
brittle fracture.

Design
The Sweepolet concept evolved from two premises, namely reinforcement must be sufficient to limit deformations and that an
efficient branch construction would result from controlling the geometry of the intersection on all planes.

A Sweepolet provides the required stiffening (reinforcement at the most critical point, the juncture of the branch and header)
with essentially no peak stresses. Owing to the aesthetic proportions of a Sweepolet, designers intuitlvely know that it is an effi-
cient branch outlet construction - and tests have proved it.

As a result of experimental stress analyses from brittle lacquer to sophisticated and accurate 3D photoelasticity, it has been
shown that the Sweepolet embodies quanitatively all desirable features in their optimum relationship.

Code Compliance
The ASME code committees anticipated the development of such fittings and approves their use.

ASME B31.8 - Gas Transmission and Distribution Piping Systems


Paragraph 831.3.2 Special Fittings. When special cast, forged, wrought, or welded fittings are required to dimensions differing from
those of regular shapes specified in the applicable ASME and MSS standards, the provisions of paragraph 831.3.6 shall apply.
Paragraph 831.3.6 Pressure Design of Other Pressure-Containing Components. Pressure-containing components that are not cov-
ered by the standards listed in Mandatory Appendix A and for which design equations or procedures are not given herein may be used
where the design of similary shaped, proportioned, and sized components has been proven satisfactory by successful performance under
comparable service conditions. In the absense of such service experience, the pressure design shall be based on an analysis consistent
with the general design philosophy embodied in this Code and substantiated by at least one of the following:
(a) proof tests, as described in UG-101 of Section VIII, Division 1 of the BPV Code
(b) experimental stress analysis, as described in Annex 5.f of Section VIII, Division 2 of the BPV Code
(c) engineering calculations

ASME B31.4 - Pipeline Transportation Systems for Liquids and Slurries


Paragraphs 404 and 426. Recognize and approve the use of
special piping components.
ASME B31.3 - Process Piping
Paragraphs 304 and 326. Recognize and approve the use of
special piping components.

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