Thanks guys for all the replies.
I guess for the time decision the wise decision is to avoid using the ERW pipes, probably not many purchasers are asking for them in the market and you may end up limiting your vendor list.
MikeHalloran,
Many thanks for your reply.
So you beleive that it is the good old "Common Practice".
The problem is that our client has a stock of ERW pipes that they want to use in their new platform and asked for a justification for not allowing their usage.
blacksmith37
Many thanks for the response.
I am actually selecting the material based on the project specification.
The reason i raised the question is that one paragraph of the material specification stated that ERW pipes are not allowed, yet it called for the usage of several pipe grades of...
Hi,
I am selecting welded pipe material for an offshore structure and came across a requirement that if ERW/HRW pipes are used they have to subjected to heat treatment to relief stresses caused by this welding technique.
I was wondering if the required heat treatment is there (by default) EN...
Hi,
I came across several steel material specifications which do not allow the usage of electrical resistance welded pipes.
Does anyone have an idea why?
I looked up the issue in API RP 2A, ISO 19902, DNV and Norsok and the only thing i found is that the tubular strength requirements are valid...
