API 5L PSL 1 Line Pipe

API 5L PSL 1 Line Pipe

The API 5L PSL 1 Line Pipe is a fundamental specification provided by the American Petroleum Institute (API) for the transportation of oil, gas, and water in pipelines. Designed for less demanding applications, PSL 1 (Product Specification Level 1) offers a basic level of quality and standard requirements for pipe materials, manufacturing processes, and performance. While it does not meet the stricter criteria of PSL 2, PSL 1 still ensures robust performance and reliability in various environments. Ideal for a wide range of applications, the API 5L PSL 1 Line Pipe provides an economical solution without compromising essential standards of safety and efficiency in pipeline transportation. Whether for onshore or offshore use, PSL 1 line pipes are engineered to deliver consistent performance and durability.

Chemical Composition of API 5L PSL 1 LINE PIPE

Steel Grade	C (Max) %	Mn (Max) %	P (Max) %	S (Max) %
Grade B	0.26	1.20	0.030	0.030
Grade X42	0.26	1.30	0.030	0.030
Grade X46	0.26	1.40	0.030	0.030
Grade X52	0.26	1.40	0.030	0.030
Grade X56	0.26	1.40	0.030	0.030
Grade X60	0.26	1.40	0.030	0.030
Grade X65	0.26	1.45	0.030	0.030
Grade X70	0.26	1.65	0.030	0.030

Mechanical Properties of API 5L PSL 1 LINE PIPE

TENSILE STRENGTH (Min)		YIELD STRENGTH (Min)
Psi X 1000	Mpa	Psi X 1000	Mpa
60	414	35	241
60	414	42	290
63	434	46	317
66	455	52	359
71	490	56	386
75	517	60	414
77	531	65	448
82	565	70	483

Specifications

Standard	API 5L PSL 1 LINE PIPE
Steel Grade/Material	B/L245, X42/L290, X46, X52/L360, X56/L390, X60/L415, X65/L450, X70/L485, X80/L555
PSL level	PSL 1
Seamless Pipe Size	OD: 21.3-1400mm WT: 2-200mm L:5.8m/6m/11.8m/12m
Welded Pipe Size	OD: 21.3-1422mm WT: 3.2-60mm L:5.8m/6m/11.8m/12m
	5.8-16m or OEM
Ends design	1) Bevel the welding ends to an angle of 30°, +5°, -0°, with a root face of 1/16″, +/- 1/32″. The bevel shall form a V groove with an included angle of 60°+10/-0. The root opening shall be 1/16″, +/- 1/32″ according to ANSI B16.25. 2) Plain or straight ends. 3) Threaded ends with coupling or without coupling according to API Spec. 5B.
Packing	Black painted or bare surface, hexagonal bundled with steel strips if the pipe diameter=323.9mm, loose packing if the pipe diameter is larger than 323.9mm.
Protective Coatings & Linings	3LPE, 3LPP, FBE, AkzoNobel, HEMPEL, JOTUN, Epoxy Zinc-rich Primer, Liquid Epoxy Resin, etc
Section Shape	Round
Technique	Seamless, LSAW, SSAW, HFW, ERW, JCOE, RBE, UOE
Brand	Approved Manufacturer List (AML), or Country of Origin restrictions
Place of Origin	Made in China
MOQ	25 Tons/Size
Transportation	Land transportation by truck or train, sea transportation by container ship or bulk ship.

Other Related Standards

China: GB/T 9711-2017
ISO: ISO 3183-2012, NACE MR0175/ISO 15156
SHELL Standard: DEP 31.40.20.37
TOTAL Standard: TOTAL GS EP PLR 201
Canada Standard: CSA Z245.1-14
Kuwait Standard: KOC-MS-001 PT.1 REV.2（2009), KOC-MS-018
Norway Standard: DNV-OS-F101
Iran Standard: IPS-M-PI-190

Applications of API 5L PSL 1 Line Pipe

API 5L PSL 1 (Product Specification Level 1) line pipe is widely used in various industries due to its reliable mechanical properties and durability. Here are the primary applications of API 5L PSL 1 line pipe:

Oil and Gas Industry
Transmission of Oil and Gas: Used for the transmission of oil, gas, and other fluids in the oil and gas industry. These pipelines transport raw materials from extraction sites to processing plants and refineries.
Flow Lines: Employed as flow lines to transfer oil and gas from wells to central collection points.
Pipeline Networks: Integral to extensive pipeline networks that distribute oil and natural gas over long distances, both onshore and offshore.

Petrochemical Industry
Chemical Transport: Used to transport various chemicals and petrochemicals from production facilities to storage tanks or distribution points.
Refinery Piping: Installed within refineries to handle the movement of raw and processed hydrocarbons.

Water Industry
Water Distribution: Utilized for the distribution of potable water in municipal water supply systems.
Water Treatment Plants: Used in the construction of pipelines within water treatment facilities to transport treated water.

Construction Industry
Structural Applications: Employed in structural applications where durable and reliable piping is required, such as in building foundations and infrastructure.
Piling: Used in the construction of piling systems to provide support for buildings and other structures.

Power Generation
Cooling Systems: Used in power plants for cooling systems and to transport steam or water to different parts of the facility.
Hydroelectric Plants: Utilized in hydroelectric power plants to transport water from reservoirs to turbines.

Marine and Offshore Applications
Offshore Drilling: Used in offshore drilling operations to transport crude oil and natural gas from offshore rigs to onshore processing facilities.
Underwater Pipelines: Employed in the construction of underwater pipelines for the transportation of oil and gas across seas and oceans.

Mining Industry
Slurry Transportation: Used to transport slurry (a mixture of water and finely ground solids) in mining operations.
Mine Dewatering: Employed in mine dewatering systems to remove water from mining sites.

Industrial Applications
Process Piping: Used in various industrial processes where the transportation of fluids is required.
Utility Piping: Employed in utility piping systems for the transportation of air, water, steam, and other utilities within industrial plants.