Hi.
Other criteria may be: stub in for heather pipe in not operation and stub on for heather pipe in operation.  
Agustin Jimenez
Equipment static specialist.
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Date: Mon, 8 Apr 2013 22:35:44 -0700 (PDT)
Subject: [MW:17318] Re: What are the criteria to select Stub in or Stub on for
 Branch connection in Piping?
Dear,
For "stub in," the stub or branch pipe extends to the inside of the main pipe. The hole in the main pipe is (usually) beveled to allow for a full-penetration weld. For "stub on," the stub extends only to the outside of the main pipe. The stub may be beveled, but if not only a fillet weld can be done. "Stub in" is generally stronger, and often much stronger.
Regards,
Vineet