This guide is not to be used as a standalone document. Fabrication and installation 39 flange joints bolt tension after 1, 2 and 3 passes wrc bulletin 408 nps 16 class 300 flange becht engineering company, inc. This section is published as a separate document for convenience. Introduction 3 from 1898 to 1903, more than 1200 people were killed. Code for hydrogen pipelines us department of energy. Cosponsors of the b16 committee were the american society of mechanical engineers asme, the heating and piping contractors national association now the mechanical contractors association of america mcaa, and the manufacturers standardization society of the valve and fittings industry mss. Fabrication and installation 40 flange joints asme pcc1 describes boltup procedure using.
Did any one come accross the requirement of using b31. There is a newer edition of this standard available. The american society of mechanical engineers three park avenue, new york, ny 100165990. No reproduction may be made of this material without written consent of asme. December 31, 2008 the next edition of this code is scheduled for publication in 2010. Hydrogen piping systems should be designed in accordance with the american society of mechanical engineers asme b31.
This code is applicable up to and including the joint connecting the piping to. Can i use a welding procedure which is qualified on asme b31. The allowable stress values for power piping are generally consistent with those assigned for power boilers. Looking for detailed clarification on requirement of asme. This code will become effective 6 months after the date of issuance. December 19, 2011 in cancer prevention, nutrition topics in the news, womens health. Legally binding document united states of america all citizens and residents are hereby advised that this is a legally binding document duly incorporated by reference and that failure.
Asme issues written replies to inquiries concerning interpretations of technical aspects of the code. Material specifications and thickness requirements for piping and tubing shall conform to asme b31. The code covers a number of individual sections including power piping, process piping, pipeline transportation systems for liquid hydrocarbons and other liquids, refrigeration piping and heat transfer components, gas transmission and distribution piping systems. The general requirements section covers materials, brazing, welding, heat treating, forming, testing, inspection, examination, operating, and maintenance. Asme b31, code for pressure piping is developed, published, and maintained by the american society of mechanical engineers asme. Nonboiler external piping and joint nbep the asme code committee for pressure piping, b31, has. Hydrogen piping and pipelines asme code for pressure piping, b31 asme b31. This code is applicable up to and including the joint connecting the piping. Abbreviations deposit accounts free catalogs free newsletters. This code is applicable up to and including the joint connecting the piping to associated pressure vessels and equipment but not to the vessels and equipment themselves. Asme procedures and policies, which precludes the issuance of interpretations by individuals.
Boiler and pressure vessel code hereafter referred to as the bpv code. Unlisted components can have pressure ratings but the owner andor the designer has the responsibility to verify that the design, materials, fabrication, examination, and testing of the component meet the requirements of asme b31. March 15, 2012 the next edition of this code is scheduled for publication in 2014. Refer to asme bpvc section i preamble and asme b31. This code is applicable to piping in gaseous and liquid hydrogen service and to pipelines in gaseous hydrogen service. Piping, tubing, valves, and fittings for operating temperatures less than 20 f 29 c shall be fabricated from materials listed in asme b31. The next edition of this code is scheduled for publication in 2004. Pdf hydrogen piping and pipelines asme code for pressure. The general philosophy underlying this power piping code is to parallel those provisions of section i, power boilers, of the asme boiler and pressure vessel code, as they can be applied to power piping. Most backordered items can be rushed in from the publisher in as little as 24 hours. No part of this document may be reproduced in any form, in an electronic retrieval system or otherwise.
This guide is formatted to be used in conjunction with asme b31. The general philosophy underlying this power piping code is to parallel those provisions of section i, power boilers, of the asme boiler and pressure vessel code, as they can be applied to power piping systems. By order of the executive director office of the federal register washington, d. Appendix references herein are to this guide, not b31. Hydrogen piping and pipelines, yongyi wang overview of the presentation features of hydrogen and hydrogen transportation status of asme b31. I need expert judgment about welding procedure requirement for code asme b31. The code covers a number of individual sections including power. This power piping code is one of several sections of the american society of mechanical engineers code for pressure piping, b31.
Unfortunately, this product is not available for purchase in. Sep 08, 2015 i need expert judgment about welding procedure requirement for code asme b31. Managing system integrity of gas pipelines name of standards organization. I found that there are differences in allowable stress values as well as compare to b31. The purpose of this thread is to identify differences between b31. Installation nondestructive examination of asme b31. Fabrication and installation becht engineering company, inc.
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