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Rotating Equipment Monitoring Guideline
This Practice provides guidance for the application of instrumentation to monitor rotating equipment for machinery protection, enhanced performance, and predictive maintenance. This Practice describes the following:a. Typical applications for continuous on-line monitoring of rotating equipmentb. Types of monitoring that could be provided and where they are typically appliedc. Installation considerations specific to type of monitoring equipmentd. General calibration and functional checkout considerationse. Documentation recommendationsTypes of rotating equipment covered in this Practice include centrifugal compressors, centrifugal pumps, gears, steam turbines, gas turbines, electric motors and generators, and other shaft driven equipment. This Practice does not cover the design of anti-surge controllers, performance controllers, seal gas systems, and other equipment auxiliary systems. For information on surge detection and anti-surge control, refer to API 670.
Technical Revision
General Instrument Purge Details
This Practice contains installation details for adding single or dual purge supply systems that supply purge fluid through tubing, transmitter body, or orifice unions to a pressure or differential pressure transmitter. Instrument accessory details are shown in PIP PCIGN300 - General Instrument Accessory Details.
Technical Revision
Control Panels Specification
This Practice describes the requirements for the design, fabrication, assembly, inspection and testing, and shipment of custom steel instrument control panels. There are occasional cases where other material may be required. This does not cover fabrication using alternate materials.
Technical Revision
Stainless Steel Other Valve Descriptions (Universally Applicable)
This Practice provides detailed purchase descriptions for Stainless Steel valve tag numbers (other than gate, globe, check, ball, butterfly, and plug valves) included in PIP Piping Material Specifications (PMSs) and used along with PIP PNSM0110 and the purchase order for the procurement of valves. This Practice also provides a cross reference for Stainless Steel valve tag numbers to applicable PIP PMSs.
Technical Correction
High-Voltage Substation Circuit Breakers 15.5kV to 245kV
This Practice establishes requirements for engineering, fabrication, assembly, and testing of high-voltage dead tank, air-insulated vacuum, SF6, or mixed-gas outdoor circuit breakers rated voltage class 15.5 kV to 245 kV (nominal kV class 14.4 to 230).
New Practice
Supplemental Design and Fabrication Specification for Shell and Plate Heat Exchangers ASME Code Section VIII, Divisions 1 and 2
This Practice describes the mechanical design, fabrication, examination, inspection, testing, and documentation requirements for shell and plate heat exchangers constructed in accordance with ASME Boiler and Pressure Vessel Code, Section VIII, Division 1 or Division 2, henceforth referred to as the Code. Requirements that are specific to Code, Section VIII, Division 2 are shown in braces { }.This Practice is supplemental to the requirements of PIP VESV1002, Design and Fabrication Specification for Pressure Vessels, ASME Code Section VIII Divisions 1 and 2.
Reaffirmation
Supplemental Design Criteria and Purchasing Requirements for Shell and Plate Heat Exchangers ASME Code Section VIII, Divisions 1 and 2 (Universally Applicable)
This Practice provides requirements for use by a purchaser for determining the design criteria including design, materials of construction, inspection and testing for shell and plate heat exchangers constructed in accordance with ASME Boiler and Pressure Vessel Code, Section VIII, Division 1 or Division 2, henceforth referred to as the Code, and PIP VECV1001. Requirements that are specific to Code, Section VIII, Division 2 are shown in braces { }. This Practice provides requirements for purchasing shell and plate heat exchangers that are to be designed and fabricated by a manufacturer. This Practice also provides guidance for the development of purchase specifications for the construction of new shell and plate heat exchangers that meet the philosophy and requirements of Code, Section VIII, Division 1 {or 2} and PIP VECV1001.For some heat exchanger purchases, certain requirements in this Practice and in PIP VECV1001 may be assigned by the purchaser to the manufacturer. The specific requirements assigned (e.g., thermal design and the performance rating) can be specified on purchaser’s PIP VEDSP003 Data Sheet.
Reaffirmation
Documentation Requirements for Shell and Plate Heat Exchangers ASME Code Section VIII, Divisions 1 and 2
This Practice provides data forms and the associated instructions for specifyingrequirements for shell and plate heat exchangers constructed in accordance with ASMEBoiler and Pressure Vessel Code, Section VIII, Division 1 or Division 2. Requirementsthat are specific to Code, Section VIII, Division 2 are shown in braces { }.This Practice contains four data forms for providing requirements for shell and plate heatexchangers having internal design pressures equal to or greater than 103 kPa (15 psig)and/or full vacuum external pressure at the top of the exchanger in its normal operatingposition, and are welded, shop- and field-fabricated, and in accordance with therequirements of the Code, Section VIII, Division 1 {or Division 2}.This Practice is required to be used with PIP VECV1001, PIP VESV1002,PIP VECSP001, and PIP VESSP002 to specify requirements that are required bymanufacturer to design and fabricate a shell and plate heat exchanger.
Reaffirmation
Low and Intermediate Alloy Steel Globe Valves (Universally Applicable)
This Practice provides the detailed purchase descriptions for intermediate alloy steel globe valve tag numbers included in PIP Piping Material Specifications (PMSs) and used along with PIP PNSM0110 for the procurement of valves. This Practice also provides a cross reference for intermediate alloy steel globe valve tag numbers to applicable PIP PMSs.
Technical Correction
Carbon Steel Globe Valve Descriptions (Universally Applicable)
This Practice provides the detailed purchase descriptions for carbon steel globe valve tag numbers included in PIP Piping Material Specifications (PMSs) and used along with PIP PNSM0110 for the procurement of valves. This Practice also provides a cross reference for carbon steel globe valve tag numbers to applicable PIP PMSs.
Technical Correction
Carbon Steel Check Valve Descriptions (Universally Applicable)
This Practice provides the detailed purchase descriptions for carbon steel check valve tag numbers included in PIP Piping Material Specifications (PMSs). This Practice also provides a cross reference for carbon steel check valve tag numbers to applicable PIP PMSs. Procurement of valves shall include the detailed purchase descriptions given in this Practice, along with the requirements in PIP PNSM0110 and the purchase order.
Technical Correction
Stainless Steel Gate Valve Descriptions (Universally Applicable)
Practice provides the detailed purchase descriptions for stainless steel gate valve tag numbers included in PIP Piping Material Specifications (PMSs) and used along with PIP PNSM0110 for the procurement of valves. This Practice also provides a cross reference for stainless steel gate valve tag numbers to applicable PIP PMSs.
Technical Correction
Vents, Drains, and Instrument Connection Details for Piping and Pipeline Systems (Universally Applicable)
This Practice provides fabrication and installation details for piping vents, drains, and instrumentation connections including:a. Hydrostatic Test Ventsb. Hydrostatic Test Drainsc. Valved Ventsd. Valved Drainse. Pressure Connectionsf. Thermowell Connectionsg. Orifice Flange Tap Connectionsh. Steam Drip StationsCross reference Table 1 Piping and Table 2 Pipeline are provided to relate the vent, drain, and instrument connection details to associated PIP Piping Material Specifications (PMSs) for Piping and Pipeline Systems. Cross reference Table 3 is provided to relate the steam drip station details to associated PIP Piping Material Specifications for steam service.
Technical Correction
Structural Design Criteria (ASCE/SEI 7 / IBC)
This Practice describes the minimum requirements for the structural design of process industry facilities at onshore sites. This Practice is intended to be used in conjunction with PIP ARC01015, PIP ARC01016, PIP CVC01015, PIP CVC01017, PIP CVC01018, and PIP STC01016, as applicable. This Practice does not include design criteria for loads associated with transportation or lifting of modular structures, which is addressed in PIP STC01016. This Practice provides triple references to ASCE/SEI 7-16, IBC 2018, and IBC 2021. The applicable code/standard shall be as required by the authority having jurisdiction (AHJ) and as specified in PIP CVC01017 and PIP CVC01018. This Practice provides double references to ACI 318-14 / ACI 318M-14 and ACI 318-19 (IN-LB) / ACI 318-19 (SI). The applicable code shall be as required by the authority having jurisdiction (AHJ) and as specified in PIP CVC01018. This Practice provides references to ANSI/AISC 341-16 and ANSI/AISC 360-16. The applicable specification/standard shall be as required by the authority having jurisdiction (AHJ) and as specified in PIP CVC01018. This Practice references US codes and standards, but it can be applied globally. For projects in other countries, a thorough search of applicable codes and standards is required. Where more stringent than US codes and standards, the local codes and standards shall govern. For projects in countries without applicable codes and standards, the US codes and standards shall govern.
Technical Revision
Guideline for Determining Electrical Area Classification
This Practice describes an engineering work process for gathering the necessary information and applying the applicable codes and standards to develop a documented area classification. This Practice addresses the classification of areas containing flammable liquids, gases, or vapors and combustible dust, but does not address ignitable fibers and flyings.This Practice applies to petroleum and chemical process facilities and other related industries that fall within the scope of the standards being used for the assessment of the area classification. This Practice is applicable for new and existing facilities.This Practice should be used with petroleum and chemical industry codes and standards that define the basis for area classification.
Complete Revision
Design and Fabrication of Metal-Enclosed Cable Bus Assemblies
This Practice describes requirements for design, fabrication, inspection, and testing of metal-enclosed, cable bus assemblies for use on systems operating at 34.5 kV and below, and suitable for indoor and outdoor applications.
Complete Revision
