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FAQ & Acronyms

If you have a specific question about PIP, you might find the answer here. You’ll also see the list of acronyms that are often used when working with PIP.

How do I access the Practices in Native Format?

Once you are logged in to the Member’s Area by using either the pipmembers Consider: PIP Members (?) userID and password, or your own unique userID and password, click on the “Practices Lists” tab in the left margin to be redirected to the Published Practices index page: http://pip.org/members/practices/index.asp . Note the “Log in to view Native Practices” button in the bottom left side of the page. After clicking this button you will be prompted to input the Native userID and password (this information is available from your Steering Team Member if you do not already have it).

How do I find out which Practices have recently been published?

View new and revised Practices recently published by clicking on the "Download Practice Database" button on the Current Practices page after logging into the Members area of the website.

This will open an excel file of PIP Practices listed in descending order by the publication date.

How do I obtain the login information for PIP Members?

Login information (userID and password) for general access to the Member’s Area is available from your company's PIP Steering Team. If you are on a Function Team your Function Team Leader can also supply you with a userID and password. As a regular participant or discipline contact listed on the PIP roster, you will be given a unique userID and password as an alternative means to login. Uncertain who to contact for this information or need additional help? Please contact the PIP Office.

What is the "native" file format?

For PIP, the native format – or format in which a document was created - for most files is usually the PIP standard version of Microsoft applications. Also for PIP, the native formats for drawings are AutoCAD (.dwg) and MicroStation (.dgn).

What is the difference between a Practice in PDF format and one in native format?

In general, a Practice in PDF format is read-only and one in native format is editable.

What is the Electronic Entry Data Sheet of a published Practice?

The Electronic Entry Data Sheet (EEDS) of a published Practice is a form with protected fields to accommodate electronic data entry in a manner that preserves the layout/structure of the data sheet. Because the EEDS is an enhanced version of the "native" data sheet, use of the EEDS is preferred over that of the "native" data sheet. Note, many of the EEDS files may open a cover sheet view only. If so, choose "Attachments" tab or paper clip icon on bottom left corner of open cover sheet to access attached datasheet(s) in their working format.

What is the file format for the Electronic Entry Data Sheet of a published Practice Consider: Combining this question with “What is the Electronic Data Sheet of a published Practice?” (listed in Practices section)

The file format of the electronic-entry data sheet (EEDS) of a published Practice is either Microsoft Word or Microsoft Excel. The Electronic Entry Data Sheet (EEDS) of a published Practice is a form with protected fields to accommodate electronic data entry in a manner that preserves the layout/structure of the data sheet. Because the EEDS is an enhanced version of the "native" data sheet, use of the EEDS is preferred over that of the "native" data sheet. Note, many of the EEDS files may open a cover sheet view only. If so, choose "Attachments" tab or paper clip icon on bottom left corner of open cover sheet to access attached datasheet(s) in their working format.

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AC:
Annual Conference
ACPC:
Annual Conference Planning Committee
ADG:
Administrative Guide – Internal PIP Administrative Practices
AFPM:
American Fuel & Petrochemical Manufacturers
AIChE:
American Institute of Chemical Engineers
API:
American Petroleum Institute
AR:
Architectural (CSA)
ARC:
Awards and Recognition Committee
ASCE:
American Society of Civil Engineers
ASME:
American Society of Mechanical Engineers
ASTM:
American Society for Testing and Materials
CAD:
Computer Aided Drafting
CI:
Coatings & Insulation
CII:
Construction Industry Institute
CSA:
Civil, Structural, Architectural
CT:
Coatings
CV:
Civil (CSA)
DM:
Data Management
DMS:
Document Management System
EDTC:
Electrical Design Tools Configuration
EEDS:
Electronic Entry Data Sheet
EID:
Electronic Identification
EL:
Electrical
EPC:
Engineering, Procurement, Construction
FC:
Finance Commitee
FT:
Function Team
FTL:
Function Team Leader
FTLO:
Function Team Leader Orientation
FTLT:
Function Team Leader Team
FTO:
Function Team Orientation
GC:
Globalization Committee
GSTT:
Globalization Stragegy Task Team
HP:
Hygienic Process
HXTT:
Heat Exchanger Task Team
ICE:
Institution of Civil Engineers
IDTC:
Instrumentation Design Tools Configuration
IEEE:
Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers
IHS:
Information Handling Services (now S&P Global)
IN:
Insulation
ISA:
International Society of Automation
KDTT:
Knowledge Development Task Team
LC:
Legal Committee
MA:
Machinery
MBC:
Membership Committee
MC:
Member Company
MCR:
Member Company Review
MKC:
Marketing Committee
MTI:
Materials Technology Institute
NACE:
National Association of Corrosion Engineers
NIA:
National Insulation Association
NIST:
National Institute of Standards and Technology
NSPE:
National Society of Professional Engineers
OM:
Operations Manual
P&ID:
Piping & Instrumentation Diagram and Process Design
PC:
Process Control
PDH:
Professional Development Hours
PDTT:
Piping Database Task Team
PE:
Project Engineering
PGP:
Practice Generation Proposal
PH:
Hygienic Process (for Practice Naming)
PL:
Pipeline Systems
PMI:
Project Management Institute
PMS:
Piping Material Specification
PN:
Piping
PNL:
Practice Number Log
PNVTT:
Piping Valve Task Team
PRP:
Practice Revision Proposal
PS:
Process Safety
PSR:
Practice Status Report
RAGAGEP:
Recognized and Generally Accepted Good Engineering Practices
RC:
Research Committee
RE:
Rotating Equipment
RF:
Refractory
SDO:
Standards Development Organization
SP:
Strategic Plan; SharePoint; SmartPlant
SPC:
Strategic Planning Committee
SPE:
Society of Petroleum Engineers
SRD:
SmartPlant Reference Data
ST:
Steering Team
STB:
Steering Team Ballot
STO:
Steering Team Orientation
TCO:
Total Cost of Ownership, aka Life Cycle Cost
TIC:
Total Installed Cost
TT:
Task Team
UT:
University of Texas
VE:
Vessel
VTTT:
Vessel Tanks Task Team
WPC:
Work Processes Committee
XC:
Executive Committee
YPF:
Young Professionals Forum