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Low-Voltage Switch Rack Specification
Applicable parts of the following industry codes and standards shall be considered an integral part of this Practice. The edition in effect on the date of contract award shall be used, except as otherwise noted. Short titles are used herein where appropriate.
Complete Revision
Monolithic Refractory Installation Specification (Universally Applicable)
This Practice provides requirements for the installation of monolithic refractory linings in process equipment and piping. Included are preparation, installation, curing, and repair of the linings. This Practice also covers heat dryout of newly installed or repaired linings.
Technical Revision
Solar Photovoltaic (PV) Energy System Specification
This Practice describes the minimum requirements for design, fabrication, inspection, testing, shipment, and documentation for a Solar Photovoltaic (PV) Energy system. The Solar PV Energy system consists of a Solar PV Array, which produces DC power. The DC power can connect directly to a DC grid, or it can be connected to an AC grid with the use of an inverter that converts the DC power from the Solar PV Array to AC power. The Solar PV Energy system described in this Practice is intended for use in commercial or industrial applications. It is not intended for use in residential applications.
New Practice
Installation of ASME B31.3 Metallic Piping (Universally Applicable)
This Practice provides requirements for the installation of ASME B31.3, Process Piping. This Practice describes the requirements for the installation of piping fabricated in accordance with PIP PNSC0001. Underground piping is not part of this Practice.
Technical Revision
Compressor Selection Guidelines (Universally Applicable)
This document describes the overall guidelines for selecting an appropriate type of compressor for a specific process service. Guidelines are also provided for lubrication and seal systems.
Complete Revision
Guideline for Selecting IEEE and API Standards for AC Motors 250 HP (185 kW) and Larger
This Practice provides guidance for selecting Institute of Electrical and Electronic Engineers (IEEE) and American Petroleum Institute (API) standards for design, fabrication, inspection, testing, shipment, and documentation of AC squirrel-cage induction motors (250 hp (185 kW) and larger) and synchronous motors.
Complete Revision
Microgrid Design Criteria
This Practice describes the concept of a microgrid and distributed energy resources, (DER) as defined below, to serve the energy needs of localized electrical loads. Additionally, this Practice addresses requirements for the possible interconnection of the microgrid to the grid. Design criteria are identified such that the microgrid and DERs are implemented to meet the owner(s), the North American Electric Reliability Corporation (NERC), the local Independent System Operators (ISO), and the local Utility requirements for reliability, availability, loading, maintenance, and cyber security.
New Practice
Monolithic Refractory Material Specification (Universally Applicable)
This Practice describes the requirements for certification and prequalification of the refractory materials and accessories used to construct monolithic refractory linings in process equipment and piping. It provides a basis for selection, purchase, and quality control of monolithic refractory materials and metal fiber reinforcement. Included are material properties, testing, documentation, storage, and shipping requirements for monolithic refractory lining materials and metal fiber reinforcement used to construct monolithic refractory linings. These materials can be installed by gunning, casting, pumping, ramming, or hand packing as specified.
Reaffirmation
Hygienic Process for Food/Beverage/Consumer and CGMP Products Pipe Support Details (Universally Applicable)
This Practice provides fabrication/installation details for piping supports used in a hygienic environment requiring clean or CGMP design. This Practice describes the minimum requirements to fabricate or install hygienic piping supports. These are different than traditional piping supports in that they avoid flat surfaces, crevices, and points of harborage. For the purposes of this practice, “Hygienic,” “Process,” or “Hygienic Process” refers to all Hygienic Processes for Food/Beverage/Consumer & CGMP or other products requiring a clean design.
Reaffirmation
