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Piping
PNSMV033
Bronze and Iron Gate Valve Descriptions
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This Practice provides the detailed purchase descriptions for bronze and iron gate valve tag numbers included in PIP Piping Material Specifications (PMSs). This Practice also provides a cross reference for bronze and iron gate 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.
September 2024
Complete Revision
Complete Revision
Piping
PNSMV036
Bronze and Iron Ball Valve Descriptions
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This Practice provides the detailed purchase descriptions for bronze and iron ball valve tag numbers included in PIP Piping Material Specifications (PMSs). This Practice also provides a cross reference for bronze and iron ball 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.
September 2024
Complete Revision
Complete Revision
Electrical
ELTFT09
Electrical Insulating Oil Analysis
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This Practice describes testing procedures used to assess the condition of oil use as an electrical insulation medium in various pieces of electrical equipment such as transformers, switches, circuit breakers, etc. Early detection of problems with electrical insulating oil allows corrective actions to take place before equipment failure or irreversible damage occurs. The condition of the electrical insulating medium is a predictor of the electrical equipment’s health.
September 2024
New Practice
New Practice
Piping
PNEM0001
Piping Service Index (PSI)
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This Practice provides guidelines for selecting PIP Piping Material Specifications (PMSs) for various services. This Practice lists common process industry fluid services and the corresponding PIP PMSs which are typically suitable for each service under the conditions listed, if any. The PSI lists common services and corresponding recommended PIP PMSs. The PIP PMS selection recommendations shown in the PSI are based on common fluid services. Before making a final selection of a PIP PMS, design conditions should be compared with conditions shown (if any) in the Remarks column. The effects of other associated variables should also be evaluated. Verification that “soft goods” (e.g., seals, seats, gaskets, packing, etc.) in valves specified in recommended PIP PMSs are appropriate for the actual service is recommended.
September 2024
Complete Revision
Complete Revision
Electrical
ELCPK03
Electric Vehicle Charging Station Implementation Criteria
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This Practice describes the general requirements for implementing an Electric Vehicle (EV) charging station. This includes the design (components, configuration, safety, etc.), shipment, installation, inspection, testing, commissioning, operation, maintenance, and documentation for an onsite EV charging station. Although electric vehicles have been in existence since the late 1800’s, the technology of batteries, industrial manufacturing, and governmental regulations are rapidly evolving in this area. The information presented should help navigate these changes.
September 2024
New Practice
New Practice
Piping
PNSMV034
Bronze and Iron Globe Valve Descriptions
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This Practice provides the detailed purchase descriptions for bronze and iron globe valve tag numbers included in PIP Piping Material Specifications (PMSs). This Practice also provides a cross reference for bronze and iron globe 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.
August 2024
Complete Revision
Complete Revision
Pipeline Systems
PLC00005
Design of ASME B31.4 and B31.8 Metallic Pipeline Systems within Facilities
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This Practice provides requirements for designing metallic pipeline systems within facilities as defined in ASME B31.8 Gas Transmission and Distribution Piping Systems and ASME B31.4 Pipeline Transportation Systems for Liquids and Slurries [hereinafter referred to as the Code(s)]. This Practice provides requirements for pipeline systems arrangement, design conditions, components, and joints. This Practice shall be used in conjunction with the Code(s). The requirements of this Practice may be more stringent than the Code(s) for the purpose of standardization and not because the Code(s) is considered unsafe. Pipeline systems designed in accordance with other piping codes are not included in this Practice.
August 2024
Complete Revision
Complete Revision
Piping
PNE00003
Process Unit and Offsites Layout Guide
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This Practice provides guidance for the design and layout of process units and offsites. This guide should be used as a starting point for the development of plans, electronic models, and working drawings for process units and offsites. This Practice should be coordinated with the overall site and offsites layout for geotechnical, grading, zoning, building codes, life safety code, fire codes, other regulatory requirements, and owner’s and insurer’s risk assessment requirements.
August 2024
Complete Revision
Complete Revision
Vessel
VECQ1001
Pressure Vessel Shop Qualification Procedure (Universally Applicable)
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This Practice describes procedures for shop qualification of manufacturers of shop-built pressure vessels, tanks, and heat exchangers in general accordance with the ASME Boiler and Pressure Vessel Code, Section VIII, Division 1 or 2. This Practice may also be used to qualify shops in accordance with foreign or other US codes, but the references given in this Practice are intended for ASME Code construction. This Practice does not include qualification of field-erected tank manufacturers.
August 2024
Reaffirmation
Reaffirmation
Vessel
VEFTA100
Tank Miscellaneous Details (Universally Applicable)
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This Practice provides fabrication and installation details for well pipes and other miscellaneous tank components. This Practice describes typical fabrication and installation requirements for well pipes, generally constructed of carbon steel, stainless steel, or aluminum components. These well pipes may be used for measuring levels and temperatures, for liquid inlet, for liquid pump-out, for recycle loops, and/or for content sampling in tanks. This Practice provides details for removable and nonremovable well pipe installations. This Practice also provides details for well pipe supports and other components. Unless otherwise noted, flanges refer to ASME B16.5.
August 2024
Technical Revision
Technical Revision
Piping
PNE00002
Piping Material Specification Selection, Development, and Application Guideline
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This Practice provides guidelines for the selection, development, and application of Piping Material Specifications (PMSs) and applicable standards for the design of piping systems in the conveyance of gas, liquid, and vapor process and utility streams to ASME B31.3, Process Piping, and ASME B31.1, Power Piping, hereinafter referred to as the Code(s) for the process industry.
August 2024
Complete Revision
Complete Revision
Project Engineering
PEEPJ003
Project Estimating (Universally Applicable)
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This Practice defines the process of initiation and development of cost estimates for projects to ensure consistency and predictability of delivered projects. It provides key elements of the estimating process to enable the project team to deliver an estimate of a quality sufficient to match the agreed expectations between owner and project team. The process outlined covers initiation through establishment of final approved estimate, which becomes the project baseline budget. The cost estimate for a capital project is critically important to all stakeholders. Owners rely on cost estimates to validate the viability of a project’s return on investments through economic analysis. Engineering and construction companies utilize the cost estimate for developing their proposals and negotiating, which are key to securing work and ensuring their profitability. This Practice does not address the subject of cost control of the baselined project budget. The terms “project estimating” and “cost estimating” are used interchangeably.
August 2024
New Practice
New Practice
Piping
PNFJ8000
Jacketed Piping Fabrication and Installation Details
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This Practice describes the requirements for the design, material selection, fabrication, installation, inspection, and testing of jacketed piping systems. This practice is not a substitute for competent engineering analysis and design based on specific requirements of each project. Engineering should work with an experienced jacketed piping vendor to validate proposed system design and fabrication details.
July 2024
Complete Revision
Complete Revision
Refractory
RFSB1000
Refractory Brick Material Specification (Universally Applicable)
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This Practice describes the requirements for certification and prequalification of the refractory materials used to construct refractory brick (firebrick) linings in equipment and piping. It specifies a basis for selection, purchase, and quality control of firebrick and mortar refractory materials prior to installation. This Practice describes material properties, testing, documentation, storage, packaging, and shipping requirements for refractory materials used to construct firebrick refractory linings in equipment and piping. This Practice includes dense firebrick, insulating firebrick (IFB), and refractory mortars.
July 2024
Reaffirmation
Reaffirmation
Hygienic Process
PHF14SA0E01
Hygienic Process for Food/Beverage/Consumer and CGMP Products Tubing Material Specification F14SA0E01; 304/304L Stainless Steel, C.A.-None, Ramax 32µin (0.81 µm) ID Finish, FKM Seals Construction: Buttweld and Hygienic Clamped Unions
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Not applicable
July 2024
New Practice
New Practice
Hygienic Process
PHF14SD0E01
Hygienic Process for Food/Beverage/Consumer and CGMP Products Tubing Material Specification F14SD0E01; 316/316L Stainless Steel, C.A.-None, Ramax 32µin (0.81 µm) ID Finish, FKM Seals Construction: Buttweld and Hygienic Clamped Unions
Abstract ↓
Not applicable
July 2024
New Practice
New Practice
Hygienic Process
PHF14SA0E03
Hygienic Process for Food/Beverage/Consumer and CGMP Products Tubing Material Specification F14SA0E03; 304/304L Stainless Steel, C.A.-None, Ramax 32µin (0.81 µm) ID Finish, PTFE Seals Construction: Buttweld and Hygienic Clamped Unions
Abstract ↓
Not applicable
July 2024
New Practice
New Practice
Hygienic Process
PHF14SD0E03
Hygienic Process for Food/Beverage/Consumer and CGMP Products Tubing Material Specification F14SD0E03; 316/316L Stainless Steel, C.A.-None, Ramax 32µin (0.81 µm) ID Finish, PTFE Seals Construction: Buttweld and Hygienic Clamped Unions
Abstract ↓
Not applicable
July 2024
New Practice
New Practice
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