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Low-Voltage Automatic Transfer Switch
This Practice describes the requirements for the design, fabrication, inspection, testing, and shipping of factory-assembled low-voltage automatic transfer switches. This Practice does not cover fast transfer systems.
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Specification for Developing CAD Graphics for Practices
This Practice provides requirements and work process for ensuring consistency of style and presentation for Computer-Aided Drafting (CAD) associated with Process Industry Practices (Practices). This Practice provides detailed instructions for the Function/Task Team representative and CAD representative. This Practice does not apply to figures inserted in the narrative of a Practice.
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Application of ASCE Anchorage Design for Petrochemical and Other Industrial Facilities
This Practice provides guidelines for design engineers involved in design, fabrication, installation, and repair of anchorage for foundations and structures. This Practice supplements the ASCE Anchorage Design for Petrochemical and Other Industrial Facilities, hereafter referred to as the ASCE Anchorage Design Report. The information on fabrication, installation, and repair of anchorages provided in this Practice is to be used by design engineers to develop specifications, drawings, scopes of work, etc. for fabricators, constructors, and maintenance personnel involved in fabrication, installation, and repair activities.
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Pipe Support Criteria for ASME B31.3 Metallic Piping
This Practice provides design criteria for designing and selecting pipe supports for aboveground metallic piping systems in accordance with ASME B31.3 (henceforth referred to as the Code). This Practice is limited to temperature ranges of 427˚C (800˚F) and below.
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Guideline for General Purpose Non-Lubricated Flexible Couplings
This Practice describes guidelines for selecting non-lubricated flexible couplings for general purpose applications for most types of rotating equipment. General purpose coupling applications include loads with steady, non-fluctuating torque characteristics within the power and speed ranges defined in this Practice.
Technical Revision