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Mechanical
VESV1003
Special Fabrication Requirements for Welded Vessels and Tanks to be Lined (Universally Applicable)
Abstract ↓
This Practice describes fabrication requirements for welded vessels, tanks, bins, and silos that are to be lined with nonmetallic linings including liquid-applied and sheet linings. Provisions of this Practice are intended to apply only to surfaces to be lined. This Practice supplements PIP VECV1001, PIP VESV1002, PIP VESSM001 and PIP VESLP001.
January 2022
Technical Revision
Technical Revision
Mechanical
VESHP001
Hairpin Heat Exchanger Specification
Abstract ↓
This Practice provides requirements for use by a purchaser for determining the design criteria for double-pipe and multitube, and hairpin-type 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. Most standardized, predesigned (off-the-shelf) double-pipe and multitube hairpin-type heat exchangers meet the requirements of this Practice.
January 2022
Technical Revision
Technical Revision
Piping
PLSC0001
Fabrication and Examination of ASME B31.8 Metallic Piping
Abstract ↓
This Practice provides requirements for both shop and field fabricated piping and pipelines constructed in accordance with ASME B31.8, Gas Transmission and Distribution Piping Systems, (hereinafter referred to as the Code). Piping fabrication requirements are provided for materials, welding, forming, and heat treatment. Examination requirements are provided for piping materials, components, fabrication, assembly, and erection. Requirements for examination documentation are provided. Examination methods, acceptance criteria, and requirements for correction of defective work are also provided.
December 2021
Reaffirmation
Reaffirmation
CSA
CVS02100
Site Preparation, Excavation, and Backfill Specification
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This Practice describes the requirements for excavation, placement, inspection, and management of materials during the site preparation, excavation, and backfill phase of a construction project.
December 2021
Technical Correction
Technical Correction
CSA
STS03601
Application of ACI 351.5-15, Specification for Installation of Epoxy Grout between Foundations and Equipment Bases
Abstract ↓
This Practice supplements ACI 351.5-15, Specification for Installation of Epoxy Grout between Foundations and Equipment Bases. Together, this Practice and ACI 351.5-15 provide requirements for supplying, testing and installing epoxy grout materials. The requirements of ACI 351.5-15, as modified and supplemented by this Practice, are adopted by this Practice for supplying, testing and installing epoxy grout materials.
December 2021
Complete Revision
Complete Revision
CSA
STS03601M
Application of ACI 351.5M-15 Specification for Installation of Epoxy Grout between Foundations and Equipment Bases (Metric)
Abstract ↓
This Practice supplements ACI 351.5M-15, Specification for Installation of Epoxy Grout between Foundations and Equipment Bases (Metric). Together, this Practice and ACI 351.5M-15 provide requirements for supplying, testing and installing epoxy grout materials. The requirements of ACI 351.5M-15, as modified and supplemented by this Practice, are adopted by this Practice for supplying, testing and installing epoxy grout materials.
December 2021
New Practice
New Practice
CSA
STS03600
Application of ACI 351.4-14, Specification for Installation of Cementitious Grouting between Foundations and Equipment Bases
Abstract ↓
This Practice supplements ACI 351.4-14, Specification for Installation of Cementitious Grouting between Foundations and Equipment Bases. Together, this Practice and ACI 351.4-14 provide requirements for supplying, testing and installing nonshrink cementitious grout materials. This Practice is applicable for nonshrink cementitious grout materials installed between foundations and equipment and machinery bases as well as nonshrink cementitious grout materials installed between foundations and structural steel column bases. The requirements of ACI 351.4-14, as modified and supplemented by this Practice, are adopted by this Practice for supplying, testing and installing nonshrink cementitious grout materials.
December 2021
Complete Revision
Complete Revision
