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Piping
PNSMV026
Stainless Steel Ball Valve Descriptions
Abstract ↓
This Practice provides the detailed purchase descriptions for stainless steel ball valve tag numbers included in PIP Piping Material Specifications (PMSs) and used along with PIP PNSM0110 for the procurement of valves. This Practice also provides a cross reference for stainless steel ball valve tag numbers to applicable PIP Piping Material Specifications.
March 2022
Technical Revision
Technical Revision
Machinery
RESF001
Specification for General Purpose Centrifugal Fans (Universally Applicable)
Abstract ↓
This Practice provides requirements for manufacturing and testing centrifugal fans. This Practice describes manufacturing and performance requirements for single-stage, general purpose centrifugal process, induced draft and forced draft fans in noncritical service. This Practice does not cover fans in services that involve hazardous gases.
March 2022
Technical Revision
Technical Revision
Electrical
ELEGL03
Guidelines for Power Systems Analysis
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This Practice provides guidelines for electrical system analysis used to develop and validate electrical power systems performance, including safety and reliability. This Practice does not provide guidance on the type of analysis to be performed for specific applications. The following items are examples of additional studies which are beyond the scope of this Practice: a. Ground grid study b. High voltage substation design analysis c. Insulation coordination studies d. Switching transients e. Flicker f. Telephone Interference Factor (TIF) g. Load shedding h. Motor re-acceleration i. System efficiency
February 2022
Technical Revision
Technical Revision
Process Control
PCCGN002
General Instrumentation Design Criteria
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This Practice provides installation criteria for instrumentation. This Practice describes requirements for instrument identification, mounting location, instrument support, process connections, and environmental protection. This Practice does not cover related requirements for the design and installation of instrument piping and tubing which are addressed in PIP PCCIP001 - Instrument Piping and Tubing Systems Criteria. This Practice also does not cover related piping and tubing material specifications which are addressed in PIP PCSIP001 - Instrument Piping and Tubing Systems Specifications. This Practice does not cover related requirements for external grounding or power for instruments which are addressed in Process Industry Practices (PIP) documents under the responsibility of the Electrical Function Team.
February 2022
Technical Revision
Technical Revision
Vessel
VESHP001
Hairpin Heat Exchanger Specification
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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
Pipeline Systems
PLSC0001
Fabrication and Examination of ASME B31.8 Metallic Piping
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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
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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)
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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
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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
