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Mechanical

RESP003S

Specification for High Power Vertical Submerged Motor Centrifugal Pumps for Water Service

Abstract ↓

This Practice provides requirements for design and manufacture of vertical submerged motor centrifugal pumps of 150 kW (200 HP) or greater used for water services.

Comment: Water services include condensate, cooling water, demineralized water, utility water, produced water, treated water, etc.

Comment: General water services include condensate, cooling water, demineralized water, utility water, produced water, treated water, etc.

This Practice describes manufacturing and performance requirements for vertical submerged motor centrifugal pumps and their accessories. This Practice covers pumps with service conditions within the following limits:
a. Maximum discharge pressure 35 Barg (500 psig)
b. Minimum pumping temperature 0°C (32°F)
c. Maximum pumping temperature 150°C (300°F)
d. Maximum rotational speed 3,600 rpm

Comment: For services within the capabilities of ANSI/ASME pumps, use PIP RESP73S.

January 2020
Complete Revision

Mechanical

VESFG001

Fiberglass Tank and Vessel Specification

Abstract ↓

This Practice provides requirements for the design, materials, fabrication, examination, inspection, testing, certification (ASME stamp and Supplier’s Data Report), and pressure relief of aboveground fiberglass reinforced polyester, vinyl ester, and epoxy tanks and vessels having internal or external pressure from full vacuum up to the limits of Code Section X. This Practice covers shop- and field-fabricated equipment, thermoplastic-lined equipment, and dual laminate equipment.

This Practice does not cover the following equipment items that are excluded from both ASME RTP-1 and Code Section X:

a. Portable or movable containers

b. Hoods, ducts, and stacks

c. Fans and blowers

d. Vessel internals such as entrainment separators, chevron blades, packing support plates, and liquid distributor plates

e. Pipe or piping

f. Fully buried underground closed vessels

This Practice does not cover the following equipment items that are excluded from Code Section X:

a. Vessels having an inside diameter (ID), width, height, or cross-section diagonal of 6 inches (150 mm) or less, with no limitation on length or pressure. The 6-inch (150 mm) dimension excludes (150 mm) the thickness of any corrosion liner.

b. Vessels containing lethal substances as designated by the owner in accordance with Code Section X Paragraph RG-113.

This Practice does not cover the following equipment items that are excluded from ASME RTP-1:

a. Vessels constructed of furan, epoxy, or phenolic resins

b. Vessels with non-glass structural reinforcements

c. Vessels having metallic liners

December 2019
Technical Revision

CSA

STF05521

Angle Guards and Handrails Fabrication Details

Abstract ↓

This Practice provides requirements and details for fabrication of angle guards for walking and

working surfaces and angle guards with pipe handrails for standard stairs used for access and

egress in industrial facilities.

December 2019
Complete Revision

CSA

STF05520

Pipe Guards and Handrails Fabrication Details

Abstract ↓

This Practice provides requirements and details for fabrication of pipe guards for walking and working surfaces and pipe guards with pipe handrails for standard stairs used for access and egress in industrial facilities.

December 2019
Complete Revision

CSA

STF05511

Standard Stairs Fabrication Details

Abstract ↓

This Practice provides requirements and details for fabrication of standard stairs for open

structures and miscellaneous platforms and stiles for regular operational access/egress to be used

in process industry facilities.

November 2019
Complete Revision

Data Management

DMDDC001

Document Metadata Requirements

Abstract ↓

This Practice provides the minimum metadata requirements for technical document exchange.

This Practice establishes the definitions and interpretations for document metadata.

Metadata definitions and interpretations specific to transmittal letters are defined in PIP DMDDC002.

Companies may adopt the Practice for internal use. That is, a company's document-management system may also use the defined metadata identifiers in documents held in the system.

November 2019
Technical Correction

I/E

ELSTR01

Design and Fabrication of Liquid-Immersed Substation Power Transformers 750 kVA and Above, Three Phase

Abstract ↓

This Practice describes the requirements for design, manufacture, inspection, testing, and shipping of three-phase, liquid-immersed power transformers with a rating of 750 kVA and above.

October 2019
Technical Correction

Mechanical

CTSC1000

Application of Coatings to Concrete

Abstract ↓

This Practice provides requirements to contractors for the application of coatings to concrete. This Practice describes the minimum requirements for surface preparation, coatings application, and coatings selection for concrete surfaces.

July 2019
Technical Revision

Mechanical

INSR1000

Installation of Flexible, Removable/Reusable Insulation Covers for Hot Insulation Service

Abstract ↓

This Practice provides requirements for the installer of flexible, removable/reusable insulation covers for hot service insulation systems. This Practice describes the minimum requirements for materials, fabrication, and installation of flexible, removable/reusable hot service insulation covers, ambient to 538°C (1000°F).

July 2019
Reaffirmation with Editorial Revision

I/E

ELSWC06D

Data Sheet for Nonshielded Power Cable Specification (2001 Volts and Above) – ELSWC06D was withdrawn in May 2019 and its contents incorporated into PIP ELSWC06.

Abstract ↓

This Data Sheet Practice provides minimum technical requirements for design, material, construction,
inspection, testing, and shipping of solid dielectric, insulated, nonshielded copper cable as described in PIP
ELSWC06 - Nonshielded Power Cable Specification (2001 Volts and Above)

May 2019
Complete Revision

I/E

ELSGS07

Design and Fabrication of High-Resistance Grounding System (2.4kV to 15kV)

Abstract ↓

This Practice describes the minimum requirements for design, fabrication, testing, and documentation of three-phase, high-resistance grounding systems for use on medium voltage delta or wye systems installed in nonclassified areas.

May 2019
Complete Revision

CSA

ARS08390

Blast Resistant Doors, Frames and Related Hardware Specification

Abstract ↓

This Practice provides supplier with requirements for design, materials, fabrication, finishes, delivery, and installation of blast resistant doors, frames, related hardware, and accessories. This Practice does not include requirements for field-applied finish painting.

March 2019
Technical Revision

CSA

STE02465

Augered Cast-in-Place Piles Design Guide

Abstract ↓

This Practice complements PIP STS02465 and assists the engineer in preparation of contract documents for furnishing and installing augered cast-in-place (ACIP) piles.

This Practice is modeled on DFI TM-ACIP-4 (Augered Cast-in-Place Piles Manual). For additional information, refer to that manual, FHWA-HIF-07-03 (Geotechnical Engineering Circular No. 8), DFI TM-ACIP-2 (Augered Cast-in-Place Piles Inspector’s Guide), and DFI TM-ACIP-3 (Guideline for Interpretation of Nondestructive Integrity Testing of Augered Cast-in-Place and Drilled Displacement Piles).

March 2019
Complete Revision

Mechanical

VEEFG001

Fiberglass Tank and Vessel Design Guidelines

Abstract ↓

This Practice provides guidelines and describes the design criteria and fiberglass construction methods permitted in ASME/ANSI RTP-1 and Code Section X for fiberglass tanks and vessels. This Practice provides guidance regarding the applications of fiberglass resins and corrosion veil materials and the associated cure systems. This Practice provides guidance regarding site inspections and for the design provisions needed to properly install fiberglass equipment at the site.

March 2019
Technical Revision

CSA

CVC01018

Project Data Sheet

Abstract ↓

This Practice provides the Project Data Sheet for compiling and communicating civil/structural/ architectural design data for an individual project.

The Project Data Sheet provides design data for use in conjunction with PIP CVC01015 – Civil Design Criteria, PIP STC01015 – Structural Design Criteria, PIP STE05501 – Fixed Ladders Design Guide, PIP STE05511 – Standard Stairs Design Guide, PIP ARC01015 – Architectural Building Utilities Design Criteria and PIP CVC01017 – Plant Site Data Sheet. The project data may be provided by the owner or developed by the project design team and approved by the owner. Not all information in these documents may be applicable to a specific project. Some information may be applicable to work performed by other disciplines and should, therefore, be issued to all disciplines for their use.

February 2019
Complete Revision

CSA

CVC01017

Plant Site Data Sheet

Abstract ↓

This Practice provides the Plant Site Data Sheet for compiling and communicating civil/ structural/architectural design data for overall plant facilities.

The Plant Site Data Sheet provides design data for use in conjunction with PIP CVC01015 – Civil Design Criteria, PIP STC01015 – Structural Design Criteria, PIP STE05501 – Fixed Ladders Design Guide, PIP STE05511 – Standard Stairs Design Guide, PIP ARC01015 – Architectural and Building Utilities Design Criteria and PIP CVC01018 – Project Data Sheet. The plant site data should be provided by the owner and communicated to the project team. In the event the owner cannot provide the data, the design professional shall work with the owner to compile and complete the data sheet. Not all information in these documents may be applicable to a specific site. Some information may be applicable to work performed by other disciplines and should, therefore, be issued to all disciplines for their use.

January 2019
Complete Revision

Data Management

DMEDC001

Use of Metadata for Documents – DMEDC001 was withdrawn May 2023 due to obsoletion.

Abstract ↓

This Practice provides guidance for the application of metadata. This Practice describes the range of business applications for metadata that PIP DMDDC001 and PIP DMDDC002 are designed to address. This Practice incorporates the “Use Case Summary” from the “Energy Industry Profile Standard” provided by “Energistics” on their website.

November 2018
Reaffirmation

Mechanical

RESM003

Specification for Mixers and Agitators

Abstract ↓

This Practice describes the minimum requirements for permanently mounted, top-, bottom-, and side-entering mixers and agitators installed in pressurized or unpressurized vessels, with or without mechanical seals. This Practice does not cover requirements for portable and clamp-on light duty mixers or agitators, in-line mixers, jet-type mixers, or high-speed dispersers.

This Practice includes 2 data forms.

September 2018
Technical Revision

Data Management

DMDIM001

Instrumentation Metadata Requirements

Abstract ↓

This Practice provides a data modeling framework and defined field identifiers for establishing structured electronic information for process instruments. This Practice provides standardized instrumentation data element labels and associated field identifiers based on common usage, such that instrumentation data can be readily uploaded into various electronic databases. This Practice promotes accurate, timely input of instrument requirements as instrumentation is specified for purchase. Leveraging electronic data management capabilities, the standardized data can be mapped to smart design and maintenance management database systems for ready retrieval and visualization of instrumentation data. This Practice enables single source input which provides the following benefits:

a. Eliminates duplication of effort for operations and project teams
b. Reduces the cycle time for operations readiness during equipment commissioning
c. Enhances the use of instrument information in daily facility operations, maintenance, and other administration uses

September 2018
Complete Revision

CSA

STS05120

Structural and Miscellaneous Steel Fabrication Specification

Abstract ↓

This Practice provides requirements for materials, connections, detailing, fabricating, galvanizing, and delivery of structural and miscellaneous steel. Structural and miscellaneous steel are as defined in ANSI/AISC 303-16 - Code of Standard Practice for Steel Buildings and Bridges.

This Practice does not include requirements that may be applicable for structures that require special seismic detailing.

August 2018
Complete Revision

Date not available
Update type not available

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