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Mechanical

INIC1000

Cold Insulation Installation Details

Abstract ↓

This Practice provides details for installing cold insulation systems on piping, valves, horizontal and vertical vessels, and heat exchangers.

October 2012
Editorial Revision

I/E

ELSAP20D

Data Sheet for Low-Voltage Automatic Transfer Switch – ELSAP20D was withdrawn in January 2018 and its contents incorporated into ELSAP20.

Abstract ↓

This data sheet provides the requirements for low-voltage automatic transfer switches as described in PIP ELSAP20 - Low-Voltage Automatic Transfer Switch.

October 2012
Complete Revision

I/E

ELSSG12D

Data Sheet for Outdoor Enclosures for Motor Controllers and Switchgear – ELSSG12D was withdrawn in April 2018 and its contents incorporated into ELSSG12.

Abstract ↓

This data sheet provides the requirements for fabricators of outdoor enclosures that are provided as an integral part of enclosed equipment as described in PIP ELSSG12, Design and Fabrication of Outdoor Enclosures for Motor Controllers and Switchgear.

April 2012
Complete Revision

I/E

ELSMC11D

Data Sheet for Medium-Voltage Motor Control Center – ELSMC11D was withdrawn in April 2018 and its contents incorporated into ELSMC11.

Abstract ↓

This Data Sheet Practice provides requirements for medium-voltage motor control centers.

April 2012
Complete Revision

I/E

ELSMT01D

Data Sheet for AC Squirrel Cage Induction Motor Specification (4000 Volts and Below) – ELSMT01D was withdrawn December 2018 and its contents incorporated into ELSMT01.

Abstract ↓

This data sheet provides requirements for manufacturing and testing AC squirrel cage induction motors.

April 2012
Complete Revision

Mechanical

REIE686A

Recommended Practice for Machinery Installation and Installation Design (Supplement to PIP REIE686/API RP686)

Abstract ↓

This Practice supplements PIP REIE686/API RP686, Recommended Practice for Machinery Installation and Installation Design. Together, this Practice and PIP REIE686/API RP686 provide requirements for installation recommended procedures, practices, and checklists for the installation and precommissioning of new, existing, and reapplied machinery and to assist with the installation design of such machinery.
This Practice describes additions, changes, and deletions that have been made to PIP REIE686/API RP686. In addition, decisions that have been made regarding options offered by PIP REIE686/API RP686 are also described.
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March 2012
New Practice

CSA

STI03310

Concrete General Notes and Typical Details

Abstract ↓

This Practice provides typical details for concrete pads for ladders and stairs, octagon foundation drains, ledger and curb angles for grating and floor plate; and describes clearances and spacing requirements for reinforcing steel for foundations and structural columns and beams. General concrete notes are provided to supplement the requirements shown on design drawings and project specifications. Abbreviations commonly used on design drawings are also listed in this Practice.

October 2011
Complete Revision

CSA

CVI02350

Roadway and Area Paving General Notes and Typical Details

Abstract ↓

This Practice provides typical details for roadway paving, area paving, guard posts, guard rails and headwalls. General notes are provided to supplement the requirements shown on design drawings and project specifications. Area paving details are for 4- and 6-inch concrete paving intended for pedestrian and light vehicular traffic. Abbreviations commonly used on design drawings are also listed in this Practice.

October 2011
Complete Revision

I/E

ELSPS01D

Data Sheet for Electrical Requirements for Packaged Equipment – ELSPS01D was withdrawn in August 2017 and its contents incorporated into ELSPK01.

Abstract ↓

This Data Sheet Practice provides the requirements for electrical systems for unitized unenclosed equipment packages, including components such as electrical enclosures, motors, motor controllers, heaters, relays, controls and control panels, control stations, pilot devices, indicating lights, transformers, wires, and conduits.

September 2011
Complete Revision

I/E

ELSPS01V

Electrical Requirements for Packaged Equipment – Preferred Vendors and Components List – ELSPS01V was withdrawn in August 2017 and its contents incorporated into ELSPK01.

Abstract ↓

This one-page document is used with ELSPS01, Electrical Requirements for Packaged Equipment, is a list of 25 equipment/component items for packaged equipment.

September 2011
Complete Revision

I/E

ELSAP01D

Data Sheet for Design and Fabrication of Battery Chargers – ELSAP01D was withdrawn in March 2017 and its contents incorporated into ELSAP01.

Abstract ↓

This Data Sheet Practice provides requirements for the design and fabrication of battery chargers
.

September 2011
Complete Revision

I/E

ELSMC20D

Data Sheet for Low-Voltage AC Adjustable Speed Drive Specification – ELSMC20D was withdrawn in January 2019 and its contents incorporated into ELSMC20.

September 2011
Complete Revision

I/E

ELSHT01D

Data Sheet for Self-Regulated Electric Heat Trace System Specification – ELSHT01D was withdrawn in January 2017 and its contents incorporated into ELSHT01.

September 2011
New Practice

I/E

ELSSG02D

Data Sheet for Design and Fabrication of Medium Voltage Metal-Clad Switchgear Above 1000 V to 38 kV – ELSSG02D was withdrawn and its contents incorporated into ELSSG02.

Abstract ↓

This Data Sheet Practice provides requirements for the design and fabrication of metal-clad switchgear.

September 2011
Complete Revision

I/E

ELSSG11D

Data Sheet for Electrical Power Center – ELSSG11D was withdrawn in August 2017 and its contents incorporated into ELSSG11.

January 2011
Complete Revision

Mechanical

REEP004

Guidelines for Piping Arrangements for Centrifugal Pumps was withdrawn in March 2012 and its contents incorporated into PIP REIE686A – Recommended Practice for Machinery Installation and Installation Design (Supplement to PIP REIE686/API RP686).

Abstract ↓

This Practice provides guidance for designers in the layout of piping systems around centrifugal pumps.
This Practice describes guidelines for the layout of piping for centrifugal pumps considering operability, maintainability, hydraulic performance, and piping flexibility. This Practice includes typical piping layout drawings for each configuration routinely found in the process industry facilities and considered good practice. This Practice also provides guidance for piping installation, allowable nozzle loads, and methods of piping flexibility analysis. This Practice does not cover auxiliary piping (e.g., lube oil piping, seal piping, etc.) or non-metallic piping systems.

December 2010
Complete Revision

I/E

ELSSG01D

Data Sheet for Design and Fabrication of Low-Voltage Metal-Enclosed AC Power Circuit Breaker Switchgear – ELSSG01D was withdrawn in July 2018 and its contents incorporated into ELSSG01.

October 2010
Complete Revision

Piping

PNSMV067

Miscellaneous Metals Butterfly Valve Descriptions

Abstract ↓

This Practice provides requirements for suppliers providing miscellaneous metal butterfly valves included in PIP Piping Line Class Material Specifications.

March 2010
Technical Revision

Piping

PNSMV068

Miscellaneous Metals Plug Valve Descriptions

Abstract ↓

This document provides the detailed descriptions for the purchase of plug valves included in PIP Piping Line Class Material Specifications.

March 2010
Complete Revision

I/E

ELSWC07D

Data Sheet for Shielded Power Cable Specification – ELSWC07D was withdrawn in March 2016 and its contents incorporated into ELSWC07.

Abstract ↓

This data sheet provides requirements the purchase of single and multiple conductor shielded power cable rated
at 5 kV to 46 kV.

January 2010
Complete Revision

Date not available
Update type not available

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