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ASME B31.3

Process Piping

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Organization: ASME
Publication Date: 1 January 2016
Status: inactive
Page Count: 562
scope:

Key changes to this revision include:

  • Severe Cyclic Conditions
  • MPa Allowable Stresses
  • Expansion Joints
  • Flange Joint Assembly
  • Ultrasonic Examination Acceptance Criteria
  • Category M Fluid Service Examination
  • LeakTesting of Instrument Connections
  • LeakTesting of Vacuum Systems
  • LeakTesting of Insulated Systems
  • Leak Testing ofAssembled Piping

Scope

Rules for the Process Piping Code Section B31.3 have been developed considering piping typically found in petroleum refineries; chemical, pharmaceutical, textile, paper, semiconductor, and cryogenic plants; and related processing plants and terminals.

Content and Coverage

(a) This Code prescribes requirements for materials and components, design, fabrication, assembly, erection, examination, inspection, and testing of piping.

(b) This Code applies to piping for all fluids, including

(1) raw, intermediate, and finished chemicals

(2) petroleum products

(3) gas, steam, air, and water

(4) fluidized solids

(5) refrigerants

(6) cryogenic fluids

Document History

B31.3
January 1, 2022
Process Piping
Rules for the Process Piping Code Section B31.31 have been developed considering piping typically found in petroleum refineries; onshore and offshore petroleum and natural gas production facilities;...
B31.3
January 1, 2022
Process Piping
Rules for the Process Piping Code Section B31.31 have been developed considering piping typically found in petroleum refineries; onshore and offshore petroleum and natural gas production facilities;...
B31.3
January 1, 2022
Process Piping
Rules for the Process Piping Code Section B31.31 have been developed considering piping typically found in petroleum refineries; onshore and offshore petroleum and natural gas production facilities;...
B31.3
January 1, 2020
Process Piping
Rules for the Process Piping Code Section B31.31 have been developed considering piping typically found in petroleum refineries; onshore and offshore petroleum and natural gas production facilities;...
ASME B31.3
January 1, 2018
Process Piping
Rules for the Process Piping Code Section B31.31 have been developed considering piping typically found in petroleum refineries; onshore and offshore petroleum and natural gas production facilities;...
ASME B31.3
January 1, 2016
Process Piping
Key changes to this revision include: Severe Cyclic Conditions MPa Allowable Stresses Expansion Joints Flange Joint Assembly Ultrasonic Examination Acceptance Criteria Category M Fluid Service...
ASME B31.3
January 1, 2014
Process Piping
Rules for the Process Piping Code Section B31.31 have been developed considering piping typically found in petroleum refineries; chemical, pharmaceutical, textile, paper, semiconductor, and cryogenic...
ASME B31.3
January 1, 2012
Process Piping
Rules for the Process Piping Code Section B31.31 have been developed considering piping typically found in petroleum refineries; chemical, pharmaceutical, textile, paper, semiconductor, and cryogenic...
ASME B31.3
January 1, 2010
Process Piping
Rules for the Process Piping Code Section B31.31 have been developed considering piping typically found in petroleum refineries; chemical, pharmaceutical, textile, paper, semiconductor, and cryogenic...
ASME B31.3
December 31, 2008
Process Piping
Rules for the Process Piping Code Section B31.31 have been developed considering piping typically found in petroleum refineries; chemical, pharmaceutical, textile, paper, semiconductor, and cryogenic...
ASME B31.3
January 1, 2006
Process Piping
Rules for the Process Piping Code Section B31.31 have been developed considering piping typically found in petroleum refineries; chemical, pharmaceutical, textile, paper, semiconductor, and cryogenic...
ASME B31.3
January 1, 2004
Process Piping
Rules for the Process Piping Code Section B31.3(Footnote 1) have been developed considering piping typically found in petroleum refineries; chemical, pharmaceutical, textile, paper, semiconductor,...
ASME B31.3
April 30, 2002
Process Piping
Rules for the Process Piping Code Section B31.3 have been developed considering piping typically found in petroleum refineries; chemical, pharmaceutical, textile, paper, semiconductor, and cryogenic...
ASME B31.3 1987-1999
August 31, 2001
Addenda to ASME B31.3-1999 Process Piping
Rules for the Process Piping Code Section B31.3 have been developed considering piping typically found in petroleum refineries; chemical, pharmaceutical, textile, paper, semiconductor, and cryogenic...
ASME B31.3 1987-1999
July 14, 2000
Addenda to ASME B31.3-1999 Process Piping
Rules for the Process Piping Code Section B31.3' have been developed considering piping typically found in petroleum refineries; chemical, pharmaceutical, textile, paper, semiconductor, and cryogenic...
ASME B31.3 1987-1999
April 15, 1999
Process Piping
Rules for the Process Piping Code Section B31.3 have been developed considering piping typically found in petroleum refineries; chemical, pharmaceutical, textile, paper, semiconductor, and cryogenic...
ASME B31.3 1987-1999
December 15, 1998
Addenda to B31.3 - 1996 Process Piping
A description is not available for this item.
ASME B31.3 1987-1999
September 22, 1997
Addenda to B31.3 - 1996 Process Piping
A description is not available for this item.
ASME B31.3 1987-1999
October 1, 1996
Addenda to B31.3 - 1996 Process Piping
Rules for the Process Piping Code Section B31.3' have been developed considering piping typically found in petroleum refineries; chemical, pharmaceutical, textile, paper, semiconductor, and cryogenic...
ASME B31.3 1987-1999
March 29, 1996
Process Piping
Content and Coverage (a) This Code prescribes requirements for the materials, design, fabrication, assembly, erection, examination, inspection, and testing of piping.  (b) This Code applies to...
ASME B31.3 1987-1999
September 22, 1995
ADDENDA TO B31.3-1993 CHEMICAL PLANT AND PETROLEUM REFINERY PIPING
A description is not available for this item.
ASME B31.3 1987-1999
September 15, 1994
ADDENDA TO B31.3-1993 CHEMICAL PLANT AND PETROLEUM REFINERY PIPING
Content and Coverage (a)This Code prescribes requirements for the materials, design, fabrication, assembly, erection, examination, inspection, and testing of piping. (b) This Code applies to piping...
ASME B31.3 1987-1999
July 31, 1993
ADDENDA TO B31.3-1993 CHEMICAL PLANT AND PETROLEUM REFINERY PIPING
A description is not available for this item.
ASME B31.3 1987-1999
March 15, 1993
CHEMICAL PLANT AND PETROLEUM REFINERY PIPING
Content and Coverage (a) This Code prescribes requirements for the materials, design, fabrication, assembly, erection, examination, inspection, and testing of piping. (b) This Code applies to...
ASME B31.3 1987-1999
September 15, 1992
ADDENDA TO ASME B31.3- 1990 CHEMICAL PLANT AND PETROLEUM REFINERY PIPING
A description is not available for this item.
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SEC II-A-1 - SECTION II A FERROUS MATERIAL SPECIFICATIONS (BEGINNING TO SA-450) MATERIALS
Published by ASME/BPVC on July 1, 2023
This Section is a "Service Section" to the other BPVC Sections, providing material specifications for ferrous materials adequate for safety in the field of pressure equipment. These specifications...
This document references:
ASME BPVC-IX - SECTION IX QUALIFICATION STANDARD FOR WELDING, BRAZING, AND FUZING PROCEDURES; WELDERS; BRAZERS; AND WELDING, BRAZING, AND FUSING OPERATORS - WELDING, BRAZING AND FUSING QUALIFICATIONS
Published by ASME on July 1, 2017
A description is not available for this item.
This document references:
ASME BPVC-V - SECTION V NONDESTRUCTIVE EXAMINATION
Published by ASME on July 1, 2019
A description is not available for this item.
This document references:
ASME BPVC-VIII-1 - SECTION VIII DIVISION 1 RULES FOR CONSTRUCTION OF PRESSURE VESSELS
Published by ASME on July 1, 2017
A description is not available for this item.
This document references:
ASME BPVC-VIII-2 - SECTION VIII DIVISION 2 ALTERNATIVE RULES - RULES FOR CONSTRUCTION OF PRESSURE VESSELS
Published by ASME on July 1, 2019
A description is not available for this item.
This document references:
SEC II-A-1 - SECTION II A FERROUS MATERIAL SPECIFICATIONS (BEGINNING TO SA-450) MATERIALS
Published by ASME/BPVC on July 1, 2023
This Section is a "Service Section" to the other BPVC Sections, providing material specifications for ferrous materials adequate for safety in the field of pressure equipment. These specifications...
This document is referenced by:
SNZ AS/NZS 2885.2 - Pipelines – Gas and liquid petroleum Part 2: Welding
Published by SNZ on May 29, 2020
This Standard specifies minimum requirements for safety, welding consumables, weld preparations, welding processes, qualifications of welding procedures and personnel, and fabrication and inspection...
This document is referenced by:
40 CFR PART 65 - CONSOLIDATED FEDERAL AIR RULE
Published by EPA on July 1, 2016
Applicability. (a) The provisions of this subpart apply to owners or operators expressly referenced to this part from a subpart of 40 CFR part 60, 61, or 63 for which the owner or operator has chosen...
This document is referenced by:
ASME BPE - Bioprocessing Equipment
Published by ASME on June 10, 2019
SCOPE OF THE ASME BPE STANDARD The ASME BPE Standard provides requirements for systems and components that are subject to cleaning and sanitization and/or sterilization including systems that are...
This document is referenced by:
EEMUA PUB NO 211 - Guidance on the specification of pressure vessels
Published by EEMUA on January 1, 2016
Overview The purpose of this Publication is to provide guidance on the specification of pressure vessels for circumstances not addressed in design codes. Additionally, this Publication aims ot...
This document is referenced by:
IAPMO CPC - CALIFORNIA PLUMBING CODE
Published by IAPMO on January 1, 2019
The provisions of this code shall apply to the construction, alteration, movement, enlargement, replacement, repair, equipment, use and occupancy, location, maintenance, removal, and demolition of...
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