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EEMUA PUB NO 185

Guide for hot tapping on piping and other equipment

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Organization: EEMUA
Publication Date: 1 August 2011
Status: active
Page Count: 46
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This Publication applies to hot tapping into metallic piping systems containing process fluids or their residues. Additionally, information is provided for special hot tapping applications such as on storage tanks. It covers the welding and cutting (drilling/trepanning) operations and other technical considerations, and gives guidance on how to carry out a safe operation.

Document History

EEMUA PUB NO 185
August 1, 2011
Guide for hot tapping on piping and other equipment
This Publication applies to hot tapping into metallic piping systems containing process fluids or their residues. Additionally, information is provided for special hot tapping applications such as on...
PUB NO 185
January 1, 1996
Guide for Hot Tapping on Piping and Other Equipment
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PUB NO 185
January 1, 1996
Guide for Hot Tapping on Piping and Other Equipment
This Guide applies to hot tapping into metallic piping systems containing process fluids or their residues. Additionally, information is provided for special hot-tapping applications such as on...

References

This document references:
BS 6990 - Code of Practice for Welding on Steel Pipes Containing Process Fluids or Their Residuals
Published by BSI on February 28, 1989
Covers details prior to, during and after all operations relating to and involving the safe arc welding on ferritic and austenitic steel land or offshore pipelines and process plant pipework which...
This document references:
ASME B31.3 - Process Piping
Published by ASME on January 1, 2018
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;...
This document references:
B31.8 - Gas Transmission and Distribution Piping Systems
Published by ASME on December 22, 2022
(a) This Code covers the design, fabrication, installation, inspection, examination, and testing of pipeline facilities used for the transportation of gas. This Code also covers safety aspects of the...
This document references:
EEMUA PUB NO 149 - Code of Practice for the Identification and Checking of Materials of Construction in Pressure Systems in Process Plants
Published by EEMUA on January 1, 1997
INTRODUCTION AND SCOPE Many process plants use a range of ferritic and austenitic alloy steels in addition to plain carbon steels to safely withstand process conditions. Such steels may be required...
This document is referenced by:
EEMUA PUB NO 194 - EEMUA Publication 194 - Guide to Materials Selection and Corrosion Control for Subsea Energy Equipment
Published by EEMUA on September 1, 2019
Technical Guidance This Publication sets out the principles and practices of materials selection and corrosion control and provides information on lessons learned in the industry. Key aspects of...
This document is referenced by:
EEMUA PUB NO 213 - Emission reduction from oil storage tanks and loading operations
Published by EEMUA on March 1, 2012
The prevention and control of volatile organic compound (VOC) emissions from storage tanks containing oil or chemical feedstocks or products is of primary importance, not only for economic reasons...
This document is referenced by:
EEMUA PUB NO 226 - Design and installation of on-line analyser systems A guide to technical enquiry and bid evaluation
Published by EEMUA on February 1, 2012
Scope of Supply This Chapter covers typical items and technical requirements that should be included in the enquiry document with examples to emphasise the types of clause that should appear and the...
This document is referenced by:
EEMUA PUB NO 193 - EEMUA Recommendations for the Training, Development, and Competency Assessment of Inspection Personnel
Published by EEMUA on February 1, 2013
Demonstration of the competence both of IBs and the individuals directly or indirectly employed in them is important in ensuring adherence to legislation and its supporting standards, especially in...
This document is referenced by:
EEMUA PUB NO 231 - The mechanical integrity of plant containing hazardous substances: a guide to periodic examination and testing
Published by EEMUA on February 1, 2019
This guidance covers all onshore equipment that provides the primary containment boundary to hazardous substances, which will include pressure vessels, relief streams, atmospheric storage tanks,...
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