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ASME - B31.3

Process Piping

inactive
Organization: ASME
Publication Date: 1 January 2020
Status: inactive
Page Count: 554
scope:

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; chemical, pharmaceutical, textile, paper, ore processing, semiconductor, and cryogenic plants; food and beverage processing facilities; and related processing plants and terminals.

1 B31 references here and elsewhere in this Code are to the ASME B31 Code for Pressure Piping and its various Sections, which are identified and briefly described in the Introduction.

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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References

This document references:
ANSI Z223.1 HANDBOOK - National Fuel Gas Code Handbook
Published by AGA on January 1, 2012
The scope defines the application (and nonapplication) of NFPA 54/ANSI Z223.1. The scope is important because users of this or any code must know whether or not the right document is being used....
This document references:
AISC 325 - Steel Construction Manual
Published by AISC on July 1, 2017
The specification requirements and other design recommendations and considerations summarized in this Manual apply in general to the design and construction of steel buildings and other structures....
This document references:
570 - Piping Inspection Code: In-service Inspection, Rating, Repair, and Alteration of Piping Systems
Published by API on February 1, 2016
General Application Coverage API 570 covers inspection, rating, repair, and alteration procedures for metallic and fiberglass-reinforced plastic (FRP) piping systems and their associated pressure...
This document references:
API RP 941 - Steels for Hydrogen Service at Elevated Temperatures and Pressures in Petroleum Refineries and Petrochemical Plants
Published by API on February 1, 2016
This recommended practice (RP) summarizes the results of experimental tests and actual data acquired from operating plants to establish practical operating limits for carbon and low alloy steels in...
This document references:
SPEC 15LE - Specification for Polyethylene Line Pipe (PE)
Published by API on September 1, 2022
Purpose This specification covers polyethylene line pipe (PE) utilized for the production and transportation of oil, gas, mixed-phase fluids, and non-potable water. The piping is intended for use in...
This document is referenced by:
SN EN ISO 27509 - Petroleum and natural gas industries - Compact flanged connections with IX seal ring
Published by SNV on April 1, 2021
This document specifies detailed manufacturing requirements for circular steel and nickel alloy compact flanged connections and associated seal rings, for designated pressures and temperatures in...
This document is referenced by:
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 is referenced by:
CSA B51 - Boiler, pressure vessel, and pressure piping code
Published by CSA on January 1, 2019
Except as indicated in Clause 1.2, Part 1 of this Standard applies to all boilers, pressure vessels, pressure piping, and fittings, as provided for by the Act (as defined in Clause 3) and identified...
This document is referenced by:
ASTM A1091/A1091M - Standard Specification for Steel Castings, Creep-Strength Enhanced Ferritic Alloy, for Pressure-Containing Parts, Suitable for High Temperature Service
Published by ASTM on May 1, 2016
This specification covers creep-strength enhanced alloy steel castings for valves, flanges, fittings, and other pressurecontaining parts intended primarily for high-temperature service (see Note 1)....
This document is referenced by:
BS EN ISO 10438-4 - Petroleum, petrochemical and natural gas industries — Lubrication, shaft-sealing and control-oil systems and auxiliaries — Part 4: Self-acting gas seal support systems
Published by BSI on January 31, 2008
A description is not available for this item.
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