Process Piping
The purpose of the ASME B31.3-2024 code is to set forth engineering requirements deemed necessary for the safe design and construction of process piping installations. It is part of the ASME B31 Code for Pressure Piping.
This code is essential for ensuring the integrity and reliability of piping systems, particularly those handling hazardous or volatile fluids under various pressure and temperature conditions, thereby protecting public safety and minimizing environmental risk.
Typical Usage and Scope
ASME B31.3 is the primary standard used for Process Piping, which is piping typically found in industrial facilities that process or transport raw, intermediate, and finished materials.
It is used to govern the requirements for:
Industries and Fluids
The code is extensively used across a wide range of industries for piping that handles various fluids:
| Industries | Fluids Covered |
|---|---|
| Petroleum Refineries | Raw, intermediate, and finished chemicals |
| Chemical and Petrochemical Plants | Petroleum products (oil, gas, etc.) |
| Pharmaceutical and Biotech Plants | Gas, steam, air, and water |
| Cryogenic Plants | Cryogenic fluids |
| Food and Beverage Processing | Refrigerants |
| Power Generation Plants (for non-power cycle systems) | Fluidized solids |
| Semiconductor Fabrication | Other specialized process fluids |
| SDO | ASME: American Society of Mechanical Engineers |
| Document Number | B31.3 |
| Publication Date | Dec. 27, 2024 |
| Language | en - English |
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