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Process Piping
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ASME B31.3-2024

Process Piping

PUBLISH DATE 2024
ASME B31.3-2024

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:

  • Materials and Components
  • Design (including stress analysis, pressure-temperature ratings, and flexibility)
  • Fabrication and Assembly (including welding procedures and heat treatment)
  • Erection
  • Examination (Non-destructive testing and visual inspection)
  • Inspection and Testing (e.g., pressure testing like hydrotesting or pneumatic testing)

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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