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ASME B31.3 Process Piping, 2014
- CONTENTS
- FOREWORD
- ASME B31 COMMITTEE Code for Pressure Piping
- INTRODUCTION
- SUMMARY OF CHANGES
- Chapter I Scope and Definitions [Go to Page]
- 300 GENERAL STATEMENTS
- Chapter II Design [Go to Page]
- PART 1 CONDITIONS AND CRITERIA
- 301 DESIGN CONDITIONS
- 302 DESIGN CRITERIA
- PART 2 PRESSURE DESIGN OF PIPING COMPONENTS
- 303 GENERAL
- 304 PRESSURE DESIGN OF COMPONENTS
- PART 3 FLUID SERVICE REQUIREMENTS FOR PIPING COMPONENTS
- 305 PIPE
- 306 FITTINGS, BENDS, MITERS, LAPS, AND BRANCH CONNECTIONS
- 307 VALVES AND SPECIALTY COMPONENTS
- 308 FLANGES, BLANKS, FLANGE FACINGS, AND GASKETS
- 309 BOLTING
- PART 4 FLUID SERVICE REQUIREMENTS FOR PIPING JOINTS
- 310 GENERAL
- 311 WELDED JOINTS
- 312 FLANGED JOINTS
- 313 EXPANDED JOINTS
- 314 THREADED JOINTS
- 315 TUBING JOINTS
- 316 CAULKED JOINTS
- 317 SOLDERED AND BRAZED JOINTS
- 318 SPECIAL JOINTS
- PART 5 FLEXIBILITY AND SUPPORT
- 319 PIPING FLEXIBILITY
- 320 ANALYSIS OF SUSTAINED LOADS
- 321 PIPING SUPPORT
- PART 6 SYSTEMS
- 322 SPECIFIC PIPING SYSTEMS
- Chapter III Materials [Go to Page]
- 323 GENERAL REQUIREMENTS
- 325 MATERIALS — MISCELLANEOUS
- Chapter IV Standards for Piping Components [Go to Page]
- 326 DIMENSIONS AND RATINGS OF COMPONENTS
- Chapter V Fabrication, Assembly, and Erection [Go to Page]
- 327 GENERAL
- 328 WELDING AND BRAZING
- 330 PREHEATING
- 331 HEAT TREATMENT
- 332 BENDING AND FORMING
- 333 BRAZING AND SOLDERING
- 335 ASSEMBLY AND ERECTION
- Chapter VI Inspection, Examination, and Testing [Go to Page]
- 340 INSPECTION
- 341 EXAMINATION
- 342 EXAMINATION PERSONNEL
- 343 EXAMINATION PROCEDURES
- 344 TYPES OF EXAMINATION
- 345 TESTING
- 346 RECORDS
- Chapter VII Nonmetallic Piping and Piping Lined With Nonmetals [Go to Page]
- A300 GENERAL STATEMENTS
- PART 1 CONDITIONS AND CRITERIA
- A301 DESIGN CONDITIONS
- A302 DESIGN CRITERIA
- PART 2 PRESSURE DESIGN OF PIPING COMPONENTS
- A303 GENERAL
- A304 PRESSURE DESIGN OF PIPING COMPONENTS
- PART 3 FLUID SERVICE REQUIREMENTS FOR PIPING COMPONENTS
- A305 PIPE
- A306 FITTINGS, BENDS, MITERS, LAPS, AND BRANCH CONNECTIONS
- A307 VALVES AND SPECIALTY COMPONENTS
- A308 FLANGES, BLANKS, FLANGE FACINGS, AND GASKETS
- A309 BOLTING
- PART 4 FLUID SERVICE REQUIREMENTS FOR PIPING JOINTS
- A310 GENERAL
- A311 BONDED JOINTS IN PLASTICS
- A312 FLANGED JOINTS
- A313 EXPANDED JOINTS
- A314 THREADED JOINTS
- A315 TUBING JOINTS
- A316 CAULKED JOINTS
- A318 SPECIAL JOINTS
- PART 5 FLEXIBILITY AND SUPPORT
- A319 FLEXIBILITY OF NONMETALLIC PIPING
- A321 PIPING SUPPORT
- PART 6 SYSTEMS
- A322 SPECIFIC PIPING SYSTEMS
- PART 7 MATERIALS
- A323 GENERAL REQUIREMENTS
- PART 8 STANDARDS FOR PIPING COMPONENTS
- A325 MATERIALS — MISCELLANEOUS
- A326 DIMENSIONS AND RATINGS OF COMPONENTS
- A327 GENERAL
- PART 9 FABRICATION, ASSEMBLY, AND ERECTION
- A328 BONDING OF PLASTICS
- A329 FABRICATION OF PIPING LINED WITH NONMETALS
- A332 BENDING AND FORMING
- A334 JOINING NONPLASTIC PIPING
- A335 ASSEMBLY AND ERECTION
- PART 10 INSPECTION, EXAMINATION, AND TESTING
- A340 INSPECTION
- A341 EXAMINATION
- A342 EXAMINATION PERSONNEL
- A343 EXAMINATION PROCEDURES
- Table A341.3.2 Acceptance Criteria for Bonds
- A344 TYPES OF EXAMINATION
- A345 TESTING
- A346 RECORDS
- Chapter VIII Piping for Category M Fluid Service [Go to Page]
- M300 GENERAL STATEMENTS
- PART 1 CONDITIONS AND CRITERIA
- M301 DESIGN CONDITIONS
- M302 DESIGN CRITERIA
- PART 2 PRESSURE DESIGN OF METALLIC PIPING COMPONENTS
- M303 GENERAL
- M304 PRESSURE DESIGN OF METALLIC COMPONENTS
- PART 3 FLUID SERVICE REQUIREMENTS FOR METALLIC PIPING COMPONENTS
- M305 PIPE
- M306 METALLIC FITTINGS, BENDS, MITERS, LAPS, AND BRANCH CONNECTIONS
- M307 METALLIC VALVES AND SPECIALTY COMPONENTS
- M308 FLANGES, BLANKS, FLANGE FACINGS, AND GASKETS
- M309 BOLTING
- PART 4 FLUID SERVICE REQUIREMENTS FOR METALLIC PIPING JOINTS
- M310 METALLIC PIPING, GENERAL
- M311 WELDED JOINTS IN METALLIC PIPING
- M312 FLANGED JOINTS IN METALLIC PIPING
- M313 EXPANDED JOINTS IN METALLIC PIPING
- M314 THREADED JOINTS IN METALLIC PIPING
- M315 TUBING JOINTS IN METALLIC PIPING
- M316 CAULKED JOINTS
- M317 SOLDERED AND BRAZED JOINTS
- M318 SPECIAL JOINTS IN METALLIC PIPING
- PART 5 FLEXIBILITY AND SUPPORT OF METALLIC PIPING
- M319 FLEXIBILITY OF METALLIC PIPING
- M320 ANALYSIS OF SUSTAINED LOADS
- M321 PIPING SUPPORT
- PART 6 SYSTEMS
- M322 SPECIFIC PIPING SYSTEMS
- PART 7 METALLIC MATERIALS
- M323 GENERAL REQUIREMENTS
- M325 MATERIALS — MISCELLANEOUS
- PART 8 STANDARDS FOR PIPING COMPONENTS
- M326 DIMENSIONS AND RATINGS OF COMPONENTS
- PART 9 FABRICATION, ASSEMBLY, AND ERECTION OF METALLIC PIPING
- M327 GENERAL
- M328 WELDING OF METALS
- M330 PREHEATING OF METALS
- M331 HEAT TREATMENT OF METALS
- M332 BENDING AND FORMING OF METALS
- M335 ASSEMBLY AND ERECTION OF METALLIC PIPING
- PART 10 INSPECTION, EXAMINATION, TESTING, AND RECORDS OF METALLIC PIPING
- M340 INSPECTION
- M341 EXAMINATION
- M342 EXAMINATION PERSONNEL
- M343 EXAMINATION PROCEDURES
- M344 TYPES OF EXAMINATION
- M345 TESTING
- M346 RECORDS
- PARTS 11 THROUGH 20, CORRESPONDING TO CHAPTER VII
- MA300 GENERAL STATEMENTS
- PART 11 CONDITIONS AND CRITERIA
- MA301 DESIGN CONDITIONS
- MA302 DESIGN CRITERIA
- PART 12 PRESSURE DESIGN OF NONMETALLIC PIPING COMPONENTS
- MA303 GENERAL
- MA304 PRESSURE DESIGN OF NONMETALLIC COMPONENTS
- PART 13 FLUID SERVICE REQUIREMENTS FOR NONMETALLIC PIPING COMPONENTS
- MA305 PIPE
- MA306 NONMETALLIC FITTINGS, BENDS, MITERS, LAPS, AND BRANCH CONNECTIONS
- MA307 VALVES AND SPECIALTY COMPONENTS
- MA308 FLANGES, BLANKS, FLANGE FACINGS, AND GASKETS
- MA309 BOLTING
- PART 14 FLUID SERVICE REQUIREMENTS FOR NONMETALLIC PIPING JOINTS
- MA310 GENERAL
- MA311 BONDED JOINTS
- MA312 FLANGED JOINTS
- MA313 EXPANDED JOINTS
- MA314 THREADED JOINTS
- MA315 TUBING JOINTS IN NONMETALLIC PIPING
- MA316 CAULKED JOINTS
- MA318 SPECIAL JOINTS
- PART 15 FLEXIBILITY AND SUPPORT OF NONMETALLIC PIPING
- MA319 PIPING FLEXIBILITY
- MA321 PIPING SUPPORT
- PART 16 NONMETALLIC AND NONMETALLIC LINED SYSTEMS
- MA322 SPECIFIC PIPING SYSTEMS
- PART 17 NONMETALLIC MATERIALS
- MA323 GENERAL REQUIREMENTS
- PART 18 STANDARDS FOR NONMETALLIC AND NONMETALLIC LINED PIPING COMPONENTS
- MA326 DIMENSIONS AND RATINGS OF COMPONENTS
- PART 19 FABRICATION, ASSEMBLY, AND ERECTION O FNONMETALLIC AND NONMETALLIC LINED PIPING
- MA327 GENERAL
- MA328 BONDING OF PLASTICS
- MA329 FABRICATION OF PIPING LINED WITH NONMETALS
- MA332 BENDING AND FORMING
- MA334 JOINING NONPLASTIC PIPING
- MA335 ASSEMBLY AND ERECTION
- PART 20 INSPECTION, EXAMINATION, TESTING, AND RECORDS OF NONMETALLIC AND NONMETALLIC LINED PIPING
- MA340 INSPECTION
- MA341 EXAMINATION
- MA342 EXAMINATION PERSONNEL
- MA343 EXAMINATION PROCEDURES
- MA344 TYPES OF EXAMINATION
- MA345 TESTING
- MA346 RECORDS
- Chapter IX High Pressure Piping [Go to Page]
- K300 GENERAL STATEMENTS
- PART 1 CONDITIONS AND CRITERIA
- K301 DESIGN CONDITIONS
- K302 DESIGN CRITERIA
- PART 2 PRESSURE DESIGN OF PIPING COMPONENTS
- K303 GENERAL
- K304 PRESSURE DESIGN OF HIGH PRESSURE COMPONENTS
- PART 3 FLUID SERVICE REQUIREMENTS FOR PIPING COMPONENTS
- K305 PIPE
- K306 FITTINGS, BENDS, AND BRANCH CONNECTIONS
- K307 VALVES AND SPECIALTY COMPONENTS
- K308 FLANGES, BLANKS, FLANGE FACINGS, AND GASKETS
- K309 BOLTING
- PART 4 FLUID SERVICE REQUIREMENTS FOR PIPING JOINTS
- K310 GENERAL
- K311 WELDED JOINTS
- K312 FLANGED JOINTS
- K313 EXPANDED JOINTS
- K314 THREADED JOINTS
- K315 TUBING JOINTS
- K316 CAULKED JOINTS
- K317 SOLDERED AND BRAZED JOINTS
- K318 SPECIAL JOINTS
- PART 5 FLEXIBILITY AND SUPPORT
- K319 FLEXIBILITY
- K321 PIPING SUPPORT
- PART 6 SYSTEMS
- K322 SPECIFIC PIPING SYSTEMS
- PART 7 MATERIALS
- K323 GENERAL REQUIREMENTS
- K325 MISCELLANEOUS MATERIALS
- PART 8 STANDARDS FOR PIPING COMPONENTS
- K326 REQUIREMENTS FOR COMPONENTS
- PART 9 FABRICATION, ASSEMBLY, AND ERECTION
- K327 GENERAL
- K328 WELDING
- K330 PREHEATING
- K331 HEAT TREATMENT
- K332 BENDING AND FORMING
- K333 BRAZING AND SOLDERING
- K335 ASSEMBLY AND ERECTION
- PART 10 INSPECTION, EXAMINATION, AND TESTING
- K340 INSPECTION
- K341 EXAMINATION
- Table K341.3.2 Acceptance Criteria for Welds
- K342 EXAMINATION PERSONNEL
- K343 EXAMINATION PROCEDURES
- K344 TYPES OF EXAMINATION
- K345 LEAK TESTING
- K346 RECORDS
- Chapter X High Purity Piping [Go to Page]
- U300 GENERAL STATEMENTS
- PART 1 CONDITIONS AND CRITERIA
- U301 DESIGN CONDITIONS
- PART 2 PRESSURE DESIGN OF PIPING COMPONENTS
- PART 3 FLUID SERVICE REQUIREMENTS FOR PIPING COMPONENTS
- U306 FITTINGS, BENDS, MITERS, LAPS, AND BRANCH CONNECTIONS
- U307 VALVES AND SPECIALTY COMPONENTS
- U308 FLANGES, BLANKS, FLANGE FACINGS, AND GASKETS
- PART 4 FLUID SERVICE REQUIREMENTS FOR PIPING JOINTS
- U311 WELDED JOINTS
- U314 THREADED JOINTS
- U315 TUBING JOINTS
- PART 5 FLEXIBILITY AND SUPPORT
- U319 PIPING FLEXIBILITY
- PART 6 SYSTEMS
- PART 7 METALLIC MATERIALS
- PART 8 STANDARDS FOR PIPING COMPONENTS
- PART 9 FABRICATION, ASSEMBLY, AND ERECTION
- U327 GENERAL
- U328 WELDING
- U330 PREHEATING
- U331 HEAT TREATMENT
- U332 BENDING AND FORMING
- U333 BRAZING AND SOLDERING
- U335 ASSEMBLY AND ERECTION
- PART 10 INSPECTION, EXAMINATION, AND TESTING
- U340 INSPECTION
- U341 EXAMINATION
- U342 EXAMINATION PERSONNEL
- U343 EXAMINATION PROCEDURES
- U344 TYPES OF EXAMINATION
- U345 TESTING
- U345.9 Alternative Leak Test
- U346 RECORDS
- PART 11 HIGH PURITY PIPING IN CATEGORY M FLUID SERVICE
- UM300 GENERAL STATEMENTS
- UM307 METALLIC VALVES AND SPECIALTY COMPONENTS
- UM322 SPECIFIC PIPING SYSTEMS
- UM328 WELDING OF MATERIALS
- UM335 ASSEMBLY AND ERECTION OF METALLIC PIPING
- UM341 EXAMINATION
- UM345 TESTING
- Figures
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- Fig. 300.1.1 Diagram Illustrating Application of B31.3 Piping at Equipment
- Fig. 302.3.5 Stress Range Factor, f
- Fig. 304.2.1 Nomenclature for Pipe Bends
- Fig. 304.2.3 Nomenclature for Miter Bends
- Fig. 304.3.3 Branch Connection Nomenclature
- Fig. 304.3.4 Extruded Outlet Header Nomenclature
- Fig. 304.5.3 Blanks
- Fig. 319.4.4A Moments in Bends
- Fig. 319.4.4B Moments in Branch Connections
- Fig. 323.2.2A Minimum Temperatures Without Impact Testing for Carbon Steel Materials
- Fig. 323.2.2B Reduction in Lowest Exemption Temperature Without Impact Testing
- Fig. 328.3.2 Typical Backing Rings and Consumable Inserts
- Fig. 328.4.2 Typical Butt Weld End Preparation
- Fig. 328.4.3 Trimming and Permitted Misalignment
- Fig. 328.4.4 Preparation for Branch Connections
- Fig. 328.5.2A Fillet Weld Size
- Fig. 328.5.2B Typical Details for Double-Welded Slip-On and Socket Welding Flange Attachment Welds
- Fig. 328.5.2C Minimum Welding Dimensions for Socket Welding Components Other Than Flanges
- Figs. 328.5.4A, B, C Typical Welded Branch Connections
- Fig. 328.5.4D Acceptable Details for Branch Attachment Welds
- Fig. 328.5.4E Acceptable Details for Branch Attachment Suitable for 100% Radiography
- Fig. 328.5.4F Acceptable Details for Integrally Reinforced Branch Connections
- Fig. 328.5.5 Typical Fabricated Laps
- Fig. 335.3.3 Typical Threaded Joints Using Straight Threads
- Fig. 341.3.2 Typical Weld Imperfections
- Fig. A328.5 Typical Plastic Piping Joints
- Fig. K323.3.3 Example of an Acceptable Impact Test Specimen
- Fig. K328.4.3 Pipe Bored for Alignment: Trimming and Permitted Misalignment
- Fig. K328.5.4 Some Acceptable Welded Branch Connections Suitable for 100% Radiography
- Fig. U304.5.3 Blanks
- Fig. U335.7.1 Face Seal Joints
- Fig. U335.8A Hygienic Clamp Joint Assembly
- Fig. U335.8B Hygienic Clamp Types
- Fig. U335.8C Hygienic Ferrules
- Tables [Go to Page]
- Table 300.4 Status of Appendices in B31.3
- Table 302.3.3C Increased Casting Quality Factors, Ec
- Table 302.3.3D Acceptance Levels for Castings
- Table 302.3.4 Longitudinal Weld Joint Quality Factor, Ej
- Table 302.3.5 Weld Joint Strength Reduction Factor, W
- Table 304.1.1 Values of Coefficient Y for t < D/6
- Table 304.4.1 BPV Code References for Closures
- Table 308.2.1 Permissible Sizes/Rating Classes for Slip-On Flanges Used as Lapped Flanges
- Table 314.2.1 Minimum Thickness of External Threaded Components
- Table 323.2.2 Requirements for Low Temperature Toughness Tests for Metals
- Table 323.2.2A Tabular Values for Minimum Temperatures Without Impact Testing for Carbon Steel Materials
- Table 323.3.1 Impact Testing Requirements for Metals
- Table 323.3.4 Charpy Impact Test Temperature Reduction
- Table 323.3.5 Minimum Required Charpy V-Notch Impact Values
- Table 326.1 Component Standards
- Table 330.1.1 Preheat Temperatures
- Table 331.1.1 Postweld Heat Treatment
- Table 331.1.2 Alternate Postweld Heat Treatment Requirements for Carbon and Low Alloy Steels, P-Nos. 1 and 3
- Table 331.1.3 Exemptions to Mandatory Postweld Heat Treatment
- Table 341.3.2 Acceptance Criteria for Welds — Visual and Radiographic Examination
- Criterion Value Notes for Table 341.3.2
- Table A323.2.2 Requirements for Low Temperature Toughness Tests for Nonmetals
- Table A323.4.2C Recommended Temperature Limits for Reinforced Thermosetting Resin Pipe
- Table A323.4.3 Recommended Temperature Limits for Thermoplastics Used as Linings
- Table A326.1 Component Standards
- Table A341.3.2 Acceptance Criteria for Bonds
- Table K302.3.3D Acceptable Severity Levels for Steel Castings
- Table K305.1.2 Required Ultrasonic or Eddy Current Examination of Pipe and Tubing for Longitudinal Defects
- Table K323.3.1 Impact Testing Requirements
- Table K323.3.5 Minimum Required Charpy V-Notch Impact Values
- Table K326.1 Component Standards
- Table K341.3.2 Acceptance Criteria for Welds
- APPENDIX A ALLOWABLE STRESSES AND QUALITY FACTORS FOR METALLIC PIPING AND BOLTING MATERIALS [Go to Page]
- Specification Index for Appendix A
- NOTES FOR TABLES A- 1, A- 1M, A- 1A, A- 1B, A- 2, AND A- 2M
- Table A- 1 Basic Allowable Stresses in Tension for Metals [Go to Page]
- Iron
- Carbon Steel
- Low and Intermediate Alloy Steel
- Stainless Steel
- Copper and Copper Alloy
- Nickel and Nickel Alloy
- Titanium and Titanium Alloy
- Aluminum Alloy
- Table A-1M Basic Allowable Stresses in Tension for Metals (Metric) [Go to Page]
- Fe
- Carbon steel
- Low and Intermediate Alloy Steel
- Stainless Steel
- Copper and Copper Alloy
- Nickel and Nickel Alloy
- Titanium and Titanium Alloy
- Zirconuium and Zirconium Alloy
- Aluminum alloy
- Table A-1A Basic Casting Quality Factors, Ec
- Table A-1B Basic Quality Factors for Longitudinal Weld Joints in Pipes, Tubes, and Fittings, Ej
- Table A- 2 Design Stress Values for Bolting Materials
- Table A- 2 Design Stress Values for Bolting Materials
- Table A-2M Design Stress Values for Bolting Materials (Metric)
- APPENDIX B STRESS TABLES AND ALLOWABLE PRESSURE TABLES FOR NONMETALS [Go to Page]
- NOTES FOR APPENDIX B TABLES
- Specification Index for Appendix B
- APPENDIX C PHYSICAL PROPERTIES OF PIPING MATERIALS NOTE FOR APPENDIX C TABLES
- APPENDIX D FLEXIBILITY AND STRESS INTENSIFICATION FACTORS
- APPENDIX E REFERENCE STANDARDS
- APPENDIX F PRECAUTIONARY CONSIDERATIONS [Go to Page]
- F300 GENERAL
- F301 DESIGN CONDITIONS
- F304 PRESSURE DESIGN
- F307 VALVES
- F308 FLANGES AND GASKETS
- F309 BOLTING
- F312 FLANGED JOINTS
- F321 PIPING SUPPORT
- F322 DESIGN CONSIDERATIONS FOR SPECIFIC SYSTEMS
- F323 MATERIALS
- F331 HEAT TREATMENT
- F335 ASSEMBLY AND ERECTION
- F345 TESTING
- FA323 MATERIALS
- FU315 HYGIENIC CLAMP JOINTS
- APPENDIX G SAFEGUARDING [Go to Page]
- G300 SCOPE
- APPENDIX H SAMPLE CALCULATIONS FOR BRANCH REINFORCEMENT [Go to Page]
- H300 INTRODUCTION (METRIC)
- H301 EXAMPLE 1
- H302 EXAMPLE 2
- H303 EXAMPLE 3
- H304 EXAMPLE 4
- H305 EXAMPLE 5 (Not Illustrated)
- H310 INTRODUCTION (U. S. CUSTOMARY)
- H311 EXAMPLE 1
- H312 EXAMPLE 2
- H313 EXAMPLE 3
- H314 EXAMPLE 4
- H315 EXAMPLE 5 (Not Illustrated)
- APPENDIX J NOMENCLATURE
- APPENDIX K ALLOWABLE STRESSES FOR HIGH PRESSURE PIPING [Go to Page]
- NOTES FOR APPENDIX K TABLE
- Table K- 1 Allowable Stresses in Tension for Metals for Chapter IX
- Table K- 1 Allowable Stresses in Tension for Metals for Chapter IX
- Specification Index for Appendix K
- APPENDIX L ALUMINUM ALLOY PIPE FLANGES [Go to Page]
- L300 GENERAL
- L301 PRESSURE– TEMPERATURE RATINGS
- L302 MARKING
- L303 MATERIALS
- L304 DIMENSIONS AND FACINGS
- L305 DESIGN CONSIDERATIONS
- APPENDIX M GUIDE TO CLASSIFYING FLUID SERVICES
- APPENDIX N APPLICATION OF ASME B31.3 INTERNATIONALLY [Go to Page]
- N100 INTRODUCTION
- N200 COMPLIANCE WITH THE EUROPEAN PRESSURE EQUIPMENT DIRECTIVE ( PED)
- APPENDIX P DELETED
- APPENDIX Q QUALITY SYSTEM PROGRAM
- APPENDIX S PIPING SYSTEM STRESS ANALYSIS EXAMPLES [Go to Page]
- S300 INTRODUCTION
- S301 EXAMPLE 1: CODE COMPLIANT PIPING SYSTEM
- S302 EXAMPLE 2: ANTICIPATED SUSTAINED CONDITIONS CONSIDERING PIPE LIFT- OFF
- S303 EXAMPLE 3: MOMENT REVERSAL
- APPENDIX V ALLOWABLE VARIATIONS IN ELEVATED TEMPERATURE SERVICE [Go to Page]
- V300 APPLICATION
- V300.1 Definitions
- V301 DESIGN BASIS
- V302 CRITERIA
- V303 PROCEDURE
- V304 EXAMPLE
- APPENDIX X METALLIC BELLOWS EXPANSION JOINTS [Go to Page]
- X300 GENERAL
- X301 PIPING DESIGNER RESPONSIBILITIES
- X302 EXPANSION JOINT MANUFACTURER RESPONSIBILITIES
- APPENDIX Z PREPARATION OF TECHNICAL INQUIRIES [Go to Page]
- Z300 INTRODUCTION
- Z301 REQUIREMENTS
- Z302 SUBMITTAL
- INDEX1
- NOTES FOR INDEX
- ASME B31.3 INTERPRETATIONS VOLUME 24
- B31.3
- NUMERICAL INDEX
- SUBJECT INDEX
- B31.3 Code Cases [Go to Page]
- B31 CASE 180 Leak Testing of Subassemblies of Jacketed Piping for Use in ASME B31.3 Piping Systems
- B31 CASE 181 Use of Alternative Ultrasonic Examination Acceptance Criteria in ASME B31.3
- B31 CASE 185 Use of Standard Helium Leak Test for a Vacuum-Only Piping System (Para. 345)
- B31 CASE 188 Minimum Hydrostatic Test Pressure for ASME B31.3, Chapter IX (Para. K345.4.2)
- B31 CASE 191 Cu–13Zn–1.1Ni–Si–Al Alloy Seamless Pipe and Tube
- B31 CASE 193 Cu–5.5Zn–4Si Casting Alloy UNS No. C87600 [Go to Page]
