Identification of Piping Systems Through ASME A13.1-2020
By the 1920s, piping was essential for conveying fluids, and many large companies had developed their own color scheme for identifying piping systems and components. […]
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ASME B31.1-2020: Power Piping Changes
What is Power Piping? Power piping, unsurprisingly, is found in electric power generating stations, such as industrial and institutional plants, geothermal heating systems, and central […]
Changes to ASME B31.3-2018: Process Piping Code
Process piping transports fluids in a range of locations—most notably, petroleum refineries, onshore and offshore petroleum and natural gas production facilities, food and beverage processing […]
ANSI/MSS SP-25-2018: Standard Marking System for Valves, Fittings, Flanges, and Unions
Connection. It is what human beings crave. For pipes, it is more than a desire. It is essential. Without connectors, pipes would struggle to transfer […]
MSS SP-58-2018: Pipe Hangers and Supports
Support is important. Carrying weight alone can cumbersome and difficult. This too is true when considering the weight that pipe hangers and supports hold. In […]
“ANSI Class” Ratings of Pipe Flanges
“ANSI class” is the designation for pressure-temperature ratings of pipe flanges. In its denotation, the word Class is followed a by dimensionless number. This includes […]
ASTM A106-19: Seamless Carbon Steel Pipe Standard Specification for High-Temperature Service
Carbon steel piping transports fluids in an assortment of industries, but, for high-pressure and temperature applications, the welded joints on its cross-section are not ideal. […]
AWWA C900-2016 – Polyvinyl Chloride (PVC) Pressure Pipe and Fabricated Fittings, 4 In. Through 60 In. (100 mm Through 1,500 mm)
American National Standard AWWA C900-2016 – Polyvinyl Chloride (PVC) Pressure Pipe and Fabricated Fittings, 4 In. Through 60 In. (100 mm Through 1,500 mm) covers […]
MSS SP-6-2017 – Standard Finishes for Contact Faces of Pipe Flanges
Pipe flanges are integral for providing support, sealing and/or blocking of the flow of fluids, and allowing for the attachment of other items in a […]
ASME B31.3-2016 – Process Piping Changes
***Update: This standard has been revised. Read more about the Changes to ASME B31.3-2018: Process Piping here or find the current edition on the ANSI […]