2014-11-09

Standard and codes for designing the piping

Following are the codes and standards for designing the piping:

ANSI/ASME Standard B31.1 
Power Piping. For steam piping systems.

ANSI/ASME Standard B31.3 
Chemical Plant and Petroleum Refinery Piping. For major facilities onshore and offshore.

ANSI/ASME Standard B31.4
Pipeline Transportation system for liquid hydrocarbon and other liquids.

ANSI/ASME Standard B31.8 
Gas Transmission and Distribution Piping Systems. For gas transmission, gathering, and distribution pipelines onshore.

IBR 
Indian Boiler Regulations.

ASME SEC I 
Rules for construction of Power Boilers.

ASME SEC VIII  
Rules for construction of Pressure Vessels.

OISD – 118  
Layout for Oil and Gas Installations.

API RP 520 
Sizing selection and installation of Pressure Relieving Devices in refineries

API STD 610 
Centrifugal Pumps for Petroleum, Heavy Duty Chemical and Gas Industry Services.

ANSI/NEMA SM 23 
Steam Turbines for Mechanical Drive Services.

API STD 617 
Centrifugal Compressor for Petroleum, Chemical and Gas Industry Service.

NACE MR – 0175 
Sulphide Stress Cracking Resistant Metallic Materials for Oilfield Equipment.

NACE MR – 0284 
Evaluation of Pipeline and Pressure Vessel Steel for Resistance to Hydrogen Induced Cracking.

NACE TM – 0177 
Laboratory Testing of Metals for Resistance to Sulphide Stress Cracking in H2S Environment.

EJMA 
Expansion Joints Manufacturer’s Association.