New ASME B31.1 2010 Edition of the Power Piping Code

The ASME B31.1 Power Piping Code has recently been released in the new 2010 Edition.   The ASME standard regulates the proper installation, inspection, and maintenance of power piping systems, dictating the proper design, materials, fabrication, erection, and testing of piping.  It is one of the most frequently requested ASME standards sold by Document Center Inc. during the first quarter of 2011.

Rules for this Code Section have been developed considering the needs for applications which include piping typically found in electric power generating stations, in industrial and institutional plants, geothermal heating systems, and central and district heating and cooling systems.

Piping as used in this Code includes pipe, flanges, bolting, gaskets, valves, relief devices, fittings, and the pressure containing portions of other piping components, whether manufactured in accordance with Standards listed in Table 126.1 or specially designed. It also includes hangers and supports and other equipment items necessary to prevent overstressing the pressure containing components.

Rules governing piping for miscellaneous appurtenances, such as water columns, remote water level indicators, pressure gages, gage glasses, etc., are included within the scope of this Code, but the requirements for boiler appurtenances shall be in accordance with Section I of the ASME Boiler and Pressure Vessel Code, PG-60.

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