Asme Pipeline Standards Compendium Info

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| Topic | ASME Standard | Complementary Non-ASME Standard | |-------|---------------|----------------------------------| | Hydrostatic test strength | B31.4 / B31.8 | API 1110 / API 1111 | | Defect assessment | B31G | API 579 (Fitness-for-Service) | | Valve specifications | B16.34 | API 6D (pipeline valves) | | Corrosion control | B31.8S (threat) | NACE SP0169 / SP0206 | asme pipeline standards compendium

| Parameter | B31.4 (Liquid) | B31.8 (Gas) | B31.12 (H2) | | :--- | :--- | :--- | :--- | | Design factor (Class 1) | 0.72 | 0.72 | 0.5 (Tier 1) | | Hydrostatic test factor | 1.25 x MAOP | 1.25 x MAOP (Class 1) | 1.25 x MAOP | | Min. valve spacing | 15 miles | 7.5 miles (Class 1) | 10 miles | | Material impact test temp | -30°F | -20°F (typical) | -50°F | For professionals looking to acquire these documents, they

As plastic and composite pipes become common for hydrogen and water, ASME is drafting non-metallic code sections. Expect a new B31.NM (Non-Metallic Piping Systems) to join the compendium by 2027. Expect a new B31