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ASME B31.3 Process Piping Guide

This document provides guidelines for pressure safety and piping standards at LANL. Some key points include: - Threaded connections should be avoided in aluminum piping, and if needed use minimum length schedule 80 pipe with one end threaded. Thread aluminum carefully with clean dies reserved for that material and using suitable cutting oil. - For horizontal pumps with suction lift, reducers in suction lines should not reduce by more than one pipe size and use an eccentric reducer with the flat side on top. Elbows should not be directly installed on pump suctions without straightening vanes. - Physical connections between domestic and industrial systems must prevent backflow and back siphonage, following ESM Chapter 6 Section

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ASME B31.3 Process Piping Guide

This document provides guidelines for pressure safety and piping standards at LANL. Some key points include: - Threaded connections should be avoided in aluminum piping, and if needed use minimum length schedule 80 pipe with one end threaded. Thread aluminum carefully with clean dies reserved for that material and using suitable cutting oil. - For horizontal pumps with suction lift, reducers in suction lines should not reduce by more than one pipe size and use an eccentric reducer with the flat side on top. Elbows should not be directly installed on pump suctions without straightening vanes. - Physical connections between domestic and industrial systems must prevent backflow and back siphonage, following ESM Chapter 6 Section

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LANL Engineering Standards Manual PD342

Chapter 17 Pressure Safety

Section D20-B31.3-G, ASME B31.3 Process Piping Guide

Rev. 2, 3/10/09

d)

Threaded connections in aluminum piping should be avoided. Where fit-up to


threaded equipment is required use minimum length schedule 80 pipe with one
end threaded.

e)

Thread pipe with clean, sharp dies reserved for use on aluminum only. Use
cutting oil suitable for aluminum.

f)

Aluminum piping should be handled carefully to avoid embedding iron and


copper particles, which could cause pitting corrosion when in contact with an
electrolyte.

14)
a)

Pump Piping
For horizontal pumps with suction lift, when suction line is larger than inlet
nozzle. The following guidance applies:
i)

A reducer should not reduce by more than one pipe size.

ii)

For greater reduction, use a fabricated reducer with 100 maximum


included angle and qualify the reducer as an unlisted component.

iii)

When reducers are installed in suction lines use an eccentric reducer with
the flat side on the top.

b)

Elbows should not be installed directly on a pumps suction unless the elbow is
equipped with straightening vanes.

c)

The designer should comply with the maximum allowable pump nozzle loads
where specified by the pump manufacturer.

15)
a)

Back Siphon/Backflow
Physical connections made between domestic water system and any industrial
piping system, vessel, or other equipment should be designed and installed to
prevent backflow and back siphonage. See ESM Chapter 6 Section D20,
Cross Connection Control subsection.

III - MATERIALS
See Appendix C for general guidance for materials selection.
See Appendix O for additional material requirements for Safety Class Piping Systems.
Fluid Service Sheets are provided in Appendix B to provide guidance on the selection of material for
compatibility with the specified fluid service.
IV -STANDARDS FOR PIPING COMPONENTS

326 -

Dimensions and Ratings of Components


ASME B31.3 Table 326.1 (also A326.1 and K326.1) identifies component standards that
are listed. Unlisted components (components made to standards or specifications not
identified in Table 326.1) must be qualified per ASME B31.3 paragraphs 302.2.3 and
304. Proof of qualification is the responsibility of the Owner (LANL Design Authority) or
Designer (See Paragraph 302.2 of this Guide).
A component to be used in a Code application must be listed in the Code and marked to
Code requirements. Marking requirements for common components are provided in
Appendix G.

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