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Chapter 1 of ASME B31

Chapter 1 of ASME B31.3-2022 establishes the scope and definitions for process piping systems. It defines key responsibilities of owners, designers, manufacturers, and inspectors. Additionally, it provides essential technical definitions and establishes rules for units of measurement and rounding values.

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Chapter 1 of ASME B31

Chapter 1 of ASME B31.3-2022 establishes the scope and definitions for process piping systems. It defines key responsibilities of owners, designers, manufacturers, and inspectors. Additionally, it provides essential technical definitions and establishes rules for units of measurement and rounding values.

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Chapter 1 of ASME B31.

3-2022, titled "Scope and Definitions"

Chapter 1 of ASME B31.3-2022, titled "Scope and Definitions," lays the groundwork
for the safe design, construction, and operation of process piping systems used
across various industries. Here is a detailed and extensive summary of this chapter:

Scope of the Code:

Chapter 1 of ASME B31.3-2022 pertains to process piping and provides guidelines


for their design, construction, inspection, and operation. These piping systems find
applications in a wide range of industrial settings, including petroleum refineries,
chemical plants, power generation facilities, and more. The code sets forth
requirements to ensure the safety and integrity of these piping systems.

Key Definitions:
The chapter begins with a section of definitions that are crucial for understanding the
terms and concepts used throughout the code. Some key definitions include:

ASME B31.3 Code: The code itself is a section of the ASME B31 Code, focusing on
process piping.

- Owner: The owner of a piping installation has the overall responsibility to


comply with the code and establish requirements for the installation's design
and construction.

- Designer: The designer is responsible for ensuring that the engineering


design of the piping complies with the code requirements and any additional
requirements set by the owner.

- Manufacturer, Fabricator, and Erector: These entities are responsible for


providing materials and workmanship that comply with the code requirements
and the engineering design.

- Owner's Inspector: The owner's inspector is tasked with ensuring that the
code's requirements for piping inspection, examination, and testing are met.

- Intent of the Code: The primary intent of the code is to establish engineering
requirements deemed necessary for the safe design and construction of
process piping installations.

- Scope and Exclusions: The code specifies its scope, encompassing various
industries and applications. It also details exclusions, such as specific
pressure and temperature conditions not covered by the code.
- Units of Measure: The code provides values in both the International System
(SI) and U.S. customary units, facilitating its application in different regions.

- Technical Definitions: In addition to general definitions, the chapter includes


specific technical definitions related to piping and metal cutting processes.

Responsibilities

- Owner: The owner of a piping installation has the overall responsibility to


comply with the code and establish requirements for the design and
construction of the entire fluid handling or process installation to which the
pipes belong. The owner is also responsible for designating pipes into
categories D, category M, high-pressure, and high-purity fluid services, and
for determining if a specific Quality System should be employed.

- Designer: The designer is responsible for ensuring that the engineering


design of the pipes complies with the code requirements and any additional
requirements set by the owner.

- Manufacturer, Fabricator, and Erector: Manufacturers, fabricators, and


erectors of pipes are responsible for providing materials and craftsmanship
that comply with the code requirements and the engineering design.

- Owner's Inspector: The owner's inspector is responsible for ensuring that the
code requirements for inspection, examination, and testing are met. If the
owner specifies a Quality System to be used, the owner's inspector is
responsible for verifying its implementation.
When necessary to convert from one system of units to another, conversion should
be made by rounding the values to the number of significant digits of implied
preci­sion in the starting value but not less than four significant digits for use in
calculations.

- Rounding:
The rules described in this para­graph apply unless otherwise specified in the
Code or the engineering design. For purposes of determining conformance
with specified limits in this Code, an observed value or a calculated value
shall be rounded "to the nearest unit" in the last right-hand significant digit
used in expressing the requirement, in accordance with the rounding method
of ASTM E29, Using Significant Digits in Test Data to Determine Conformance
with Speci­fications. ASTM E29 requires that when rounding a number to one
having a specified number of significant digits, choose that which is nearest.
If two choices are possible, as when the digits dropped are exactly a 5 or a 5
followed only by zeros, choose that ending in an even digit.
Conclusions and Purpose:

Chapter 1 of ASME B31.3-2022 lays the foundation for the safe design, construction,
and operation of process piping systems used across a broad spectrum of industries.
It establishes clear responsibilities for owners, designers, manufacturers, and
inspectors and provides essential definitions to ensure a common understanding of
the terms used in the code. Furthermore, it defines the scope and exclusions of the
code, aiding in delineating its application in various industrial contexts. In summary,
this chapter is pivotal for the safety and integrity of process piping used in industrial
facilities.

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