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Title: An Overview of ASME B31 Codes and Standards.
Authors: CAMPBELL, RICHARD D. (AUTHOR) p_rcampbell@aws.org, PEPPER, CALVIN E. (AUTHOR), SWEZY, JOHN P. (AUTHOR)
Source: Welding Journal. Mar2026, Vol. 105 Issue 3, p28-32. 5p. 2 Color Photographs.
Subjects: Engineering standards, American Society of Mechanical Engineers, Pipe manufacturing, Natural gas transportation, Pipeline transportation, Welding
Abstract: The article provides an overview of the ASME B31 Code for Pressure Piping, highlighting recent updates and the planned transition away from B31.12, which pertains to hydrogen piping and pipelines. It details the seven current sections of the ASME B31 code, including B31.3 (Process Piping), B31.4 (Pipeline Transportation Systems for Liquids and Slurries), and B31.8 (Gas Transmission and Distribution Piping Systems), each serving specific applications in the petrochemical industry. The article also discusses the development of six ASME B31 standards aimed at harmonizing requirements across different code sections, addressing issues such as welding, inspection, and personnel qualification. Additionally, it notes upcoming revisions to integrate B31.12 requirements into B31.3 and B31.8 by 2026 or 2028, with plans to phase out B31.12 by 2030. [Extracted from the article]
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  Data: The article provides an overview of the ASME B31 Code for Pressure Piping, highlighting recent updates and the planned transition away from B31.12, which pertains to hydrogen piping and pipelines. It details the seven current sections of the ASME B31 code, including B31.3 (Process Piping), B31.4 (Pipeline Transportation Systems for Liquids and Slurries), and B31.8 (Gas Transmission and Distribution Piping Systems), each serving specific applications in the petrochemical industry. The article also discusses the development of six ASME B31 standards aimed at harmonizing requirements across different code sections, addressing issues such as welding, inspection, and personnel qualification. Additionally, it notes upcoming revisions to integrate B31.12 requirements into B31.3 and B31.8 by 2026 or 2028, with plans to phase out B31.12 by 2030. [Extracted from the article]
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