Pipeline Standards Compendium [patched]: Asme

ASME Pipeline Standards Compendium

  • Leak Detection: Stricter requirements due to hydrogen’s low molecular weight and ease of leakage.

    • The ASME Pipeline Standards Compendium includes a wide range of standards, guidelines, and recommended practices for pipelines, covering topics such as:

    Key Highlights:

    B31.4

    | If you need to… | Start with… | Then refer to… | |----------------|--------------|----------------| | Design a liquid pipeline | | B16.9 (fittings), B36.10M (pipe) | | Design a gas pipeline | B31.8 | B31.8S (integrity), B31G (corrosion) | | Design a hydrogen pipeline | B31.12 | B31.8 (backing for low-pressure) | | Qualify a welder | BPVC Sec. IX | B31.4 or B31.8 (owner requirements) | | Repair an in-service dent/corrosion | PCC-2 | B31.8S (integrity check) | | Run an ILI tool on gas line | B31.8V | B31.8S (threat assessment) | | Pressure test without shutting down | B31.8T | Owner’s O&M manual | asme pipeline standards compendium