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CISDOC database
| Document ID (ISN) | 24387 |
| CIS number |
76-43 |
| Year |
1975 |
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| Title |
Gas transmission and distribution piping systems. |
| Bibliographic information |
ANSI B31.8-1975, American Society of Mechanical Engineers, 345 East 47th Street, New York, N.Y. 10017, USA. Standard approved on 6 Mar. 1975. 118p. Illus. 99 ref. Price US-$15.00. |
| Abstract |
This Code covers the design, fabrication, installation, inspection, testing, and the safety aspects of operation and maintenance of gas transmission and distribution systems, including gas pipelines, gas compressor stations, gas metering and regulating stations, gas mains, and service lines up to the outlet of the customer's meter set assembly. Definitions (with index) of piping systems and components are followed by chapters devoted to: materials and equipment; welding; piping system components and fabrication details; design, installation and testing; operating and maintenance procedures; corrosion control; miscellaneous. Appendices: list of material specifications approved, extruded headers, examples illustrating the application of the rules for reinforcement of welded branch connections, etc. General index. |
| Descriptors (primary) |
pressurized gas systems; gas distribution; pipes and fittings; USA |
| Descriptors (secondary) |
compressors; safety engineering; installation of pipe systems; maintenance; materials testing; corrosion protection; design data; standard; welding and cutting; pressure limiting devices |
| Document type |
F - Information notes, codes of practice, standards |
| Subject(s) |
Pressure vessels and systems
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| Browse category(ies) |
Power generation and distribution
Compressed gases and pressure vessels
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