Thanks for the input XL83NL
I think that the paragraph does exactly as you’ve mentioned - this is not to say that the pipe work will not conform to SEP and it will be designed in accordance with a relevant code (ASME B31.3). Given the purpose of the PED is to provide relevant harmonised...
Interesting point LittleInch - sounds like they're scared of falling foul of any regulations. Agree that it seems overkill but I imagine they're thinking that it's a problem for the next guy to deal with in 7 years time!
Thanks Morten - useful calculator, looks like I'm pretty firmly in at most Category I (Module A) unless we go to a particularly large N.B.
In the interest of SEP I'll hydrotest this regardless but good to have the input into where exactly we fall in the legal requirements associated with the...
Thanks for the response XL83NL.
Just to add on to this as well, I've found some further useful information in PED in paragraph 7 of the scope, where this states " However, this Directive should not apply to the assembly of pressure equipment on the site and under the responsibility of a user...
Hello All,
I'm hoping for some help with a question that has arisen around pressure testing new pipework.
I have a fluid (instrument air) that would be classified as Category D under ASME B31.3 (i.e. safe, <150 psi, < 186 DegC, >-29 DegC).
Under ASME B31.3 I do not need to carry out a...
