Piping Systems & Pipeline ASME B31 Code Simplified

The Piping Systems & Pipeline Code establishes rules of the design, inspection, maintenance and repair of piping systems and pipelines throughout the world. The objective of the rules is to provide a margin for deterioration in service. Advancements in design and material and the evidence of experience are constantly being added by Addenda. Based on a popular course taught by author and conducted by the ASME, this book will center on the on the practical aspects of piping and pipeline design, integrity, maintenance and repair. This book will cover such topics as: inspection techniques, from the most common (PT, MT, UT, RT, MFL pigs) to most recent (AE, PED, UT pigs and multi pigs), the implementation of integrity management programs, periodic inspections and evaluation of resultsThe various repair techniques, their advantages and shortcomings|The step-by-step logic to be followed in making repair decisions and selecting the applicable repair|Design, construction, inspection and testing rules as they apply to integrity assessment of operaqting systems|A technical background to the design equations|Layout of piping systems for reliable operation|Piping and pipeline corrosion mechanisms