ASME B31.3

Pipe Sizing in Piping Design – Practical Engineering Approach for Oil & Gas and Process Plants

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Pipe sizing in piping design showing refinery piping, P&ID drawings, and line sizing calculations for oil and gas plants

Introduction Pipe sizing is one of the most fundamental activities in piping design and piping engineering. In oil & gas facilities, refineries, chemical plants, and power plants, correct pipe sizing directly affects process performance, safety, operability, and lifecycle cost. Pipe sizing is not just a mathematical exercise. It is a combination of process requirements, fluid … Read more

Pipe Thickness in Piping Design (ASME B31.3 Explained)

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Pipe thickness measurement using vernier caliper on industrial piping system, illustrating ASME B31.3 pipe thickness requirements in piping design

Introduction In piping design, selecting the correct pipe thickness is one of the most fundamental engineering tasks. Pipe thickness directly affects pressure containment, mechanical strength, corrosion life, safety, and project cost. In Oil and Gas Piping, chemical plants, refineries, and power plants, pipe thickness is not chosen arbitrarily. It is calculated using ASME B31 codes, … Read more