Piping Systems & Pipeline: ASME Code Simplified [Hardcover]

Phillip Ellenberger (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: April 22, 2005 | ISBN-10: 0071453024 | ISBN-13: 978-0071453028 | Edition: 1

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 results

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From the Back Cover

The latest industry practices in the design, inspection, maintenance, and repair of piping systems and pipelines according to ASME B31

Piping Systems & Pipeline provides instruction on the latest code and addendums governing the design, construction, and inspection of piping systems. This handy volume annotates and explains the ASME B31 piping section.

Designed as a practical guide, this book covers such topics as inspection techniques, from the most common (PT, MT, UT, RT, MFL pigs) to the most recent (AE, PED, UT pigs and multi pigs); the implementation of integrity management programs; periodic inspections and evaluation of results; and step-by-step logic for making repair decisions and selecting the applicable repair.

INSIDE Piping Systems & Pipeline: ASME B31 Code Simplified
* MATERIALS AND SIZING * INTEGRITY FOR SUSTAINED LOADS * INTEGRITY FOR OCCASIONAL LOADS* MATERIAL FLAWS AND INSPECTIONS * CORROSION, ASSESSMENT, AND REPAIRS

About the Author

J. Phillip Ellenberger, P.E., retired as Vice President of Engineering at WFI International (a division of Bonney Forge ) in Houston, Texas, a design and manufacturing firm specializing in machined branch connections. He is a life member of ASME, for which he serves on several codes and standards committees. He is active with the B16 F & C subcommittees, the B31.3 design task group, and the B31 mechanical design and fabrication committee. Mr. Ellenberger is also the MSS Chairman of the Coordinating Committee and Committee 113, and IS member of WG 10 SC67. He has taught piping stress analysis at the University of Houston, and numerous professional seminars on B31.3 and related topics.

Product Details

• Hardcover: 270 pages
• Publisher: McGraw-Hill Professional; 1 edition (April 22, 2005)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0071453024
• ISBN-13: 978-0071453028
• Product Dimensions: 9 x 6.1 x 0.9 inches
• Shipping Weight: 1.2 pounds
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #2,278,082 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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