ASME B31P : 2017
ASME B31P : 2017
STANDARD HEAT TREATMENTS FOR FABRICATION PROCESSES
American Society of Mechanical Engineers
STANDARD HEAT TREATMENTS FOR FABRICATION PROCESSES
American Society of Mechanical Engineers
Foreword
Committee Roster
Correspondence With the B31 Committee
1 Introduction
2 Glossary
3 Temperature Measurement
4 Temperature Control
5 Welding Preheat
6 Postweld Heat Treatment (PWHT)
7 Postforming and Material Heat Treatments
8 Alternatives and Exemptions to Preheat and PWHT Requirements
Nonmandatory Appendices
A - Recommendations for the Proper Use of Thermocouples
B - Recommendations for Control of Narrow Temperature Range
Heat Treatments: Local Heat-Treatment Methods
C - Branch Connection Examples
D - Temper Bead Method Alternative to PWHT
E - Fracture Mechanics Alternative to PWHT
Describes requirements for heat treatment of piping assemblies that meet the requirements of ASME B31 Code Sections.
Document Type | Standard |
Status | Current |
Publisher | American Society of Mechanical Engineers |