api 570 1-a-3-1.guide

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API 570 EXAM PREPARATION COURSE

API 570 Is not a ‘stand-alone’ document that can be used in

isolation

It refers to ASME B31.3;particularly for piping

repair-related issues

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ASME B31.3Process piping

construction code


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Section 3:Definitions

Definition 3.1.10

AND REMEMBER THAT

B31.3 contains various

Categories of fluid service

ASME B31.3


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Subsection: 3.1.3

AND NOTE THAT

It refers to B31.3 in the context of:

B31.3 is used for controlling

repair of pipework

ASME B31.3


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3.1.3/3.1.4

AND NOTE THAT


‘The Applicable Code’

ASME B31.3


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Section 7:Inspection

data

Table 4

AND NOTE THAT


API 570 uses the same MAWP

equation as B31.3

ASME B31.3


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Section 8

Repairs and Alterations

Subsection:8.1.1

AND NOTE THAT


The principles of B31.1 or the code to

which the piping is built shall be

followed to the extent practical….

ASME B31.3


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Section 8:Repairs

Subsections:8.2.3.2 and

8.2.3.3

AND NOTE THAT


Weld pre/post-weld heating

criteria are based on the

materials data given in B31.3

ASME B31.3


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570/31.3 LINKS :SUMMARY

BEFORE PROCEEDING

FURTHER……

1.Make sure that you have marked (or at least

looked-up and seen (the links shown on the

preceding slides in your API 570 document

2.Remember that most of the information you will

use from B31.3 will relate to pipe repairs and re-

rating


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Slide 9

SUMMARY

API 570 Is not a ‘stand-alone’ document that can be used in

isolation

570

ASME B31.3Process piping

construction code