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ASME B31.3-2016 <br /> Chapter IX <br /> High Pressure Piping <br /> K300 GENERAL STATEMENTS K300.2 Definitions <br /> (a) Applicability. This Chapter pertains to piping des- Paragraph 300.2 applies except for terms relating only <br /> ignated by the owner as being in High Pressure Fluid to nonmetals and severe cyclic conditions. <br /> Service. Its requirements are to be applied in full to The term allowable stress is used in lieu of basic allow- <br /> piping so designated.High pressure is considered herein able stress. <br /> to be pressure in excess of that allowed by the The term safeguarding and other terms characterizing <br /> ASME B16.5 Class 2500 rating for the specified design hazardous fluid services are not used in this Chapter <br /> temperature and material group. However, there are but should be taken into account in design. <br /> no specified pressure limitations for the application of K300.3 Nomenclature <br /> these rules. <br /> (b) Responsibilities. In addition to the responsibilities Paragraph 300.3 applies. <br /> stated in para. 300(b), K300.4 Status of Appendices <br /> (1) for each piping system designated as being in Paragraph 300.4 and Table 300.4 apply, except for <br /> High Pressure Fluid Service, the owner shall provide <br /> all information necessary to perform the analyses and Appendices A, B, H, L, V, and X. <br /> testing required by this Chapter <br /> (2) the designer shall make a written report to the PART 1 <br /> owner summarizing the design calculations and certi- CONDITIONS AND CRITERIA <br /> fying that the design has been performed in accordance K301 DESIGN CONDITIONS <br /> with this Chapter <br /> (c) The identification,intent,and Code requirements Paragraph 301 applies with the exceptions of <br /> in paras. 300(a), (c), (d), (e), and (f) apply. paras. 301.1, 301.2, 301.3, and 301.5. <br /> (d) The organization,content,and,wherever possible, K301.1 General <br /> paragraph designations of this Chapter correspond to <br /> those of the first six Chapters (the base Code). The Paragraph 301.1 applies but refer to para.K301 instead <br /> prefix K is used. of para. 301. <br /> (e) Provisions and requirements of the base Code K301.2 Design Pressure <br /> apply only as stated in this Chapter. <br /> K301.2.1 General. Paragraph 301.2.1(a) applies <br /> K300.1 Scope except that reference to para. 302.2.4 is not applicable. <br /> Paragraphs 301.2.1(b) and (c) apply, but refer to <br /> K300.1.1 Content and Coverage. Paragraph 300.1.1 para. K304 instead of para. 304. <br /> applies with the exceptions stated in paras.K300.1.3 and <br /> K300.1.4. K301.2.2 Required Pressure Containment or Relief. <br /> Paragraphs 301.2.2(a) and (b) apply, but refer to <br /> K300.1.2 Packaged Equipment Piping. Intercon- para. K322.6.3 instead of para. 322.6.3. Paragraph <br /> necting piping as described in para. 300.1.2 shall con- 301.2.2(c) is not applicable. <br /> form to the requirements of this Chapter. <br /> K301.3 Design Temperature <br /> K300.1.3 Exclusions. In addition to the exclusions Paragraph 301.3 applies with the exceptions of <br /> stated in para.300.1.3,this Chapter excludes nonmetallic paras. 301.3.1 and 301.3.2 and the following exceptions <br /> and nonmetallic-lined piping. in the text: <br /> K300.1.4 Category M Fluid Service. This Chapter (a) Refer to para. K301.2 instead of para. 301.2. <br /> makes no provision for piping in Category M Fluid (b) Refer to para. K301.3.2 instead of para. 301.3.2. <br /> Service. If such piping is required by the owner, the K301.3.1 Design Minimum Temperature. Paragraph <br /> engineering design shall be developed as provided in 301.3.1 applies, but refer to para. K323.2.2 instead of <br /> para. 300(c)(5). para. 323.2.2. <br />