ASME B31.3-2022 is the American standard for process piping systems, detailing design, materials, fabrication, inspection, and testing to ensure safe and reliable piping in industrial facilities.
Scope and Purpose
ASME B31.3 is part of the ASME B31 Code for Pressure Piping and specifically governs process piping used in industries such as:
Petroleum refining
Chemical and pharmaceutical manufacturing
Food and beverage processing
Semiconductor and cryogenic facilities