Guide for hot tapping on piping and other equipment. Edition 2
Publication 185
Document Status
Current
Supplement
Mechanical & Electrical Supplement
Series
Publication
Abstract
Offers guidance on how to carry out a safe operation when hot tapping into metallic piping systems containing process fluids or their residues. It covers overall planning of the operation and includes hazard assessment and control, the constraints imposed by the nature, temperature and pressure of the process fluids, welding, testing and cutting (drilling/trepanning). Information is provided for special hot-tapping applications such as on storage tanks.
History
Imprint reference 08-2011.
Subjects
- Building services
- Ducts/flues/pipes
- Pipes
Publisher History
The Engineering Equipment and Materials Users' Association is a European based organisation, supporting companies that own or operate industrial facilities.
Information
NBS
NBS has produced specification systems and information products for construction industry professionals for more than 40 years. The National Building Specification is the recognised UK national standard and is used by over 5,000 organisations. NBS is part of RIBA Enterprises Ltd.
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