ASME B31.3 Applied to Pumps
ASME B31.3 Applied to Pumps
(OP)
In designing an ASME B31.3 piping system, are pumps considered an unlisted component (since they do not have a standard listed in Table 326.1)? As such would they have to have design calculations consistent with the design criteria of the code (i.e. section 304)?
I have a client who wants me to specify that my pumps are in compliance with B31.3, but I have never heard of this before.
I have a client who wants me to specify that my pumps are in compliance with B31.3, but I have never heard of this before.





RE: ASME B31.3 Applied to Pumps
... 300.1.3 Exclusions. This Code excludes the following:
d) pressure vessels, heat exchangers, pumps, compressors...
RE: ASME B31.3 Applied to Pumps
I am also going to assume that "other fluid handling or processing equipment" would apply to things like rotary valves, filters, and anything else under the sun that isn't pipe.
RE: ASME B31.3 Applied to Pumps
RE: ASME B31.3 Applied to Pumps