Code Compliance in Packaged Air Compressors
Code Compliance in Packaged Air Compressors
(OP)
Bids of standard air compressor models received from reputable manufacturers take exception to a purchase specification requirement that interconnecting piping / tubing be in accordance with ASME B31.3. What are others thoughts / experiences concerning the issue of code compliance versus manufacturer standard? Paragraph 300.1.2 appears to indicate that B31.3 would apply to these packaged units. Is there a section that would exclude these units from B31.3?





RE: Code Compliance in Packaged Air Compressors
why would the same document contradict itself?
Offshore Mechanical Shift Engineer (Trainee)
Oil, Gas & Power
RE: Code Compliance in Packaged Air Compressors
RE: Code Compliance in Packaged Air Compressors
Where is the exclusion? I can see if the gage pressure is <150 psi it can be Category D service, but there are still requirements for this service.
RE: Code Compliance in Packaged Air Compressors
RE: Code Compliance in Packaged Air Compressors
RE: Code Compliance in Packaged Air Compressors
A lot of air compressors are used in the construction industry or general industrial applications where B31.3 is not prevalent - that's probably why the mfrs the OP is dealing with are taking exception to B31.3 - it's not their standard. The mfrs we deal with will meet B31.3 on request for the models we purchase.
RE: Code Compliance in Packaged Air Compressors
RE: Code Compliance in Packaged Air Compressors