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3: The conventional definition of severe cyclic conditions (either equivalent

no of of cycles>7000 or Se>0.8Sa) has been modified in this edition. As per B
31.3-2016, Designating piping as being under severe cyclic conditions should
be considered when piping is subjected to both a high stress range (when
the calculated stress range approaches the allowable stress range) and
many cycles (the stress range factor, f, is less than the maximum, fm).

4: New Appendix R (Use of Alternative Ultrasonic Acceptance Criteria) is

added. The fracture mechanics ultrasonic acceptance criteria in Appendix R
may be used for acceptance of discontinuities if all requirements of
Appendix R are met.

5: In 2014 edition, for the first time the code provided stress values in MPa in
table A-1M and Table A-2M. Those metric values are partly provided and
were equivalent to its FPS (KSI) counterparts. Please note that In 2016
edition The values stated in ksi (Table A-1 and table A-2) are not exact
equivalents to the values stated in MPa (table A-1M and Table A-2M).
Therefore, for any given material, the user of the Code should use only the
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6: As per latest edition of the code; In no case shall a coupling or half

coupling have a rating less than Class 3000 in accordance with ASME
B16.11.

7: In B31.3-2016 when inplane and outplane SIFs (for sustained stress

sistained moment index) are determined by experimental or analytical
means the bending stress calculation for branch pipe is permitted using
section modulus of parent pipe (not branch pipe). However if SIFs from
Appendix D are used branch section modulus to be used.

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8: As per the latest code the Impact testing is not required if the design
minimum temperature is greater than or equal to 104C (155F) and the
stress ratio (as defined in Fig 323.2.2B of the code) does not exceed 0.3. and
For stress ratios greater than 0.3, the lowest design minimum temperature
permitted is 48C (55F). Also it has included Tabular Values for Reduction
in Lowest Exemption Temperature for Steels Without Impact Testing.

9: The minimum PWHT holding temperature for P-No. 15E, Group No. 1
materials may be 675C (reduced by 45C from 2014 edition) for nominal
material thicknesses 13 mm (12 in.).

10: The Assembly requirements for bolted flanged joints are added in clause
335.2.5.

11: Now Hardness tests are not required to verify proper heat treatment
except as otherwise specified in the engineering design.

12: When piping sub-assemblies are tested separately, A special provision

for testing is provided in clause F345.2.3 where consideration should be
given to performing an additional leak test of the assembled piping system
with nonhazardous test fluid prior to initial operation and Examination for
leaks should be at all joints that have not been previously examined for
leaks, or that have been reassembled after being examined for leaks.

13: Piping systems designed for vacuum service may be subjected to a

vacuum leak test (in place of leak testing under internal pressure)method by
a qualified and certified Leak-testing personnel with technique and
acceptance criteria specified by the owner following a written procedure
complying with the applicable technical requirements of the BPV Code,
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14: During leak testing the Joints previously tested in accordance with this
Code may be insulated or covered. Also At the owners option, for Category
D Fluid Service, joints that are subject to a hydrostatic leak test or an initial
service leak test may be insulated and have protective weather sheathing

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