ASME Codes and Standards for Piping and Valves

Engineering Applications in Hydrogen, Renewable, and Conventional Energy Systems

Karan Sotoodeh

• Publisher: Elsevier
• Year: 2026
• eBook ISBN:
  9780443443596
• Topic: Architecture
• Subtopic: Sustainability in Architecture

ASME Codes and Standards for Piping and Valves: Engineering Applications in Hydrogen, Renewable, and Conventional Energy Systems delivers a thorough introduction to ASME B31 and B16 standards, offering clear explanations and practical strategies for designing, building, and maintaining piping and valve systems used in a variety of energy sectors. Covering everything from basic principles to advanced techniques in fabrication, inspection, and testing, this book examines important standards like B31.1, B31.3, and B31.12, as well as B16 fittings, flanges, and valves. Special focus is given to hydrogen piping, geothermal, biomass, and carbon capture, with dedicated chapters on material selection and operational best practices.In addition to its practical guidance, the book stands out for its emphasis on real-world applications, using case studies and illustrations to help readers navigate the complexities of modern energy systems. Whether you're an engineer, project manager, student, or trainer, this resource ensures a solid grasp of the latest ASME codes and their relevance to emerging energy technologies. - Covers ASME B31 and B16 standards across 20 chapters, addressing renewable and traditional energy sectors - Features chapters on hydrogen systems per ASME B31.12, including design, materials, fabrication, inspection, operation, and maintenance - Covers practical guidance on geothermal, biomass, and carbon capture systems, highlighting their classification under ASME B31.1 (power piping) and ASME B31.3 (power piping) codes - Includes illustrations, case studies, and question and answers on material selection, corrosion, fabrication, welding, inspection, and testing for engineers, inspectors, and managers - Emphasizes piping design and safety, including stress analysis, support design, and valve selection for reliable, system performance

Table of contents

• Title of Book
• Cover image
• Title page
• Table of Contents
• Copyright
• Preface
• Acknowledgment
• Chapter 1 Introduction to American Society of Mechanical Engineers codes and standards
• Chapter 2 Piping systems fundamentals
• Chapter 3 Valve fundamentals and types
• Chapter 4 American Society of Mechanical Engineers B16 series for fittings
• Chapter 5 ASME B16 series for flanges
• Chapter 6 ASME B16 series for flange integrity
• Chapter 7 ASME B16 series for valves
• Chapter 8 ASME B31.3 introduction and design basis: pressure, temperature, stresses, and wall thickness
• Chapter 9 ASME B31.3 advanced design: occasional loads flexibility, supports, external pressure, and reinforcement pad calculations for branch connections
• Chapter 10 AME B31.3—materials
• Chapter 11 AME B31.3 fabrication
• Chapter 12 AME B31.3-inspection and examination
• Chapter 13 AME B31.3 testing
• Chapter 14 ASME B31.1: Power piping-design requirements
• Chapter 15 ASME B31.1: Power piping-materials, fabrication, and quality assurance
• Chapter 16 ASME B31.12-hydrogen piping and pipeline-material requirements
• Chapter 17 ASME B31.12—Hydrogen piping and pipeline-fabrication, welding, and inspection
• Chapter 18 ASME B31.12—hydrogen piping and pipeline operation, repair, and maintenance
• Chapter 19 ASME B31.12-hydrogen piping and pipeline-design rules and testing
• Chapter 20 Applications and case studies of ASME codes and standards in renewable energy systems
• Index