ASME_B19.1-1995.pdf

The American Society of Mechanical Engineers SAFETY STANDARD FOR A I R IOMPRESSOR SYSTEMS 1 A N A M E R I C A N NATIONAL STANDARD ASME B1 9.1-1 NU5 I(Revision of ASME 119.1-1990)1 Copyright ASME International Provided by IHS under license with ASMENot for ResaleNo reproduction or networking permitted without license from IHS-,-A S I E B37.L 75 0757670 O573367 3T0 The American Society of Mechanical Engineers A N A M E R I C A N N A T I O N A L S T A N D A R D SAFETY STANDARD FOR A I R COMPRESSOR SYSTEMS ASME B1 9.1-1 995(Revision of ASME B19.1-1990)Copyright ASME International Provided by IHS under license with ASMENot for ResaleNo reproduction or networking permitted without license from IHS-,-ASME BL9.1 95=0759b70 0573168 237 M Date of Issuance:April 15,1996 The 1995 Edition of this Standard is being issued with an automatic addenda subscription service.The use of an addenda allows revisions made in re-sponse to public review comments or committee actions to be published on a regular yearly basis;revisions published in addenda will become effective 1 year after the Date of Issuance of the addenda.The next edition of this standard is scheduled for publication in 2000.ASME is the registered trademark of The American Society of Mechanical Engineers.This code or standard was developed under procedures accredited as meeting the criteria for American National Standards.The Consensus Committee that approved the code or standard was balanced to assure that individuals from competent and concerned interests have had an opportunity to participate.The proposed code or standard was made available for public review and comment which provides an opportunity for additional public input from industry,academia,regulatory agencies,and the public-at-large.ASME does not approve,rate,or endorse any item,construction,proprietary device,or activity.ASME does not take any position with respect to the validity of any patent rights asserted in connection with any items mentioned in this document,and does not undertaketo insure anyone utilizing a standard against liability for infringement of any applicable Letters Patent,nor assume any such liability.Users of a code or standard are expressly advised that the determination of the validity of any such patent rights,and the risk of the infringement of such rights,is entirely their own responsibility.Participation by federal agency representative(s)or person(s)affiliated with industry is not to be interpreted as government or industry endorsement of this code or standard.ASME accepts responsibilityfor onlythose interpretations issued in accordance with governing ASME procedures and policies which preclude the issuance of interpretations by individual volunteers.No part of this document may be reproduced in any form,in an electronic retrieval system or otherwise,without the prior written permission of the publisher.Copyright O 1996 by THE AMERICAN SOCIETY OF MECHANICAL ENGINEERS 345 East 47th Street New York,NY 10017-2392 All Rights Reserved Copyright ASME International Provided by IHS under license with ASMENot for ResaleNo reproduction or networking permitted without license from IHS-,-ASME BL7.1 75 0757670 0573367 373 FOREWORD(This Foreword is not part of ASME 819.1-1995.1 Use of compressed air has been an important method of transmitting and storing useful energy for over one hundred years.Experience has shown that the use of compressed air as a utility can be both safe and effective if certain basic safety features and practices are used.However,since compressed air does represent instantly available energy,serious consequences can result from failure to use these basic safety features and practices.User experience provides a solid basis for safety requirements of air compressor systems.Full information on good practice has not been readily available to all who design,produce,install,operate,or maintain these systems.Therefore,the BI9 Committee was organized and sponsored by The American Society of Mechanical Engineers in accordance with the rules of the American National Standards Institute.A standing committee will be maintained to review current safety problems and to interpret,where necessary,provisions of this Standard.To promote uniformity,all requests for interpretation and suggestions for revision should be addressed to the Secretary,ASME B 19 Committee,in care of The American Society of Mechanical Engineers,345 East 47th Street,New York,New York 10017.Safety codes and standards are intended to enhance public health and safety.Revisions result from committee consideration of factors such as technological advances,new data,and changing environmental and industry needs.Revisions do not imply that previous editions were inadequate.This Standard,which was approved by the ASME BI9 Committee and by the Sponsor,was approved and adopted as an American National Standard by the American National Standards Institute on August 17,1995.111 Copyright ASME International Provided by IHS un