ASME_B19.3b-1995.pdf

AN AMERICAN NATIONAL STANDARD ASME B19.3b-1995 ADDENDA to ASME B19.3-1991 SAFETY STANDARD FOR COMPRESSORS FOR PROCESS INDUSTRIES THE A M E R I C A N S O C I E T Y O F M E C H A N I C A L E N G I N E E R S United Engineering Center e 345 East 47th Street a New York,NY 10017 Copyright ASME International Provided by IHS under license with ASME Licensee=University of Alberta/5966844001,User=trert,rtyrtyrtyNot for Resale,03/07/2015 13:09:24 MSTNo reproduction or networking permitted without license from IHS-,-,-ASME Bl19-3B 95 0759670 0573258 279 Date of Issuance:May 31,1996 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 undertake to 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 responsibility for 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 All Rights Reserved Printed in U.S.A.Copyright ASME International Provided by IHS under license with ASME Licensee=University of Alberta/5966844001,User=trert,rtyrtyrtyNot for Resale,03/07/2015 13:09:24 MSTNo reproduction or networking permitted without license from IHS-,-,-ASME BL9.3B 95 m 0759670 0573259 105 m ASME B19.3b-1995 Following approval by the ASME B19 Committee and ASME,and after public review,ASME B19.3b-1995 was approved by the American National Standards Institute on August 17,1995.Addenda to the 1991 edition of ASME B19.3 are issued in the form of replacement pages.Revisions,additions,and deletions are incorporated directly into the affected pages.It is advisable,however,that this page,the Addenda title and copyright pages,and all replaced pages be retained for reference.SUMMARY OF CHANGES This is the second Addenda to be published to ASME B19.3-1991.A previous Addenda was published in 1994.Replace or insert the pages listed.Changes given below are identified on the page by a margin note,(b),placed next to the affected area.Previous Addenda changes are indicated by(a).The pages not listed are the reverse sides of the listed pages and contain no changes.Page 1 6-8 9,9.1 Location Section I.2(a)Section 3.2 Section 3.3.1 Section 3.3.2(a)13 Section 3.4.4 Change Revised Revised in its entirety Revised in its entirety Revised in its entirety Revised Copyright ASME International Provided by IHS under license with ASME Licensee=University of Alberta/5966844001,User=trert,rtyrtyrtyNot for Resale,03/07/2015 13:09:24 MSTNo reproduction or networking permitted without license from IHS-,-,-ASME B19.3b-7995 SAFETY STANDARD FOR COMPRESSORS FOR PROCESS INDUSTRIES 1 GENERAL 1.1 Purpose It is the purpose of this Standard to make available general information on safe practices and specific recom-mendations covering basic safety requirements for com-pressors used in the process industries.This information is intended to provide guidance to those who design,install,and operate compressors.Safety requirements de-scribed in this Standard for compressor auxiliary equip-ment,including drivers,shall not apply to such auxiliary equipment when used in applications other than compres-sor installations.1.2 Scope(a)The specific recommendations in this Standard cover the requirements for safety devices and protective facilities to prevent compressor accidents as a result of excessive pressure,destructive mechanical failures,inter-nai fires or explosions,and leakage of toxic or flammable fluids.General safety practices and hazards unique to compressors are also covered.This Standard applies to the compressor and its auxiliar