This article is about Compression Fittings and Accessories Selection Criteria and Installation & Requirements of Instrumentation and Control Systems as per International Codes and standards for Commercial Buildings, Plants and Refinery Projects.
Compression Fittings and Accessories Selection Criteria and Installation
Material Receiving General Checklist for Instrumentation & Control
Material requirements for IP01A Copper Tubing Components for Air Supply and Signal transmission systems. (Based on material, temp. and usage the appropriate sec of PIP PCSIP001 has to be used.
- Tube Fittings: Brass, flareless compression type. The fitting nomenclature shall be in accordance with ISA RP 42.1.
[PIP PCSIP 001 Sec 4.1.3]”
Pipe Fittings and Nipples: Brass screwed fittings, couplings, and unions per ASME B31.3 and ASTM B453. Sizes 1/4-inch, 3/8-inch, and 1/2-inch. All NPT threads are to meet requirements of ANSI B1.20.1. All nipples are brass, to be extra strong, temper reference 061. [PIP PCSIP 001 Sec 4.1.7]
Thread Sealant/Lubricant: White-thickened PTFE dispersion, no metallic fillers, certified nontoxic. [PIP PCSIP 001 Sec 4.1.8]
Material Requirements for : IP-12P Type 304 Stainless Steel Tubing Components for Instrument Process Connections
Surface finish shall be free of any imperfections that would prevent sealing when using flareless compression-type tube fittings. [PIP PCSIP 001 Sec 4.4.2.3]
Tube Fittings: Type 316 stainless steel, flareless compression type Fitting nomenclature shall be in accordance with ISA RP 42.1. [PIP PCSIP 001 Sec 4.4.3]
Pipe Fittings and Nipples: Type 304 stainless steel 3000# forged alloy screwed fittings, couplings, and unions per ASME B31.3 and ASTM A182. Sizes 1/4-inch, 3/8-inch, and 1/2-inch. All NPT threads are to meet requirements of ANSI B1.20.1. All nipples are 304 stainless steel, schedule 80 minimum. [PIP PCSIP 001 Sec 4.4.7]
Thread Sealant/Lubricant: White-thickened PTFE dispersion, no metallic fillers, certified nontoxic. [PIP PCSIP 001 Sec 4.4.8]
Material Specification: IP-02A Polyvinyl Chloride-Coated Copper Tubing Components for Air Supply and Signal Transmission Systems
Surface finish shall be free of any imperfections that would prevent sealing when using flareless compression-type tube fittings. [PIP PCSIP 001 Sec 4.2.2.3]
Tube Fittings: Brass, flareless compression type Fitting nomenclature shall be in accordance with ISA RP 42.1. [PIP PCSIP 001 Sec 4.2.3]
Pipe Fittings and Nipples: Brass screwed fittings, couplings, and unions per ASME B31.3 and ASTM B453. Sizes 1/4-inch, 3/8-inch, and 1/2-inch. All NPT threads are to meet requirements of ANSI B1.20.1. All nipples are brass, to be extra strong, temper reference 061. [PIP PCSIP 001 Sec 4.2.7]
Material Specification: IP-03A Type 316 Stainless Steel Tubing Components for Air Supply and Signal Transmission Systems
Surface finish shall be free of any imperfections that would prevent sealing when using flareless compression-type tube fittings. [PIP PCSIP 001 Sec 4.3.2.3]
Tube Fittings: Type 316 stainless steel, flareless compression type Fitting nomenclature shall be in accordance with ISA RP 42.1. [PIP PCSIP 001 Sec 4.3.3]
Pipe Fittings and Nipples: 304 stainless steel 3000# forged alloy screwed fittings, couplings, and unions per ASME B16.11, ASTM A182, and ASTM A276. Sizes 1/4-inch, 3/8-inch, and 1/2-inch. All NPT threads are to meet requirements of ANSI B1.20.1. All nipples are 304 stainless steel, 80S per ASME B36.19, minimum. [PIP PCSIP 001 Sec 4.3.7]
Thread Sealant/Lubricant: White-thickened PTFE dispersion, no metallic fillers, certified nontoxic. [PIP PCSIP 001 Sec 4.3.8]
Material Specification: IP-13P Type 316 Stainless Steel Tubing Components for Instrument Process Connections
Surface finish shall be free of any imperfections that would prevent sealing when using flareless compression-type tube fittings. [PIP PCSIP 001 Sec 4.5.2.3]
Tube Fittings: Type 316 stainless steel, flareless compression type Fitting nomenclature shall be in accordance with ISA RP 42.1. [PIP PCSIP 001 Sec 4.5.3]
Pipe Fittings and Nipples: Type 316 stainless steel 3000# forged alloy screwed fittings, couplings, and unions per ASME B31.3 and ASTM A276. Sizes 1/4, 3/8, and 1/2 inch. All NPT threads are to meet requirements of ANSI B1.20.1. All nipples are 316 stainless steel, schedule 80 minimum. [PIP PCSIP 001 Sec 4.5.7]
Thread Sealant/Lubricant: White-thickened PTFE dispersion, no metallic fillers, certified nontoxic. [PIP PCSIP 001 Sec 4.5.8]
Material Specification: IP-14P Monel 400 Tubing Components for Instrument Process Connections
Surface finish shall be free of any imperfections that would prevent sealing when using flareless compression-type tube fittings. [PIP PCSIP 001 Sec 4.6.2.3]
Tube Fittings: Monel 400, flareless compression type Fitting nomenclature shall be in accordance with ISA RP 42.1. [PIP PCSIP 001 Sec 4.6.3]
Pipe Fittings and Nipples: Monel 400, 3000# forged alloy screwed fittings, couplings, and unions per ASME B31.3 and ASTM B165. Sizes 1/4-inch, 3/8-inch, and 1/2-inch. All NPT threads are to meet requirements of ANSI B1.20.1. All nipples are Monel 400, schedule 80 minimum. [PIP PCSIP 001 Sec 4.6.7]
Thread Sealant/Lubricant: White-thickened PTFE dispersion, no metallic fillers, certified nontoxic. [PIP PCSIP 001 Sec 4.6.8]
International Standard and Codes for Stainless Steel and Copper Tubing
- Copper Tubing, Brass Fittings, and Valves for Instrument Service
- Stainless Steel Tubing, Fittings, and Valves for Instrument Service 415 bar g Maximum
3. SAES-J-002, Regulated Vendor List for Instruments.
4. SAES-J-100, Process Flow Metering.
5. Process Industry Practices Process Control (PIP) PCSIP001 Instrument Piping and Tubing Systems Specifications.
6. Process Industry Practices Process Control (PIP) PCCIP001 Instrument Piping and Tubing Systems Criteria.
7. O Brien Tracepak Instructions. http://www.obcorp.com/WebPages/literatu.htm
8. Swagelok Tubing data. Http://www.swagelok.com
1. Attachment 1: Approved Vendor list, SAES-J-002
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