ASME Codes and Standards for Piping and Valves
Engineering Applications in Hydrogen, Renewable, and Conventional Energy Systems
- 1st Edition - January 1, 2026
- Latest edition
- Author: Karan Sotoodeh
- Language: English
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 B1… Read more
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.
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
Piping engineers in oil and gas, power plants, chemical, hydrogen, biomass, geothermal, and carbon capture industries, Mechanical engineers applying ASME B16 and B31 standards, Material and corrosion engineers in power, geothermal, refinery, and chemical plants, Valve and actuator specialists involved in equipment selection and inspection
1. Introduction to ASME Codes and Standards
2. Piping Systems Fundamentals
3. Valve Fundamentals and Types
4. ASME B16 Series for Fittings
5. ASME B16 Series for Flanges
6. ASME B16 Series for Flange integrity
7. ASME B16 Series for Valves
8. ASME B31.3 Introduction and Design Basis. Pressure, Temperature, Stresses, and Wall Thickness
9. ASME B31.3 Advanced Design. Occasional Loads Flexibility, Supports, External Pressure, and Reinforcement Pad Calculations for Branch Connections
10. AME B31.3-Materials
11. AME B31.3-Fabrication
12. AME B31.3-Inspection and Examination
13. ASME B31.3-Testing
14. ASME B31.1: Power Piping-Design Requirements
15. ASME B31.1: Power Piping-Materials, Fabrication, and Quality Assurance
16. ASME B31.12: Hydrogen Piping and pipeline-Material Requirements
17. ASME B31.12: Hydrogen Piping and pipeline-Fabrication, Welding and Inspection
18. ASME B31.12: Hydrogen Piping and pipeline- Operation, Repair, and Maintenance
19. ASME B31.12-Hydrogen Piping and Pipeline-Design Rules and Testing
20. Applications and Case Studies of ASME Codes and Standards in Renewable Energy Systems
2. Piping Systems Fundamentals
3. Valve Fundamentals and Types
4. ASME B16 Series for Fittings
5. ASME B16 Series for Flanges
6. ASME B16 Series for Flange integrity
7. ASME B16 Series for Valves
8. ASME B31.3 Introduction and Design Basis. Pressure, Temperature, Stresses, and Wall Thickness
9. ASME B31.3 Advanced Design. Occasional Loads Flexibility, Supports, External Pressure, and Reinforcement Pad Calculations for Branch Connections
10. AME B31.3-Materials
11. AME B31.3-Fabrication
12. AME B31.3-Inspection and Examination
13. ASME B31.3-Testing
14. ASME B31.1: Power Piping-Design Requirements
15. ASME B31.1: Power Piping-Materials, Fabrication, and Quality Assurance
16. ASME B31.12: Hydrogen Piping and pipeline-Material Requirements
17. ASME B31.12: Hydrogen Piping and pipeline-Fabrication, Welding and Inspection
18. ASME B31.12: Hydrogen Piping and pipeline- Operation, Repair, and Maintenance
19. ASME B31.12-Hydrogen Piping and Pipeline-Design Rules and Testing
20. Applications and Case Studies of ASME Codes and Standards in Renewable Energy Systems
- Edition: 1
- Latest edition
- Published: January 1, 2026
- Language: English
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Karan Sotoodeh
Karan Sotoodeh holds a PhD in Safety and Reliability in Mechanical Engineering from the University of Stavanger. Previously, Karan was the Senior / Lead Engineer in valves and actuators for Baker Hughes, one of the world’s largest oil field services company. He was responsible for engineering and delivering valves and actuators in subsea manifolds, working with valve suppliers, R&D activities, and maintaining the company’s valve database. He also worked for AkerSolutions, NLI Engineering, and Nargan Engineers as a senior specialist in piping and valves, assisting with many projects around the world. He is the author of Prevention of Valve Fugitive Emissions in the Oil and Gas Industry and Subsea Valves and Actuators for the Oil and Gas Industry, both published by Elsevier. Karan earned a Master of Research in Mechanical Engineering and a Masters in Oil and Gas Engineering, both from Robert Gordon University of Aberdeen, and a Bachelors in Industrial Engineering from the Iran University of Science and Technology.
Affiliations and expertise
Senior Lead Engineer, Valves and Actuators, Valve Engineering Group, Manifold department, Baker Hughes, Oslo, Norway