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Change Management (Universally Applicable)
This Practice defines Change Management as it relates to Project Engineering, starting from change identification, evaluation of change, preparing the change management package, through change review, implementation, and closeout. This Practice illustrates the fundamental steps for evaluating, processing, and implementing a proposed change. These steps are summarized in a flow chart included as an appendix to the Practice. Each project, Owner, or Contractor will create or have their own change management procedures which are based on the specifics of the project undertaken. This Practice is aligned with the Project Management Institute (PMI) Book of Knowledge (PMBOK) Rev. 6, including project management terms and definitions. In addition, this Practice is aligned with the Construction Industry Institute (CII) with respect to best practices in the industry. This Practice does not apply to the Management of Change (MOC) as defined by regulatory bodies such as OSHA, DOT, and other federal, state and local regulators. As an example, Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) under 29CFR1910.110, Part (I) mandates implementation of a Management of Change (MOC) process to document changes to process safety information identified in part after the completion of a Process Hazard Analysis.
New Practice

Design Guide for Insulation in Hygienic Facilities
This Practice provides guidance for the design of insulation systems used in a hygienic environment requiring clean or Current Good Manufacturing Practices (CGMP) design. This Practice describes the types of insulation systems that are indicated by the type code on the Piping and Instrumentation Diagrams (P&IDs), data sheets, and other design documents. This Practice provides guidance on insulation design criteria, insulation materials, extent of insulation, determination of insulation thickness, and insulation material properties. Insulation in non hygienic facilities/non CGMP areas should refer to PIP INEG1000.
New Practice

Battery Maintenance
This Practice covers minimum requirements for the maintenance of vented lead acid (VLA) batteries, valve regulated lead acid (VRLA) batteries, and vented nickel cadmium (NiCd) batteries in stationary applications. Aspects of electrical maintenance are described. Auxiliary equipment such as battery chargers, UPS systems, etc. are not part of this Practice.
New Practice

Documentation Requirements for Shell and Plate Heat Exchangers ASME Code Section VIII, Divisions 1 and 2
This Practice provides data forms and the associated instructions for specifying requirements for shell and plate heat exchangers constructed in accordance with ASME Boiler and Pressure Vessel Code, Section VIII, Division 1 or Division, henceforth referred to as the Code. Requirements that are specific to Code, Section VIII, Division 2 are shown in braces . This Practice contains four data forms for providing requirements for cylindrical heat exchangers having internal design pressures equal to or greater than 15 psig (103 kPa) and/or full vacuum external pressure at the top of the exchanger in its normal operating position, and are welded, shop- and field-fabricated, and in accordance with the requirements of the Code, Section VIII, Division 1 or Division 2. This Practice is required to be used with PIP VECV1001, PIP VESV1002, PIP VECSP001, and PIP VESSP002 to specify requirements, not otherwise specified, that are required by manufacturer to design and fabricate an exchanger. This Practice also provides instructions to purchaser and manufacturer for inserting data and information in the data forms.
Reaffirmation

Titanium Clad Design and Fabrication Specification for Carbon Steel Pressure Vessels and Shell and Tube Exchangers
This Practice describes the general requirements for equipment fabricated from titanium clad plate with a killed carbon steel backing.
New Practice

Vents, Drains, and Instrument Connection Details (Universally Applicable)
This Practice provides fabrication and installation details for piping vents, drains, and instrumentation connections including a. Hydrostatic Test Vents b. Hydrostatic Test Drains c. Valved Vents d. Valved Drains e. Pressure Connections f. Thermowell Connections g. Orifice Flange Tap Connections Cross reference Table 1 is provided to relate the vent, drain, and instrument connection details to associated PIP Piping Material Specifications.
Editorial Correction

Fabrication and Examination Specification for ASME B31.3 Metallic Piping (Universally Applicable)
This Practice provides requirements for fabricating and examining piping systems in accordance with ASME B31.3 Process Piping, (hereinafter referred to as the Code). This Practice describes the requirements for both shop and field fabricated piping. Piping fabrication requirements are provided for materials, welding, forming, and heat treatment. Examination requirements are provided for piping materials, components, fabrication, assembly, and erection. Requirements for examination documentation are provided. Examination methods, acceptance criteria, and requirements for correction of defective work are also provided.
Editorial Correction

Stainless Steel Ball Valve Descriptions (Universally Applicable)
This Practice provides the detailed purchase descriptions for stainless steel ball valve tag numbers included in PIP Piping Material Specifications (PMSs) and used along with PIP PNSM0110 for the procurement of valves. This Practice also provides a cross reference for stainless steel ball valve tag numbers to applicable PIP Piping Material Specifications.
Technical Revision

Specification for General Purpose Centrifugal Fans (Universally Applicable)
This Practice provides requirements for manufacturing and testing centrifugal fans. This Practice describes manufacturing and performance requirements for single-stage, general purpose centrifugal process, induced draft and forced draft fans in noncritical service. This Practice does not cover fans in services that involve hazardous gases.
Technical Revision

Hygienic Process Mixed-Proof Valve Specification (Universally Applicable)
This Practice provides the minimum requirements for the specification of mechanical and controls functions, design and manufacturing of mixed-proof valves and valve matrices in hygienic processes. Mixed-proof valve packaged systems may include a broad range of designs for process and utility applications. This Practice is intended to address basic requirements that are common for typical mixed-proof valves and valve matrices. The purchaser shall ensure that specifications are invoked and provided for specific applications that exceed the scope of this Practice. The purchaser may also provide data sheets, P&IDs, process data and any other supplemental specifications to define the requirements for specific packaged equipment.
New Practice

Guidelines for Power Systems Analysis
This Practice provides guidelines for electrical system analysis used to develop and validate electrical power systems performance, including safety and reliability. This Practice does not provide guidance on the type of analysis to be performed for specific applications. The following items are examples of additional studies which are beyond the scope of this Practice a. Ground grid study b. High voltage substation design analysis c. Insulation coordination studies d. Switching transients e. Flicker f. Telephone Interference Factor (TIF) g. Load shedding h. Motor re-acceleration i. System efficiency
Technical Revision
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