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CODES AND

STANDARDS

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CODES AND STANDARDS

STANDARDS
Standards are the backbone of modern societies, shaping everything from the products we use to the
services we rely on. These benchmarks, established by consensus among industry experts and regulatory
bodies, ensure uniformity, quality, and safety across various sectors. From technical specifications to
guidelines for best practices, standards play a fundamental role in fostering innovation, enhancing
interoperability, and facilitating global trade. In this interconnected world, standards serve as a common
language, enabling seamless communication and collaboration among diverse stakeholders. This
introduction sets the stage for exploring the importance, evolution, and impact of standards in shaping
the world we live in today.

National Standards
❖ INDIA: BIS (BUREAU OF INDIAN STANDARDS)

❖ BRITIAN: BSI (BRITISH STANDARDS INSTITUTION)

❖ FRANCE: AFNOR (ASSOCIATION FRANCAISE DE NORMALISATION)

❖ EUROPE: CEN (COMITE EUROPEO DE NORMALISATION)

❖ JAPAN: JIS (JAPANESE INDUSTRIAL STANDARDS)

❖ CANADA: CSA (CANADIAN STANDARDS ASSOCIATION)

❖ GERMANY: DIN (DEUTSCHES INSTITUT FUR NORMUNG

American Standards
❖ API (American petroleum institute)

❖ ANSI (American national standards institute)

❖ AISI (American iron and steel institute)

❖ AWS (American welding society)

❖ ASTM (American society of the international association for testing and materials)

❖ ASME (American society of mechanical engineers)


CODES AND STANDARDS

❖ AWWA (American water works association)

❖ AGA (American gas association)

❖ NACE (National association of corrosion engineers)

❖ NFPA (National fire protection agency)

ASME standards
❖ ASME SEC VIII DIV 1 (Pressure vessels)

❖ 🞇 ASME B 31.1 (Power plant piping)

❖ 🞇 ASME B 31.3 (Process piping)

❖ 🞇 ASME B 31.4 (Pipeline for liquid transportation)

❖ 🞇 ASME B 31.5 (Refrigeration piping)

❖ 🞇 ASME B 31.8 (Pipeline for gas transportation)

❖ 🞇 ASME B 31.9 (Building services)

❖ 🞇 ASME B 31.11 (Slurry transport)

API Standards
❖ API 560 (Fired heaters)

❖ 🞇 API 12J (Gas oil separators)

❖ 🞇 API 12K (Indirect fired heaters)

❖ 🞇 API 12L (Emulsion treaters)

❖ 🞇 API 14 C (Basic surface safety system for offshore platforms)

❖ 🞇 API 14 E (Offshore production platform piping system)

❖ 🞇 API 610 (Centrifugal pumps)


CODES AND STANDARDS

❖ 🞇 API 674 (Positive displacement pumps)

❖ 🞇 API 617 (Centrifugal compressors)

❖ 🞇 API 618 (Reciprocating compressors)

❖ 🞇 API 650 (Welded steel storage tanks)

In conclusion, standards organizations, whether national or international, such as BIS, BSI, AFNOR, CEN,
JIS, API, ANSI, and ASME Etc....... are crucial pillars of global trade, innovation, and safety across diverse
industries. They provide the framework for ensuring quality, interoperability, and compliance, fostering
trust among stakeholders, and enhancing consumer protection. By continually adapting to evolving
needs and advancements, these standards organizations play an indispensable role in driving progress,
sustainability, and excellence in the modern interconnected world.

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