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1 FLUID SERVICES
Applies to all fluids where steam vapor is generated at 15 psig or higher. Steam condensate (liquids) where water is
160 psig or temperatures exceed 250F.
Fluid is not flammable, not toxic or otherwise harmful to human tissues. Harmful means exposure that can
harm skin, eyes or mucous membranes that irreversible damage may result unless immediate action is taken.
Design Gauge pressure is below 150 psi (1,035 kPa)
Design Temperature is between -20F to 366F (-29C to 186C)
An example of Category D fluid might be utility water in a plant or low pressure steam condensate.
An example of Category M fluid could be Hydrogen Sulfide gas, high concentrations of HydroChloric Acid or high
pressure steam.
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Category D Service
Non Flammable, Non Toxic & Not Damaging to Human Tissue
Design Pressure does not exceed 1035 kPa(g).
Design Temperature Range -29C to 186C.
Example-Utilities Services
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Category M Service
Toxic fluid
Produce serious Irreversible harm to persons on breathing or bodily contact.(even when prompt
restorative measure are taken)
Chapter VIII for piping design and construction.
Example-Lethal Fluid (Poisonous)
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High Pressure (K) Service
Pressure in excess of that allowed by ASME B 16.5 flange Class 2500 rating.
Chapter IX for piping design and construction.
Example-High Pressure Fluid
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Normal Fluid Service
A fluid service that are not
Category D
Category M
or High Pressure (K) Fluid Service.
Piping design according to first Seven chapters of code.
Example-Process Fluid
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