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Hvac Design Sourcebook 2nd Edition - 62

Steel pipe fittings, unions, and flanges are manufactured according to ASME and ASTM specifications, with specific classes defining their use in piping systems. The maximum working pressure for systems using Class 125 and Class 150 components is 125 psig, while Class 250 and Class 300 systems can operate at 250 psig. HVAC system designers must determine and specify the appropriate class of components based on the system's maximum working pressure.

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Hvac Design Sourcebook 2nd Edition - 62

Steel pipe fittings, unions, and flanges are manufactured according to ASME and ASTM specifications, with specific classes defining their use in piping systems. The maximum working pressure for systems using Class 125 and Class 150 components is 125 psig, while Class 250 and Class 300 systems can operate at 250 psig. HVAC system designers must determine and specify the appropriate class of components based on the system's maximum working pressure.

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Pip in1, Vahes, and Specialties 41

F11uRE 3-3 Photograph of a wrought steel flange with butt welding ends.

Steel pipe fittings, unions, and flanges are manufactured in accordance with
specifications defined by the American Society of Mechanical Engineers (ASME) and
ASTM. For example, Cl.ass 125 and Cl.ass 250 cast iron fittings with threaded ends are
manufactured in accordance with ASME B16.4, and Cl.ass 150 and Cl.ass 300 wrought
steel fittings with butt welding ends are manufactured in accordance with ASTM
A234.
It is common for Class 125 and Class 150 components to be used in the same
piping system, and for Class 250 and Class 300 components to be used in the same
piping system. The maximum working pressure at any point in a piping system
comprised of Class 125 and Class 150 components should be 125 psig because the
lowest rated component establishes the operating limits of the system. Similarly,
250 psig should be the maximum working pressure at any point in a piping system
comprised of Class 250 and Class 300 components. It is the responsibility of the
HVAC system designer to determine the maximum working pressure in the HVAC
piping system and specify the appropriate class of pipe fittings, unions, flanges,
valves, and specialties.

SpeclflcaUon for Steel Pipe, Fittings, and Joints


The following are typical specifications for steel pipe, fittings, and joints for steam,
water, or brine HVAC piping systems:
1. Piping 2 in. and smaller, above ground
a. ASTM A53, Grade B, Type E or S Schedule 40 black steel pipe with Class 125
(or Class 250) cast iron fittings and threaded. joints, or
b. ASTMA53, Grade B, Type E or S Schedule 40 black steel pipe with Class 150
(or Class 300) malleable iron fittings and threaded. joints

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