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CONTENTS

SL.NO. TITLE SH. NO.

1.0 SCOPE 1

2.0 PURPOSE 1

3.0 RESPONSIBILITY 2

4.0 PROCEDURE FOR LINE DESINATION 2

5.0 VALVE AND SPECIALITY TAGGING 5

APPENDICES

1. PIPING MATERIAL SPECIFICATION CODES 10

2. SERVICE/FLUID CODES 13

3. INSULATION CODES 15

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1.0 SCOPE

1.1 This document describes the systems to be followed for designating lines, tagging
valves and specialities and specifying piping material codes for non-chemical and
chemical projects. Chemical projects also include industrial projects.

1.2 Where a client or a collaborator has a specific system of designation or tagging, the
same is to be followed. IBR and non-IBR systems have to be separately identified.

2.0 PURPOSE

2.1 LINE DESIGNATION

2.1.1 The purpose of allotting a line number is to uniquely identify the line during
engineering so that the attributes given to the line and the line conditions can be
described and used for further engineering. These data may be operating and
design pressure and temperatures, field leak test data, insulation requirements as
well as any special requirements such as steam-out etc.

2.1.2 The line number also helps in making bills of materials line-wise for procurement
as well as helping in material control at site and during fabrication, installation,
testing and commissioning of piping systems.

2.1.3 Every attempt shall be made to have unique line numbers.

2.2 VALVE TAGGING

2.2.1 The purpose of giving tag numbers is to identify the valve or speciality. This is
intended to facilitate procurement and installation.

2.2.2 As far as possible, tag numbers without serial numbers are recommended in order to
simplify design office work and field installation. If serial numbers are essential
from the operational point of view, these numbers shall be given later.

2.3 PIPING MATERIAL SPECIFICATION CODE

2.3.1 The intent of giving material specification code as a part of line designation number
is to uniquely identify the relevant piping material specification.

2.3.2 Piping material codes are classified based on the basic material of construction
(carbon steel, alloy steel, stainless steel, HDPE etc.), the pressure class (150, 300
etc.) and statutory requirement (IBR).

2.3.3 Refer Appendix-1 for the piping material specification codes.

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3.0 RESPONSIBILITY

3.1 The responsibility for allotting line numbers and preparation of line designation
schedules is as follows :

Piping Group in Mechanical Department – for all projects other than chemical and
for the utility systems in chemical projects.

Chemical Department – for all chemical projects

3.2 The responsibility of identifying valve and speciality tag numbers lies with the
group generating the P and I Diagrams (P&I Ds) with the guidance of piping group
as required.

3.3 The responsibility of identifying the right piping material specification code rests
with the piping group. However, the chemical engineer or system designer are
responsible in providing right information regarding the basic material of
construction and the design parameters affecting the selection.

4.0 PROCEDURE FOR LINE DESIGNATION

4.1 NON-CHEMICAL PROJECTS

The line designation shall be of the following format :

AAA-- NNN-- AA---- NNN

LINE NUMBER, A MINIMUM OF

THREE DIGITS

PIPING MATERIAL SPECIFICATION

CODE AS PER APPENDIX-1

LINE SIZE (mm/in.)

SERVICE/ FLUID CODE AS PER

APPENDIX-2

4.2 CHEMICAL PROJECTS

The line designation shall be of the following format :

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AAA-- NNN-- AA---- Aa—NNN-- T/J

T, for traced lines

J, for jacketed lines

LINE NUMBER, A
MININUM OF THREE
DIGITS

INSULATION CODE
AS PER APPENDIX-3

PIPING MATERIAL
SPECIFICATION CODE
AS PER APPENDIX-1

LINE SIZE (mm/in)

SERVICE/ FLUID CODE

AS PER APPENDIX-2

4.3 SERVICE/ FLUID CODE

This shall be as per Appendix-2, unless the client or collaborator has stipulated a
specific system to be followed.

4.4 LINE SIZE

This shall be nominal size in millimetres. Inch units for line sizes may be followed
based on client’s or collaborator’s specific requirement. As far as possible the same
units shall be followed throughout a project.

4.5 GENERAL GUIDELINES

4.5.1 The service/fluid codes for non-chemical and chemical projects shall be generally
as per Appendix-2. Where applicable, service/fluid codes given by the client or
collaborator shall be followed.

4.5.2 Use of ‘s’ and ‘r’, in the fluid code, for supply and return lines shall be avoided.

4.5.3 It is recommended that line numbers be uniquely given and not related to any fluid
or service. However, if any difficulty is encountered in following this practice, then
for each service/fluid code, serial numbers can start from unity. With the latter

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practice, a line is completely identified only if both the service/fluid and the number
are known. Process and non-process lines shall have separate sequence of numbers.

4.5.4 For chemical projects, a block of serial numbers shall be allotted for each P&I D.
Numbers allotted, numbers used, number deleted and unused numbers may be
shown in the form of a block above the title block.

4.5.5 As far as possible, line numbers may be assigned only to lines carrying flow away
from an equipment. Lines carrying flow to an equipment shall be numbered at their
point of origin.

4.5.6 For the sake of uniformity, numbering may be started from the left side of a P&I D
and proceeded towards the right side. Also around an equipment, numbering of the
lines may be done in a counter-clockwise direction.

4.5.7 It is recommended that a few line numbers be left unassigned for future use.

4.5.8 To facilitate, generation of bill of materials for trim piping of an equipment (inlet of
piping of safety valves mounted on equipment, equipment instrumentation etc.) it is
advisable to give a “miscellaneous” line number for an equipment. This number
shall have the correct identification of the piping specification code depending on
which portion of the equipment, the item is connected to.

4.5.9 Avoid giving line numbers to bypass piping of control valves, steam traps etc.

4.5.10 Line number shall be maintained even if there is a size or specification change
along the line. Provision to show all the sizes and all the specifications shall be
made in the line designation schedule.

4.5.11 When flow splits to two or more equipment, the line number changes, one carrying
the same number, others new numbers.

4.5.12 Where lines of different piping specifications join, the segregating valve shall be of
the higher or the more stringent specification.

4.5.13 Refer Appendix-3 for insulation code.

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5.0 VALVE AND SPECIALITY TAGGING

5.1 TAGGING STRUCTURE FOR NON-CHEMICAL PROJECTS

5.1.1 For gate, globe, check, ball and angle valves upto and including 50 mm size.

V------ NN---- AA---- NN

Size code
Valve type code
Valve material code
Pressure class code

5.1.2 For all valves above 50 mm size and for power-actuated valves of all sizes and
types including butterfly, rotary, slide, push bottom, Y type foot valve and pinch
valves.

V------ NN---- AA---NNN

Serial number
Valve material Code
Pressure class code

5.1.3 For all specialities like traps, strainers, safety valves, etc.

AAA-NNN

Serial number
Speciality code

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5.1.4 Pressure Class Code

PRESSURE CLASS CODE PRESSURE CLASS

STANDARD
125 01
150 02
300 03
400 04
600 06 ASME/ANSI
800 08
900 09
1500 15
2500 25
4500 45
6 M
10 L
16 K
25 J
40 H
64 G DIN
100 F
160 E
250 D
320 C
400 B
640 A

5.1.5 Valve Material Code

Cast iron CI
Carbon steel CS
Bronze BR
Stainless steel SS
Nickel NI
Monel MO
Inconel IN
Hastealloy B HB
Hastealloy C HC
Titanium TI
Aluminium bronze AB
Alloy Steel AS
Alloy cast iron AK
Other materials OM
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5.1.6 Valve Type Code (for sizes < 50 mm)

Gate 1
Globe 2
Check 3
Angle 4
Ball 5
Needle 6
Diaphragm 7
Plug cock 8

5.1.7 Size Code (for sizes < 50 mm)

Size Code
mm inch

6 ¼ 1
15 ½ 2
20 ¾ 3
25 1 4
40 1½ 6
50 2 8

5.1.8 Speciality Code

Type Code

Expansion joints E
Traps T
Strainer S
Safety and relief valves SV
Air release valves AV

5.2 TAGGING STRUCTURE FOR CHEMICAL PROJECTS

5.2.1 Valves

A N N Suffix (A)
Valve type Valve Valve body For special
code. pressure material requirement
class code code

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5.2.2 Specialities

AA NNN
Speciality Serial Number
type code

5.2.3 Valve Type Code

G - Gate
T - Globe (Throttling)
C - Check
B - Ball
P - Lubricated plug
U - Butterfly
L - Sleeved plug valve
D - Diaphragm
N - Needle
R - Rotary
K - Piston (Klinger type)

5.2.4 Pressure Class Code

1 - 125 class
2 - 150 class
3 - 300 class
6 - 600/800 class
9 - 900 class

5.2.5 Valve Body Material Code

1 - bronze
2 - cast iron
3 - carbon steel
4 - reserved
5 - reserved
6 - polypropylene
7 - SS 304
8 - SS 316
9 - SS 321

5.2.6 Suffix

I - IBR
G - Valves with grooved flanges
J - Jacketed
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T - Threaded valves (not to be used for bronze threaded valves)

M - Three port valves

5.2.7 Speciality

EJ - Expansion joint
ST - Steam trap
S - Strainer
AV - Air release valve
VB - Vacuum breaker valve
FA - Flame arrester
FB - Flush bottom valve
AL - Angle valve
FT - Foot valve
FL - Float valve
H - Hose

5.2.8 NOTES

For chemical jobs, if process collaborator has given the tagging system and
is already incorporated on the P & IDs, follow the same. As far as possible,
avoid giving serial numbers to valves, which increase the design and
erection time. If serial numbers are required from operational point of view
the same are to be given at a later date after completion of engineering.

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APPENDIX-1

PIPING MATERIAL SPECIFICATION CODES

SL.NO. CODE MATERIAL BRIEF SPECIFICATION

1. AA Alloy Steel A335 P22, 150 class, IBR

2. AB Alloy Steel A335 P22, 300 class, IBR
3. AC Alloy Steel A335 P22, 600 class, IBR
4. AD Alloy Steel A335 P22, 900 class, IBR
5. AE Alloy Steel A335 P22, 1500 class, IBR
6. AF Alloy Steel A335 P22, 2500 class, IBR
7. AG Alloy Steel A335 P22, 2500 class SP, IBR
8. AH Alloy Steel A369 FP22, 2500 class, IBR
9. AJ Alloy Steel A369 FP22, 2500 class SP, IBR
10. AK Alloy Steel A335 P12, 150 class, IBR
11. AL Alloy Steel A335 P12, 300 class, IBR
12. AM Alloy Steel A335 P12, 600 class, IBR
13. AN Alloy Steel A335 P12, 900 class, IBR
14. AP Alloy Steel A335 P12, 1500 class, IBR
15. AQ Alloy Steel A335 P11, 150 class, IBR
16. AR Alloy Steel A335 P11, 300 class, IBR
17. AS Alloy Steel A335 P11, 600 class, IBR
18. AT Alloy Steel A335 P11, 900 class, IBR
19. AU Alloy Steel A335 P11, 1500 class, IBR
20. CA Carbon Steel IS 1239/A53 GR.B/API5L GR.B/IS 3589/
Welded IS 1978 150 class, non-IBR
21. CB Carbon Steel A53 GR.B/A106 GR.B, 150 class, non-IBR
Seamless
22. CC Carbon Steel A106 GR.B, 150 class, IBR
Seamless
23. CD Carbon Steel A106 GR.B/A53 GR.B, 300 class, non-IBR
Seamless
24. CE Carbon Steel A106 GR.B, 300 class, IBR
Seamless
25. CF Carbon Steel A106 GR.B, 600 class, non-IBR
Seamless
26. CG Carbon Steel A106 GR.B, 600 class, IBR
Seamless
27. CH Carbon Steel A106 GR.B, 900 class, IBR
Seamless
28. CJ Carbon Steel A106 GR.B, 1500 class, IBR
Seamless

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APPENDIX-1 (CONTD.)

SL.NO. CODE MATERIAL BRIEF SPECIFICATION

29. CK Carbon Steel A106 GR.B, 2500 class, IBR

Seamless
30. CL Carbon Steel A106 GR.C, 2500 class, IBR
Seamless
31. CM Carbon Steel A106 GR.B, 2500 class SP, IBR
Seamless
32. CN Carbon Steel A106 GR.C, 2500 class SP, IBR
Seamless
33. CO Carbon Steel A106 GR.B, 300 class, dry chlorine service
Seamless
34. CS Carbon Steel IS 1239/ IS 3589, fire water, 7.0 Kg/cm2g
Welded
35. CT Carbon Steel IS 1239/ IS 3589, fire water, 8.8/10.5
Welded Kg/cm2g
36. FA Carbon Steel Plate fabricated to IS 2062, 150 class, non-
IBR
37. FB Carbon Steel Plate fabricated to IS 2002, 150 class, IBR
38. LA Carbon Steel Lined with 3 mm natural rubber
39. LB Carbon Steel Lined with 5 mm natural rubber
40 LC Carbon Steel Lined with Polypropylene, 150 class
41. LD Carbon Steel Line with PTFE, 150 class
42. LE Carbon Steel Lined with PVDF, 150 class
43. PA HDPE 10 barg std.
44. PB HDPE 6 barg std.
45. PC HDPE 4 barg std.
46. PE PVC 10 barg std.
47 PF PVC 6 barg std.
48 PG PVC 4 barg std.
49. PP Polypropylene 10 barg std.
50. PQ Polypropylene 6 barg std.
51. PR Polypropylene 4 barg std.
52 PS FRP 10 barg std.
53. SA Stainless Steel SS304 150 class, non-IBR
54. SB Stainless Steel SS316 150 class, non-IBR
55. SC Stainless Steel SS304 300 class, non-IBR
56. SD Stainless Steel SS316 300 class, non-IBR
57. SE Stainless Steel SS321 150 class, non-IBR
58. SF Stainless Steel SS321 300 class, non-IBR
59. GA Carbon Steel IS 1239, Galvanised
ERW Galvanised
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APPENDIX-1 (CONTD.)

NOTES

1. The first character in the piping material specification codes indicates the material,
broadly as under :

A - Chromium molybdenum alloy steel

B - Brass/Copper
C - Carbon steel
D - Cast iron
F - Fabricated steel
G - Galvanised steel
L - Lined
N - Ni-based
P - Plastics – HDPE/PVC/FRP/PP/PVDF
S - Stainless steel
V - Vanadium steel

2. The second character in the piping material specification indicates sub-classification

of piping material/pressure class/statutory requirements.

3. Additional two-character piping material specification codes for materials other

than listed herein may be generated depending on the project need, in line with the
above pattern.

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APPENDIX-2

SERVICE/FLUID CODES

SL.NO. SERVICE CODE CODE FOR

CHEMICAL
PROJECTS
1. Instrument air INA IA
2. Plant service air PSA SA
3. Process air PRA PA
4. Inert gas ING IG
5. Fuel gas FGS FG
6. Vent Gas VTG VG
7. Blowdown BDN BD
8. Flare FLR FLR
9. Effluent EFF EFF
10. Drain DRN DR
11. Raw water RWT RW
12. Filtered water FLW FW
13. Demineralised water DMW DM
14. Drinking/potable water DRW DW
15. Condenser cooling water CCW
16. Service water SWT SW
17. Process water PRW PW
18. Hot water HTW HW
19. Chilled water CHW CHW
20. Condensate CND
21. Refrigerant ethane REF
22. Refrigerant ammonia RFA RFA
23. Refrigerant Freon REF REF
24. Nitrogen NTG NG
25. Main steam MST
26. Hot reheat HRH
27. Cold reheat CRH
28. HP bypass HPB
29. LP bypass LPB
30. Auxiliary steam AST
31. Extraction steam EXS
32. Boiler feed suction BFS
33. Boiler feed discharge BFD
34. Heater drains HTD

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APPENDIX-2 (CONTD.)

SL.NO. SERVICE CODE CODE FOR

CHEMICAL
PROJECTS

35. Boiler drains BDR

36. Heater vents HTV
37 Fuel oil FOL FOL
38. Light diesel oil LDO LDO
39. Process condensate PRC
40. High speed diesel HSD HSD
41. Generator cooling water GCW
42. Clarified water CLW
43. Fire water FRW
44. Soft water SFW
45. Cooling tower water CTW CW
46. Treated water TRW TW
47. Auxiliary cooling water ACW
48. Storm sewer STS
49. Caustic sewer CVS
50. Oil water sewer OWS
51. Safety valve discharge SVD SVD
52. Bearing cooling water BCW
53. Emergency water EMW EW
54. Chilled brine CBR BR (NOTE-1)
55. Steam at various pressure NNS NNS (NOTE-2)
56. Codensate at various pressure NNC - NNC (NOTE-2)
57. Process fluids – general To be decided
58. Process fluids – specific by user
59. Vacuum VAC VAC
60. Medium pressure steam SMP
61. Low pressure steam SLP

NOTES

1. In case chilled brine at different temperatures is used in the same plant, it can be
designated as HBR, MBR, LBR, etc.

2. NN refers to approximate steam/condensate pressure in Kg/cm2g. However, in case

steam/condensate only at 2 or 3 different pressures are used, HPS, MPS and LPS or
HPC, MPC and LPC may also be used.

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APPENDIX-3

INSULATION CODES

n - no insulation

Ih - insulation (hot)

Ic - insulation (cold)

Id - insulation (dual temperature)

Ip - insulation (personel protection)

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