Below you will find the definition/meaning for the relevant CAPS2025 terminologies.
A
Term | Meaning |
|---|---|
Application code | A 4 or 11-character code that describes the materials and service requirements for a component. |
ASME class rating | Pressure rating according to ASME B16.5. |
Assembly | A combination of piping components for a defined application e.g. drains, meters, runs, etc. |
Assembly code | A 4-digit code to identify an Assembly description. |
Assembly figure | A 1-digit or 2-digit code to identify the type of Assembly (see DEP 31.38.01.10-Gen. – appendices). |
B
Term | Meaning |
|---|---|
Bolt set | An even number of stud bolts required for a flange joint |
Branch code | A 1-digit code to identify a branch type of a branch table. |
Branch table | An overview with selected branch connections per run size, identified by a 1- or 2-digit code. |
C
Term | Meaning |
|---|---|
Component | A unique part of the piping class, defined by a MESC number with a short name and an application code. |
D
Term | Meaning |
|---|---|
Database | A collection of information organized in such a way that a computer program can quickly select desired pieces of data, i.e. an electronic filing system. |
Design limit | A range of temperatures with their maximum allowable pressures limiting the selected components in the piping class. |
DN | A dimensionless designator used in the SI (metric) system to describe pipe size |
G
Term | Meaning |
|---|---|
Group piping classes | Piping classes, covered by DEP 31.38.01.12-Gen. (Refineries and Chemical plants and DEP 31.38.01.15-Gen. (Exploration and Production). |
M
Term | Meaning |
|---|---|
Material code | A 1-digit to 4-digit code to identify a Material description. |
MESC | Material and Equipment Standards and Code; a SHELL standard. |
MESC number | A 10-digit number to identify a material description. |
N
Term | Meaning |
|---|---|
Note id | A 2-digit to 4-digit code to identify a standardized Note. |
P
Term | Meaning |
|---|---|
Piping class | An assembly of piping components suitable for a defined service and design limits, in a piping system |
Piping class definition | The basic information to compose a piping class |
Print flag | An indicator used for components in assemblies (Y = default; N = used within assemblies only). |
S
Term | Meaning |
|---|---|
Schedule | The wall thickness designation according to ASME B36.10M or B36.19M. |
Short name | A 5-character code used to identify a Piping Component. |