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Differences Between Codes B31.12 and B31.3 - Arveng Training
Before 2008, hydrogen systems were typically designed under B31.3 (Process Piping) or B31.8 (Gas Transmission and Distribution). However, hydrogen's propensity for —a process where hydrogen atoms diffuse into metal, causing cracks and loss of ductility—required specific rules. ASME B31.12 was created to consolidate research and provide a single, risk-informed standard.