Design and Construction

The primaiy purpose of materials selection is to provide the optimum equipment for a process application in terms of materials of construction, design, and corrosion-control measures. Optimum here means that which comprises the best combination of cost, life, safety, and reliability. 

The above are the more obvious constructional, design and safety features for a switchgear or a controlgear assembly. For more details and additional requirements refer to lEC 60439-1 for LT, lEC 60298 and lEC 60694 for FIT and ANSI-C-37/20C, common for LT and FIT switchgear and controlgear assemblies. 

Bayer, C. W., and Black, M. S. (1988a) Indoor Air Quality Evaluations of Three Office Buildings Two of Conventional Construction Designs and One of a Special Design to Reduce Indoor Air Contaminants. Georgia Institute of Technology, Athens, GA. 

RGB—Includes all classes of construction/design and are identical shell diameter (inside) not exceeding 60 in., and maximum design pressure of 3,000 psi. 

Podhorssky, M. and Krips, H. Heat Exchangers A Practical Approach to Mechanical Construction, Design, and Calculations (Begell House, 1998). 

Methanator Plant M-one construction, design, and operating conditions... 

Table 6.18 Methanator A construction, design and operating conditions.

Krasnodar Petroleum Institute, jointly with the Scientific Research and Planning Institute of Nonhem Caucasus and later with the Kazan Branch of the Azerbaijan Research Institute for Oil Field Machinery Construction, designed and built thermally stable packers and tested (in field operations) thermal expansion compensators as well as movable insulated sectional quick-assembly surface (pipe) lines for steam delivery. 

Indeed within the Health and Safety Executive (2015b 7) guidance for the Construction (Design and Management) Regulations 2015, the first of the key elements to securing construction health and safety is ... 

The problematic nature of competence is also reflected in the changes made in the Construction (Design and Management) Regulations for 2015, which have actually removed any reference to competence within this revised edition. Clause 4 (as was) has been omitted and competent still does not feature in Clause 2 Interpretation. However, within the Health and Safety Executive Guidance (2015b 8), those appointing the professional team must ensure they ... 

Health and Safety Executive (2007) Managing Health and Safety in Construction - Construction (Design and Management) Regulations 2007 (CDM) Approved Code of Practice. HSE Books, Suffolk. 

The first tests of the large hot gas valves showed very unsatisfactory results concerning insulation, function and seat tighmess. Although a large number of modifications leading to essential improvements were made, a further development of the constructive design and subsequent tests would be required before an application is possible. 

The Construction (Design and Management) Regulations 1994, generally known as the CDM Regulations, came into force on 31 March 1995. An approved code of practice was also published in 1995 and updated in 2002. 

Titles that provide guidance on the CDM Regulations are listed in the References, in Chapter 9 and Appendices 2 and 3. Particularly relevant guidance is provided in HSE information sheet 39, Construction (Design and Management) Regulations 1994. For the role of the client, view the HSE web site at www.hse.gov.uk/pubns. 

Coast Protection Act 1949 Construction (Design and Management) Regulations 1994... 

The Construction, Design and Management Regulations and Approved Codes of Practice define a method statement as a written document laying out the work procedure and sequence of operations to ensure health and safety. 

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