• Published: April 2024
• REF/ISBN: 9781787254121
• Edition: 3rd
• Status: Current

This technical publication is a revised version of the 2^nd edition of Guidelines for the design, installation and management of small bore tubing assemblies.

It provides good practice for the management of small bore tubing (SBT) assemblies throughout their entire life cycle, with the aim of maintaining their safety and integrity as well as the systems in which they are deployed. It aims to assist all personnel involved with the design, installation, inspection and maintenance of SBT assemblies, including those involved in operations, site management, and those having specific safety and integrity roles with their organisation.

Adoption of this technical publication should assist in managing the responsibilities of duty holders instilled by the UK Health and Safety at Work etc. Act and its supporting statutory instruments, or by equivalent legislative requirements elsewhere in the world.

Although prepared primarily for use by the petroleum, process, and petrochemical industries in the United Kingdom, the principles and practices are likely to be applicable to similar industries, including the renewables sector, worldwide.

This 3^rd edition incorporates significant changes to the 2^nd edition throughout, the principal changes including:

• Updating of design section to align with current practice.
• Expansion of guidance on the design for the prevention of fatigue failure which has been underpinned by research and development work.
• Updating of inspection and repair sections.
• Updating of the training and competency section.