Introduction to New IEEE and CSA Standards: Detailed Requirements in the Skin-Effect Trace Heating Certification Process

Abstract

Through a joint standards development process of the IEEE and the Canadian Standards Association (CSA), two new standards have been completed: a certification standard, IEEE Standard 844.1-2017/CSA C22.2 No. 293.1-17, <i>Standard for Skin Effect Trace Heating of Pipelines, Vessels, Equipment, and Structures—General, Testing, Marking, and Documentation</i>, and an application guide standard, IEEE Standard 844.2-2017/CSA C22.2 No. C293.2-17, <i>Standard for Skin Effect Trace Heating of Pipelines, Vessels, Equipment, and Structures—Application Guide for Design, Installation, Testing, Commissioning, and Maintenance</i>. The standards detail requirements that have been added or clarified for the process of certifying skin-effect trace heating systems. This article summarizes new applications as well as new recommended installation practices in the application guide. Reflections on the direction of this joint standard development and a look ahead to future endeavors are shared.