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

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, Standard for Skin Effect Trace Heating of Pipelines, Vessels, Equipment, and Structures—General, Testing, Marking, and Documentation, and an application guide standard, IEEE Standard 844.2-2017/CSA C22.2 No. C293.2-17, Standard for Skin Effect Trace Heating of Pipelines, Vessels, Equipment, and Structures—Application Guide for Design, Installation, Testing, Commissioning, and Maintenance. 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.