How to Reduce CRN Number Cost?

CRN Number Cost

The biggest CRN number cost might surprise you.  Marketing and operation delays, your internal discussions about CRN requirements, and your mistakes about what CRN number requirements are could easily end up costing much more than what a proper CRN registration application and associated regulator costs should be. Regulators’ bills aren’t likely the biggest thing; your […]

CRN Reconciliation vs Harmonization

CRN harmonization vs CRN reconciliation. Are they different? Reconciliation has been touted as an improvement to the CRN registration process.  But is it simply a new and weaker buzzword for harmonization?  Does reconciliation increase the speed of CRN registration and reduce registration and design costs?  Are jurisdictions somehow harmonized further than they were before?  Is […]

Generic Designs Revisited

The truth is, fewer CRNs are better in many ways.   With fewer CRNs, it’s easier to keep track of CRN registration numbers, it’s easier to ensure the right CRN registration number is affixed to the right equipment, and it’s easier if the regulators need not be contacted as much. It’s usually possible to combine […]

Maximum Allowable Working Pressure (MAWP) & Design Pressure

MAWP

Revisiting Maximum Allowable Working Pressure (MAWP) and Design Pressure (DP) Contrary to the articles referenced below, it is a mystery how some seem to believe and even encourage others to think that the true design pressure of any vessel component, as defined in the code, is ever less than the MAWP of the vessel. It […]

API 6A Is Not The Same as ASME B31

ASME B31.3 is different than API 6A. FInd out how with Cameron Sterling from Cammar.

API 6A and ASME B31.3 Chapter IX High Pressure Piping Components are NOT the Same. As those in the oil and gas industry venture to where ASME codes prevail, you could find out the hard way that API standards do not govern these component designs. Expensive assumptions about API applicability can be made incorrectly, at […]

Valid CRN Number Lookup Database & CRN Number Registration Directory Info

Valid CRN number lookup database and CRN registration directory information: To ensure a strong supply chain, industry often needs to locate manufacturers of CRN registered pressure equipment. Pressure piping, vessels, boilers, and thermal liquid heating systems unexempt from CRN registration need components suitable for CRN number registration and, though it can be difficult to find […]

CRN Number Registration Problems, Pitfalls, and the Dreaded Loop of Despair

CRN registration

From my years worked at ABSA as a Safety Codes Officer, together with my engineering experience in industry and now at Cammar Corporation, I have a very good idea about what the CRN number registration process problems are, including its pitfalls.  I’ve evaluated and pointed out in detail the deficiencies for thousands of designs needing […]

Is a CRN Number Required? When and Why.

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Well, hopefully this won’t sound repetitive, but CRN registration is required unless an exemption or Variance applies!  Requirements vary by province/territory – some regions have specific exemptions and others have more general ones.  Alberta has an entire regulation devoted to some exemptions.  See this article for more . And, of course, CRN registration is required […]

When Should I Apply For a CRN? And Why.

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When should a CRN application be made?  This is a common question. After all, knowing when you should apply for a CRN number is important. Some people only want to know what they ‘must’ do, and they want to know the difference between requirements and suggestions. And though ‘should’ apply for a CRN really means […]

Responsibility for CRN Numbers and Safety

Answer Key

In this space, some questions posed by customers and industry are published in case others have similar questions. Anonymity is preserved. Check back for updates and new correspondence. Dear Cammar, If a vessel, fitting, boiler design, or some pressure piping not meeting the legislation requirements and/or that is simply not registered with a CRN number […]