The ASME BPE Standard provides requirements for systems and components that are subject to cleaning and sanitization and/or sterilization including systems that are cleaned in place (CIP'd) and/or steamed in place (SIP'd) and/or other suitable processes. This Standard also provides requirements for single use systems and components. The ASME Bioprocessing Equipment Standard was developed to aid in the design and construction of new fluid processing equipment used in industries that require a defined level of purity and bioburden control.