Introduction to the new Standards - IEEE STD 844.1™-2017 /CSA C22.2 No. 293.1-17 and IEEE STD 844.2™-2017/CSA C293.2-17 for Skin Effect Trace Heating of Pipelines, Vessels, Equipment, and Structures: Copyright Material IEEE, Paper No. PCIC-2018-20

Through a joint standards development process between the Institute of Electrical and Electronic Engineers (IEEE) and the Canadian Standards Association (CSA), two new standards are now completed. These new standards include a certification standard, IEEE Std 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 Std 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). Requirements are detailed that have been added or clarified in the skin effect trace heating system certification process. This paper summarizes new applications as well as new recommended installation practices in the application guide. Reflections on the path taken in this joint standard development as well as a look forward at future developments are shared.