Many requirements for welds in the ASME code depend on a weld’s category and its type, but those two classifications often get mixed up. So what are they, and what…
Vessel support design is one of the most important aspects of a safe pressure vessel design, but it can be easily overlooked since the ASME code does not include methods…
Most pressure vessels in the US are designed and fabricated in accordance with Section VIII, Division 1 of the ASME Boiler and Pressure Vessel Code (BPVC). But since the code…
Brittle fracture at low temperatures can be a major problem with carbon steel and many alloys, if not properly considered in the design stage, and verified with testing. Steel is…
The Code assigns responsibilities to three different entities when it comes to pressure vessels. First is the fabricator, who has the main responsibility to ensure that all aspects of the…
The 2021 edition of the code is now mandatory for all new orders as of January 1, 2022. Many updates and changes were made in this edition of the code.…