THE ROLE OF THE AUTHORIZED INSPECTOR (the original AI)
Many people are using AI these days. But in ASME Code fabrication, “AI” stands for Authorized Inspector, a key part of the certification process. The Code requires fabricators to contract…
ASME Code, TEMA and API Facts
Category: ASME Code, TEMA and API Facts
APPENDIX 46: LEVERAGING DIVISION 2 RULES FOR DIVISION 1 VESSELS
Appendix 46: Leveraging Division 2 Rules for Division 1 Vessels The vast majority of pressure vessels are designed and built to ASME Section VIII, Division 1. While Division 2 typically…
HEAT EXCHANGER THERMAL DESIGN
How do you know how big your heat exchanger needs to be? For that, you’ll need a thermal design. A thermal designer will use the process requirements and constraints (required…
LIFT PLAN AND RIGGING ANALYSIS
For large pressure vessels, a lift plan is a critical part of the overall design and should not be overlooked. The lift plan specifies the locations of lifting and…
2025 ASME CODE
The 2025 edition of the ASME Code has been published and is now mandatory for all new orders. Some of the major changes to be aware of are as…
ASME STANDARDS PCC-2 AND 3
Last month we spoke about ASME’s post-construction standard PCC-1, which covers assembly of bolted flanges. ASME also publishes standards PCC-2, Repair of Pressure Equipment and Piping, and PCC-3, Inspection…
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