Designing for Vessel Contents
Designing a pressure vessel to hold the required internal pressure is just a start. The designer must also account for all other expected loads on the vessel. One important design consideration…
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#MetalMarketUpdate – December ’20 Newsletter
Activity in the manufacturing sector continued to grow in November, as evidenced by the ISM Manufacturing Index (PMI) coming in at a 57.5 reading (slightly down from October’s 59.3). Labor market difficulties continue to be…
Advantages of Half Pipe Reactors in High Pressure Service
Specifying the right type of jacket to use for your reactor vessel can make all the difference between long-lasting, trouble-free equipment and frequent unplanned maintenance. Getting it wrong can prove…
#MetalMarketUpdate – November ’20 Newsletter
Registering a 59.3 reading, the October ISM Manufacturing Index (PMI) rose from September’s 55.4. The new orders sub-category reached the highest level in nearly 17 years, providing support for the overall…
End of Code Boundary
A common misconception about pressure vessels is that the scope of the ASME Code ends at the face of any nozzle flange, and therefore anything installed after that gasket face…
State Requirements
Although the ASME and NBIC codes are national standards, it is up to each state to pass laws for the requirements for pressure vessels and boilers in that state. As…
