ASME Label Location
ASME Label Location
(OP)
I saw a an ASME label with the U-stamp welded to the removable manway cover on an un-fired pressure vessel (not supplied by my company). It seems to me that the label should have been attached to the vessel head or shell, since the cover could be removed and placed on another vessel. If this labeling procedure is not correct, should I report it to the National Board?
S. Bush
www.water-eg.com





RE: ASME Label Location
It is entirely possible that the nameplate you are referring to is for the manway assembly and not the vessel itself.
Regards,
RLS
RE: ASME Label Location
RE: ASME Label Location
See the NBIC RC-1141
Suggest you obtain Data Report first as it may explain this in the remarks. If there are still concerns contact the vessel manufactuer.
RE: ASME Label Location
S. Bush
www.water-eg.com
RE: ASME Label Location
I wouldn't get too excited about calling in the National Board police. A quick discussion with your AI will most likely result in a relocation of the nameplate and the AI should be able to provide guidance on any necessary communication with the National Board and Jurisdiction.
jt
RE: ASME Label Location
Just to confirm, your description could apply to a 'Part', namely the cover or the manway assembly, however, it would say PART under the U stamp. If it applies to the vessel, I doubt the AI knows it was installed on the cover.