GB150 Code
GB150 Code
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Has the GB150 pressure code been accepted as or in place of ASME anywhere in the states ? And how does it compare ?
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RE: GB150 Code
Can you please clarify the question;- has the chinese pressure vessel code replace the ASME code in USA? is this the question?
gr2vessels
RE: GB150 Code
So the question is, has there been or is any current ref to GB150 versus ASME that we could refer to ? And does anyone have an opinion of the GB150 code based on experience ?
RE: GB150 Code
I would obtain a copy of the Chinese Code and review it very carefully against ASME B&PV Code. If you don’t feel comfortable, hire out this review expertise.
I don’t believe that Texas regulates pressure vessels, so you can do as you please regarding pressure vessels that have been built to another code of construction. For those Jurisdictions in the US that do regulate pressure vessels, they will allow 'state specials' to obtain operating certificates under careful review by a licensed, PE (experienced in PV design). Typically, vessels that are ‘state specials’ are either built to another code of construction or have been in-service and are being transported to the US for operation.
RE: GB150 Code
IF THE CHINA CONTRACT STATE ASME IT IS ASME.
IF THE CHINA CONTRACT STATE ASME AND CHINA CODE GB150, USE ASME WITH THE CHINESE CODE FATOR IN GB-150.
IF THE CONTRACT STATE CHINESE CODE GB-150, request a deviaction to the contract USE ASME WITH THE CHINESE CODE FATOR IN GB-150.
been their did that
RE: GB150 Code
http://www.cbpvi.org/selo/seloindex.htm
If you are a HSBCT customer go to the web site.To get your certificate is much like a ASME review.
Oddly I happen to be involved in a PRC review for the next 3 days.
RE: GB150 Code
Thank for the link
Stephen
RE: GB150 Code
Now, as far as the possibility of using in the US, the only mechanism I can think of to give this the possibility of being workable would be to petition your jurisdiction for a "State Special". However, I think that the amount of homework that would be required to convince the jurisdiction that GB 150 would provide a level of safety equivalent to SC VIII-1 would be substantial and it would be very possible to erode any perceived cost savings to the point where it is no longer economical to pursue.
For those in jurisdictions that do not have pressure vessel laws, the likelihood is very high that there is a relevant OSHA regulation that mandates ASME construction. And if one could even find an OSHA person in a position of authority to approve, they would have to do the same level of homework and probably have no better chance of getting approval than the State authoritiies.
This is a long winded way to say that while conceivably it could be done (and someday it may indeed occur), I think it will be a long time (if ever) before you see it because of the amount of effort required.
RE: GB150 Code
I do not think the ASME (in this case the National Board) has to accept the China code. It is not going to happen.
genb
RE: GB150 Code
RE: GB150 Code
Since I have been here I have reviewed many QC Manuals.For what ever reason there is no mention Of "Jurisdictional Requirements" in the scope of work on the Facing page or the Statement of Authority. In the record retention it states" when required by the owner/user the vessel will be registered with the National Board. ASME conducts the Tri-enniel reviews overseass.This would not be acceptable in North America.I am puzzled by the oversite.