what's the definition of ASME section I boiler?
what's the definition of ASME section I boiler?
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we have a kettle type steam generator, is it considered as ASME boiler or pressure vessel?
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what's the definition of ASME section I boiler?
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RE: what's the definition of ASME section I boiler?
ASME Sec. VIII, U-1(g) refers to what's above PLUS...The following pressure vessels in which steam is generated shall be consructed in accordance with the rules of this Division: U-1(g)(1) vessels known as evaporators or HEAT EXCHANGERS; U-1(g)(2) vessels in which steam is generated by the use of heat resulting from operaton of a processing system containing a number of pressure vessels such as used in teh manufacture of chemical and petroleum products; U-1(g)(3) vessels in which steam is generated but not withdrawn for external use.
All references are from the 2003 Addendas.
Sounds to me like you have a heat exchanger (aka pressure vessel) and can use Section VIII.
RE: what's the definition of ASME section I boiler?
seems I can use section VIII for heat exchanger.
thanks again
RE: what's the definition of ASME section I boiler?