ASME Sect I or NB changes to affect vessel fabrication business
ASME Sect I or NB changes to affect vessel fabrication business
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I am hearing that vessel fabrication shops are about to be swamped with orders for power boilers possibly due to some new more stringent requirements? Can anyone fill me in?





RE: ASME Sect I or NB changes to affect vessel fabrication business
However, it just might be that with increasing power demand all over the world, there is an immediate need to build more power plants (nuclear and fossil). I do know that ASME B&PV Code, Section III is dusting the cob webs off because of the need for additional nuclear capacity in the US. It should be interesting.
RE: ASME Sect I or NB changes to affect vessel fabrication business
RE: ASME Sect I or NB changes to affect vessel fabrication business
Any N certificate holder in the US that is still in the vessel business has diversified their client base. More than a few have always worn multiple hats when it comes to fabrication. I agree that the numbers sure ain't what they used to be.
Regards,
RLS
RE: ASME Sect I or NB changes to affect vessel fabrication business
There are currently long lead times for material and fabrication (we are experiencing this for the Power Generation company I work for) The market is tight, but this has nothing to do with Codes and Standards. Actually, as an end-user I have a more serious concern with craft labor (boilermakers and pipe fitters that are in short supply for field installations).
RE: ASME Sect I or NB changes to affect vessel fabrication business
I am also hearing that ethanol plants are going to come on strong depending on legislation now pending.