Small Sized pressure vessel
Small Sized pressure vessel
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Where would I find ASME, or other, regulations concerning a "small sized pressure vessel". A quick search on the ASME site did not return any results.
Specifically, it is a stainless steel autoclave, 300mm dia x 710mm deep, with a maximum allowable pressure of 0.255 MPa and temperature range of 105-135 deg C. It has an electric heating element inside and is used to create steam for sterilizing items placed inside.
Richard
Specifically, it is a stainless steel autoclave, 300mm dia x 710mm deep, with a maximum allowable pressure of 0.255 MPa and temperature range of 105-135 deg C. It has an electric heating element inside and is used to create steam for sterilizing items placed inside.
Richard





RE: Small Sized pressure vessel
At roughly 12" diameter and at a pressure of roughly 35 psi this would fall into the scope of ASME VIII, and Div. 1 is the most likely division to be used for the design.
Using ASME VIII-1 would be generally recognized and accepted engineering practice and will be either required or acceptable in most jurisdictions in the USA. However, check with the jurisdiction where it will be installed to see what the requirements are for that location.
jt
RE: Small Sized pressure vessel
It might help to know what you are needing. The B&PV Code addresses design rules for construction, but doesn't necessarily give operational rules or safety rules or things like that. And it is about vessels in general, not autoclaves specifically.
You might also look into OSHA rules, if any, concerning the equipment in question.
RE: Small Sized pressure vessel
Cheers,
gr2vessels