Use API-510 to Stamp non-ASME Code vessel
Use API-510 to Stamp non-ASME Code vessel
(OP)
I have a pressure vessel that was not originally designed or constructed to ASME Sec. VIII, Div. 1. It wasn't designed or constructed to any code that I can determine. In API-510 Para 7.7 there is a section for "Evaluation of Existing Equipment with Minimal Documentation". I've followed this criteria and checked the vessel using ASME Sec. VIII, Div. 1 assuming A-283-C material with no radiography. An inspection has also been performed by an API-510 inspector, and UT readings taken. My question is if we follow API-510 Para 7.7 and do the pressure test per ASME Sec. VIII, Div. 1, can we determine the design conditions for the vessel (Temperature, MAWP, etc..) and put a nameplate on the vessel and indicate that the vessel is suitable for these design conditions per API-510? I realize it wouldn't be a "U" or "R" stamped vessel, but I don't know if this is the intent of Para 7.7.





RE: Use API-510 to Stamp non-ASME Code vessel
RE: Use API-510 to Stamp non-ASME Code vessel
materials specs, thickness, type and eff. of welds.
RE: Use API-510 to Stamp non-ASME Code vessel
RE: Use API-510 to Stamp non-ASME Code vessel
RE: Use API-510 to Stamp non-ASME Code vessel
You might note that some jurisdictions, such as Texas, regulate boilers but not pressure vessels in general.
You might note that API regulates use of their monogram, but not the use of "API" as a description of standards used on nameplates.
RE: Use API-510 to Stamp non-ASME Code vessel
RE: Use API-510 to Stamp non-ASME Code vessel