ASME SECTION VIII DIV.1 SCOPE
ASME SECTION VIII DIV.1 SCOPE
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A manufacturer has given me ASME Sect. VIII Div.1 calculations for some small atmospheric tanks (between 1 and 3 cubic meters). Is there any sense in accepting these calculations? I know that ASME Section VIII Div 1 applies to vessels having and internal pressure of 15psi and above.





RE: ASME SECTION VIII DIV.1 SCOPE
RE: ASME SECTION VIII DIV.1 SCOPE
RE: ASME SECTION VIII DIV.1 SCOPE
The purpose was two fold. One was a pure sales gimmick so the sales staff could state that our stuff was built heck for stout (we had a clientele to which that would matter) and the other was that within the same department we did do stuff that was guaranteed Section 8 (and some was "N" stamp) and it kept the skills well honed.
rmw
RE: ASME SECTION VIII DIV.1 SCOPE
Euwe6,
API 620 covers both vertical and horizontal above ground tanks.
RE: ASME SECTION VIII DIV.1 SCOPE
API-620 11th Ed, 1.2.5 "Although the rules in this standard do not cover horizontal tanks . . ."
Thus, yes the horiz tank may be initially engineered in the style of 620, 620 provides no means of addressing bending stress. This is a huge concern on a thin [low-pressure] horiz tank. Therefore, there is a LOT of engineering that is not provided for in 620 to give an adequate design. Sect VIII Div 1 is 'rules driven', thus very little engineering is required for critical elements. Just follow the rules.
RE: ASME SECTION VIII DIV.1 SCOPE