demonstration vessel
demonstration vessel
(OP)
I work for certified shop that does not currently have a code vessel in production so we need to build a demonstartion vessel for our code review. I know all the calculations and everything needs to be done up to the point of the code review but when the review is over do we need to complete, test and stamp the demo or can we just cancel the order and chuck it in the garbage. We have no use for the demo after the review so completing it seems like a waste of time and money. We have only been certified for three years so this is our first review. The vessel we made for our initial certification is still sitting here so making another one seems silly.





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I have always found it easier to just update the design package, purchase new materials and build a new vessel. The demo is usually a small vessel, so material costs would be minimal. You also dont need to purchase all the materials, only enough to take you half way thruogh the demo until the point of the Joint Review.
The purpose of the demo is to demonstrate all the sections of your QC Manual, check out the ASME check list, it tells you all you need to know about the requirements for the demo item.
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For those companies that manufacture vessels infrequently, the demonstration vessel is used when the Joint Review date occurs at a time when vessels are not being fabricated.
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A demo vessel would only be allowed if you have no Code work in progress, otherwise you have to use actual Code work as the demonstration.
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As long as you are able to demonstrate all parts of the QC manual using the old vessel you should be ok.
Talk to your AI, he/she should be able to guide you along.
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Make sure that the 2 new nozz's are reflected on the revised calc's and dwg.