Non code pressure vessel to to code conversion?
Non code pressure vessel to to code conversion?
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Is it possible, under any scenario, for a vessel that was not designed and fabricated to BPVC VIII to be converted and stamped per code? If so, what would be the process?





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And good luck finding an AI willing to out on that limb...
Regards,
Mike
RE: Non code pressure vessel to to code conversion?
Now, you can do an evaluation and show compliance with ASME code design, and convince a regulatory body to accept the vessel as a state special or request a variance.
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Some non-code vessels will use heads that are also non-code, typically with too small of a knuckle radius, and that can't be corrected.
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If the vessel WAS designed and fabricated to BPVC III, but not tested, is it possible to test the vessel to obtain a U-Stamp in a state that is not governed by the NB (Wyoming)?
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If you are the Manufacturer, it may be possible provided you can confirm that the vessel was designed and fabricated to the Code and in accordance with your Quality Manual subject to AI acceptance.
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