ASME VIII Division 1 Conformance
ASME VIII Division 1 Conformance
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Could use some advise,
We import pressure vessels from the UK and supply to the Australian market. The vessels that we supply are designed/constructed to ASME VIII Division 1 in accordance with (PED) 97/23/EC in the UK and they are rated according to the Australian Std AS4343 as a hazard category level E.
We received an enquiry from a plant engineer stating the following;
'Any pressure vessel supplied to a mine in Australia has to be compliant or equivalent to AS1210. So you need you to get your European Std’d equated to AS1210'
The Europe (PED) 97/23/EC legislation requires the vessels to be designed/constructed to ASME VIII Division 1 (in this case), what is the Australian legislative equivalent (if any) and how can we go about equating the European standard EN 13445 to the Australian standard AS1210
Many Thanks
We import pressure vessels from the UK and supply to the Australian market. The vessels that we supply are designed/constructed to ASME VIII Division 1 in accordance with (PED) 97/23/EC in the UK and they are rated according to the Australian Std AS4343 as a hazard category level E.
We received an enquiry from a plant engineer stating the following;
'Any pressure vessel supplied to a mine in Australia has to be compliant or equivalent to AS1210. So you need you to get your European Std’d equated to AS1210'
The Europe (PED) 97/23/EC legislation requires the vessels to be designed/constructed to ASME VIII Division 1 (in this case), what is the Australian legislative equivalent (if any) and how can we go about equating the European standard EN 13445 to the Australian standard AS1210
Many Thanks





RE: ASME VIII Division 1 Conformance
I would think if the plant doesn't require registration then compliance with AS1210 is not required. However it is still classed as classified plant, regardless of registration requirements, so technically the requirements of 6.33 still apply. I think your best bet is to submit a TQ to the Inspector of Mines or the State Mining engineer and get clarification before you go any further. These comments are only based on WA requirements, might vary slightly between states. When you find out, please let me know the verdict.
RE: ASME VIII Division 1 Conformance
RE: ASME VIII Division 1 Conformance
If client requires AS1210 (only; not equivalent), then your vessel will/may not satisfy the requirement.