PRESSURE VESSELS BUILT IN ITALY
PRESSURE VESSELS BUILT IN ITALY
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I have to check the pressure capacity of some vessels, built inItaly in 1980 and installed in Canada. Since I need to do an ASME design check, I have to find what material was used and dimensions. The name plates show some basic information, including registration numbers, five digits plus the letters 'TV'. I assume that TV might mean the TUV German standard.
My question is: Is there a registration system in Europe, similar to Nat'l Bd in the US, where I could find the information I need?
The manufacturer is no longer in business, so, no help there. Thank you.
My question is: Is there a registration system in Europe, similar to Nat'l Bd in the US, where I could find the information I need?
The manufacturer is no longer in business, so, no help there. Thank you.





RE: PRESSURE VESSELS BUILT IN ITALY
ISPESL-DIPARTIMENTO DI VENEZIA-MESTRE
Corso del Popolo, 33
I-30172 - Venezia-Mestre
Tel. +39 041 980121 +39 041 950896
Fax. +39 041 5040189
You can write to them stating the registration numbers and asking if they have in the archive the documentation for the vessels.
prex
http://www.xcalcs.com
Online tools for structural design
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RE: PRESSURE VESSELS BUILT IN ITALY
surfing the forum I got your msg, and for curiosity I would like to ask you if you get any answer from the ISPESL of Venice as suggested from Mr Prex.
Thanks lot.
RE: PRESSURE VESSELS BUILT IN ITALY
The owner decided to scrap the vessels, too expensive to repair.
And Prex, thanks for your help
RE: PRESSURE VESSELS BUILT IN ITALY
RE: PRESSURE VESSELS BUILT IN ITALY
If you can still visit the equipment, you should find on the plates the vessel is made of, the ISPESL’s symbol printed on.
It is a small (it is about 10 mm diameter overall) star (5 corners) with inside the letters ISPESL (one for each corner). On the pipes or longitudinal parts you may find a rectangular box with the name ISPESL on the left, a star in the centre, and a number on the right)
Both logos means that the material has been accepted approved) by the board.
As consequence they must have the record of the materials in their archives together with the design calculation, and the proof test done.
As alternative (no ISPESL logo) you should consider the possibility the vessel had been made for exporting only, in that case the Canadian board should be the only involved.
As any Italian governmental body may be hard to keep in touch with them...
Before put the equipment out of service, may I suggest you to let us know the name of the producer, it is possible that the company has been merged (or acquired).
Best regards
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