In reviewing API 521 (4th ed. - 1997), Section 3.15.1.1 Effect of Fire on Wetted Surface of a Vessel says that one should refer to Section 3.15.4 "if elevated temperature is likely to cause vessel rupture." The following section on Effect of Fire on the Unwetted Surface of a Vessel says one...
I have the following question for use of a pressure vessel in a code state: For a code-stamped, pressure vessel, if the intent of use of the vessel is at atmospheric pressure, is a relief device mandatory if the code-stamp is removed and documentation generated to say the vessel is considered a...
