I am also confused about the materials that can be used in PED vessels. For example can I use ASTM A 516-70 plate, A-106B pipe, and A-105 flanges?
From what I can see on the PED site, allowable materials must be either:
1. produced to a harmonized standard (of which we have EN 10028, 10213, and 10222 and these, we are warned, may not comply)
2. have received a EAM certificate (of which none of those applied for have yet to be accepted)
3. have received particular approval (for which the guidelines are being prepared)
It looks like a PED vessel is going to be tough to find material for, unless you are in Europe.(question - Have the common ASTM and JIS grades, like those above, been grandfathered" into the harmonized standards?)
Why would anyone (not legally obligated to) want a PED Vessel vs. a B5500 or ASME VIII design? Is it cheaper? Is it safer? Can I repair/modify it if I need to? Will the documentation weigh more than the vessel? I guess you can put me in the "wait and see" category for now.
Regards,
Gunnar