Section VIII - Pressure Vessels

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gptkbp:appliesTo pressure vessels operating above 15 psi
gptkbp:basisFor pressure vessel design codes worldwide
gptkbp:dividedInto gptkb:Division_3
gptkb:Division_1
gptkb:Division_2
gptkbp:Division_1_covers pressure vessels with design pressures above 15 psi
gptkbp:Division_2_covers alternative rules for pressure vessels with higher stress levels
gptkbp:Division_3_covers pressure vessels for high pressure service (above 10,000 psi)
gptkbp:firstPublished 1925
gptkbp:focusesOn design, fabrication, inspection, and testing of pressure vessels
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label Section VIII - Pressure Vessels
gptkbp:includes requirements for certification
requirements for design
requirements for examination
requirements for fabrication
requirements for inspection
requirements for materials
requirements for testing
gptkbp:language English
gptkbp:partOf gptkb:ASME_Boiler_and_Pressure_Vessel_Code
gptkbp:publishedBy gptkb:American_Society_of_Mechanical_Engineers
gptkbp:referencedIn insurance companies
regulatory authorities
industry standards
gptkbp:requires Authorized Inspector sign-off
gptkbp:standardizedBy United States and internationally
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gptkbp:updated annually
gptkbp:usedBy engineers, manufacturers, inspectors
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gptkbp:bfsLayer 4