PIP VEDV1003

Description / Abstract: This Practice contains three data forms for providing requirements for cylindrical pressure vessels having internal design pressures equal to or greater than 15 psig (103 kPa) and/or full vacuum external pressure at the top of the vessel in its normal operating position, and are welded, shop- and field-fabricated, and in accordance with the requirements of the Code, Section VIII, Division 1 {or Division 2}.

This Practice is required to be used with PIP VECV1001 and PIP VESV1002 to specify requirements, not otherwise specified, that are required by the Manufacturer to design and fabricate a vessel.

This Practice also provides instructions to the Purchaser and the Manufacturer for inserting data and information in the data forms.

Purpose

This Practice provides data forms and the associated instructions for specifying requirements for pressure vessels constructed in accordance with ASME Boiler and Pressure Vessel Code, Section VIII, Division 1 or Division 2, henceforth referred to as the Code. Requirements that are specific to Code, Section VIII, Division 2 are shown in braces { }.