PIP VESST002

Description / Abstract: This Practice describes the mechanical design, fabrication, examination, inspection, testing, and documentation requirements for shell-and-tube heat exchangers constructed in accordance with TEMA Standards of the Tubular Exchangers Manufacturers Association and 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 { }.

This Practice is supplemental to the requirements of PIP VESV1002, Design and Fabrication Specification for Pressure Vessels, ASME Code Section VIII Divisions 1 and 2.

This Practice does not cover the following types of shell and tube heat exchangers:

a. Standardized pre-designed (i.e., off-the-shelf) heat exchangers

b. Heat exchangers with layered construction