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Description / Abstract:
This Practice describes the design, fabrication, examination,
inspection, testing, and documentation requirements for pressure
vessels constructed in accordance with Code, Section VIII, Division
1 {or 2}.
Supplementary requirements for shell and tube heat exchangers
are in PIP VESST002.
Purpose
This Practice provides design criteria and construction
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
{ }.