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Tuesday, April 29, 2008

qualified NDT personnel in India

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Monday, April 28, 2008

Code stamped Pressure Vessels & Heat exchangers

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Enpro Design and manufacturers ASME U stamp pressure vessels, CE marked Vessels with PED compliance are available on request.
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Thickness up to 25 mm
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Materials: Carbon steel, stainless steel, Duplex Stainless steel, Incolloy 825
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For normal as well as sour service (NACE MR 175)

CE- certification : Simple Pressure Vessels

Implementation plan
The downloadable document gives a full description of the CE marking process for simple pressure vessels according to Directive 87/404/EEC:Simple Pressure Vessels. Following this implementation plan, which describes the CE marking process in 10 steps, a step by step approach can be followed to make CE marking more accessible. See the related documents for the introduction on CE marking and the implementation plan developed by CBI with more background information on each of the 10 steps.Publication date: February, 2006
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Boiler & Pressure Vessel Certification

General Information
Since 1916, ASME has accredited companies in the pressure vessel industry to certify that their products, services and quality system comply with the ASME Boiler and Pressure Vessel Code.The ASME International Boiler and Pressure Vessel (BPV) Code establishes rules governing the design, fabrication, and inspection of boilers and pressure vessels, and nuclear power plant components during construction. The ASME Boiler and Pressure Vessel Code is in a class of its own. It is internationally renowned. ASME Code Symbol Stamps, which are regarded as the hallmark of acceptance and certification, are used to indicate that the stamped item(s) conform to the latest edition of the ASME Boiler and Pressure Vessel Codes.
As well, utilization of the ASME Code Symbol Stamp is a means of complying with the laws and regulations in all 50 states in the U.S., and all of the provinces of Canada. In addition, it has been estimated that over 100 countries accept the ASME Boiler and Pressure Vessel Code as a means of meeting their government safety regulations.The quality systems of more than 4500 companies in more than 65 countries are currently accredited by ASME. Whether or not an ASME Code Symbol Stamp is legally required, it provides users with a high degree of confidence that the stamped items conform to established safety standards.

Contact Information:ASME3 Park AvenueNew York, New York 10016-5990

thickness of pressure vessel

LINKS

http://files.asme.org/asmeorg/Governance/Volunteer/CareerSeries/9667.pdf

http://www.zju.edu.cn/jzus/2006/A06S2/A06S219.pdf

http://www.mathlook.com/ResourceCenter/TutorialsandExamples/EngineeringExamples/Engineering_NationalBoilerPressureVesselExample.pdf

http://www.pveng.com/m/content/article.php?content_id=67

http://scitation.aip.org/getabs/servlet/GetabsServlet prog=normal&id=JPVTAS000122000002000186000001&idtype=cvips&gifs=yes

http://www.iigas.com/pressure_vessel.htm

http://www.osti.gov/bridge/purl.cover.jsp?purl=/6078545-POLDdv/

Sunday, January 13, 2008

FREE Download of welding documents

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Saturday, December 29, 2007

welding documents

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Sunday, September 30, 2007

The Indian Boilers Act and regulations

THE INDIAN BOILERS ACT
5. Subs. by Act 11 of 1937, s. 5, for “G.G. in C.” 6. The words “Gazette of India” stand unmodified. See the A.O. 1937. Central Boiler Board. ...did.nic.in/boiler/indian_boilers_act.htm - 142k - Cached - Similar pages -

Indian Boilers Regulations - 1950
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Boiler Act :: Indian Boiler Act -1923
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Sunday, July 22, 2007

Welder Qualification

WHY AND WHEN WELDER QUALIFICATIONS AND WELDING PROCEDURE APPROVALS REQUIRED?
One of the essential safety requirements of the European Pressure Equipment Directive (97/23/EC) demands that for pressure equipment, permanent joining of components (Welding) that contribute to the pressure resistance of equipment and components which are directly attached to them must be carried out by QUALIFIED PERSONNEL ACCORDING TO SUITABLE OPERATING PROCEDURES.

ICLCL is providing services for these approvals as per EN 287-1 and ASME IX standards.The above requirement of PED calls for need of Approval of Welders Qualifications and Welding Methods and processes.

Welding is the most common method used for joining steel fabrications largely because of the speed at which joints can be made and the reliability and strength of these joints in service. However because most welding operations are now relatively simple to perform it is all too easy to forget the complexity of the chemical and metallurgical actions that are taking place when the weld is being deposited. Therefore not surprisingly welds can occasionally fail.

WHICH PRODUCTS AND PROCESSES REQUIRE APPROVALS FOR WELDERS QUALIFICATIONS AND WELDING PROCEDURES?
Welding activities which include safety critical welds are: • Work with pressure vessels • Work where safety and strength are critical factors • Work where equipment is subject to stresses and failure could cause injury • Work where equipment requires mechanical lifting • Load bearing structures

WELDING PROCEDURE SPECIFICATIONS
The design of the welding procedure for any critical weld (i.e. the way in which the weld is to be made) should be carried out by a person competent to do so. The output from the design of the welding procedure is a document which specifies the following requirements: i) A sketch of each type of welded joint involved, showing the geometry and thicknesses of the parts to be joined, the weld preparations required and the number and size of weld runs required ii) Parent material type iii) The welding process to be used iv) The welding position in which the weld is to be made v) The type and size of welding consumables to be used at the various stages of completing the weld. vi) The welding conditions, e.g. for arc welding current, arc voltage, travel speed, and any preheat requirements, for other types of welding the relevant controlling parameters. vii) Any surface preparation required before welding is carried out. viii) Any special requirements for storage of welding consumables prior to use.

This sample shall be tested which may include some or all of the following:i) Either non destructive testing or production of a macrosection to demonstrate soundness of the joint and freedom from defects ii) Hardness of the weld metal and the heat affected zone iii) Cross weld tensile tests for butt welds iv) Face, root or side bend tests v) V notch impact tests
The tests results shall be recorded.

ROAD MAP FOR WELDER QUALIFICATION AND WELDING PROCESS APPROVALS
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go here http://www.iclcertifications.com/iclnew/welder_qualifiations.htm?gclid=CLLytNH-uo0CFQp4TAod4D8mFg

Sunday, June 24, 2007

List of ASME U certified companies in India

go here http://cstools.asme.org/holdersearch/index.cfm

check again by going here http://cstools.asme.org/holdersearch/

ASME Boiler and Pressure Vessel Code 2007

Since 1914, ASME (The American Society of Mechanical Engineers) has been setting the standards necessary to ensure the safety of individuals working with or around boilers and pressure vessels. The ASME Boiler and Pressure Vessel Codes are internationally recognized codes for the latest rules and regulations for safety of design, fabrication, maintenance, and inspection of all types of vessels.

The entire collection of ASME Boiler and Pressure Vessel Codes (BPVC) updates every three years with addenda published each year. The 2007 edition contains thousands of pages of updated code, standards, examples, and figures.

The ASME Boiler and Pressure Vessel Code is available in a variety of packages including hardcopy individual purchasing and Internet subscriptions. Internet subscriptions can be configured for one or unlimited users depending on the needs of your organization. This is especially crucial for large organizations where incremental savings on additional licenses save money over purchasing several individual hardcopies.

IHS, the worldwide leader for engineering, technical, and regulatory information, has been working with ASME since 1989 to publish the ASME Boiler and Pressure Vessel Code in easily accessible CD-ROM and Internet formats, and the hardcopy version of the Code.
In addition to the Code updates, IHS provides all the critical ASME content related to the Code either as part of your subscription or as individual document purchases. The referenced standards available from IHS include more than 78 standards that are actually referenced within the Code and an additional 200+ ASME standards that we have identified as beneficial to users of the Code.

go here for the list of Code Books
http://www.asme2007.com/

Saturday, February 24, 2007

Boiler & Pressure Vessel Certification

General Information
Since 1916, ASME has accredited companies in the pressure vessel industry to certify that their products, services and quality system comply with the ASME Boiler and Pressure Vessel Code.

The ASME International Boiler and Pressure Vessel (BPV) Code establishes rules governing the design, fabrication, and inspection of boilers and pressure vessels, and nuclear power plant components during construction.

The ASME Boiler and Pressure Vessel Code is in a class of its own. It is internationally renowned. ASME Code Symbol Stamps, which are regarded as the hallmark of acceptance and certification, are used to indicate that the stamped item(s) conform to the latest edition of the ASME Boiler and Pressure Vessel Codes.

As well, utilization of the ASME Code Symbol Stamp is a means of complying with the laws and regulations in all 50 states in the U.S., and all of the provinces of Canada. In addition, it has been estimated that over 100 countries accept the ASME Boiler and Pressure Vessel Code as a means of meeting their government safety regulations.

The quality systems of more than 4500 companies in more than 65 countries are currently accredited by ASME. Whether or not an ASME Code Symbol Stamp is legally required, it provides users with a high degree of confidence that the stamped items conform to established safety standards.
http://www.asme.org/Codes/CertifAccred/Certification/Boiler_Pressure_Vessel.cfm

Wednesday, February 21, 2007

Is ASME U Stamping mandatory ?

Different States of US have different regulations with reference to Stamping.
Some States dont require Stamping

for California
http://www.dir.ca.gov/Title8/494.html

Wednesday, October 25, 2006

The american ASME codes and the European PED

read here for the alternative CE -PED
http://ec.europa.eu/enterprise/pressure_equipment/ped/index_en.html

read also
[PDF] Pressure Equipment Standards & European Legislation
File Format: PDF/Adobe Acrobat - View as HTMLASME (U-stamp, or U2-stamp). • ASME Section VIII (Division 1, Division 2 if ... for the design and the approach is based on engineering appraisal of the ...www.cenorm.be/cenorm/workarea/sectorfora/pressure+equipment/lecturesupportingnotes.pdf - Similar pages

STATUTORY INSPECTION AND TESTING SERVICES
http://www.velosi.com/downloads/Velosi%20Insert%209.pdf

Simple Pressure vessels directive
http://www.lr.org/Standards/Directives/Simple+Pressure+Vessels+Directive.htm

Simple Pressure Vessels: Guidance note on UK regulations
http://www.dti.gov.uk/files/file11297.pdf

For Consultancy, contact www.tqmc.org

Tuesday, October 17, 2006

how to become ASME certified?

step 1
Purchase relevant BPVC Code Books, e.g Section VIII Div 1

step 2
design and develop the QC Manual in accordance with Appendix 10

The QC System must cover Design Calculations, Material Control System, Purchasing, Welding processes, Calibration,QC and Testing

step 3
Recruit or appoint a Design Consultant (Manager) knowledgeable with the relevant codes

step 4
Appoint a Level III certified ASNT registered person for NDE

step5
The above person will train the QC Engineers for NDE

step 6
Contract with ASME approved AIA

step 7
Get the QC Manual and supporting documentation approved by AIA

step 8
Train all the personnel particularly Level II and Level I personnel for the requirements of the QC System and the Code

step 9
carry out a demo job in accordance with the approved QC System

step 10
The AIA will make visits to the establishment to ensure that the demo job is being carried out in accordance with the QC System.

step 11
Carry out suggested Corrective Action if demanded

step 12
Reaudit by AIA if required
if OK now, call ASME personnel for final audit

step 12
Carry out suggested CA if demanded by ASME

step 13
Reaudit if required by ASME

If OK now, ASME U stamp will be issued along with certificate of Approval
Total costs estimate approx 15 Lakhs INR

CAUTION
Once u mark with ASME stamp, the company is liable
If the vessel fails in service for whatever reason/s,

The design, purchasing, manufacturing and testing records will be scrutinized.
You will be sued, even if a slight deviation is traced.

Boiler and pressure vessels code books
http://www.asme.org/Codes/Publications/BPVC/Boiler_Pressure_Vessels_Code.cfm

http://www.onetb.com/asme_code_certification.htm

Various stamps available
http://www.onetb.com/asme_code.htm

design calculations sheet
http://www.onetb.com/asme-code-design.htm

NDE Level III Services in India
http://www.industrial-inspection.in/nde_level_iii_services.htm

World wide
http://www.ndt.org/

Software for design, rating, drafting and costing of ASME® Section VIII pressure vessels and exchangers http://www.codeware.com/links.html

GetAFreelancer.com - Design of pressure vessels
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BOLIER AND PRESSURE VESSELS Engineering Forum
http://www.eng-tips.com/threadminder.cfm?pid=794

Wednesday, September 27, 2006

ASME U

ASME Boiler and Pressure Vessel CODE
ASME's Boiler and Pressure Vessel Code controls the design, inspection, and repair of pressure vessels. The ASME B&PV Code has adopted the use of many ASTM NDT standards and practices. The ASTM documents are re-identified with a "S" preceding the "E" in the B&PV Code. For example, E-94 would become SE-94. NDT personnel are primarily concerned with the followings sections of the B&PV Code.
Boiler and Pressure Vessel Code, Section V-Nondestructive ExaminationThis Section contains requirements and methods for nondestructive examination which are referenced and required by other code Sections. It also includes manufacturer's examination responsibilities, duties of authorized inspectors and requirements for qualification of personnel, inspection and examination. Examination methods are intended to detect surface and internal discontinuities in materials, welds, and fabricated parts and components.
Boiler and Pressure Vessel Code, Section VIII- Rules For Construction of Pressure Vessels Division 1This Division of Section VIII provides requirements applicable to the design, fabrication, inspection, testing, and certification of pressure vessels operating at either internal or external pressures exceeding 15 psig. Such pressure vessels may be fired or unfired.
Boiler and Pressure Vessel Code, Section VIII-Rules For Construction Of Pressure Vessels Division 2-Alternative RulesThis Division of Section VIII provides requirements applicable to the design, fabrication, inspection, testing, and certification of pressure vessels operating at either internal or external pressures exceeding 15 psig. Such vessels may be fired or unfired.
http://www.ndt-ed.org/GeneralResources/Standards/ASMECode.htm

A.S.M.E. FABRICATION AND CERTIFICATION... WHAT IT MEANS
http://www.dillonblr.com/a.htm

http://www.asme.org/Search.cfm?SearchType=FAQs&PageID=128
http://www.ndt-ed.org/GeneralResources/Standards/ASMECode.htm

http://engineers.ihs.com/collections/asme/bpvc.htm

http://www.asme.org/Codes/CertifAccred/Accreditation/Authorized_Inspection_Agency.cfm

http://www.asme.org/Codes/

http://www.lrqaindia.com/insite/template.asp?name=inhome

http://files.asme.org/ASMEORG/Publications/Codes/5134.pdf

http://www.engineeringtoolbox.com/asme-boiler-vessel-code-d_8.html

http://web.info.com/infocom.us2/search/web/Pressure%20Vessel?CMP=2774&itkw=Pressure%20Vessel

http://global.ihs.com/industry_stds.cfm?currency_code=USD&customer_id=21254E4A5B0A&shopping_cart_id=2825282F254A403C4B5A5D28260A&amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;rid=DM&mid=R350%3Focid%3Dbpvc%2Demail&country_code=US&amp;lang_code=ENGL&input_doc_number=&input_doc_title=%20&org_group=ASME

ORDERING BPVC
http://global.ihs.com/?RID=DM&MID=R350?ocid=bpvc-email
http://www.standardsindia.com/asmepbvc2004.asp

PRESSURE VESSEL FORMULA AND CALCULATOR
http://www.engineersedge.com/pressure_vessels_menu.shtml

ORDERING DESIGN CALCULATIONS SOFTWARE
http://www.chempute.com/compress.htm
http://www.chempute.com/ftp.htm

ASME Design Expert
http://www.intota.com/viewbio.asp?bioID=604037&perID=108121

CASTI Guidebook to ASME Section VIII Div. 1 Pressure Vessels (Fourth Edition)
http://www.casti.ca/books_ebooks/section_VIII.html

Division VIII Section 1 (U stamp); Section 2 (U2 stamp); Section 3
http://www.absa.ca/faq/SectionVIIIcomparison.PDF

PRESSURE VESSEL GUIDELINES (Engineering)
(reproduced courtesy of the Occupational Safety and Health Administration) OSHA
A. Introduction B. Recent Cracking Experience in Pressure Vessels C. Nondestructive Examination Methods D. Information for Safety Assessment E. Bibliography

http://www.hghouston.com/pvessel.html

PRESSURE VESSEL FAILURE
http://www.materialsengineer.com/DA-Pressure-Vessel.htm

LEVEL III services for various ASME Code Stamp requirements.
http://www.ndt.org/vendor.asp?ObjectID=13110&Type=In
http://www.tcreng.com/services/NDT-personnel-India.shtml
http://www.ndt.org/resume.asp?ObjectID=14176
http://www.nde.com/resume.htm
http://forums.ndt.org/
https://www.nationalboard.org/NationalBoard/Default.aspx

Monday, September 25, 2006

FAQs

Boiler & Pressure Vessel Certification
http://www.asme.org/Search.cfm?SearchType=FAQs&PageID=128

ASME home page
http://www.asme.org/

about CODES and STANDARDS
http://www.asme.org/Codes/About/FAQs/Codes_Standards.cfm

Tuesday, June 20, 2006

Section VIII, Division 1

The 2004 ASME Boiler and Pressure Vessel Code ,Section VIII, Divison 1, provides you with the latest information to maintain your ASME Code Symbol StampsThis Division of Section VIII provides requirements applicable to the design, fabrication, inspection, testing, and certification of pressure vessels operating at either internal or external pressures exceeding 15 psig. Such pressure vessels may be fired or unfired. Specific requirements apply to several classes of material used in pressure vessel construction, and also to fabrication methods such as welding, forging and brazing. It contains mandatory and nonmandatory appendices detailing supplementary design criteria, nondestructive examination and inspection acceptance standards. Rules pertaining to the use of the U, UM and UV Code symbol stamps are also included.

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buy BPVC Section VIII Div 1
go here http://catalog.asme.org/Codes/PrintBook/BPVCVIII_2007_BPVC_Section.cfm

http://engineers.ihs.com/abstracts/asme-b0008.jsp

THE 2001 ASME BOILER AND PRESSURE VESSEL CODESECTION VIII: PRESSURE VESSELS - Division 1Basic Coverage Contents Pricing and Ordering Information <
BASIC COVERAGE top of page This Division of Section VIII provides requirements applicable to the design, fabrication, inspection, testing, and certification of pressure vessels operating at either internal or external pressures exceeding 15 psig. Such pressure vessels may be fired or unfired. Specific requirements apply to several classes of material used in pressure vessel construction, and also to fabrication methods such as welding, forging and brazing. It contains mandatory and nonmandatory appendices detailing supplementary design criteria, nondestructive examination and inspection acceptance standards. Rules pertaining to the use of the U, UM and UV Code symbol stamps are also included.CONTENTSScope & Service Restrictions; General Requirements; Requirements for Fabrication by Welding, Forging, or Brazing; Requirements Pertaining to Classes of Materials for Carbon & Low Alloy Steel;Nonferrous Materials; High Alloy Steel; Cast Iron; Clad & Lined Vessels; Cast Ductile Iron Vessels; Ferritic Steels with Tensile Properties Enhanced by Heat Treatment; Layered Construction; High Stresses at Low Temperatures.PRICING AND ORDERING INFORMATION: top of pageSECTION VIII: PRESSURE VESSELS - Division 1Order No. S00081$440.00 (order online)Shipping and handling will be added where applicable. For exact charges, please call the phone numbers listed below.TO ORDERBY PHONE: 1-800-843-2763 or 1-973-882-1167 (Outside North America) BY FAX: 1-973-882-1717 BY EMAIL: infocentral@asme.org BY MAIL: ASME International22 Law Drive, Box 2900Fairfield, NJ 07007-2900
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Friday, June 16, 2006

ISO 9000 Registration for ASME Boiler and Pressure Vessel

ISO 9000 Registration for ASME Boiler and Pressure Vessel
You can save time and money by combining ISO9000 Registration with one of ASME's accreditation programs. Since 1969, ASME has utilized quality system audits as a means of verification that supplier's products or services conform to ASME Codes and Standards. ASME is THE specialist in the mechanical engineering field. We know machinery and mechanical equipment inside-out. Our auditors have the technical expertise you are looking for, and they understand your business and its unique products and services.
If you are accredited by ASME under one of these programs, or are applying for accreditation, you can coordinate the ISO9000 assessment with Boiler and Pressure Vessel Shop Review. You can either request an early renewal of your accreditation, or apply for ISO9000 Registration at the time of your next scheduled renewal.
Think of It........
A Simplified Quality System - One Manual (or two....it's your decision)
Significantly Reduced Audit/Review Time - One Shop Review/Assessment Combined
Quality Management Consistency and Ease of Implementation
Eliminate Unnecessary Cost
It Makes Sense.
Information
Complete an online request for cost estimation and program information
Application NOTE: For your convenience, this form can be filled out electronically, or printed and then filled out. However ASME must receive a signed original.
Application Procedure
ISO 9000 IAF Scope Categories
View slide show of Registration Process *Requires Power Point viewer. Click here to download.
Contacts
Christine Bujal

interpretations of the code

accreditation

http://www.asme.org/Search.cfm?SearchType=FAQs&PageID=128

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