ASME BPVC.VIII-1, 2021 Edition – Rules for Construction of Pressure Vessels

ASME BPVC-VIII-1, 2021 Edition, July 1, 2021 – SECTION VIII – RULES FOR CONSTRUCTION OF PRESSURE VESSELS DIVISION 1

Section VIII, Division 1 – 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 non-mandatory appendices detailing supplementary design criteria, nondestructive examination and inspection acceptance standards. Rules pertaining to the use of the U, UM and UV ASME Product Certification Marks are also included.

What are the Referenced Standards for 2021 BPVC Section VIII, Division 1 (ASME BPVC-VIII-1)?

Five Standards from the B1 Series on screw threads
Thirteen Standards from the B16 Series on pipe flanges and fittings
Nine Standards from the B18 Series on hex bolts
ASME B36.10M – Welded and Seamless Wrought Steel Pipe
ASME B36.19M – Stainless Steel Pipe
ASME NQA-1 – Quality Assurance Program Requirements for Nuclear Facilities
ASME QAI-1 – Qualifications for Authorized Inspection
ASME PCC-1 – Guidelines for Pressure Boundary Bolted Flange Joint Assembly
ASME PCC-2 – Repair of Pressure Equipment and Piping
ASME PTC 25 – Pressure Relief Devices
ASME CA-1 – Conformity Assessment Requirements
What are the key changes for 2021 BPVC Section VIII, Division 1 (ASME BPVC-VIII-1)?
Added new Mandatory Appendix 47 to prescribe minimum competence requirements for performing design activities, as well as qualification and certification requirements for design personnel.
Revisions have been made to provide requirements for a Division 1 pressure vessel to be constructed using a cast acrylic shell.
Added New Nonmandatory Appendix UIG-A to serve as a quick reference guide for Manufacturers to use in conjunction with Part UIG.
What is the ISBN for 2021 BPVC Section VIII, Division 1 (ASME BPVC-VIII-1)?:

978-0-7918-7423-3