ASME BPVC.XII, 2021 Edition – Rules for Construction and Continued Service of Transport Tanks

This Section covers requirements for construction and continued service of pressure vessels for the transportation of dangerous goods via highway, rail, air or water at pressures from full vacuum to 3,000 psig and volumes greater than 120 gallons. “Construction” is an all-inclusive term comprising materials, design, fabrication, examination, inspection, testing, certification and over-pressure protection. “Continued service” is an all-inclusive term referring to inspection, testing, repair, alteration and recertification of a transport tank that has been in service. This Section contains modal appendices containing requirements for vessels used in specific transport modes and service applications. Rules pertaining to the use of the T ASME Product Certification Marks are included.

What are the Referenced Standards for 2021 BPVC Section XII (ASME BPVC-XII)?

ASME B1.1 – Unified Inch Screw Threads (UN and UNR Thread Form)
ASME B1.20.1 – Pipe Threads, General Purpose, Inch
Nine Standards from the B16 Series on pipe flanges and fittings
ASME B18.2.2 – Nuts for General Applications: Machine Screw Nuts; and Hex, Square, Hex Flange, and Coupling Nuts (Inch Series)
ASME B36.10M – Welded and Seamless Wrought Steel Pipe
ASME PTC 25 – Pressure Relief Devices
ASME QAI-1 – Qualifications for Authorized Inspection
ASME CA-1 – Conformity Assessment Requirements
What are the key changes for 2021 BPVC Section XII (ASME BPVC-XII)?
TM-120 revised to parallel the new wording used in Section VIII, Division 1, UG-10.
TP-200 revised to require that all repairs and alterations to the pressure vessel of a transport tank be performed by organizations holding a National Board “R” Certificate of Authorization.
Added new Mandatory Appendix on Bolted Flange Connections with Ring Gaskets.
What is the ISBN for 2021 BPVC Section XII (ASME BPVC-XII)?

978-0-7918-7430-1

General Product Information:

Document Type	PDF
ISBN	9780791874301
Pages	401
Document Language	English
Publisher	American Society of Mechanical Engineers (ASME)
Status	Current