In the field of mechanical design for pressure vessels, selecting the appropriate applicable code is a critical factor to ensure structural safety, operational efficiency, and resource optimization. Within the Boiler and Pressure Vessel Code (BPVC), Section VIII establishes the criteria for the design, fabrication, inspection, and testing of industrial pressure vessels. This section is divided […]

Pressure vessels are essential components in countless industrial processes — from petrochemical and energy sectors to pharmaceutical and food industries. These containers, designed to operate at pressures significantly different from atmospheric pressue, are critical for safely and efficiently storing and transporting fluids. Their structural integrity is not merely a matter of operability, but a fundamental […]

ASME PCC-2 is a post-construction code that provides comprehensive guidelines for the repair and alteration of pressure equipment and piping, covering both welded repairs and mechanical repairs. For the safety of both the system and the personnel involved in its repair and maintenance, it’s important to adhere to the guidelines laid out in the code. […]

API 653 is a standard published by the American Petroleum Institute (API) that governs the inspection, repair, alteration, and reconstruction of aboveground storage tanks (ASTs) used in the petroleum and chemical industries. This standard is crucial for ensuring the continued safe and reliable operation of tanks throughout their service life. Notably, API 653 is fundamentally […]

Oil refineries are an integration of different process units made up of a large number of components, the quantity and complexity of which varies in each facility. The long list of these components includes reactors, furnaces, columns, pressure vessels, heat exchangers, pumps, compressors, pipes, fittings, storage tanks, docks, electrical installations and instrumentation, concrete and metal […]

Equipment inspections in an industrial plant are essential to ensure the safety and operability of the plant. Inspection plans should detail both the inspections to be carried out, mentioned in the previous blog article, and the frequency with which they should be carried out. Firstly, it is essential to carry out pressure vessel (PV) inspections […]