No stressing when using the Pressure Vessels ASME Code Simplified!

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Revised and updated, this classic engineering tool simplifies the tasks of understanding and applying the complex ASME Code for fabricating, purchasing, testing, and inspecting pressure vessels.

Clearly explaining changes in B31.3, this Eighth Edition makes it easier to achieve Code compliance on any pressure-vessel-related project, to obtain ASME Code certification, and to meet performance goals in the most cost-effective way possible. Pressure Vessels explains the value of Code standards, shows you how the Code applies to each component, and clarifies requirements that may be confusing. This valuable text also features tables for calculating allowable internal pressures. You'll learn how to comply with ASME standards for:

Pressure Vessels ASME Code Simplified 8th Ed. - Table of Contents:

• Chapter 1: Origin, Development and Jurisdiction of the ASME Code
• Chapter 2: Descriptive Guide to the ASME Code Section VIII, Division 1 Pressure Vessels
• Chapter 3: Elements of Joints Design for Heads (New)
• Chapter 4: Design for Safety
• Chapter 5: Guide to Quality Control Systems for ASME Code Vessels
• Chapter 6: Inspection and Quality Control of ASME Code Vessels
• Chapter 7: Welding, Welding Procedure, and Operator Qualification
• Chapter 8: Nondestructive Examination
• Chapter 9: ASME Code Section VIII, Division 2 Alternative Rules (New)
• Chapter 10: Nuclear Vessels and Required Quality Assurance Systems
• Chapter 11: Department of Transportation Requirements for Cargo Tanks (Updated)
• Chapter 12: ISO 9000 Quality Assurance Systems (Updated)
• Appendix A: Cylinder Volume
• Appendix B. Circumferences of Cylinders
• Appendix C. Decimal Equivalents and Theoretical Weights of Steel (Updated)
• Appendix D. Pipe Wall Thicknesses (Updated)
• Appendix E. Dry Saturated Steam Temperatures (Updated)
• Appendix F. Metric (SI) Units; English and Metric Conversions

320 pp.