What are the standards for atmospheric pressure vessels in the United States?

U.S. atmospheric pressure vessels typically follow the API 650 standard. .

Why would some people get stuck on this? Do you know what the standards are? Although both American standards and Chinese standards are referred to as standards and share many similarities, they are not the same at all, and the approaches taken toward standards also differ. There are Chinese standards, including national standards, industry standards, regional standards, and enterprise standards; many of these are mandatory. When they are mandatory, they go beyond the scope of standards and become administrative regulations instead. The Chinese approach to standards is one of setting the highest requirements, treating them as goals to pursue throughout one’s life; as a result, many products fail to meet these standard requirements. American standards are just standards; you can produce in accordance with them or not, similar to moral codes in domestic contexts. Americans’ attitude toward standards is that they represent the minimum requirements – you must at least meet these standards – and the more you exceed them, the better, with no upper limit.

This post was last edited by mengshen on 2024-12-18 09:18. Why do some people fail to understand the question? If you know, say it; if not, just leave!

There is no standard specific to \"atmospheric pressure\" for pressure vessels in the United States, as such vessels are generally not considered to be equipment that requires special design or strict regulation. However, the United States has a range of standards and specifications related to the design and manufacture of containers. Although these standards are primarily aimed at pressure vessels, some of their principles and requirements can also be applied to vessels operating at atmospheric pressure. For the design and manufacture of pressure vessels at atmospheric pressure, the codes of the American Society of Mechanical Engineers (ASME) serve as an important reference. Certain sections of the ASME codes, such as certain chapters in ASME BPVC (Boiler and Pressure Vessel Code), are primarily focused on pressure vessels, but they also contain some basic requirements for the design and manufacture of vessels, which can to a certain extent be applied to vessels operating at atmospheric pressure. In particular, ASME BPVC Section VIII, \"Pressure Vessels\", although primarily focused on the design of pressure vessels, some of its design principles, manufacturing requirements, and inspection methods can also serve as a reference for the design and manufacture of vessels operating at atmospheric pressure. In addition, the United States has other standards and specifications related to container design and manufacturing, such as API (American Petroleum Institute) standards and ASTM (American Society for Testing and Materials) standards. These standards and specifications may also contain some requirements and recommendations applicable to atmospheric pressure vessels. It should be noted that although ASME and other standard organizations provide various standards and specifications related to the design and manufacture of vessels, the specific design and manufacturing requirements for vessels operating at atmospheric pressure can vary depending on factors such as the application scenario, material selection, and manufacturing processes. Therefore, when designing and manufacturing atmospheric pressure vessels, various factors should be taken into consideration, and applicable standards and specifications should be referred to to ensure the safety and reliability of the vessels.