For the engineering design of chemical projects, in addition to having the qualifications for general engineering design, is it necessarily required to also have qualifications for the design of pressure vessels and pressure pipelines?
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Almost all chemical engineering projects involve pressure vessels and pressure pipelines. In addition to having the appropriate engineering design qualifications, do the design firms necessarily also need expertise in the design of pressure vessels and pressure pipelines? If a design firm does not possess the qualifications for designing pressure vessels and pressure pipelines, can it merely set out the relevant technical requirements for them and then entrust another firm with such qualifications to complete the design work?
The design and manufacture of special equipment require relevant qualifications; for details, refer to TSG07-2019. The specific design parameters can be provided by the user via UDS
The equipment can generate equipment condition diagrams and design liaison documents; turning to larger manufacturing companies with design qualifications will work. If there are no pipes at all, will the design firm only provide the process package?
The engineering design qualification in the chemical industry is not merely a formality; it requires design qualifications in various specialties as well as the appropriate staffing to support it. If they don’t even possess the basic qualifications for pressure pipeline design, it’s likely that their engineering design certification for the chemical industry was purchased from a street vendor. If the owner entrusts the design of a chemical engineering project to such a design firm, will the project be able to pass the registration and approval processes? Should an safety accident occur at the production facility in the future, another violation will be added: assigning the project design to a unit that does not possess the necessary qualifications!
In other words, a qualification for pressure pipelines is necessary, while a qualification for pressure vessels is not required – is that correct?
Engineering design qualifications and pressure pipeline design permits are mandatory; pressure vessels are not required, and no qualifications are needed to issue a pressure vessel specification sheet.
The chemical engineering design qualification of chemical engineering design institutes is associated with the relevant pressure pipeline design qualification; without the latter, such institutions do not possess the corresponding design qualification. As for the qualification for designing pressure equipment, it is optional; many manufacturers currently possess such qualifications and can be asked to design the equipment based on provided specifications.
The chemical engineering design qualification of chemical engineering design institutes is associated with the relevant pressure pipeline design qualification; without the latter, such institutions do not possess the corresponding design qualification. As for the qualification for designing pressure equipment, it’s not necessary to have one
A qualification for pressure pipeline design is essential. Pressure vessels are not required; the manufacturer can design them ；
That’s not here either; then is it there? They’re good at deceiving people. Being able to secure a project is also a skill. Getting back to the point, how can one carry out design work with uneven expertise levels? By providing process packages.
What you’re describing right now is exactly the industry we are in – we provide process packages, and then handle the entire turnkey project, including engineering procurement, construction, and commissioning； In fact, we don’t have any qualifications; the steam pipes used there were designed by us or by someone else who provided the design and issued the approval documents ； For pressure vessels or special equipment, it’s simple: just find a qualified manufacturer who will design them based on our process specifications, supply them, and provide a report ；