Scope & Responsibility:
Let’s start with comparing the scope & Responsibilities for various codes.
Following table will give an overview
|
Characteristics |
ASME VIII-Div-1 |
EN 13445 |
GB-150 |
|
Scope |
Ref ASME VIII-1 U-1 Pressure Not exceeding 20 MPa U-1(d) Design by Formula Minimum pressure 15 psi (g) [1 bar(g)] Minimum -ve pressure 15 psi (g) [1bar(g)] |
Refer EN 13445-1: 2009 No limit on pressure Design by Formula & Design by Analysis Minimum pressure 0.5 bar(g) Minimum -ve pressure -0.5 bar(g) |
Refer GB-150 : 1-1.1 Pressure not exceeding 35 MPa Design by Formula Minimum pressure 1 bar(g) Minimum -ve pressure 0.2 bar(g) |
|
Responsibility |
Ref VIII-1 U-2 (b), UG-90 Responsibility of Manufacturer to design complete vessel as per requirements of Code 19 responsibilities with Manufacturer, 14 with AI |
Refer EN 13445-1: 2009 Responsibility of Manufacturer, counter signed by notified body (Independent agency) Annex – H to be filled & Signed |
GB-150 : 3, Clause 3.2.2 Responsibility of Manufacturer & Designer to design complete vessel as per requirements of Code |
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