Practical Guide to Pressure Vessel Manufacturing [Hardcover]

Explores vessel fabrication and the corresponding procedures of quality and control. Details the necessary methods for code specification compliance. Clarifies the inspection, testing, and documentation of the ASME code. Fabrication: organization; manufacture of components; manufacture of vessel; nondestructive testing; pad air and preliminary hydrostatic testing; postweld heat treatment; hydrostatic testing; post-hydrostatic test cleaning; documentation. Procedures: radiographic testing procedures for pressure vessels; ultrasonic testing for pressure vessels; magnetic particle testing for pressure vessels; liquid penetrant testing for pressure vessels; hydrostatic testing for pressure vessels; quality assurance and control in welding; quality plan; inspection and test plan; standard tolerances for pressure vessels; ASME exhibits.