Answers to Pressure Vessel ASME Sec VIII Div 1

1. ERW pipe or tube is not permitted to be used as a shell or nozzle in lethal service
applications.
2. When using ERW pipe as the shell of an unfired steam boiler, its thickness shall not exceed
in. (13 mm), its diameter shall not exceed 24 in. (DN 600), and the ERW weld shall be
completed using high frequency (HFI) welding.
3. The inner surface of a torispherical, toriconical, hemispherical, or ellipsoidal head shall not
deviate outside of the specified shape by more than 11/4% of D nor inside the specified
shape by more than 5/8% of D, where D is the nominal inside diameter of the vessel shell at
point of attachment.
4. Dial indicating pressure gages used in testing shall be graduated over a range of about
double the intended maximum test pressure, but in no case shall the range be less than
11/2 nor more than 4 times that pressure.
5. Stamping shall not be used on vessels constructed of steel plates less than 1/4 in. (6 mm)
thick or of nonferrous plates less than 1/2 in. (13 mm) thick
6. Requirements for pressure vessels for human occupancy are covered by ASME PVHO 1.
7. Pipe and tubing fabricated by fusion welding, with filler metal added, may not be used in
Code construction unless it is fabricated in accordance with Code rules as a pressure part.
8. The user or his designated agent (see U-2) shall specify corrosion allowances other than
those required by the rules of this Division.
9. Defects in material may be repaired, provided acceptance by the Inspector is first obtained
for the method and extent of repairs.
10. Impact test procedures and apparatus shall conform to the applicable paragraphs of SA-370
or ISO 148 (Parts 1, 2, and 3).
11. 1.3 times the maximum allowable working pressure multiplied by the lowest stress ratio
(LSR) for the pressure-boundary materials of which the vessel is constructed.
12. Metal temperature during hydrostatic test be maintained at least 30F (17C) above the
minimum design metal temperature, but need not exceed 120F (48C), to minimize the risk
of brittle fracture.
13. 1.1 times the maximum allowable working pressure multiplied by the lowest stress ratio
(LSR) for the pressure-boundary materials of which the vessel is constructed.
14. The metal temperature during pneumatic test shall be maintained at least 30F (17C)
above the minimum design metal temperature to minimize the risk of brittle fracture.

15. All gages shall be calibrated against a standard dead weight tester or a calibrated master
gage.
16. Category A
17. Category A

18. The procedure used in welding pressure parts and in joining load carrying nonpressure
parts, such as all permanent or temporary clips and lugs, to pressure parts shall be qualified
in accordance with Section IX.
19. No welding of any kind be done when the temperature of the base metal is lower than 0F (
20C).
20. As a minimum, the soak band shall contain the weld, heat-affected zone, and a portion of
base metal adjacent to the weld being heat treated.
21. The minimum width of this volume is the widest width of weld plus 1t or 2 in. (50 mm)
22. For groove welds, the nominal thickness is the depth of the groove.
23. For fillet welds, the nominal thickness is the throat dimension.
24. If a fillet weld is used in conjunction with a groove weld, the nominal thickness is the depth
of the groove or the throat dimension, whichever is greater.
25. For stud welds, the nominal thickness shall be the diameter of the stud.
26. For repairs, the nominal thickness is the depth of the repair weld.
27. One spot shall be examined on each vessel for each 50 ft (15 m)
28. Certified in accordance with the requirements of Section V, Article 1, T-120(e), T-120(f), T-
120(g), T-120(h), or T-120(i), as applicable.
29. More than 0.35%
30. 800F (425C)
31. 400F/hr (222C/h) divided by the maximum metal thickness of the shell or head plate in
inches
32. 500F/hr (280C/h) divided by the maximum metal thickness of the shell or head plate in
inches
33. 1100F (595C)
34. 1200F (650C)
35. 1300F (705C)
36. 1.25 in ( 32 mm)
37. 0 in ( 0 mm)
38. In accordance with Section IX article 3
39. 3 mm
40. Magnetic Particle Examination or Liquid Penetrant Examination
41. (a) Radiographic images until the Manufacturers Data Report has been signed by the
Inspector
(b) RT Reports for 3 yrs
42. 19 mm

43. 320F ( 196C)
44. Full vacuum (FV): a condition where the internal absolute pressure is 0 psi (0 kPa) and the
external absolute pressure on the vessel is 15 psi (103 kPa)
45. 6 mm
46. Curve B
47. 1,300F (705C)
48. 1,300F (705C)
49. Telltale holes shall not be used in vessels that are to contain lethal substances
50. No, transfers of markings shall be made prior to cutting