ASME stands for the American Society of Mechanical Engineers, which is a professional organization that sets standards for the design, construction, and maintenance of pressure vessels. Standard ASME pressure vessels are containers that are designed and built to meet the standards set by the ASME.
ASME pressure vessels are used in a wide range of industries, including chemical processing, power generation, oil and gas, and many others. These vessels are designed to safely contain and transport fluids under pressure or vacuum conditions. They can be made from a variety of materials, including steel, aluminum, and other alloys.
ASME pressure vessels must meet certain design and manufacturing standards to ensure their safety and reliability. These standards include requirements for materials, welding, non-destructive testing, and quality control. ASME pressure vessels are typically inspected and certified by a third-party inspector to ensure compliance with these standards.
Some common types of ASME pressure vessels include storage tanks, reactors, heat exchangers, and boilers. These vessels may be used for a variety of purposes, such as storing and transporting chemicals, generating steam or hot water, or processing food and beverages.
At E&H, our ASME U-Stamp and R-Stamp have authorized us to build and repair pressure vessels since 1992. Since then, we’ve built and registered, with the National Board, over eight thousand ASME Pressure Vessels ranging from 4” to 48” in diameter and 100# to 1,440# working pressure.
Overall, ASME pressure vessels are an important component of many industrial processes, and their design and construction must meet strict standards to ensure their safe and reliable operation.