ASME's Boiler and Pressure Vessel Code, which is issued once every two years, is comprised of 28 separate volumes which establish rules of safety governing the design, fabrication and inspection of boilers and pressure vessels, including nuclear power systems.
Boilers
Discover the largest source of technical data used for boiler manufacturing, construction, maintenance, inspection & operation
- Provides essential rules and guidance that support the safe installation, operation and maintenance of boiler system
- Includes construction requirements for many boiler types, aiding in their design, manufacturing, installation, inspection and more.
- Covers key rules & guidance across the ASME product certification process, supporting boiler and related component manufacturers
Pressure Vessels
Explore new design and construction requirements along with other key updates across fired and unfired pressure vessels
- Speaks to internal and external pressure containing vessels, aiding in their design, construction, operation, inspection & maintenance
- Offers flexible design and manufacturing methods that allow for more efficient & economical approaches
- Includes inspection and certification requirements for manufacturers, supporting their sales and distribution
Nuclear
Examine new inspection techniques, design and construction requirements, testing methods and more across nuclear technology
- Includes design and design-analysis methods for nuclear technology, that support its future development and use
- Covers material selection, manufacturing, examination, testing & overpressure protection, aiding its use across many applications
- Provides requirements for establishing and executing a quality assurance program, helping operators manage their facilities
Service & Reference
Learn about key updates and additions across BPVC, including the new Section XIII on Overpressure Protection Access
- Includes tables that identify all acceptable editions of adopted material specifications, supporting the use of older materials
- Specifies welding material packaging and labeling requirements, supporting manufacturers’ sales and users’ material selection
Code Cases
Learn about approved exceptions and alternatives to standard construction requirements across BPVC.