PD 5500:2015

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disponible vers le 01.06.2015

PD 5500:2015

Specification for unfired fusion welded pressure vessels

 

Specification for unfired fusion welded pressure vessels

PD 5500:2015 is the latest specification for unfired fusion welded pressure vessels. It covers vessels manufactured from carbon, ferritic alloy and austenitic steels, aluminium, copper and nickel. PD 5500 applies to equipment designed to BS 5500 or PD 5500, in use outside of the EU or manufactured under the Pressure Equipment Directive. The specification will be updated every three years.

How does it work?

The PD 5500:2015 specification refers to pressure vessels connected to piping by bolts, screws or welding, as well as supports, brackets and other direct attachments. It applies to vessels that are subject to electrical heating or heated process streams, but not vessels exposed to direct heat or flame. The specification can be used with equipment and systems designed or manufactured to BS 5500 or PD 5500. And the 2012 specification is also relevant to pressure vessels in use outside of the EU as well as those designed and manufactured under the Pressure Equipment Directive.

Key features

  • Start of new 3 year cycle
  • Specifies requirements for design, manufacture, inspection, testing and verification 
  • Can provide a basis for vessel design and manufacture for PED compliance
  • Contains all amendments, annexes and enquiry cases made during last three years
  • Supersedes PD 5500:2012 which is now withdrawn