Introduction to Pressure Vessel Safety Awareness Tutorial
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What is a Pressure Vessel
Definition of a Pressure Vessel:
A pressure vessel in a broad sense or broad definition is a pressure vessel is any container that has pressure that is different than atmospheric pressure. Also, any container...vessel that has the potential to pressurize should be considered a pressure vessel.
How many types of pressure vessels are there?
There are many types, but here are a few-
- Thinned wall
- Thick walled
- Storage tanks
- Transportable Containers
- Propane bottles
- Gas cylinders
A pressure vessel in a broad sense or broad definition is a container that holds a liquid, vapor, or gas at a different pressure other than atmospheric pressure at the same elevation. You could even say that a carbonated soda bottle is a pressure vessel. In fact, there is over 15-psi of pressure in a high carbonated soda bottle. We must be practical too.
Question: Is a container with a vacuum inside a pressure vessel?
A.) Yes;
B.)
No
C.) Special Rules Apply
Answer:
A.) A vacuum in a vessel is categorized as a
pressure vessel in a broad sense.
A pressure vessel in as defined by the ASME Boiler and Pressure Vessel Code more narrowly defined.
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