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What are the hazards associated with unfired pressure vessels?
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An unfired pressure vessel is a container that holds a substance at high pressure, but is not heated from an external heat supply. This might be a pressure tank, such as an air tank. These hold a great deal of mechanical energy, depending on the operating pressures. IF the tank is over pressurized, or fails due to corrosion, damage, etc, the energy contained in the pressurized contents is all released at once, tearing the tank apart, injuring people in the area, and damaging property nearby. One spectacular failure of a liquid nitrogen tank in a university lab cracked the concrete floor, blew tile off the floor in a 20 ft circle (embedding tile into the walls) and blew the tank through the upper floors of the lab into the penthouse, destroying the water pipes for the building.
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What is the difference between U stamp and R stamp?
U and R stamps are ASME codes certification Stamps, qualifying organisations for the manufacture(ie fabrication) and repair and/or alteration of pressure vessels-in line with ASME boiler and pressure vessel codes(check ASME IX, ASMEViii Div 1). The U stamp is for fabrication of pressure vessels and the R stamp is for repair and/or alteration of pressure vessels. These are stamped on the finished work signifying complete compliance with the code requirements. (Contribution from Michael Obinna Okoye odu-Nigeria)
What are the standards for safety valves-?
safety valve in accordance with the requirements of Article VIII of the ASME code for pressure vessel applications, which is within 10% overpressure that opens and closes in 7%.
Which one is dangerous hydraulic or pneumatic?
Pneumatic systems are inherently more dangerous than hydraulic systems at the same pressures. Most states have laws governing the construction of compressed air systems for just this reason. The ASME Code section 8 specifies rules for construction of air tanks (unfired pressure vessels). There are less regulations on constructing hydraulic systems. An overpressure on an air tank could result in the explosive destruction of the tank, whereas a cracked hydraulic tank would result in just a leak.
What is the minimum design pressure in ASME sec viii?
ASME Section XIII does not define a minimum design pressure. Many vessels are designed for full vacuum according to the requirements of the code. A storage tank (API 650 or API 620) can be used in place of a pressure vessel provided that the gage pressure is not more than 15 pounds per square inch.
How a concrete pump push concrete?
Pumps consist basically of pressure vessels and equipments for supplying compressed air.Concrete is delivered in to the pressure vessel and the vessel sealed tightly.Compressed air is then supplied to the top of the vessel which pushes the concrete out through a pipe connected at the bottom.
How are blood pressure and barometric pressure associated?
blood vessels constrict according to barometric pressure
Differences between fired and unfired pressure vessels?
Fired pressure vessels are a separate category of vessels that include power boilers and other vessels that are designed to accept heat. This category of component would include coal/gas and oil fired boilers and well as boilers that are heated by a waste heat gas stream or a hot oil system. Electricly heated steam generators are also considered to be "fired" "Unfired" pressure vessels are almost everything else that is pressurized to 15 psig or higher. This would include things like pressurized tanks storing air, nitrogen, ammonia or natural gas.
What local hazards are specifically hazards for sailing vessels?
Power lines
What is the difference between ASME U and U1 stamps?
The ASME U stamp designates an unfired pressure vessel of more than 35 gallons (4.68 cu. ft.) has been built to ASME Code specifications, under ASME Code section 8. A U-1 form must be filed and signed by the authorized inspector for each and every pressure vessel built. The ASME U2 stamp is for unfired pressure vessels not built to ASME section 8 div. 1 standards, but under the alternative rules, has been inspected and found to comply with acceptable construction methods. A U-1 form signed by an authorized inspector must be filed for each such vessel, along with a description of the methods of construction used. The ASME U3 stamp is for high pressure (over 600 psi?) unfired pressure vessels. The ASME UM stamp is for pressure vessels less than 35 gallons capacity.
What are the standards for safety valves(IS Codes)?
Safety valves, other valves, liquid level gauges and other fittings for boilers and unfired pressure vessels and Safety and Relief Valves - performance test codes
Define what is an unfired pressure vessel?
"Unfired Pressure vessel" means any closed metal container of whatever shape, intended for the storage and transport of any compressed gas which is subjected to internal pressure and includes inter connecting parts and components thereof up to the first point of connection to the connected piping and fittings, but does not include containers wherein steam or other vapour is or is intended to be generated or water or other liquid is or is intended to be heated by the application of fire or the products of combustion or by electrical means, heat exchangers, evaporators, air receivers, steam type digestors, steam type sterilizers, autoclaves, reactors, calorifiers, pressure piping components such as separators or strainers and vessels containing a liquid under a blanket of compressed inert gas. Unfired pressure vessels having capacity of 1000 Litre and above are subjected to periodic statutory examination in India. OR " Unfired Pressure Vessel is simply a Container that is not Directly in Contact with some heating Source."
What is the lowest pressure against the walls of the blood vessels?
No, systolic pressure is the highest pressure against the walls of the blood vessels. Diastolic pressure is the lowest pressure against the walls of the blood vessels.
What local hazards are specifically hazardous for sailing vessels?
Power lines
What type of muscle is associated with blood vessels?
The smooth muscle type is associated with blood vessels. This muscle type is involuntary.
How the blood vessels associated with the renal corpuscle help to maintain relatively high blood pressure within the glomerulus?
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Angiotensin
What are the main purpose of pressure vessels?
The main purpose of a pressure vessel is to hold gases or liquids at a pressure inside a container different to the pressure outside of the pressure vessel. Usually pressure vessels are made from steel.
What is the medical term meaning highest pressure against the walls of the blood vessels?
The systolic pressure is the highest pressure measured against the walls of blood vessels.
