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Spherical shells: ASME Boiler and Pressure Vessel Code (BPVC) (UG-27)

Description

The ASME Boiler and Pressure Vessel Code (BPVC) is an American Society of Mechanical Engineers (ASME) standard that provides rules for the design, fabrication, and inspection of boilers and pressure vessels. A pressure component designed and fabricated in accordance with this standard will have a long, useful service life, and one that ensures the protection of human life and property. The American Society of Mechanical Engineers (ASME) works as an Accreditation Body and entitles independent third parties such as verification, testing and certification agencies to inspect and ensure compliance to the BPVC.The factor of safety is often included in these formulas as well, in the case of the ASME BPVC this term is included in the material stress value when solving for pressure or thickness.

Related formulas

Variables

σ_θStress in the circumferential direction (Pa)
PInternal gauge pressure (Pa)
rInner radius (m)
tThickness of the wall (m)
E Joint efficient (dimensionless)