ASME BPVC Section VIII, Division 1: Rules for Construction of Pressure Vessels, 2023

ASME BPVC Section VIII, Division 1 – 2023 sets the globally recognized requirements for the design, fabrication, inspection, testing, and certification of pressure vessels. This code applies to vessels operating at pressures exceeding 15 psig and is used extensively in industries including oil and gas, chemical processing, energy generation, and manufacturing.

Highlights:

• Defines mandatory design-by-rule construction requirements for pressure-retaining components
• Covers fabrication methods such as welding, forging, and brazing
• Specifies material selection, allowable stress values, and corrosion allowances
• Establishes NDE procedures including radiographic, ultrasonic, and penetrant testing
• Provides rules for design of heads, shells, nozzles, reinforcements, and closures
• Contains requirements for overpressure protection, pressure relief devices, and testing
• Includes guidance on inspection, marking, and certification documentation
• Features subsections for carbon steel (UCS), nonferrous (UNF), and other materials
• Fully integrates with other BPVC sections, notably Section II (Materials), Section V (NDE), and Section IX (Welding)
• Updated with clarified rules and revised appendices from previous editions

Who It’s For:
Pressure vessel designers, manufacturing engineers, code compliance personnel, and inspectors needing to ensure safe, code-compliant construction in accordance with ASME standards.

BPVC.VIII.1-2023