: Rules address materials, fabrication methods (such as welding and forging), and rigorous design analysis techniques like elastic-plastic analysis and fracture mechanics evaluation .
: It covers both fired and unfired vessels. The pressure can be generated from process reactions, external sources, or the application of heat.
: Applicable to pressure vessels operating at internal or external pressures generally exceeding 10,000 psi (70,000 kPa).
: Includes specific requirements (such as Article KD-10) for vessels used in high-pressure gaseous hydrogen transport and storage. Compliance and Usage
The full title of the document is . This standard provides mandatory requirements and guidance for the design and manufacturing of vessels intended for extremely high pressures. Key Specifications