Revision of the P.S.M.E.

Unfired Pressure Vessel Boiler Construction Code, and these

Rules and Regulations.

7.6.1.3 Inspections. Upon completion of the installation, all unfired pressure vessels shall be
inspected by the representative authorized by the government agency concerned.

7.6.1.4 Rupture Discs. Rupture discs or safety heads may be used for additional protection of
pressure vessels.

7.6.2 Existing Installations

7.6.2.1 Maximum Allowable Working Pressure

(a) For Internal Pressure – the maximum allowable working pressure on the shell of
a pressure vessel shall be determined by the strength of the weakest course computer from the
thickness of the plate, the tensile strength of the plate, the efficiency of the longitudinal joint, the inside
radius of the course and the factor of safety by those rules.
𝑇𝑆∗ 𝑡∗ 𝐸
= 𝑀𝑎𝑥𝑖𝑚𝑢𝑚 𝑎𝑙𝑙𝑜𝑤𝑎𝑏𝑙𝑒 𝑤𝑜𝑟𝑘𝑖𝑛𝑔 𝑝𝑟𝑒𝑠𝑠𝑢𝑟𝑒, 𝑀𝑃𝐴
𝑅∗𝐹𝑆
TS = Ultimate tensile strength of shell plate N/mm2. When the tensile strength is not
known if shall be taken as 310.34 N/mm2 for temperature not exceeding 371 degrees Celsius.

t = Minimum thickness of shall plate of weakest course mm.

E = Efficiency of longitudinal joint depending upon construction. Use values as follow:

For fusion welded joints

Single lap weld 40%

Double lap weld 60%

Single butt weld 50%

Double butt weld 70%

Forge weld 70%

Brazed steel 80%

Brazed copper 90%

R = inside radius of weakest course of shell, mm, provided the thickness does not
exceed ten (10) percent of the radius. If the thickness is over ten (10) percent of the radius, the outer
radius shall be used.

FS = Factor safety allowed those rules.

(b) For external pressure. The maximum allowable working pressure for cylindrical
vessels subjected to external or collapsing pressure shall be determined by the rules of the P.S.M.E
Unfired Boiler Construction Code.
7.6.3 Requirements for Boiler Inspection and Tests

7.6.3.1 Inspection of Boiler and Unfired Pressure Vessels. All boilers and unfired pressure
vessels, unless otherwise exempt by these Rules and Regulations, and which are subject to annual
inspections as provided for in this code shall be prepared for such inspections, or hydrostatic tests
whenever necessary, by the owner or user when notified by the authorized representative of the
government agency. The owner or user shall prepare each boiler and fired pressure vessel for internal
inspection, and shall prepare for and apply the hydrostatic test whenever necessary, on the data
specified by the authorized government, representative which data shall be not less than ten (10) days,
after the data of notification.

7.6.3.2 Preparation for Internal Inspection. The owner or user shall prepare a boiler for internal
inspection in the following manner:

(a) Water shall be drawn off and the boiler thoroughly washed,

(b) All manhole and plates and wash-out plugs and water column connections shall be
removed, the furnace and combustion chambers thoroughly cooled and cleaned,

(c) All grates of internally fired boilers shall be removed,

(d) At each annual Inspection brickwork shall be removed as required by the Inspector in
order to determine the condition of the boiler, headers, furnace, supports or other parts,

(e) The steam gage shall be removed for testing,

(f) Any leakage of steam or hot water into the oiler shall be cut off by disconnecting the
pipe or valve at the most convenient point.

Unfired pressure vessels shall be prepared for inspection to the extent deemed
necessary by the Inspector.