I did look you up before I responded to the last thread. Your company and your position were not "anonymous person on the internet who "claims" to be an expert". You obviously underestimate the skills of others. I thank you for your comments.
Yes that is Buffalo NY. Earlier in this chain of discussion I stated I was in NY. I should not assume you have read it all. I do understand the safety issues of such a device. I am a Mechanical Engineer with good experience level with fluid systems. I intend to meet all requirements of the...
jte: I did not find the SF numbers in the BPVC chapters. It was in High Pressure Vessels by Fryer & Harvey. I think you are suggesting that I do not have to iterate thickness from Div-1 or Div-2 formulas for thickness to insure Stress SF is > 4 or 3. And I have not focused on cert process...
I'm finally back with some thoughts.
Again I want to thank everyone for excellent feedback and discussion. This site has been extremely helpful.
I have completed many days of research at the local city library and nearest University engineering library. I did find Section VIII Div. 1 & 2 at...
Thanks to all for replies.
I am in NY and I am sure I need to have a code stamp. And what I've read it seems a daunting task unless you have some experience. Tomorrow I plan to visit the library to begin review of the ASME Code and see if I can find the 2 books InspectorByDay recommended...
My first thread. I am interested in potentially building a pressure vessel that will be capable of 5000 psi at ambient temp. Approx 24" ID x 16" height. Water with anti-corrosion additive will be used as fluid. The bottom can be fixed but the top needs to be easily opened and closed for...