Pressure Vessel Codes
Pressure vessel codes are sets of engineering standards, regulations, and guidelines that govern the design, fabrication, inspection, testing, and certification of pressure vessels to ensure safety and reliability. These codes are developed by standards organizations and are legally enforced in many jurisdictions to prevent failures, leaks, or explosions in equipment containing pressurized fluids or gases. They cover materials, construction methods, stress analysis, and operational limits for vessels like boilers, storage tanks, and reactors.
Developers should learn pressure vessel codes when working in industries such as oil and gas, chemical processing, power generation, or manufacturing, where equipment must handle high pressures safely. Knowledge of these codes is essential for designing, analyzing, or maintaining pressure vessels to comply with legal requirements, reduce risks of accidents, and ensure operational integrity in critical applications.