1、ASME BPVC.VIII.2-2021Division 2Alternative RulesSECTION VIIIRules for Construction of Pressure Vessels2021ASME Boiler andPressure Vessel CodeAn International CodeMarkings such as“ASME,”“ASME Standard,”or any other marking including“ASME,”ASME logos,or the ASME Single Cerficaon Mark shall not be used
2、 on any item that is not constructed in accordance with all of the applicable requirements of the Code or Standard.Use of of the ASME Single Cerficaon Mark requires formal ASME cerficaon;if no cerficaon program is available,such ASME markings may not be used.(For Cerficaon and Accreditaon Programs,s
3、ee hps:/www.asme.org/cerficaon-accreditaon.)Items produced by pares not formally possessing an ASME Cerficate may not be described,either explicitly or implicitly,as ASME cerfied or approved in any code forms or other document.VIIIRULES FOR CONSTRUCTIONOF PRESSURE VESSELSDivision 2Alternative RulesA
4、SME Boiler and Pressure Vessel Committeeon Pressure VesselsAN INTERNATIONAL CODE2021 ASME Boiler&Pressure Vessel Code2021 EditionJuly 1,2021Two Park Avenue New York,NY 10016 USADate of Issuance:July 1,2021This international code or standard was developed under procedures accredited as meeting the cr
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11、hout the prior written permission of thepublisher.Library of Congress Catalog Card Number:56-3934Printed in the United States of AmericaAdopted by the Council of The American Society of Mechanical Engineers,1914;latest edition 2021.The American Society of Mechanical EngineersTwo Park Avenue,New York
12、,NY 10016-5990Copyright 2021 byTHE AMERICAN SOCIETY OF MECHANICAL ENGINEERSAll rights reservedTABLE OF CONTENTSList of Sections.xviiForeword.xixStatement of Policy on the Use of the ASME Single Certification Mark and Code Authorization in AdvertisingxxiStatement of Policy on the Use of ASME Marking
13、to Identify Manufactured Items.xxiSubmittal of Technical Inquiries to the Boiler and Pressure Vessel Standards Committees.xxiiPersonnel.xxvSummary of Changes.xlviList of Changes in Record Number Order.liCross-Referencing and Stylistic Changes in the Boiler and Pressure Vessel Code.liiPart 1General R
14、equirements.11.1General.11.2Scope.11.3Standards Referenced by This Division.41.4Units of Measurement.41.5Tolerances.51.6Technical Inquiries.51.7Tables.5Annex 1-BDefinitions.7Annex 1-CGuidance for the Use of U.S.Customary and SI Units in the ASME Boiler and PressureVessel Codes.9Part 2Responsibilitie
15、s and Duties.152.1General.152.2User Responsibilities.152.3Manufacturers Responsibilities.172.4The Inspector.20Annex 2-AGuide for Certifying a Users Design Specification.21Annex 2-BGuide for Certifying a Manufacturers Design Report.23Annex 2-CReport Forms and Maintenance of Records.25Annex 2-DGuide f
16、or Preparing Manufacturers Data Reports.28Annex 2-EQuality Control System.42Annex 2-FContents and Method of Stamping.45Annex 2-GObtaining and Using Certification Mark Stamps.50Annex 2-IEstablishing Governing Code Editions and Cases for Pressure Vessels and Parts.52Annex 2-JQualifications and Requirements for Certifying Engineers and Designers.53Part 3Materials Requirements.563.1General Requirements.563.2Materials Permitted for Construction of Vessel Parts.563.3Supplemental Requirements for Ferro