2010
ASME Boiler and
Pressure Vessel Code
A N I N T E R N A T I O N A L C O D E
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Division 2
Alternative Rules
Rules for Construction of
Pressure Vessels
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2010 ASME Boiler &
Pressure Vessel Code
2010 Edition July 1, 2010
VIII
Division 2
Alternative Rules
RULES FOR CONSTRUCTION
OF PRESSURE VESSELS
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Date of Issuance: July 1, 2010
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CONTENTS
Foreword ............................................................................................................................................................. xix
Statements of Policy ............................................................................................................................................ xxi
Personnel ............................................................................................................................................................ xxii
PART 1 - GENERAL REQUIREMENTS
1.1 General ................................................................................................................................................1-2
1.1.1 Introduction .................................................................................................................................1-2
1.1.2 Organization ................................................................................................................................1-2
1.1.3 Definitions ...................................................................................................................................1-2
1.2 Scope ...................................................................................................................................................1-3
1.2.1 Overview .....................................................................................................................................1-3
1.2.2 Additional Requirements for Very High Pressure Vessels ..........................................................1-3
1.2.3 Geometric Scope of This Division ...............................................................................................1-4
1.2.4 Classifications Outside the Scope of this Division ......................................................................1-4
1.2.5 Combination Units ..........