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Informationen zum Autor McGraw-Hill authors represent the leading experts in their fields and are dedicated to improving the lives! careers! and interests of readers worldwide Klappentext Pressure vessels are found everywhere from basement boilers to gasoline tankers and their usefulness is surpassed only by the hazardous consequences if they are not properly constructed and maintained This essential reference guides mechanical engineers and technicians through the maze of the continually updated International Boiler and Pressure Vessel Codes that govern safety! design! fabrication! and inspection. 30% new information. Zusammenfassung An expert look into the ASME code governing the design! fabrication! materials! testing! and examination of pressure vessels. Inhaltsverzeichnis Chapter 1: Origin! Development and Jurisdiction of the ASME CodeChapter 2: Descriptive Guide to the ASME Code Section VIII! Division 1 Pressure VesselsChapter 3: Design for SafetyChapter 4: Guide to Quality Control Systems for ASME Code Vessels: A Practical Guide to Writing and Implementing a Quality Control ManualChapter 5: Inspection and Quality Control of ASME Code VesselsChapter 6: Welding! Welding Procedure! and Operator QualificationChapter 7: Nondestructive ExaminationChapter 8: ASME Code Section VIII! Division 2! Alternative Rules! and Division 3! Alternative Rules for High Pressure VesselsChapter 9: Power Boilers: Guide to the ASME Code Section I! Power BoilersChapter 10: Nuclear Vessels and Required Quality Assurance SystemsChapter 11: Department of Transportation Requirements for Cargo TanksChapter 12: ISO 9000 Quality Assurance RequirementsAPPENDIX A: CYLINDER VOLUME TABLES AND DIAGRAMSAPPENDIX B: CIRCUMFERENCES OF CYLINDERSAPPENDIX C: DECIMAL EQUIVALENTS AND THEORETICAL WEIGHTS OF STEEL PLATESAPPENDIX D: PIPE WALL THICKNESSAPPENDIX E: DRY SATURATED STEAM TEMPERATURESAPPENDIX F: METRIC (SI) UNITS; ENGLISH AND METRIC CONVERSIONSBIBLIOGRAPHYINDEX ...