PV 1

What does BPVC stand for in ASME BPVC?

• Boiler and Pressure Vessel Code

• Boiler and Pressure Vessel Construction

• Boiler and Pressure Vessel Committee

• Boiler Piping and Vessel Code

A pressure vessel can be designed according to which design code?

• ASME BPVC Sec. I

• ASME B31.3

• ASME BPVC Sec. VIII Div. 1

• API 510

Which of the following can be classified as a pressure vessel?

• heat exchanger

• separator

• process piping

• compressor

To be able to enter inside a pressure vessel, which component can be provided on the pressure vessel?

• handhole

• inlet nozzle

• manhole

• explosion door

Which of the following can be considered as types of supports for PV?

• saddle support

• leg support

• skirt support

• pipe shoe

Which of the following can be considered as pressure vessel accessories or attachment?

• pressure relief valve

• pressure gauge

• temperature gauge

• level gauge

• reducer

To be able to consider a pressure equipment as pressure vessel, internal pressure must be _______.

• at least 15 psi

• more than 100 psi

• more than 15 psi

• at least atmospheric pressure

Pressure vessels are designed in various shapes. They may be ________.

• cylindrical

• spherical

• rectangular (boxed)

• pyramidal

Most common method of construction for a pressure vessel:

• hot forging

• brazing

• welding

• riveting

Size (diameter, width, cross section diagonal) to consider as pressure vessels:

• 10 ft and above

• 20 inches and above

• more than 6 inches

• more than 10 inches