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ASME Here: ASME is a construction Code if so, once leaves the shop and get loosed, is not possible to certify a product. In your case is worth, you shipped the vessel and possible to another country. Unless the Inspection Agency authorize it and if the proper documentation exists it may be...

If looking for the lightest. the best bet is to run calcs and analysis per ASME VIII-Div 2 whether is certified or not. General Blr. CA,USA

R6155, you're right. "You must always control it" but the right bolts are allowed, studs better. General Blr. CA,USA

welding, NO NO NO mechanical joints dripping and Boiler tubes dripping, may be accepted. may be acceptable per each Inspectors criterion. better NO Leaks at all. General Blr. CA,USA

probably for cracks or lamination assurance, I would ask for recommendations here, Houston TX ClientServices@apexinspections.com these companies are usually near refineries, power plants General Blr. CA,USA

Hi. I got to say something, UG-10 does not apply to this type of issues. The ASME most likely will reject its use on code Works, it locks tests that cannot be done afterwards. My opinion only. General Blr. CA,USA

per ASME Code, your air receiver does not need a fire rated safety r.valve but a pressure relief valve. consult your local fire chief and fire Codes to asses fire safety. If you want to instal an alternate safety for fire, you can probably use a Fuse Plug, the same that are used on Boilers...

Per ASME this is not an electric boiler. There are 2 types of electric boilers, Immersed resistance element and electrode. The above post mentions external heat therefore is is a Fired steam boiler and requires full power boiler certification and most jurisdictions (surely US&Canada)will...

The amount of steam you want to produce makes a difference in designing a boiler of any type, fuel or electric powered. General Blr. CA,USA

This is a non conventional design and may require a destructive test or further analisis Acceptable to the AI. 'cant use a modified flange as ANSI Std. Even if camouflage the calculations. General Blr. CA,USA

nonsense.good luck. General Blr. CA,USA

Metengr. But you can hire the best pwht company, they will give you good advise but the stamp holder bears the final responsaibility as he has to have and use his PWHT QC procedure. Just commenting since you are the best on this subjects. General Blr. CA,USA

Molten. I think you mean Unless the pressure is very high! General Blr. CA,USA

It's not to do with the pressure vessel but electrically. Explosion proof means you will use components suitable as NEMA 4X and choice of type and class as Div 1 class 1... Used where highly flammable gasses are present, gasoline, hydrogen General Blr. CA,USA

Get couple estimates from boiler or mechanical contractor.from water treatment all the way to start up. General Blr. CA,USA