ASME Code Design in Dust Collection and Baghouse Systems
BCE designs, fabricates, and installs recovery and contamination protection systems using ASME code design standards and practices, including BPVC (Boiler and Pressure Vessel Code) and PTC (Performance Test Codes).
High-Pressure Filtration Solutions
In many chemical process industries, ASME high-pressure filter vessels are needed to recover product or protect downstream equipment from contamination. In addition, containment vessels, designed per NFPA 69 to contain dust explosions without external venting, have design pressures of 50 psig.
At positive design pressures above 15 psig, unfired pressure vessels, such as bag filters, are required to be designed and built by the ASME Code, Section VIII
Code Compliance Requirement: All pressure vessels operating above 15 psig must be designed and manufactured in compliance with ASME Section VIII requirements.
ASME "U" Stamp Certification Requirements
To receive the ASME "U" stamp, Code vessels must, amongst other Code requirements, meet the following:
Manufacturing Facility Standards
- Be built in a Code-certified shop with proper quality control systems
- Maintain comprehensive documentation of all manufacturing processes
Material Specifications
- Pressure parts, including bolting, manufactured exclusively of Code quality materials
- All materials designed and sized according to applicable rules in the Code
- Material traceability from mill to final installation
Welding Standards
- All welding performed per ASME Code, Section IX requirements
- Work performed only by Code-qualified welders
- Comprehensive weld procedure specifications and qualifications
Testing & Inspection
- Receive a hydrostatic test after fabrication at 1.3 times the maximum allowable working pressure
- Pass inspection by an accredited ASME Authorized Inspector
- Non-destructive examination per Code requirements
BCE Engineering Excellence: Let BCE engineers design and install the right solution for your system. Our engineers have extensive experience with designing according to the special requirements of the ASME Code. We can custom-design any vessel to these requirements in even the most demanding environments, such as those found in the petrochemical industry.