ASME Boiler & Pressure Vessel Code

The code governing the vacuum vessel and pressure boundaries.

Governs

Vessels, pressure boundaries

The ASME Boiler & Pressure Vessel Code governs the design, fabrication and inspection of pressure-retaining components — for a fusion plant, the vacuum vessel and coolant boundaries. Selecting the applicable section and division is an early code decision.

Kronos identifies BPVC applicability for its vessel and pressure systems.