Unfired Pressure VesselsContentsOrigin, development and Jurisdiction of the CodeAdditions to the CodeThe National Board of Boilers and Pressure Vessels InspectorsNational Board RequirementsCode Case InterpretationsProcedure for Obtain the Code Symbol and CertificateCanadian Vessels RequirementWelded Repair ProcedureManagerial Factors in Handling Code WorkWork Flow ProceduresMill OrdersWarehouse OrdersShop Organization

Descriptive Guide of the CodeMaterial Clasification and IdentificationCylindrical and Spherical ShellsUse of internal-pressure cylindrical shell thickness chartsUse of external-pressure cylindrical shell thickness chartEllipsoidal and torispherical headsUse of internal-pressure thickness chart for ellipsoidal and torispherical headsUse of simplified external-pressure charts for elliptical, torispherical, and hemispherical headsFlat and bolted headsUse of internal-pressure thickness charts for flat heads and bolted flatcover platesConical, toriconical and hemispherical headsBraced and stayed surfacesPlate ThicknessPiping and threaded connectionsOpenings and reinforced openingsAllowances and tolerancesTesting, inspection, and stampingStamping requirementsCalculation Sheet for Code Vessels

Design for SafetyBasic causes of pressure vessels accidentsCorrosion failuresStress failuresOther failuresDesign precautionsInspection openingsQuick-openings doors

Inspection and Quality ControlShop inspectionTestsField assembly inspectionResponsability for field assemblyInspection procedure

RadiographyConditions requiring radiographyInterpretations of radiographsFully radiographed vesselsSpot-radiographed vesselsHandling precautions

SectioningHydrostating testingTest gage requirements

Nondestructive testing

WeldingInspeccion of procedure and operatorRecord of qualificationSaction IX simplifiedWelding procedure specificationWelding details and symbolsJoint preparation and fit upEfects of welding heatConditions requiring stress-relievingSeven simplified steps to efficient weld inspection

Appendix A - Cylinder Volume Tables and DiagramsCylinder volumeHead volumeCircumferences and areas of circles

Appendix B - Circumferences and CylindersAppendix C - Decimal Equivalents and Theoretical Weights of Steel PlatesAppendix D - Pipe Wall ThicknessAppendix E - Dry Saturated Steam TemperaturesAppendix F - Corrosion Resistant DataBibliographyIndex