This Practice provides data forms and the associated instructions for specifying requirements for pressure vessels constructed in accordance with ASME Boiler and Pressure Vessel Code, Section VIII, Division 1 or Division 2, henceforth referred to as the Code. Requirements that are specific to Code, Section VIII, Division 2 are shown in braces { }.

This Practice contains three data forms for providing requirements for cylindrical pressure vessels having internal design pressures equal to or greater than 15 psig (103 kPa) and/or full vacuum external pressure at the top of the vessel in its normal operating position, and are welded, shop- and field-fabricated, and in accordance with the requirements of the Code, Section VIII, Division 1 {or Division 2}.

This Practice provides a Data Sheet with instructions to designers for preparation of the User supplied Vessel Drawing/Data Sheet. The Vessel Drawing/Data Sheet, prepared in conjunction with PIP VECV1001 – Vessel Design Criteria ASME Code Section VIII, Divisions 1 and 2, PIP VESV1002 – Vessel Fabrication Specification ASME Code Section VIII, Divisions 1 and 2, and PIP VEFV1100 – Vessel/S&T Heat Exchanger Standard Details, completes a specification suitable for obtaining comprehensive bids and subsequent purchase of pressure vessels.

This Practice identifies information to be placed on PIP VEDV1003 Pressure Vessels Data Sheet.