Pressure Vessels

BEPeterson is a leading provider of ASME coded pressure vessels for a variety of applications. Most of our customers utilize the pressure vessels for storing and using different types of gases and liquids. However, many industries require vessels specifically designed to store lethal substances, those if inhaled or consumed, can be dangerous to a person’s …

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Since its inception, BEPeterson is known to many customers as a custom pressure vessel manufacturer. With over 80 years of experience, we strive not only to produce industry approved pressure vessels, but also spread awareness of their uses and benefits. At BEPeterson, we get enquiries from many first-time customers about industrial vessels, asking about their …

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Many processing applications involving bulk solids require mixing of materials at various pressures and temperatures, to achieve desired outcomes. Pressure can be applied inside the vessel to achieve a proper result. External jackets at the pressure vessel walls aid in cooling or heating the bulk solids within. BEPeterson combines its extensive knowledge of heat transfer …

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Pressure tanks are engineered and designed for better performance in harsh industrial conditions. However, many times these tanks fail to perform as per expectations. The reasons for failure also remain unknown. In this post, we will discuss some of the common factors that are known to affect their performance, and reduce their life expectancy. Factors …

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BEPeterson has shipped a 48″ OD x 72″ 304 L Stainless Steel Pressure Vessel. This is a horizontal holding tank designed for atmospheric pressure @ 150 degrees. The vessel was welding to carbon steel cradle painted with red oxide primer. BEPeterson fabricates Pressure vessels, both ASME code and non-code pressure vessels and tanks.

BEPeterson has recently completed an carbon steel ASME Pressure Vessel to be used as an Exhaust Condensate Tank. The pressure vessel is 36″ OD x 90″ OAL fabricated in carbon steel. It was designed to 15 psi @ 176 degrees. The pressure vessel has one 24″ manway and 8 additional nozzles. The tank will have both exterior …

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BEPeterson has recently completed fabrication of an ASME Pressure Vessel which is being used as a Phase Separator. The pressure vessel is 30″ OD x 9’6″ OAL 304 L Stainless steel. The pressure vessel was designed to 150 psi @ 150 degrees.

Pressure vessels are closed tanks or containers designed to function at pressures higher than air pressure, usually 15psi, and hold gases or liquids inside at the required temperature. They have some inherent safety challenges due to the nature of their design and operation. This challenge increases, if volatile fluids or chemicals are stored in a …

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Pressure Equipment Directive or PED is a standard set by the European Union (EU) for the design and fabrication of pressure equipment. The standards that are set in the directive are very close to those defined by the American Society of Mechanical Engineers (ASME). This allows several international inspection agencies to verify and certify pressure …

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Pressure vessels are large containers that are used to hold gases or liquids at high temperatures. The contents of pressure vessels are at substantially different pressure than the ambient pressure. If this pressure is not maintained properly, it can be very dangerous and lead to fatal accidents. Thorough care needs to be taken to avoid …

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