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PRESSURE VESSEL DESIGN

Pressure Vessel Design

Pressure vessels are closed containers designed to hold either gases or liquids at pressures higher or lower than ambient air pressure, known as the Design Pressure, and at a specific temperature, known as the Design Temperature. Poorly designed vessels result in significant safety hazards. The design and certification of pressure vessels is governed by design codes like the ASME Boiler and Pressure Vessel Code in north America, the Pressure Equipment Directive in the European Union (PED / CE), and the BSA B51 code in Canada (CRN). BEPeterson is a holder of the ASME single certification mark and a certificate of authorization.  We design and fabricate vessels in accordance with the requirements of the ASME Boiler and Pressure Vessel Code. 

3D rendering of a cylindrical pressure vessel with a flanged top connection and two supporting legs, designed for industrial applications.

Pressure Vessels Designed to Code

We design pressure vessels to Section VIII standards. This means the design, fabrication, inspection and certification of pressure vessels that operate at internal or external pressures exceeding 15 psig.

Our engineering and design services are done in accordance with ISO 9001:2015 and ASME requirements. Our system of engineering reviews and customer approvals means that both client and code requirements are met.

Designing a Customer’s Vessel

BEPeterson can design your pressure vessel based with a minimum amount of input data. You can use the Vessel Quotation Checklist to complete as much information you have available. Send the Vessel Quotation Checklist to BEPeterson and we will do the rest. BEPeterson will design your pressure vessel to the latest ASME code to ensure the highest manufacturing standards for performance and safety.

Our Design Software

We use COMPRESS® software, the engineering productivity tool that models, calculates and creates reports for ASME pressure vessel design.

We create our fabrication drawings in SolidWorks® 3D Tools, AutoCAD® and AutoCAD Inventor®.

Engineering Capabilities:

  • Pressure vessel design – ASME and non-code
  • Tank design
  • ASME vacuum furnace design
  • Solidworks
  • 3D modeling

When you partner with BEPeterson for all your pressure vessel needs, you partner with the best.

Technical Specifications

  • Hydro-test
  • Radiography
  • He Leak Testing
  • PMI (Positive Material Identification)
  • NDE – PT, MT, UT
  • Dimensional – Fero Arm
  • Ferrite Testing
  • Impact Testing
  • ASME Section 8 Div 1
  • U,R,S & UM stamps
  • TUV
  • ISO 9001:2015 certified
  • CE, PED and CRN upon request
  • ASME Section 8 Div 1
  • U,R,S & UM stamps
  • TUV
  • ISO 9001:2015 certifiedå√
  • CE, PED and CRN upon request
Vessel Thickness :
Up to 3″ Thickness
Vessel Length :
Up to 100′ OAL
Vessel Pressure Range :
Full Vacuum to 6000 PSI
Vessel Diameter :
Up to 13′ Diameter
Overall Vessel Weight :
Up to 40,000 LBS.
Jacketed Vessels :
Dimpled, Half-pipe, Std.