Pressure vessels are among the most important equipment in a wide range of industries. They help maintain pressure at the desired level, which is required for certain applications. Depending on the applications for which they are to be used, pressure vessels come in various specifications and capabilities.
While many operations utilize a general-use vessel, there are many pros of custom vessels designed and engineered specifically to meet the requirements of your unique application.
Explore the advantages these tailored offerings could bring to your operations and learn why you should partner with BEPeterson when buying a customized pressure vessel.
Custom Pressure Vessels vs. Ready-Made Vessels
Many industrial or chemical businesses begin operations with a general-use pressure vessel. These closed containers have a lower cost entry point and can be used to service the needs of smaller manufacturers or for general applications where precision use is not a priority.
What happens if the demands of your operations outpace the capabilities of your ready-made vessel?
Customized pressure vessels are designed and built to suit all the requirements of your specific application. These tailored solutions offer greater flexibility, allowing for custom features like size, fabrication material and pressure capabilities.
Custom Pressure Vessel Benefits
There are several occasions where standard pressure vessels just won’t cut it. This includes applications that require:
- High or low-pressure conditions that exceed standard specifications
- Extreme temperatures
- Highly corrosive or toxic substances
- Pressure vessels in unique shapes or sizes
- Integration with an existing infrastructure
- Space limitations
- Strict safety standards
In these circumstances, you need a custom-designed pressure vessel based on your specific application requirements. Custom pressure vessels are a valuable investment for various industries, with essential benefits that can significantly enhance operational efficiency and safety — especially when compared with ready-made versions.
Choose the Most Suitable Material
Working with a custom metal fabricator specializing in pressure vessels like BEPeterson means you can select the material grade of your choice based on your application and process requirements. This gives you the freedom to choose the right material that you feel is suitable.
Pressure Vessel Quality (PVQ) steel is required to construct a custom pressure vessel. Stainless steel and carbon materials are most commonly used for pressure vessels as they showcase exceptional strength and durability.
Select From Various Product Parameters
Different types of pressure vessels have similar functions. Yet, they may have different temperature exposures, applications, shapes, sizes, pressure ratings and expected resistance to corrosion.
For example, a pressure vessel used in one industry can handle corrosiveness at a completely different level from that used in another sector. Therefore, it is essential to customize your vessels based on the parameters required for a particular application or industry. By paying proper attention to the material and welding process, you can reduce the chances of corrosion.
An experienced fabricator like BEPeterson will guide you in making the right choice based on your requirements. Designing a custom vessel based on the required parameters suitable for the application goes a long way toward achieving high performance from the equipment.
Customize the Desired Volume
Another benefit of customizing your industrial pressure vessel is that you get to choose the desired volume. You can analyze the requirements and select the proper volume. You should make sure the volume of the custom pressure vessel is sufficient and that this customized equipment will work efficiently. All you have to do is ask the expert who is assisting you with selecting the right volume for optimal performance of this customized industrial equipment.
Let BEPeterson Design Your Custom ASME Pressure Vessel
While the initial investment for a custom design may be higher than standard pressure vessels, the long-term benefits make it clear why more companies are opting for customized equipment.
If you’re planning to purchase a customized pressure vessel, choose BEPeterson. We are a leading custom pressure vessel manufacturer in the U.S. and continually deliver outstanding results in our metal fabrication projects. Your dedicated project manager will work with you, designing customized equipment that meets ASME compliance requirements. This ensures exceptionally engineered solutions for customers in the most demanding applications.
If you’re ready to begin the pressure vessel design process, contact us today to request a quote, or email sales at sales@bepeterson.com.
