Pressure vessels : the ASME code simplified / J. Phillip Ellenberger, Robert Chuse, Bryce E. Carson,

Rev. ed. of: Pressure vessels / Robert Chuse, Bryce E. Carson, Sr. 7th ed.

Includes bibliographical references (p. 311-312) and index.

Origin, development, and jurisdiction of the ASME Code -- Descriptive guide to the ASME Code section VIII, division 1, pressure vessels -- Design for safety -- Guide to quality control systems for ASME Code vessels : a practical guide to writing and implementing a quality control manual -- Inspection and quality control of ASME Code vessels -- Welding, welding procedure, and operator qualification -- Nondestructive examination -- ASME Code section VIII, division 2, alternative rules,and division 3, alternative rules for high pressure vessels -- Power boilers : guide to the ASME Code section 1, power boilers -- Nuclear vessels and required quality assurance systems -- Department of transportation requirements for cargo tanks -- ISO 9000 quality assurance requirements -- Cylinder volume tables and diagrams -- Circumferences of cylinders -- Decimal equivalents and theoretical weights of steel plates -- Pipe wall thicknesses -- Dry saturated steam temperatures -- Metric (SI) units ; English and metric conversions.