ASME BPVC-Section X Fiber-Reinforced Plastic Pressure Vessels

Geographic Area(s)
North America
Scope

This Section provides requirements for construction of an FRP pressure vessel in conformance with a manufacturer’s design report.

Status
Published
Status Explanation

Published and available through ASME. Available at https://www.asme.org/codes-standards/find-codes-standards/bpvc-x-bpvc-s…

 

For hydrogen applications see reference to “Project Team on Hydrogen Tanks” in Section VIII, Division 3 above. The 2010 edition (Appendix 8) allows 15,000 psi composite tanks, using non-load-sharing liners, for stationary hydrogen storage.