Asme Certified Expansion Tanks

Smith copper heat exchanger type water heaters and boilers bear the asme stamp.

Asme certified expansion tanks.

Asme is required if. They prevent water loss by eliminating the need to expel hot water from systems during each heating cycle. Power boilers heating boilers pressure vessels fiber reinforced plastic vessels transport tanks and valves. Asme certified expansion tanks for commercial high rise residential and industrial applications.

A thermal expansion tank used on a water heater that is not covered by the code should not be required to carry the asme label. Tank capacity of 120 gallons or more. Manufactured in accordance with asme codes these tanks accommodate the expansion of heated water and provide a cushion of compressed air in closed water heating systems. As required by local code caution.

Many areas interpret the asme code to mean inputs of 200 000 btuh and storage capacities of 120 gallons require asme approval. Tanks must be constructed of steel meeting a s m e s exact specifications gauge tensile strength etc. Today there are more than 6 800 certificate holders in the asme bpvc certification program. For technical drawings and 3 d models click on a part number.

The welder must be a s m e. Certified and the welding rod must be certified as having the same tensile strength as the steel on which it is used.