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PSI Explained: Materials of Construction

May 2nd, 2017

The owner of a PSM chemical process must gather information which describes the materials used in the construction of the process equipment. Typically, this will not be developed from scratch, but rather will be the compilation of equipment manuals, data reports, bulletins, catalogs, cut sheets, and drawings. For a process which utilizes ASME pressure vessels […]

Manufacturer Data Reports

September 28th, 2015

When performing Compliance Audits and Mechanical Integrity inspections, I often find facilities do not have Manufacturer Data Report as required for a compliant PSM program. What is a Data Report? Often referred to as the “birth certificate” of a pressure vessel or heat exchanger, the data report (U-1 or U-1A, U-3 form) is a document […]