BS 5500:1988

This standard BS 5500:1988 Specification for unfired fusion welded pressure vessels is classified in these ICS categories:

• 23.020.30 Gas pressure vessels, gas cylinders

Materials and design stresses; design calculations for cylindrical and spherical shells, domed and flat ends, openings and branch connections, bolted flange connections, tubeplates; manufacturing procedures, tolerances, welding, inspection, non-destructive and pressure testing for 3 categories of construction subject to internal and external pressure. Other design considerations detailed in appendices. See also PD 6550.