Know the code: Following ASME Code to design your high-pressure dust collector vessel

摘要

When you get right down to it, designing a dust collector vessel isn't rocket science. After all, how complex can a hollow metal enclosure with filter bags be? Plenty, it turns out, when your vessel must handle pressures over 15 psig. In this case, the dust collector vessel takes on an entirely different profile. It must be designed and built according to the codes and standards of the American Society of Mechanical Engineers (ASME) International to protect your workers and plant and to avoid liability in case of the vessel's failure. This article explains how to work with your dust collector supplier to design and build a high-pressure vessel that complies with the ASME Code.