API RP 572
Inspection of Pressure Vessels
standard by American Petroleum Institute, 02/01/2001
Full Description
This Recommended Practice (RP) covers the inspection ofpressure vessels. It includes a description of the various typesof pressure vessels and the standards for their constructionand maintenance. The reasons for inspection, causes of dete-rioration, frequency and methods of inspection, methods ofrepair, and preparation of records and reports are covered.Safe operation is emphasized.