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Process Industry Practices

Vessels

PIP VEDV1003
Vessel Drawing/Data Sheet and Instructions

PURPOSE AND USE OF PROCESS INDUSTRY PRACTICES

In an effort to minimize the cost of process industry facilities, this Practice has
been prepared from the technical requirements in the existing standards of major
industrial users, contractors, or standards organizations. By harmonizing these technical
requirements into a single set of Practices, administrative, application, and engineering
costs to both the purchaser and the manufacturer should be reduced. While this Practice
is expected to incorporate the majority of requirements of most users, individual
applications may involve requirements that will be appended to and take precedence
over this Practice. Determinations concerning fitness for purpose and particular matters
or application of the Practice to particular project or engineering situations should not
be made solely on information contained in these materials. The use of trade names
from time to time should not be viewed as an expression of preference but rather
recognized as normal usage in the trade. Other brands having the same specifications
are equally correct and may be substituted for those named. All Practices or guidelines
are intended to be consistent with applicable laws and regulations including OSHA
requirements. To the extent these Practices or guidelines should conflict with OSHA or
other applicable laws or regulations, such laws or regulations must be followed.
Consult an appropriate professional before applying or acting on any material
contained in or suggested by the Practice.

This Practice is subject to revision at any time.

Process Industry Practices (PIP), Construction Industry Institute, The

University of Texas at Austin, 3925 West Braker Lane (R4500), Austin,
Texas 78759. PIP member companies and subscribers may copy this Practice
for their internal use. Changes, overlays, addenda, or modifications of any
kind are not permitted within any PIP Practice without the express written
authorization of PIP.

PRINTING HISTORY
August 1997
Issued
November 1999
Complete Revision
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Complete Revision
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Process Industry Practices

Vessels

PIP VEDV1003
Vessel Drawing/Data Sheet and Instructions
Table of Contents
1. Introduction................................. 2
1.1 Purpose............................................ 2
1.2 Scope............................................... 2

2. References .................................. 2
2.1 Process Industry Practices .............. 2
2.2 Industry Codes and Standards ........ 2

3. Use of this PIP ............................ 2

3.1 Vessel Drawing/Data Sheet............. 2
3.2 Design Data ..................................... 2
3.3 Vessel Drawing/Data Sheet............. 3

4. Definition of Vessel Data Sheet

Sections ...................................... 4
4.1 Engineering Requirements .............. 4
4.2 Supplementary Data by
Manufacturer.................................... 5
4.3 Summary of References .................. 5
4.4 Materials .......................................... 5
4.5 Nozzle Schedule .............................. 5
4.6 Sketch .............................................. 5

Data Sheet
Pressure Vessels

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Introduction
1.1

Purpose
The purpose of this Practice is to provide instruction to designers for preparation of
the User supplied Vessel Drawing/Data Sheet. The Vessel Drawing/Data Sheet,
prepared in conjunction with PIP VECV1001, PIP VESV1002, and PIP VEFV1100,
completes a specification suitable for obtaining comprehensive bids and subsequent
purchase of pressure vessels.

1.2

Scope
This Practice identifies information to be placed on PIP VEDV1003 Pressure Vessels
Data Sheet.

2.

References
2.1

Process Industry Practices (PIP)

PIP VECV1001 - Vessel Design Criteria, ASME Code, Section VIII,
Divisions 1 and 2
PIP VEFV1100 - Vessel Standard Details
PIP VESV1002 - Vessel Fabrication Specification ASME Code, Section VIII,
Divisions 1 and 2
PIP VEDV1003-D - Pressure Vessels Data Sheet

2.2

Industry Codes and Standards

American Society of Mechanical Engineers (ASME)

ASME Boiler and Pressure Vessel Code, Section VIII, Divisions 1 and 2

3.

Use of this PIP

3.1

Vessel Drawing/Data Sheet

The Vessel Drawing/Data Sheet is an element of a complete pressure vessel
specification. The PIP VEDV1003-D Data Sheet provides preprinted line items to be
completed and includes space for drafting and dimensioning of appropriate views.
A sketch, called a Vessel Drawing within this practice, may be used to supplement
and/or complete the Data Sheet.

3.2

Design Data
The preparer shall have pressure vessel design experience and shall ensure the work
is both accurate and complete. The preparer shall avoid supplying information that is
not needed.
3.2.1

Entering Text
All text placed on the Vessel Drawing/Data Sheet shall be of readable size
and quality and reproducible in reduced size.

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3.2.2

Entering Data
Each numbered line of the Vessel Drawing/Data Sheet shall be
(1) properly filled in or (2) marked NA (Not Applicable). Leave lines
blank if the information is not known at the time. Lines not completed
indicate that the form is not complete. These lines shall be completed by
designer or manufacturer.

3.2.3

Additional Data
Any additional information can be added in the Notes area of the Vessel
Drawing/Data Sheet. Otherwise, equipment supplier information shall be
forwarded to the vessel manufacturer (e.g., nozzle loading of agitators).

3.3

Vessel Drawing/Data Sheet

Drawings shall be placed on the Vessel Drawing/Data Sheet by CAD through
electronic media. If CAD cannot be used, a preprinted Vessel Drawing/Data Sheet
shall be used. If the form becomes cluttered or difficult to use because of a large
number of detail views, separate additional sheets shall be created. These separate
sheets shall include an appropriate border and title block. All sheets shall have
suitable identification so that they can be unmistakably kept together. Redundancy of
dimensions, notes, and references should be avoided.
3.3.1

Drawing Views
Drawing views in general shall be orthographic and include Plan and
Elevation for vertical vessels and Elevation and End or Elevation and
Plan for horizontal vessels. Other views may be added.

3.3.2

Drafting Practices
Drafting practices shall be consistent with the following items:
a. Drawings shall be made to scale. If not to scale, the approximate
proportion shall be maintained.
b. Clearly identify bottom views, and only use them to describe complex
geometry.
c. North arrow is to be pointing upward on the drawing.
d. 0 degrees orientation shall be plant or unit north, whichever applies.
e. Component thickness, head/shell notations, etc., are optional.
f. Establish a reference line for tail dimensions. Use a head tangent line or
face of flange if vessel has a flanged end.
g. Show supports.
h. Show location of legs, lugs, clips, etc.
i. Identify and locate needed internal attachment details. Provide only
enough detail to describe the item or provide reference to a PIP
Standard Detail. See PIP VEFV1100.

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j. Itemize external attachments such as name plate bracket, platform and

ladder brackets/lugs, pipe supports and guides, davits, supports, anchor
chairs, and lifting attachments. Provide reference numbers to applicable
PIP VEFV1100 details.
k. Locate support saddles including dimension from head tangents to
center line of the saddles, elevation from the vessel centerline to the
bottom of the base plate, and elevation from grade, if available. Identify
which saddle will have slotted mounting holes and whether a slide plate
is required.
l. Provide the skirt height dimension from the bottom of the base plate to
the head tangent. Provide the type and quantity of anchor chairs.
Include the bolt circle and location of anchor bolt holes (or chairs).
Anchor bolt and chair locations should straddle normal centerlines.
m. Show location and orientation of hinges and davits.
3.3.3

Connection Schedule
The Connection Schedule is located on the Vessel Drawing/Data Sheet.
a. Mark: Enter the identification of the opening in this column. Use N
for nozzle, C for coupling, M for manway, and SO for skirt
opening. The format is N-1, N-2, etc.
Note: Multiple openings with identical descriptions (e.g., level
gauges) may have the same identification by adding a letter
suffix. The format is N-1 with the quantity given in the
No. Reqd column, and shown on the drawing as N-1A,
N-1B, etc.
b. No. Reqd: Enter the quantity of openings that will have a common
mark as described in (a).
c. Size: Enter the NPS (nominal pipe size) of the opening.
d. Class: Enter the ASME/ANSI flange class. For ASME B16.47 specify
Series A or B.
e. Facing: Enter the flange facing (e.g., RF, FF, RJ, etc.).
f. Center Line Projection: Enter the dimension from the centerline of the
vessel to the face of the flange, or enter the dimension from the
reference line to face of flange for head openings.
g. Description: Enter identification of service for the opening. Include
blind flanges and covers to be furnished with the vessel.

4.

Definition of Vessel Data Sheet Sections

This section provides guidance for completion of each section of the Data Sheet.
4.1

Engineering Requirements
Complete this section with the all the specific design information for the particular
vessel that is being procured.

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4.2

PIP VEDV1003
Vessel Drawing/Data Sheet and Instructions

Supplementary Data by Manufacturer

All items in this section are to be completed by the manufacturer and submitted with
their manufacturing documents.

4.3

Summary of References
All applicable reference documents that apply to this particular vessel are to be
identified in this section.

4.4

Materials
All applicable material designations are to be listed for each vessel component using
the corresponding ASME specification and UNS number.

4.5

Nozzle Schedule
All nozzles connections are to be identified in this section as described in
Section 3.3.3.

4.6

Sketch
This section is to include a graphical representation of the outline of the vessel and
any associated details with dimensions of specific vessel components not given in the
reference documents.

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Proposal

DATA SHEET

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PRESSURE VESSELS

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Purchase

Facility Name/Location:
Item Name:
Item Tag No.:
Service:
Unit:
P&ID No.:

As Built Date:
Purchaser/Location:
Job No:
Requistion No:
Purchaser Order No.:
Manuf./Location:
Manuf. Order/Serial Nos:

A. ENGINEERING REQUIREMENTS
1. Design Pressure-Internal: Vessel:
psig @
F Jacket:
psig @
F
Coil:
psig @
F
2. Design Pressure-External: Vessel:
psi @
F Jacket:
psi @
F
Coil:
psi @
F
3. Minimum Design Metal Temperature, Vessel:
F @
psig Jacket:
F @
psig
Coil:
F @
psig.
Low Temperature Due to: Low Ambient
, Process Excursion , Normal Process Conditions .
4. Design Specific Gravity of Fluid: Vessel:
Jacket:
Coil:
.
5. MAWP Basis: Calculated , Same as Design .
6. Construction Code: ASME Section VIII, Division 1, Edition
, Addenda
Including Stamping.
Code Special Marking:
Lethal Service: ____, Code Case(s):
.
Special Service Requirements:
. Registration: National Board
(Required for U or U2 Stamps)
7. Vessel Position: ____________ Maximum Liquid Level in the Vessel in the Installed Position:
ft.
8. Vessel Size: Capacity:
Gallons
Inside Diameter:
ft Tangent Length:
ft.
9. Corrosion allowance, in: Vessel Internal:
, External:
, Nozzles:
, Internals:
.
Jacket Internal:
, External:
, Coil:
Supports:
, External Attachments:
.
For Non-Corrosive Service: ____
Seal Weld Internal Parts to Pressure Boundary: ____.
10. High Cyclic Service per Code
Cycles per Life of Unit: Vessel:
Jacket:
Coil:
.
Design Life:
Years Fatigue Analysis/Evaluation by Manufacturer: ____.
11. Welded Pressure Joint Requirements: Vessel: _____________, Jacket: _____________, Coil: _____________.
12. Post Weld Heat Treatment: _________________ Specification:
.
13. Wind Design: ASCE 7
Classification Category: ____ Basic Wind Speed:
mph.
Exposure Category: __________ Topographic Factor:
Elevation above Grade:
ft.
14. Seismic Design: ASCE 7
Soil Profile Classification: __ Aa:
Av:
, R:
.
15. Other Loadings:
.
16. Shell Thickness, in: Vessel:
Jacket:
Coil:
.
17. Head Thickness (Minimum after Forming), in: Vessel:
Jacket:
.
18. Type of Heads: Top/Ends: _____________
Bottom: ____________
.
19.
20.
21.
22.
23.
24.
25.
26.
No.

Type of Body Flange: Shell: ___________ Body Flange Facing: _____________.

Flange Face Finish (Ra) Process Side: ___________ micro-inches Service Side: ___________ micro-inches.
Vortex Breaker:
Vortex Breaker Nozzle Projection: _____ Type: _____________.
Hardness Control: _____ Maximum Hardness Value:
Brinell.
Shop Prime:
Specification:
Shop Painting: _____ Specification:
.
Insulation by ______ Thick.:
in Type:
Density:
lb/cu ft Specification:
.
Fireproofing:
Thickness:
in Type:
Density:
________ of Skirt Anchors Reqd:
No. of Supports:
Type of Supports: _______________ Lifting Lugs:
Tailing Lugs:
Date

Description

By

Check.

App.

B.
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
6.
7.
C.

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SUPPLEMENTARY DATA TO BE PROVIDED BY THE MANUFACTURER

Calculated MAP (New & Cold): Vessel:
psig Limited by:
Jacket:
psig Limited by:
.
Shop ____________Test Pressure (New & Cold): Vessel:
psig Jacket:
psig Coil:
psig.
Tested in ___________ Position Maximum Permitted Vessel Future Field Hydrotest Pressure:
psig.
MAWP: Vessel
psig, @
F Limited by:
Jacket
psig, @
F Limited by:
Coil
psig, @
F Limited by:
.
MDMT: Vessel
F @
psig Limited by:
Jacket
F @
psig Limited by:
Coil
F @
psig Limited by:
.
As Built Thickness, in: Shell:
, Heads:
, Jacket:
, Coil:
.
Estimated Weight: Shipping:
Lbs., Empty:
Lbs., Operating (w/Operating Fluid):
Lbs.,
Full of Water:
Lbs.
SUMMARY OF REFERENCES

PIP
Practice
No.

Check If
Applicable

Title

PIP &
Other
Standards

Check If
Applicable

Title

VECV1001

Vessel/S&T Exchanger Design

Criteria

VEFV1116

Vessel: Manway Hinges

VESV1002

Vessel/S&T Exchanger Fabrication

Specification

VEFV1117

Vessel: Manway Vertical Davit

VEFV1101
VEFV1102

Vessel: Nameplate Bracket

Vessel: Tolerances

Vessel: Manway Horizontal Davit

Vessel: Column Davit

VEFV1103

Vessel: Grounding Lug

VEFV1118
VEFV1119
Type ___
VEFV1120
Type ___

VEFV1104

Vessel: Horizontal, Thin Wall Saddle

Supports
Vessel: Horizontal, Saddles
Supported on Concrete
Vessel: Horizontal, Saddles
Supported on Steel
Vessel: Vertical, Type A Base Plate
W/ Gussets
Vessel: Vertical, Type B Base Plate
W/ Cap Plate and Gussets
Vessel: Vertical, Type C Base Plate
W/ Cap Plate and Offset Gussets

VEFV1121
Type ___
VEFV1122

Vessel: Pipe Guides

VEFV1105
VEFV1106
VEFV1107
VEFV1108
VEFV1109
VEFV1110
VEFV1111
VEFV1112
VEFV1113
VEFV1114
VEFV1115

Vessel: Vertical, Type D Base Plate

W/ Top Ring and Gussets
Vessel: Vertical, Beam Type Leg
Supports
Vessel: Angle W/O Pad Type Leg
Supports
Vessel: Vertical, Angle W/ Pad Type
Leg Supports
Vessel: Vertical, Type A Support
Lug Base Plate W/ Cap and Gussets
Vessel: Vertical, Type B Support
Lug Base Plate W/ Cap or Top Ring
and Gussets

Vessel: Pipe Supports

VEFV1124

Vessel: Horizontal Insulation

Supports
Vessel: Vertical, Insulation and
Fireproofing Supports
Vessel: Vortex Breakers

VEFV1125

Vessel: Internal Ladders

VEFV1128
Type ___
VEFV1129

Vessel: Skirt Attachment Details

STF05520

Pipe Railing for Walking and

Working Surfaces Details
Angle Railing for Walking and
Working Surfaces Details
Vessel Platform Details

VEFV1123

STF05521
STF05535
STF05501

Vessel: Studded Joint

Fixed Metal Ladders and Cages

Details

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D. MATERIALS
All materials must be specified in accordance with ASME Pressure Vessel Code.
Material
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.

Shell
Jacket
Heads
Reinforcing Pads
Nozzle Necks: Jacket
Shell
6. Nozzle Flanges: Jacket
Shell
7. Manhole Neck
8. Manhole Flange and Cover
9. Internal Bolting: Bolts
Nuts
10. External Bolting: Bolts
Nuts
11. Gaskets: Vessel
Jacket
Coil
12. Supports: _______
_______
13. Lifting Lugs
14. Internals
15. Body Flanges
16. Jacket Closure Ring
17. Stiffening Rings
18. Insulation Rings
19. Coil
20. Lining
21. Special Requirements
Notes:

ASME Specification /UNS No.

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E. NOZZLE SCHEDULE
The Purchaser will orient and locate nozzles orientation on the Manufacturers approval drawings.
MARK

Notes:

NO.
REQD

SIZE

CLASS

TYPE

CL
PROJECTION

DESCRIPTION

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F. SKETCH
Outlines of equipment and dimensions that Manufacturer must hold.

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