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Table of Contents
1 Scope........................................................................................................................................6
2 Normative References ..............................................................................................................6
3 General Requirements..............................................................................................................6
4 Schedules .................................................................................................................................8
5 Shop Drawing Requirements ....................................................................................................9
6 Materials .................................................................................................................................10
7 Design.....................................................................................................................................10
8 Fabrication ..............................................................................................................................12
9 Quality Control ........................................................................................................................12
10 Inspection and tests ................................................................................................................12
11 Exterior Coating ......................................................................................................................14
12 Documentation........................................................................................................................15
13 Handling and Shipping............................................................................................................15
14 Installation...............................................................................................................................15
15 Warranty .................................................................................................................................15
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This is the first update of 58-0100, FRP Process Vessels (Fiberglass Reinforced Plastic)
All references to the paragraphs of the ASME RTP1 standard have been updated in
accordance with the 2011 edition.
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Introduction
This document is for the procurement of FRP process vessels that meet the project requirments
and the ASME RTP-1 Standard, including those parts and appendices listed in paragraph 1.1. It
shall be considered a stand alone technology specific procedure to be adopted for equipment
design and fabrication.This document includes the ASME RTP-1 Users Basic Requirements
Specification (UBRS) a form that must be completed by the User, or the User’s representative,
to define the vessel, the installation and the performance requirements. The UBRS form provides
candidate Fabricators with materials, design, fabrication, inspection, test and shipping
requirements. An example UBRS form is included as table “1”.
Recognized international codes/Standards like EN 13121-3 or AD Merkblatt N1 can be adopted
under Owner approval at bid stage and before order is placed.
Where RTP1 stamp is not specifically requested, suitable process data sheet with appropriate
design, fabrication and test / inspection requirements can be used in lieu of UBRS form
Shop accreditation in accordance with ASME RTP-1 Parts 7 and 8 is highly desirable, but is not
required to comply with this specification.
In the event of discrepancies between the Purchase Order, User drawings, Job Specification, this
specification and ASME RTP-1, the governing document shall be in the sequence as follows:
Purchase Order
User drawings
Job Specification
This Specification
ASME RTP-1
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1 Scope
The purpose of this specification is to state the minimum requirements for materials, design, quality
control, fabrication, inspection, testing, handling and shipping of fiber reinforced plastic (FRP) process
vessels. This specification covers FRP vessels with thermoset corrosion resistant liners and “dual
laminate” construction FRP vessels with thermoplastic liners. This specification is applicable to
stationary vessels used for the storage, accumulation, or processing of corrosive substances at internal
pressures not exceeding 15 psig plus hydrostatic head, and / or not exceeding 15 psig external
pressures.
2 Normative References
The following normative documents contain requirements that, through reference in this text,
constitute requirements of this technical practice. For dated references, subsequent amendments to, or
revisions of, any of these publications do not apply. However, parties to agreements based on this
technical practice are encouraged to investigate the possibility of applying the most recent editions of
the normative documents indicated below. For undated references, the latest edition of the normative
document referred to applies.
3 General Requirements
b. Mandatory Appendices
M-1 Reinforcement Material Receiving Procedures
M-2 Matrix Material Receiving Procedures
M-4 Quality Control Program
M-5 Qualification of Laminators and Secondary Bonders
M-7 Repair Procedures
M-10 Reference Documents
M-12 Guidelines for Dual Laminates (if applicable)
c. Non-mandatory Appendices
NM-2 Design of Integral Body Flanges
NM-4 Hold-Down Lug Design
NM-5 Ring Support of Vessels
NM-8 Handling and Shipping
NM-12 FRP Flange Design
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4 Schedules
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Shop drawings developed in the execution of the project shall meet the following requirements:
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6 Materials
7 Design
The vessel design shall include provisions for all local codes, specifications, ordinances etc. and
for design conditions as specified in the UBRS. The design shall include consideration of all
anticipated forces incurred short-term in handling, shipping and installation as well as those
incurred long-term in service. Design for seismic, wind and snow loads shall be in accordance
with ASME RTP-1, paragraph 3A-400. Hold –down lugs shall be designed in accordance with
Nonmandatory Appendix NM-4 or equivalent.
Refer to Appendix NM-3 for examples of vessel design for seismic, wind and snow loads.
8 Fabrication
All fabrication and dimensional tolerances shall satisfy the requirements of the UBRS and
ASME RTP-1 Part 4. Dual laminate vessels shall be fabricated in accordance with ASME RTP-1
Appendix M-12, Article D. The laminate sequences and ply orientations for all fabrications shall
be as detailed on final shop drawings and shall be documented on quality control forms.
8.2 Heads
Vessel heads may be fabricated by contact molding or variations thereof.
8.3 Nozzles
All nozzles shall be flanged, flat faced and drilled to match Class 150 ANSI B16.5 flanges.
Nozzle dimensions, lay-up and installation shall be in accordance ASME RTP-1 Part 4, Figures
4-4, 4-5, 4-6 and 4-10. Gusset plates shall be utilized to reinforce nozzles with inside diameters
6.0 inch (150 mm) in accordance with Figure 4-1. Flange tolerances shall comply with Table 4-
13 and Figure 4-14.
9 Quality Control
The Fabricator shall have and maintain a Quality Control Program that is in compliance with
ASME RTP-1 Appendix M-4. The Fabricator shall maintain quality control documents
distributed and filed in accordance with ASME RTP-1 Table NM6-4. The quality control files
shall be available for inspection by the User.
Hydrostatic tests shall be performed with clean water at temperatures between 50 F (10C) and
100F (40C).
Test gaskets shall be used on all nozzles and manways. Test gaskets shall be of similar thickness,
hardness and surface texture as the service gaskets. Bolt torque shall be limited to the values
shown on the drawings. Permission to exceed the specified torque must be obtained from the
User or the User’s representative prior to the application of increased torque, and the use of
increased torque must be noted in the Inspectors report.
All manway covers and blind flanges shall be match marked to insure proper alignment and
sealing in the future.
Vessels must survive the applicable hydrostatic and pressure tests without visible leakage or
evidence of structural damage.
Upon completion of hydrostatic and pressure tests, the vessel shall be drained and wiped dry. All
manway covers, nozzle blinds, and temporary test blinds shall be removed to facilitate internal
inspection.
11 Exterior Coating
An exterior coating may be specified in the UBRS for insulation or UV resistance. Exterior
surface preparations for exterior coatings shall not be started until the testing and inspection
tasks are complete and approved by the Inspector and the User’s representative if specified in the
UBRS. After approval, the Fabricator shall prep and coat all exterior surfaces including brackets,
clips, pipe supports, lifting lugs, platforms and all attachments bolted to the vessel in accordance
with the Job Specification.
FRP vessels shall be external protected to atmospheric agents and UV rays. The
thickness of external coat shall not be less than 0.3mm and in any case sufficient to
completely cover all the fibres emerging from the mechanically-resistant layer.
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12 Documentation
The Fabricator will provide the User with documentation in accordance with ASME RTP-1 and
this specification, including
Fabricator’s Design Report
Project Execution Schedule
Final Shop Drawings
Fabricator Data Report, including materials, fabrication, inspection, repair and test data
“As Built” Shop Drawings
Quality control files (available for inspection by the User)
The Fabricator shall provide a nameplate with the finished weight and the User’s item number.
The Fabricator will tag the vessel with the same information prior to shipping.
All flange faces, nozzles, lugs, supports, etc. shall be protected from damage during shipment.
All vessel openings shall be covered to prevent damage and to prevent foreign matter from
entering the vessel during shipment.
a. Install manway and blind flange covers with the specified service gaskets and bolts.
b. Install plywood protective covers on the remaining flange openings. Ship the service
gaskets and bolts for these openings in separate package.
c. Gasket materials and bolt alloys will be indicated by the User on the Job Specification.
d. Threaded connections shall be covered with PVC plugs or caps.
e. In addition to handling and shipping provisions included in this specification, the
Fabricator should follow the handling and shipping guidelines in ASME RTP-1 Appendix
NM-8.
f. Fabricator shall issue proper handling and shipping drawings showing all requirement to
be adopted during handling shipping and erection activities
14 Installation
When requested on material requisition for inquiry followed confirmation on the order:
a. The Fabricator shall provide a qualified technician to inspect the vessel after shipping,
during transportation to the installation site and during installation.
b. The Fabricator shall provide a qualified representative to train the User’s employees in the
operation and maintenance of the vessel.
c. The Fabricator shall provide a qualified representative to assist User employees during
start-up of vessel operation.
15 Warranty
The Fabricator shall provide a warranty for the vessel in accordance with the requirements in the
UBRS. The Fabricator is responsible for inspecting the vessel at the end of the warranty period.
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