AD2000 German pressure vessel code

[techwarrior08]

Interesting stuff techwarrior08. Can you exactly pinpoint me where in AD2000 this is outlined? These details help a lot in selecting the proper design code for me. Thanks again.

Hello ThaMaestro,
Regarding the above mentioned details, the same are indicated in the following clauses of AD2000 Merkblatt.
1. For Classification of Vessel, its safety category & CE stamping refer Pressure Equipment Directive at start of code.
2. For design & allowable stress refer Section B0 & B1
3. For detailed inspection table of welded joints refer Section HP5/3
4. For Material testing & information refer Section W0 & W1

As per my experience, AD2000 Merkblatt will always score over ASME Sec VIII Div 1 in terms of thickness and in case of Div 2, it depends on the material that is selected but the difference in thickness is comparatively smaller. It also depends on the equipment manufacturer with which code they are comfortable with.