ASME Boiler and Pressure Vessel Code
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The ASME Boiler and Pressure Vessel Code is a globally recognized set of safety and design standards governing the construction, inspection, and maintenance of boilers and pressure vessels.
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How this entity was disambiguated
This entity first appeared as the object of triple T42856 — resolving that mention is where its identity was fixed. The disambiguator weighed these candidate entities and picked the highlighted one (or “None”, minting a new entity). This is how homonymy is resolved: the same surface form can point to different entities.
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Entity disambiguation (via context triple)
gpt-5-mini-2025-08-07
Target entity: ASME Boiler and Pressure Vessel Code Context triple: [American Society of Mechanical Engineers, hasStandard, ASME Boiler and Pressure Vessel Code]
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American Society of Mechanical Engineers
The American Society of Mechanical Engineers (ASME) is a professional organization that sets engineering standards, promotes research and education, and supports the global mechanical engineering community.
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American Institute of Mining, Metallurgical, and Petroleum Engineers
The American Institute of Mining, Metallurgical, and Petroleum Engineers is a professional society that advances the knowledge, practice, and professional development of engineers and scientists in the mining, metallurgical, and petroleum industries.
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Title 10 of the Code of Federal Regulations (nuclear-related regulations)
Title 10 of the Code of Federal Regulations is the primary body of U.S. federal rules governing the civilian use of nuclear materials and facilities, including their licensing, safety, and security requirements.
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Society of Petroleum Engineers
The Society of Petroleum Engineers is a professional organization that supports petroleum engineers and related energy professionals worldwide through technical resources, education, and networking.
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IEEE Standards Association
The IEEE Standards Association is a leading global organization that develops and maintains technical standards across a wide range of industries, including electronics, communications, and information technology.
- F. None of above. chosen
- G. Unsure - the case is ambiguous/there is not enough information to decide.
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Entity disambiguation (via description)
gpt-5-mini-2025-08-07
Target entity: ASME Boiler and Pressure Vessel Code Target entity description: The ASME Boiler and Pressure Vessel Code is a globally recognized set of safety and design standards governing the construction, inspection, and maintenance of boilers and pressure vessels.
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A.
American Society of Mechanical Engineers
The American Society of Mechanical Engineers (ASME) is a professional organization that sets engineering standards, promotes research and education, and supports the global mechanical engineering community.
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B.
American Institute of Mining, Metallurgical, and Petroleum Engineers
The American Institute of Mining, Metallurgical, and Petroleum Engineers is a professional society that advances the knowledge, practice, and professional development of engineers and scientists in the mining, metallurgical, and petroleum industries.
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C.
Title 10 of the Code of Federal Regulations (nuclear-related regulations)
Title 10 of the Code of Federal Regulations is the primary body of U.S. federal rules governing the civilian use of nuclear materials and facilities, including their licensing, safety, and security requirements.
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D.
Society of Petroleum Engineers
The Society of Petroleum Engineers is a professional organization that supports petroleum engineers and related energy professionals worldwide through technical resources, education, and networking.
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E.
IEEE Standards Association
The IEEE Standards Association is a leading global organization that develops and maintains technical standards across a wide range of industries, including electronics, communications, and information technology.
- F. None of above. chosen
Statements (61)
| Predicate | Object |
|---|---|
| instanceOf |
engineering standard
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pressure equipment code ⓘ safety standard ⓘ technical code ⓘ |
| basisFor | national regulations on pressure equipment in multiple countries ⓘ |
| firstEditionYear | 1914 ⓘ |
| fullName | ASME Boiler and Pressure Vessel Code self-link ⓘ |
| geographicUse | worldwide ⓘ |
| governs |
boilers
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heating boilers ⓘ nuclear power plant components ⓘ pressure piping interfaces ⓘ pressure vessels ⓘ |
| hasSection |
Section I
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Section II ⓘ Section III ⓘ Section IV ⓘ Section IX ⓘ Section V ⓘ Section VI ⓘ Section VII ⓘ Section VIII ⓘ Section X ⓘ Section XI ⓘ Section XII ⓘ |
| language | English ⓘ |
| primaryGoal |
public safety
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reliable operation of boilers and pressure vessels ⓘ |
| publishedBy | American Society of Mechanical Engineers ⓘ |
| publisherAbbreviation |
American Society of Mechanical Engineers
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surface form:
ASME
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| relatedStandard | ASME B31 Pressure Piping Code ⓘ |
| scope |
certification of boilers and pressure vessels
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design of boilers and pressure vessels ⓘ fabrication of boilers and pressure vessels ⓘ inspection of boilers and pressure vessels ⓘ materials requirements ⓘ nondestructive examination requirements ⓘ pressure relief devices ⓘ testing of boilers and pressure vessels ⓘ welding procedure qualification ⓘ |
| sectionIIIName | Rules for Construction of Nuclear Facility Components ⓘ |
| sectionIIName | Materials ⓘ |
| sectionIName | Power Boilers ⓘ |
| sectionIVName | Heating Boilers ⓘ |
| sectionIXName | Welding, Brazing, and Fusing Qualifications ⓘ |
| sectionVIIIName | Pressure Vessels ⓘ |
| sectionVName | Nondestructive Examination ⓘ |
| sectionXIName | Rules for Inservice Inspection of Nuclear Power Plant Components ⓘ |
| shortName |
ASME Boiler and Pressure Vessel Code
self-linksurface differs
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surface form:
ASME BPVC
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| status | active ⓘ |
| subjectArea |
industrial safety
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materials engineering ⓘ mechanical engineering ⓘ nondestructive examination ⓘ pressure equipment design ⓘ welding ⓘ |
| updateFrequency | periodically revised ⓘ |
| usedBy |
engineering firms
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inspection agencies ⓘ manufacturers of boilers and pressure vessels ⓘ regulatory authorities ⓘ |
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Subject: ASME Boiler and Pressure Vessel Code Description of subject: The ASME Boiler and Pressure Vessel Code is a globally recognized set of safety and design standards governing the construction, inspection, and maintenance of boilers and pressure vessels.
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ASME BPVC
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ASME BPVC Section IV
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ASME BPVC Section X
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Section VIII of the ASME Boiler and Pressure Vessel Code
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ASME Boiler and Pressure Vessel Code framework
Rules for Inservice Inspection of Nuclear Power Plant Components
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ASME Section III
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ASME BPVC Section III
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ASME BPVC 2019 Section III
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ASME BPVC 2021 Section III
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ASME Boiler and Pressure Vessel Code, Section VIII
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ASME BPVC Section VIII
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ASME Boiler and Pressure Vessel Code Section I
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ASME BPVC Section I – Power Boilers
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ASME BPVC Section I rules for construction
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ASME BPVC Section I rules for design
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ASME BPVC Section I rules for fabrication
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ASME BPVC Section I rules for inspection
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ASME BPVC Section I rules for testing
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ASME Boiler and Pressure Vessel Code
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ASME BPVC Section III
the ASME Pressure Vessels and Piping Conference
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ASME Pressure Vessels and Piping Conference
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ASME BPVC Section XI
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ASME Section I
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ASME Section VIII Division 1
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ASME Section VIII Division 2
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ASME BPVC Section I
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ASME BPVC Section III
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