Technical Articles
HSB has published these technical articles:
(Energy Services)
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News about the nuclear industry is leading news broadcasts and on the front page. The United States and the world are experiencing an unprecedented period of nuclear growth. Increasing energy demand,...
(Technical Publications and Standards)
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The concept of Fitness-for-Service (FFS) has a rich historical progression that is intricately linked to the advancement of engineering principles and standards. It has evolved from essential safety...
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ER70S-6 electrodes are commonly used in welding applications requiring qualification to the ASME Boiler and Pressure Vessel Code, Section IX. ASME Section IX uses the A-number to classify ferrous weld...
(Calibration and Testing Services)
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Fitness-for-Service (FFS) assessments play a key role in maintaining the integrity and reliability of process equipment. By providing comprehensive data and inspection records, customers enable...
(Technical Publications and Standards)
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The Rules for Construction of Nuclear Facility Components, specifically Division 4, have been newly published to address fusion energy devices. These rules provide guidelines and requirements for...
(Technical Publications and Standards)
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The Codes and Standards technical staff of HSB announces the publication of the 2023 Edition ASME Boiler and Pressure Vessel Code Synopsis. ASME publishes a new edition to the ASME Boiler and Pressure...
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Hydrogen (H2) has the potential to be a clean and renewable energy source that can help reduce dependence on fossil fuels. However, producing H2 on a large scale and developing the infrastructure...
(Technical Publications and Standards)
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Nuclear fusion has the potential to be a future source of energy because it offers several advantages over traditional nuclear fission and fossil fuels. Fusion is a process that generates energy by...
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Anyone who is following climate change issues and the expansion of the use of renewable energy would have seen the subject hydrogen popping up all over the place. Just do a Google search using the...
(Technical Publications and Standards)
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Many of the proposed advanced reactor designs operate at temperatures higher than that of the current global commercial fleet. ASME Section III, Division 1 establishes rules for components where...
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The information provided herein gives the reader a general outline of HSB’s authority provided by U.S. DOT and HSB’s approach to providing DOT UN Portable Tank / Intermodal Tank inspection...
(Pressure Sensing)
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In the last 20 years, the use of digital pressure gauges for industrial applications has increased due to advantages in durability, calibration, customization, reliability and readability over the...
(Metals and Alloys)
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The material specifications' properties for Grade 91 have been relatively stable since its inclusion in the ASTM (American Society for Testing and Materials) material specifications. However, due to...
(Inspection Tools and Instruments)
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Rapid growth in video collaboration platform capabilities during the global pandemic have supported the development of remote inspection activities across multiple industries. Although remote...
(Technical Publications and Standards)
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High performance of equipment means complicated equipment. Add multiple production processes and global suppliers and it's a wonder anything can be built correctly. Margins are thin and unplanned...
(Technical Publications and Standards)
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ISO 14001 is the international standard that specifies requirements for an effective Environmental
Management System (EMS). It provides a framework that an organization can follow, rather than...
(Calibration and Testing Services)
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Mostly every organization globally producing products of industrial applications is overseen by some form a management or quality program. These programs exist to help manage business effectively and...
(Technical Publications and Standards)
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Ultrasonic Examination (UT) is a permitted volumetric examination method in lieu of the required Radiographic Examination (RT) of ASME Boiler and Pressure Vessel Code, Sections I, VIII Division 1 and...
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ASME Boiler and Pressure Vessel Code gets updated every 2 years. This report will cover major developments in the ASME Boiler and Pressure Vessel Code from the 2013 & 2015 Editions as well as major...
(Technical Publications and Standards)
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The 2015 Edition of the ASME Boiler and Pressure Vessel Code was published on July 1, 2015, and includes revisions, additions and errata approved by the ASME B&PV Standards Committees in 2013 and...
(Technical Publications and Standards)
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The 2015 Edition of the ASME Boiler and Pressure Vessel Code was published on July 1, 2015, and includes revisions, additions and errata approved by the ASME B&PV Standards Committees in 2013 and...
(Technical Publications and Standards)
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The 2015 Edition of the ASME Boiler and Pressure Vessel Code was published on July 1, 2015, and includes revisions, additions and errata approved by the ASME B&PV Standards Committees in 2013 and...
(Technical Publications and Standards)
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The 2015 Edition of the ASME Boiler and Pressure Vessel Code was published on July 1, 2015, and includes revisions, additions and errata approved by the ASME B&PV Standards Committees in 2013 and...
(Technical Publications and Standards)
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The 2015 Edition of the ASME Boiler and Pressure Vessel Code was published on July 1, 2015, and includes revisions, additions and errata approved by the ASME B&PV Standards Committees in 2013 and...
(Technical Publications and Standards)
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The 2015 Edition of the ASME Boiler and Pressure Vessel Code was published on July 1, 2015, and includes revisions, additions and errata approved by the ASME B&PV Standards Committees in 2013 and...
(Technical Publications and Standards)
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The "R" Stamp was originally developed by the National Board of Boiler and Pressure Vessel Inspectors (National Board) for use in repairing and altering ASME Code stamped boiler and pressure vessels....
(Technical Publications and Standards)
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2014/68/EU was published on June 27, 2014 in the European Union (EU) Official Journal approved by the European Parliament and of the Council of May 15, 2014 as a part of a larger initiative by the EU...
(Technical Publications and Standards)
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This article will go through the 5 W's and 1 H - Who, What, Where, Why, When and How - of ASME Boiler & Pressure Vessel Code (B&PVC) code cases relative to valves and other pressure equipment. The...
(Technical Publications and Standards)
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ISO 9001 is a standard that sets out the requirement for a quality management system. It helps businesses and organizations to be more efficient and improve customer satisfaction. A new version of the...
(Technical Publications and Standards)
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Over the past two decades, global sourcing of pressure equipment for use in the oil and gas and other continuous process industries has increased exponentially. At the same time, pressure equipment...
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Over the past two decades, global sourcing of pressure equipment for use in the oil and gas and other continuous process industries has increased exponentially. At the same time, pressure equipment...
(Calibration and Testing Services)
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Hartford Steam Boiler (HSB) provides Third Party Inspection services of pressure equipment built to a recognized code, standard, regulation or customer defined specification. HSB's worldwide staff of...
(Technical Publications and Standards)
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ASME BPV Code Section I, 2023 Edition, PW-41.2.2 requires that butt joints welded from one side only, described as single‐welded butt joints, shall have full penetration at the root of the weld....
(Engineering Services)
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The 2025 Edition of ASME Section III, Division 5 introduces critical updates to design rules supporting advanced high-temperature reactor technologies. Key changes include refined creep-fatigue...
(Engineering Services)
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Customers often require us to work in accordance with a variety of standards to ensure conformance with their specific requirements. These standards may apply to products, materials, inspection...
(Pressure Sensing)
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For materials in pressure equipment, there is an expectation of “a margin for deterioration in service to give a reasonably long, safe period of usefulness.” (ASME Boiler Pressure Vessel...
(Technical Publications and Standards)
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In the ASME BPVC Section IX, a new opening paragraph was introduced to QG-106, defining requirements for personnel performing supervision of the welding of procedure and performance test coupons....