Reference profile
- Designation
- ASME BPVC X
- Title
- Section X - Fiber-Reinforced Plastic Pressure Vessels
- Issuing body
- ASME
- Current edition
- [verify]
- Status
- Library record: published; official standard status [verify].
- Category
- Static Equipment
1
Overview
Provides requirements for construction of an FRP pressure vessel in conformance with a manufacturer's design report. It includes production, processing, fabrication, inspection, and testing methods.
2
Scope & Applicability
Covers
- FRP Pressure Vessels
- Class I, II, III Vessels
- Acoustic Emission Testing
- Qualification Testing
Does NOT cover (exclusions)
- Exclusions are not documented in this library record. Confirm the official publication, neighbouring codes, the adopted edition, and jurisdictional boundaries before application.
3
Key Requirements
Lifecycle requirements
- High Pressure FRP Vessels
- Water Treatment (RO) Vessels
4
Technical Details
Provides requirements for construction of an FRP pressure vessel in conformance with a manufacturer's design report. It includes production, processing, fabrication, inspection, and testing methods.
Components: High Pressure FRP Vessel, RO Housings.
Where to find it in the codeRefer to the official table of contents and the sections cited by the project specification; section numbering can vary by edition.
5
Engineering Notes
- Used for FRP vessels with pressures higher than 15 psig (unlike RTP-1).
6
Related Standards
- ASME RTP-1
Companion or referenced standard; verify its exact relationship in the adopted edition.
7
Source, Edition & Status
- Publisher
- ASME
- Edition Year
- N/A
- Industries
- Chemical, Utility, General Industry
- Content Status
- published
- Last Reviewed
- 2026-07-01
- Last Updated
- 2026-07-01
- Verified By
- Engineering Reviewer
- Official Link
- N/A
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