Reference profile
- Designation
- EN 13445
- Title
- Unfired Pressure Vessels
- Issuing body
- EN
- Current edition
- [verify]
- Status
- Library record: published; official standard status [verify].
- Category
- Static Equipment
1
Overview
European standard for unfired pressure vessels, harmonised with the Pressure Equipment Directive (PED).
2
Scope & Applicability
Covers
- Materials
- Design by formula
- Design by analysis
- Fabrication
- Inspection & testing
- PED conformity
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
- CE-marked vessel design
- PED compliance
- European project specifications
4
Technical Details
European standard for unfired pressure vessels, harmonised with the Pressure Equipment Directive (PED).
Components: Shell, Head, Nozzle, Flange.
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
- The European counterpart to ASME VIII; selection usually follows the project location and the client’s regulatory framework.
6
Related Standards
- ASME BPVC VIII-1
Companion or referenced standard; verify its exact relationship in the adopted edition.
- PD 5500
Companion or referenced standard; verify its exact relationship in the adopted edition.
- EN 14015
Companion or referenced standard; verify its exact relationship in the adopted edition.
7
Source, Edition & Status
- Publisher
- EN
- Edition Year
- N/A
- Industries
- Petrochemical, Chemical, Power
- 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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