Reference profile
- Designation
- PD 5500
- Title
- Specification for Unfired Fusion Welded Pressure Vessels
- Issuing body
- PD
- Current edition
- [verify]
- Status
- Library record: reviewed; official standard status [verify].
- Category
- Static Equipment
1
Overview
British specification for unfired fusion-welded pressure vessels, still widely referenced in UK and legacy projects.
2
Scope & Applicability
Covers
- Materials
- Design
- Fabrication
- Inspection & 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
- UK project vessel design
- Legacy specification compliance
4
Technical Details
British specification for unfired fusion-welded pressure vessels, still widely referenced in UK and legacy projects.
Components: Shell, Head, Nozzle.
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
- Often specified alongside or as an alternative to EN 13445 in UK-influenced projects.
6
Related Standards
- EN 13445
Companion or referenced standard; verify its exact relationship in the adopted edition.
- ASME BPVC VIII-1
Companion or referenced standard; verify its exact relationship in the adopted edition.
7
Source, Edition & Status
- Publisher
- PD
- Edition Year
- N/A
- Industries
- Petrochemical, Chemical, Power
- Content Status
- reviewed
- Last Reviewed
- 2026-07-01
- Last Updated
- 2026-07-01
- Verified By
- Engineering Reviewer
- Official Link
- N/A
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