Pressure Vessel Services

What is a Pressure Vessel?

A pressure vessel is a closed container designed to hold gases or liquids at a pressure significantly different from the surrounding atmosphere. These vessels are widely used in industries such as oil and gas, petrochemicals, power plants, pharmaceuticals, and manufacturing.

Functions of Pressure Vessels

Pressure vessels serve various industrial purposes, including:

1. Storage of Pressurized Gases and Liquids – Used for LPG, nitrogen, oxygen, and compressed air.
2. Chemical Reactors – Facilitate chemical reactions under high-pressure conditions.
3. Boilers – Generate steam for power generation and heating.
4. Heat Exchangers – Transfer heat between fluids without mixing them.
5. Autoclaves – Used for sterilization in hospitals and the food industry.

Types of Pressure Vessels

Pressure vessels come in different shapes and functions, including:

• Storage Tanks – For storing compressed gases and liquids.
• Boilers – For steam generation in industrial applications.
• Chemical Reactors – For high-pressure chemical processing.
• Heat Exchangers – For efficient heat transfer in industrial systems.

Safety Standards and Regulations

Due to their high-pressure operation, pressure vessels must comply with stringent safety standards, such as:

• ASME Boiler and Pressure Vessel Code (BPVC) – An international standard for the design and fabrication of pressure vessels.
• API 510 – Inspection standards for pressure vessels in the oil and gas industry.
• SNI (Indonesian National Standard) – Regulations governing pressure vessel design and testing in Indonesia.

Key Components of a Pressure Vessel

1. Shell – The main body that withstands internal pressure.
2. Heads – End caps that can be ellipsoidal, hemispherical, or flat.
3. Nozzles – Openings for fluid entry and exit.
4. Manholes – Access points for inspection and maintenance.
5. Safety Valves – Pressure relief mechanisms to prevent overpressure.

Certified Pressure Vessel Services by PT. Gamma Buana Persada

PT. Gamma Buana Persada provides highly skilled technicians certified in pressure vessel operations. Our services ensure compliance with industry safety standards, including inspection, maintenance, and repair of pressure vessels used in oil and gas, power plants, and manufacturing industries.

Regular inspections using methods such as hydrostatic testing and ultrasonic testing (UT) help maintain safety and efficiency.

For professional pressure vessel services, PT. Gamma Buana Persada is your trusted partner in industrial safety and performance.