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AS 3788-1990

Superseded

Superseded

A superseded Standard is one, which is fully replaced by another Standard, which is a new edition of the same Standard.

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Boilers and pressure vessels - In-service inspection

Available format(s)

PDF 1 User , PDF 3 Users , PDF 5 Users , PDF 9 Users

Language(s)

English

Published date

17-09-1990

Superseded date

30-05-2024

Superseded by

AS/NZS 3788:1996

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Specifies requirements and criteria for the periodic inspection, repair and alteration of in-service boilers, unfired pressure vessels, associated control and safety equipment, and piping. Criteria are given for the selection of intervals between internal and external inspection of boilers, pressure vessels, and piping. Criteria for the assessment of defects and deterioration are included. Guidance on repairs, modifications, and re-rating are given. Provision is made for owners to carry out statutory inspections.

Committee
ME-001
DocumentType
Standard
ISBN
0 7262 6363 X
Pages
73
PublisherName
Standards Australia
Status
Superseded
SupersededBy
Supersedes

Under Revision See DR 95137

Frequently Asked Questions

AS 3788 sets requirements for inspection, assessment and management of pressure equipment while in service. It is an Australian standard published by Standards Australia.

AS 3788 is used by owners, inspection bodies and engineers managing operational pressure equipment. It is an Australian standard published by Standards Australia.

AS 3788 is Standards Australia's standard for in-service inspection of pressure equipment, while AS 4343 covers pressure equipment hazard levels (Australia). AS 3788 sets requirements for inspection, assessment and management of pressure equipment while in service. AS 4343 provides a method for assigning hazard levels to pressure equipment based on contents, pressure and size.

AS 3788 is listed in this catalog as an Australian standard published by Standards Australia, with its region recorded as Australia only. The catalog does not record a New Zealand adoption of this document.

AS 3788 sets requirements for inspection, assessment and management of pressure equipment while in service. In practice it is applied by owners, inspection bodies and engineers managing operational pressure equipment.
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