本规程提供了根据ASME锅炉及压力容器规范第八节第1部分或第2部分（以下简称本规范）建造的压力容器的设计标准、制造、检验、检验、测试和文件要求。括号{}中显示了特定于代码第八节第2部分的要求。管壳式热交换器的补充要求见inPIP VESST002。

This Practice provides design criteria, fabrication, examination, inspection, testing, and documentation requirements for pressure vessels constructed in accordance withASME Boiler and Pressure Vessel Code, Section VIII, Division 1 or Division 2, henceforth referred to as the Code. Requirements that are specific toCode, Section VIII, Division 2are shown in braces { }.Supplementary requirements for shell and tube heat exchangers are inPIP VESST002.