本规程描述了根据ASME锅炉及压力容器规范第八节第1部分或第2部分（以下简称规范）建造的壳式和板式热交换器的机械设计、制造、检查、检验、测试和文件要求。规范第八节第2部分特定的要求用大括号{}表示。本规程是对PIP VESV1002《压力容器设计和制造规范》、ASME规范第八节第1和第2部分要求的补充。

This Practice describes the mechanical design, fabrication, examination, inspection, testing, and documentation requirements for shell and plate heat exchangers constructed in accordance with ASME Boiler and Pressure Vessel Code, Section VIII, Division 1 or Division 2, henceforth referred to as the Code. Requirements that are specific to Code, Section VIII, Division 2 are shown in braces { }.This Practice is supplemental to the requirements of PIP VESV1002, Design and Fabrication Specification for Pressure Vessels, ASME Code Section VIII Divisions 1 and 2.