BS 5276-2:2003

This standard BS 5276-2:2003 Pressure vessel details (dimensions) is classified in these ICS categories:

• 23.020.30 Gas pressure vessels, gas cylinders

This Part of BS 5276 specifies dimensions and materials for saddle supports welded to stationary horizontal vessels with internal diameters between 600 mm and 3 000 mm, conforming to PD 5500 and having ellipsoidal or torispherical dished ends. This British Standard is applicable to saddle supports welded to vessels manufactured from carbon, carbon manganese and austenitic steels having a permissible design stress not exceeding 210 N/mm² at 50 °C, with corresponding values at higher temperatures.