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Appendix A. Example LPV Procurement Specification .............................................................. 3

Appendix B. Center Request for Information (RFI) Summaries ............................................... 13

Appendix C. MSFC Sacrificed Vessel General Information ..................................................... 70

Appendix D. Current Considerations for the MSFC Non-Code Pressure Vessel Material 

Properties Assessment Presentation, February 28, 2014 ...................................... 80

Appendix E. LPV Technical Interchange Meeting – September 18, 2013: Current 

Considerations for the MSFC Non-Code Layered Pressure Vessel Material 

Testing Tasks Presentation, February 28, 2014 .................................................... 95

Appendix F. MSFC Layered Pressure Vessel Analysis Activities/LPV Analysis Tool 

(LAPVAT) Presentation, March 17, 2014......................................................... 107

Appendix G. ARC Modal Acoustic Emission Validation Effort Summary............................. 112

Appendix H. Southwest Research Institute Testing Summary................................................. 122
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Manufacturer Location Vessel ID 

Number

Service 

Media

Nameplate 

Rating (PSI)

Center's 

Design 

Pressure 

(PSI)

Operating 

Pressure 

(PSI)

Water 

Volume 

(ft3)

Age 

(yr)

Wall 

thicknes

s (shell, 

total 

nominal, 

in.)

Number of 

Shell layers 

and 

thicknesses 

(nominal, 

in.)

Shell 

Materials of 

constructio

n

Head 

thicknes

s (total, 

in.)

Number of 

Head layers 

and 

thicknesses

Head 

Materials of 

construction

Comments (general condition, 

vessel history, known flaws, 

etc.)

AO Smith ARC MV-50527-1 Air 3500 3150 3000 1750 53 2.635

8 - 0.267, 

1 - 0.500 AOS 1146a 2.5 1

A-225 Gr. B 

FBQ

No known relevant flaws 

remain. Installed at ARC mid 

1980's. rehydrotested, 

inspected & weld repairs made.

MV-50527-2

MV-50527-3

MV-50527-4

MV-50527-5

MV-50527-6

MV-50527-7

MV-50527-8

MV-50527-9

MV-50527-10

MV-50527-11

MV-50527-12

MV-50527-13

MV-50527-14

MV-50527-15

MV-50527-16

AO Smith ARC MV-50573 Air 15,000 135 120 100 53 6.56 22 - .265 AOS 1146a 6.5 1 A-225 Gr. B

In instrument air servuce, 

excluded as negligible 

assessed hazard

AO Smith DWC - CO MV-504656 n/a 6,600 n/a n/a 70 54 3.125 12 - .25 AOS 1146a 2.5 1

A-225 Gr. B 

FBQ

Spare for cyclic tests at DWC in 

2012, not in service

CB&I ARC M232 n/a 3,000 n/a n/a 2,615 47 5.4 18 (est) - .25

CBI 1146 

(1143 inner) 3.625 1

A-335 Gr. B 

FBX

Hydrotested 1986 at 4950- psig 

after NDE & weld rep[airs
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Manufacturer Location Vessel ID 

Number

Service 

Media

Nameplate 

Rating (PSI)

Center's 

Design 

Pressure 

(PSI)

Operating 

Pressure 

(PSI)

Water 

Volume 

(ft3)

Year 

Built 

(yr)

Wall 

thickness 

(shell, total 

nominal, in.)

Number of 

Shell layers 

and 

thicknesses 

(nominal, 

in.)

Shell 

Materials of 

constructio

n

Head 

thickness 

(total, in.)

Number of 

Head layers 

and 

thicknesses

Head 

Materials of 

construction

Comments (general condition, 

vessel history, known flaws, 

etc.)

Repair/Maintenance 

History

A.O. Smith WWF/ Pad 0A

MARS #20 MV50465-5 GN2 6600 6170 6000 70 1959 3.12511-0.25, 

1 - 0.375 AOS 1146a 2.5 1

A-225 Gr. B 

FBQ

Installed at SLC-36, Cape 

Canaveral Air Force Station in 

1960's. Relocated and 

refurbished and put back in 

service in 2012 at WFF. 

Flange resurfaced to 

remove corrosion in 

early 2012. Weep 

holes were cleaned 

and measured.

A.O. Smith WWF/ Pad 0A

MARS #21 MV50457-1 GN2 6600 6170 6000 270 1959 3.7513-0.25, 

1 - 0.500 AOS 1146a 3.0625 1

A-225 Gr. B 

FBQ

Installed at SLC-36, Cape 

Canaveral Air Force Station in 

1960's. Relocated and 

refurbished and put back in 

service in 2012 at WFF. 

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remove corrosion in 

early 2012. Weep 

holes were cleaned 

and measured.

A.O. Smith WWF/ Pad 0A

MARS #22 MV50465-2 GN2 6600 6170 6000 70 1959 3.12511-0.25, 

1 - 0.375 AOS 1146a 2.5 1

A-225 Gr. B 

FBQ

Installed at SLC-36, Cape 

Canaveral Air Force Station in 

1960's. Relocated and 

refurbished and put back in 

service in 2012 at WFF. 

Flange resurfaced to 

remove corrosion in 

early 2012. Weep 

holes were cleaned 

and measured. 

Incomplete Fusion 

was found on the 

nozzle N-2 by UTV 

and was repaired in 

Dec. 2010 per NB-23.

A.O. Smith WWF/ Pad 0A

MARS #23 MV50457-2 GN2 6600 6170 6000 270 1959 3.7513-0.25, 

1 - 0.500 AOS 1146a 3.0625 1

A-225 Gr. B 

FBQ

Installed at SLC-36, Cape 

Canaveral Air Force Station in 

1960's. Relocated and 

refurbished and put back in 

service in 2012 at WFF. 

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remove corrosion in 

early 2012. Weep 

holes were cleaned 

and measured.

A.O. Smith WWF/ Pad 0A

MARS #24 MV50465-1 GN2 6600 6170 6000 70 1959 3.12511-0.25, 

1 - 0.375 AOS 1146a 2.5 1

A-225 Gr. B 

FBQ

Installed at SLC-36, Cape 

Canaveral Air Force Station in 

1960's. Relocated and 

refurbished and put back in 

service in 2012 at WFF. 

Flange resurfaced to 

remove corrosion in 

early 2012. Weep 

holes were cleaned 

and measured.

A.O. Smith WWF/ Pad 0A

MARS #25 MV50457-5 GN2 6600 6170 6000 270 1959 3.7513-0.25, 

1 - 0.500 AOS 1146a 3.0625 1

A-225 Gr. B 

FBQ

Installed at SLC-36, Cape 

Canaveral Air Force Station in 

1960's. Relocated and 

refurbished and put back in 

service in 2012 at WFF. 

Flange resurfaced to 

remove corrosion in 

early 2012. Weep 

holes were cleaned 

and measured. 

Incomplete Fusion 

was found on the 

nozzle N-1 by UTV 

and was repaired in 

Dec. 2010 per NB-23.

A.O. Smith WWF/ Pad 0A

MARS #26 MV50464-2 GN2 6600 6170 6000 125 1959 3.12511-0.25, 

1 - 0.375 AOS 1146a 2.5 1

A-225 Gr. B 

FBQ

Installed at SLC-36, Cape 

Canaveral Air Force Station in 

1960's. Relocated and 

refurbished and put back in 

service in 2012 at WFF. 

Flange resurfaced to 

remove corrosion in 

early 2012. Weep 

holes were cleaned 

and measured.

A.O. Smith WWF/ Pad 0A

MARS #27 MV50457A-15 GN2 6600 6170 6000 270 1959 3.7513-0.25, 

1 - 0.500 AOS 1146a 3.0625 1

A-225 Gr. B 

FBQ

Installed at SLC-36, Cape 

Canaveral Air Force Station in 

1960's. Relocated and 

refurbished and put back in 

service in 2012 at WFF. 

Flange resurfaced to 

remove corrosion in 

early 2012. Weep 

holes were cleaned 

and measured. 

Incomplete Fusion 

was found on the 

nozzle N-2 by UTV 

and was repaired in 

Dec. 2010 per NB-23.

A.O. Smith WWF/ Pad 0A

MARS #28 MV50464-5 Ghe 6600 6170 6000 125 1959 3.12511-0.25, 

1 - 0.375 AOS 1146a 2.5 1

A-225 Gr. B 

FBQ

Installed at SLC-36, Cape 

Canaveral Air Force Station in 

1960's. Relocated and 

refurbished and put back in 

service in 2012 at WFF. 

Flange resurfaced to 

remove corrosion in 

early 2012. Weep 

holes were cleaned 

and measured.

A.O. Smith WWF/ Pad 0A

MARS #29 MV50457A-11 Ghe 6600 6170 6000 270 1959 3.7513-0.25, 

1 - 0.500 AOS 1146a 3.0625 1

A-225 Gr. B 

FBQ

Installed at SLC-36, Cape 

Canaveral Air Force Station in 

1960's. Relocated and 

refurbished and put back in 

service in 2012 at WFF. 

Flange resurfaced to 

remove corrosion in 

early 2012. Weep 

holes were cleaned 

and measured. 

A.O. Smith WWF/ Pad 0A

MARS #30 MV50464-1 Ghe 6600 6170 6000 125 1959 3.12511-0.25, 

1 - 0.375 AOS 1146a 2.5 1

A-225 Gr. B 

FBQ

Installed at SLC-36, Cape 

Canaveral Air Force Station in 

1960's. Relocated and 

refurbished and put back in 

service in 2012 at WFF. 

Flange resurfaced to 

remove corrosion in 

early 2012. Weep 

holes were cleaned 

and measured.

A.O. Smith WWF/ Pad 0A

MARS #31 MV50457A-10 Ghe 6600 6170 6000 270 1959 3.7513-0.25, 

1 - 0.500 AOS 1146a 3.0625 1

A-225 Gr. B 

FBQ

Installed at SLC-36, Cape 

Canaveral Air Force Station in 

1960's. Relocated and 

refurbished and put back in 

service in 2012 at WFF. 

Flange resurfaced to 

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early 2012. Weep 

holes were cleaned 

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Model Number Location Vessel ID Number

PVS 

Package

Service 

Media

Nameplate 

Rating (PSI)

Center's 

Design 

Pressure 

(PSI)

Operating 

Pressure 

(PSI)

Water 

Volume 

(ft3)

Year 

Built

Age 

(yr)

Wall 

thicknes

s (shell, 

total 

nominal, 

in.)

Number of 

Shell layers 

and 

thicknesses 

(nominal, 

in.)

Shell Materials of 

construction

Head 

thickness 

(total, in.)

Number of 

Head layers 

and 

thicknesses

Head 

Materials of 

construction

AO Smith MV50309-11 WSTF TK-8GN-JA11 8061 Air 2800 600 600 312 1958 55.00 2.1875

8 layers - 

inner 0.5" 

plus 7 0.25" 

layers

1146a 1.375 1 ASTM A225 

Gr. B FBQ

AO Smith MV 50582-1 WSTF TK-4GN-HN074 4005 Nitrogen 6600 4203 2300 398 1960 53 3.72

13 layers - 

inner 15/32 

plus 12 

0.271" 

layers

1146a 3.33 1 ASTM A225 

Gr. B FBQ

Struthers Wells 48-1872 WSTF TK-4GN-FG006 4005 Nitrogen 5500 4425 2300 650 1964 49 6.5

5 layers - 

inner 0.5", 

then 1.75", 

1.5", 1.5", 

1.5"

Proprietary SWC 

100302, except inner 

layer is SA302 Gr. B 

with 1/8" Type 304 

Stainless Clad

3.5625 1

SA302 Gr. B 

with 1/8" 

Type 304 

Stainless 

Clad

AO Smith MV50309A27 WSTF TK-5BA-AM169 5006 Air 2800 2100 1800 312 1958 55 2.1875

8 layers - 

inner 0.5" 

plus 7 0.25" 

layers

1146a 1.375 1 ASTM A225 

Gr. B FBQ
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Number of 

Vessels

Vessel Serial 

number

Design Pressure 

(PSIG)

Operating 

pressure (psig) Material Head thickness (in)

Shell Layer 

thicknesses (in)

Dimensions 

(Dia. x L) 

inch

weight 

(lbs)

Circumferential weld locationNozzle 

locations

Volume 

(cu.ft.) Year Built System Description Commodity Active/Inactive Location RBP Recert Date General Condition NDE performed Analysis method ISI plan

Inspection records 

available (summary 

reports/film/etc.)?

Identified 

damage/flaws/defects

Current Risk mitigation 

approaches (derate/clear zones/etc.) Past risk mitigations

recommendations 

for risk mitigation 

approaches

Special concerns regarding safe 

operations of this vessel?

Communications to CD and management 

on perceived global and specific vessel 

risk Notes

A.O. Smith Corp. Multi-Layer 1 MV-50226-1 4,944 4,450 

AO Smith Spec 1146a similar 

to ASTM A225 Gr. C 2

inner layer 1/2"

10 layers 1/4" each 42 x 624 63,995

Head to Shell 

(2) Girth welds

1 Head

2 Shell 300 1957 Active Feb-17 Good UTT, VE ASME Division 2

VE-1 years 

UTT-10 years 

RT-10 years 

UTT, VE reports 

available None

Re-certify before use. 

Previously de-rated

More frequent 

Inspection intervals 

& vessel de-rate

NDE including RT,

Hydrostatic test, 

Risk Assessment None

Released certification package with 

Calculations/NDE Records/ISI schedule 

Active

KSCE-8244-0140(2 of 2) A.O. Smith Corp. Multi-Layer 1 MV-50226-2 4,944 4,450 

AO Smith Spec 1146a similar 

to ASTM A225 Gr. C 2

inner layer 1/2"

10 layers 1/4" each 42 x 624 63,995

Head to Shell 

(2) Girth welds

1 Head

2 Shell 300 1957

GN2 Storge & Distribution 

System Facility GN2 Active

Fuel Storage Area #1 

(80541) Feb-17 Good UTT, RT, VE ASME Division 2

VE-1 years 

UTT-10 years 

RT-10 years 

UTT, VE reports 

available None

Re-certify before use. 

Previously de-rated

More frequent 

Inspection intervals 

& vessel de-rate

NDE including RT,

Hydrostatic test, 

Risk Assessment None

Released certification package with 

Calculations/NDE Records/ISI schedule 

Active

KSCE-8244-0139 (1 of 4) A.O. Smith Corp. Multi-Layer 1 MV-50114-1

 3,800* Derated 

from 6,000 3,450 

AO Smith Spec 1146a similar 

to ASTM A225 Gr. C 2.125

Inner Layer 1/2"

15 layers 1/4" each 38.5 x 78 9,370 Head to Shell 

Both ends

2 on shell 25 1957 GN2 Distribution System GN2 Inactive Hangar AF

*Due upon system 

activation Good UTT, MT, VE ASME Division 1

VE-2 years 

UTT-20 years

R-20 years 

VE, MT & UTT 

Records available None

Re-certify before use. 

Previously de-rated Vessel de-rate

NDE including RT,

Hydrostatic test, 

Risk Assessment None

Released certification package with 

Calculations/NDE Records/ISI schedule 

Inactive. Cert Report KSCE-8244-0139.

KSCE-8244-0139 (2 of 4) A.O. Smith Corp. Multi-Layer 1 MV-50114-4

 3,800* Derated 

from 6,000 3,450 

AO Smith Spec 1146a similar 

to ASTM A225 Gr. C 2.125

Inner Layer 1/2"

15 layers 1/4" each 38.5 x 78 9,370 Head to Shell 

Both ends

2 on shell 25 1957 GN2 Distribution System GN2 Inactive Hangar AF

*Due upon system 

activation Good UTT, MT, VE ASME Division 1

VE-2 years 

UTT-20 years

R-20 years 

VE, MT & UTT 

Records available None

Re-certify before use. 

Previously de-rated Vessel de-rate

NDE including RT,

Hydrostatic test, 

Risk Assessment None

Released certification package with 

Calculations/NDE Records/ISI schedule 

Inactive. Cert Report KSCE-8244-0139.

KSCE-8244-0139 (3 of 4) A.O. Smith Corp. Multi-Layer 1 MV-50114-5

 3,800* Derated 

from 6,000 3,450 

AO Smith Spec 1146a similar 

to ASTM A225 Gr. C 2.125

Inner Layer 1/2"

15 layers 1/4" each 38.5 x 78 9,370 Head to Shell 

Both ends

2 on shell 25 1957 GN2 Distribution System GN2 Inactive Hangar AF

*Due upon system 

activation Good UTT, MT, VE ASME Division 1

VE-2 years 

UTT-20 years

R-20 years 

VE, MT & UTT 

Records available None

Re-certify before use. 

Previously de-rated Vessel de-rate

NDE including RT,

Hydrostatic test, 

Risk Assessment None

Released certification package with 

Calculations/NDE Records/ISI schedule 

Inactive. Cert Report KSCE-8244-0139.

KSCE-8244-0139 (4 of 4) A.O. Smith Corp. Multi-Layer 1 MV-50114-6

 3,800* Derated 

from 6,000 3,450 

AO Smith Spec 1146a similar 

to ASTM A225 Gr. C 2.125

Inner Layer 1/2"

15 layers 1/4" each 38.5 x 78 9,370 Head to Shell 

Both ends

2 on shell 25 1957 GN2 Distribution System GN2 Inactive Hangar AF

*Due upon system 

activation Good UTT, MT, VE ASME Division 1

VE-2 years 

UTT-20 years

R-20 years 

VE, MT & UTT 

Records available None

Re-certify before use. 

Previously de-rated Vessel de-rate

NDE including RT,

Hydrostatic test, 

Risk Assessment None

Released certification package with 

Calculations/NDE Records/ISI schedule 

Inactive. Cert Report KSCE-8244-0139.

KSCE-8244-0146 (1 of 3) A.O. Smith Corp. Multi-Layer 1 MV-90414-5 6,250 6,000 

AO Smith Spec 1146a similar 

to ASTM A225 Gr. C 100 1959

CIF GN2 Storage & Distribution 

System GN2 Active CIF (M6-0342)

*Scheduled to be 

abandoned, due 

upon system reactivation Good

VE - 9/9/98 

UTT - 8/22/85 

UT Shear - Dec 86 MT - 10/30/85 

RT - 11/19/86

Section VIII Div 2 

analysis performed 

in 1986.

VE-2 years 

UTT-20 years 

RT-20 years MT - 20 years VE, MT, UTS, UTT, RT 

Records available 

0.75" slag indication 

found in weld C1

To be mothballed, then 

re-certify before future 

use. None

NDE including RT,

Hydrostatic test, 

Risk Assessment None

Released certification package with 

Calculations/NDE Records/ISI schedule 

KSCE-8244-0146 (2 of 3) A.O. Smith Corp. Multi-Layer 1 MV-90414-2 6,250 6,000 

AO Smith Spec 1146a similar 

to ASTM A225 Gr. C 100 1959

CIF GN2 Storage & Distribution 

System GN2 Active CIF (M6-0342)

*Scheduled to be 

abandoned, due 

upon system reactivation Good

VE - 9/9/98 

UTT - 8/22/85 MT - 10/30/85 

RT - 8/29/86

Section VIII Div 2 

analysis performed 

in 1986.

VE-2 years 

UTT-20 years 

RT-20 years MT - 20 years VE, MT, UTS, UTT, RT 

Records available None

To be mothballed, then 

re-certify before future 

use. None

NDE including RT,

Hydrostatic test, 

Risk Assessment None

Released certification package with 

Calculations/NDE Records/ISI schedule 

KSCE-8244-0146 (3 of 3) A.O. Smith Corp. Multi-Layer 1 MV-90414-6 6,250 6,000 

AO Smith Spec 1146a similar 

to ASTM A225 Gr. C 100 1959

CIF GN2 Storage & Distribution 

System GN2 Active CIF (M6-0342)

*Scheduled to be 

abandoned, due 

upon system reactivation Good

VE - 9/9/98 

UTT - 8/22/85 MT - 10/30/85 

RT - 8/29/86

Section VIII Div 2 

analysis performed 

in 1986.

VE-2 years 

UTT-20 years 

RT-20 years MT - 20 years VE, MT, UTS, UTT, RT 

Records available None

To be mothballed, then 

re-certify before future 

use. None

NDE including RT,

Hydrostatic test, 

Risk Assessment None

Released certification package with 

Calculations/NDE Records/ISI schedule 

KSCE-8244-0203 (1 of 2) A.O. Smith Corp. Multi-Layer 1 MV-50415-5 5,500 5,000 

AO Smith Spec 1146a layers, 

ASTM A225 Gr. C heads, 

nozzles Forged low alloy steel 

spec. No. 5002 Modified. 42 x 300 155 1959 CRCA 5K GHe System GHe Active CRCA (K6-1696) May-18 No identified flaws

UTT - Vessels & Nozzles 5/12/98 

VE 3/26/98 

Section VIII Div 2 

analysis performed 

in 1986.

VE every 2 years 

UTT every 20 years

VE & UTT Records 

available No identified flaws

Currently certified. Due 

for re-certification FY18 None

NDE including RT,

Hydrostatic test, 

Risk Assessment None

Released certification package with 

Calculations/NDE Records/ISI schedule 

Active

KSCE-8244-0203 (2 of 2) A.O. Smith Corp. Multi-Layer 1 MV-50415-2 5,500 5,000 

AO Smith Spec 1146a layers, 

ASTM A225 Gr. C heads, 

nozzles Forged low alloy steel 

spec. No. 5002 Modified. 42 x 300 155 1959 CRCA 5K GHe System GHe Active CRCA (K6-1696) May-18 No identified flaws

UTT - Vessels & Nozzles 5/12/98 

VE 3/26/98 

Section VIII Div 2 

analysis performed 

in 1986.

VE every 2 years 

UTT every 20 years

VE & UTT Records 

available No identified flaws

Currently certified. Due 

for re-certification FY18 None

NDE including RT,

Hydrostatic test, 

Risk Assessment None

Released certification package with 

Calculations/NDE Records/ISI schedule 

Active

KSC-9553 (1 of 2) A.O. Smith Corp. Multi-Layer 1 MV-50414-4 5,800 5,220 

AO Smith Spec 1146a similar 

to ASTM A225 Gr. B 3

1/2" Inner layer

13 layers 1/4" each 36 x 203 Head to shell Both ends 155 1959

Gaseous Hydrogen Dispensing 

System GH2 Inactive

LH2 Storage Shed 

Area TBD Fair

Inactive. These could be from the original BAIR system KSCE-8244-

0131.

KSC-9553 (2 of 2) A.O. Smith Corp. Multi-Layer 1 MV-50414-1 5,800 5,220 

AO Smith Spec 1146a similar 

to ASTM A225 Gr. B 3

1/2" Inner layer

13 layers 1/4" each 36 x 203 Head to shell Both ends 155 1959

Gaseous Hydrogen Dispensing 

System GH2 Inactive

LH2 Storage Shed 

Area TBD Fair

Inactive. These could be from the original BAIR system KSCE-8244-

0131.

KSCE-8244-0211 A.O. Smith Corp. Multi-Layer 1 MV-50415-6 5,500 5,000 

AO Smith Spec 1146a layers, 

ASTM A225 Gr. C heads, 

nozzles Forged low alloy steel 

spec. No. 5002 Modified. 3

1/2" Inner layer

13 layers 1/4" each 42 x 300

Head to shell 

1 girth weld

both ends

1 in shell 155 1959 5K BAIR System BAIR Active CRCA (K6-1696) Sep-18 No identified flaws

UTT - Vessel & Nozzles 10/19/98 

VE 10/19/98 

RT 11/19/86

Section VIII Div 2 

analysis performed 

in 1986.

VE every 2 years 

UTT every 20 years

VE & UTT Records 

available No identified flaws Currently certified. None

NDE including RT,

Hydrostatic test, 

Risk Assessment None

Released certification package with 

Calculations/NDE Records/ISI schedule 

Active

KSC-6405 A.O. Smith Corp. Multi-Layer 1 MV-50454-9 2,800 2,400 

Shell - AO Smith Spec 1146a 

Head - ASTM A-225 2.125

inner layer 1/2"

8 layers 1/4" each 60 x 300 43,000

Head to shell 

1 girth weld

Both ends 

& 1 in 

shell 425 1959 Mobile Service Unit #501 GN2 Active CCAFS PSL 1724 Mar-14 Good None DOT None None N/A In RBP for evaluation

Previously under 

DOT inspection 

schedule

NDE including RT,

Hydrostatic test, 

Risk Assessment None Part of RBP

Active

KSCE-8244-0142 (1 of 2) A.O. Smith Corp. Multi-Layer 1 MV-50409-4 2,300 2,100 

Shell - AO Smith Spec 1146a; 

Head - ASTM A225 Gr. B 1.0625

3 - 0.25 

1 - 0.5 30 X 241.625 11,100

Head to shell 

1 girth weld Both ends 106 1958

The vessels and system were 

deactivated under WON 

E1028531 on 2/11/2009. GN2 Inactive M6-0688 none

Under 25 psig pad 

pressure. 

Deactivated. N/A N/A

Initial two-year 

periodic external 

visual inspection to 

ensure all storage 

conditions have N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A None

Inactive. Vessels moved from GN2 system @ Central Heat Plant (M6-

0595) to storage @ M6-0688 and excessed. Normal operating 

temperature between 10 - 120 degree F. Total 1034 pressure cycles. 3 

layered + 1 inner. Documentation showed the vessel was scrap in 

2010.

KSCE-8244-0142 (2 of 2) A.O. Smith Corp. Multi-Layer 1 MV-50409-3 2,300 2,100 

Shell - AO Smith Spec 1146a; 

Head - ASTM A225 Gr. B 1.0625

3 - 0.25 

1 - 0.5 30 X 241.625 11,100

Head to shell 

1 girth weld Both ends 106 1958

The vessels and system were 

deactivated under WON 

E1028531 on 2/11/2009. GN2 Inactive M6-0688 none

Under 25 psig pad 

pressure. 

Deactivated. N/A N/A

Initial two-year 

periodic external 

visual inspection to 

ensure all storage 

conditions have 

been met. N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A None

Inactive. Vessels moved from GN2 system @ Central Heat Plant (M6-

0595) to storage @ M6-0688 and excessed. Normal operating 

temperature between 10 - 120 degree F. Total 1034 pressure cycles. 3 

layered + 1 inner. Documentation showed the vessel was scrap in 

2010.

BPVS 1041 (1 of 4) A.O. Smith Corp. Multi-Layer 1 MV-50412-4 8,330 0 

Shell - AO Smith Spec 1146a 

similar to ASTM A225 Gr. C

Head - SA 275 Gr B 2.6875

3.5" total

1/2" inner layer

12 - 1/4" outer layers 24.125 x 168 Both ends 38 1959 Deactivated GHe Inactive M7-0355 Not part of RBP

Under blanket 

pressure. MT, UTT, VE

Inactive. Certification # BPVS 1041. Leaking at both of the Aminco 

end fittings. VE, UTT, MT performed in 1986. Vessels were analyzed 

and reviewed with current ASME, VIII, Div. 1 & 2 codes. Fatigue 

analysis was also conducted per code requirements. Head, shell, 

nozzle connections, flanges and other areas of design were analyzed 

per applicable paragraph of ASME code in 1986. Drawing is not 

available.

BPVS 1041 (2 of 4) A.O. Smith Corp. Multi-Layer 1 MV-50463-8 8,024 5,000 

Shell - AO Smith Spec 1146a 

similar to ASTM A225 Gr. C

Head - SA 275 Gr B 2.75

3.5" total

1/2" inner layer

12 - 1/4" outer layers 24.125 x 168

Both ends 

1 in shell 40 1959 Deactivated GHe Inactive M7-0355 Not part of RBP

Under blanket 

pressure. MT, UTT, VE, PT

Inactive. Certification # BPVS 1041. VE, UTT, MT, PT performed in 

1986. Vessels were analyzed and reviewed with current ASME, VIII, 

Div. 1 & 2 codes. Fatigue analysis was also conducted per code 

requirements. Head, shell, nozzle connections, flanges and other 

areas of design were analyzed per applicable paragraph of ASME 

code in 1986. Drawing is not available.

BPVS 1041 (3 of 4) A.O. Smith Corp. Multi-Layer 1 MV-50463-3 8,559 5,000 

Shell - AO Smith Spec 1146a 

similar to ASTM A225 Gr. C

Head - SA 275 Gr B 2.75

3.5" total

1/2" inner layer

12 - 1/4" outer layers 24.125 x 168 Both ends 40 1959 Deactivated GHe Inactive M7-0355 Not part of RBP

Under blanket 

pressure. MT, UTT, VE, PT

Inactive. Certification # BPVS 1041. VE, UTT, MT, PT performed in 

1986. Vessels were analyzed and reviewed with current ASME, VIII, 

Div. 1 & 2 codes. Fatigue analysis was also conducted per code 

requirements. Head, shell, nozzle connections, flanges and other 

areas of design were analyzed per applicable paragraph of ASME 

code in 1986. Drawing is not available.

BPVS 1041 (4 of 4) A.O. Smith Corp. Multi-Layer 1 MV-50463-1 8,559 5,000 

Shell - AO Smith Spec 1146a 

similar to ASTM A225 Gr. C

Head - SA 275 Gr B 2.75

3.5" total

1/2" inner layer

12 - 1/4" outer layers 24.125 x 168 Both ends 40 1959 Deactivated GHe Inactive M7-0355 Not part of RBP

Under blanket 

pressure. MT, UTT, VE, PT

Inactive. Certification # BPVS 1041. VE, UTT, MT, PT performed in 

1986. Vessels were analyzed and reviewed with current ASME, VIII, 

Div. 1 & 2 codes. Fatigue analysis was also conducted per code 

requirements. Head, shell, nozzle connections, flanges and other 

areas of design were analyzed per applicable paragraph of ASME 

code in 1986. Drawing is not available.

BPVS 1064 

(*Not found in KEDS*) (1 

of 3) A.O. Smith Corp. Multi-Layer 1 4,000 

AO Smith Spec 1146a similar 

to ASTM A225 Gr. C

68.8

132

1960

1959 Deactivated O&C Storage Battery Not part of RBP

Under blanket 

pressure.

Inactive. Vessels currently under blanket purge. Formerly part of 

GO2 system @ O&C.

BPVS 1064 

(*Not found in KEDS*)(2 

of 3) A.O. Smith Corp. Multi-Layer 1 4,000 

AO Smith Spec 1146a similar 

to ASTM A225 Gr. C

68.8

132

1960

1959 Deactivated O&C Storage Battery Not part of RBP

Under blanket 

pressure.

Inactive. Vessels currently under blanket purge. Formerly part of 

GO2 system @ O&C.

BPVS 1064 

(*Not found in KEDS*)(3 

of 3) A.O. Smith Corp. Multi-Layer 1 4,000 

AO Smith Spec 1146a similar 

to ASTM A225 Gr. C

68.8

132

1960

1959 Deactivated O&C Storage Battery Not part of RBP

Under blanket 

pressure.

Inactive. Vessels currently under blanket purge. Formerly part of 

GO2 system @ O&C.

KSC-11163PVSC (KSCL1792D-0162) A.O. Smith Corp. Multi-Layer 1 MV-50455-5 2,800 1,500 

Inner shell, 4 layers, and Head 

in accordance with US Corps 

of Engineers spec DA-25-066 

ENG 59.49 Vol. III Sec. 56 Par 

56.09b(3) 1.25

4 - 0.25 

1 - 0.5 36 x 192 12,820

3 total (2 heads 

+ center) Both ends 106 1959

Facility Water GN2 Controls, LC39B GN2 Active LC-39B May-13 Good None NoneVE - 2yrs

R - 20yrs None None None None Re-certify Vessel None

Previously release certification package, 

currently on RBP and scheduled for FY13 

to be re-certified before use.

Active but under pad pressure. Built for Corps of Engineers & 

Insurance Inspection. New ISC cert report will be release as KSC11163PVSC before use.

KSCE-8244-0140(1 of 2) GN2 Fuel Storage Area #1

GN2 Storge & Distribution 

System Facility 
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Vessel

Manufacturer

Location Vessel ID

Number

Service

Media

Manuf.

Nameplate

Rating

(PSI)

Center's

Design

Pressure

(PSI)

Operating

Pressure

(PSI)

Water

Volume

(ft3)

Age

(yr.)

Wall Thickness

(shell total, 

nominal, in.)

Number of

Shell Layers

and Thkn.

(nominal, in.)

Materials of

Construction

(Shell)

Head

thickness

(total, in.)

Number of

Head Layers

and Thkn (in.)

Materials of

Construction

(Heads)

Comments

(general condition, vessel history,

 known flaws, etc.)

A. O. Smith LaRC

8'HTT MV 50563-1 Methane 6,000 6,000 5,375 832 52 5-1/4" thk. 1 @ 1" thk.17 @ .250" thk.

VMS 1146A 4-3/8" thk. 1

ASTM A225

Grade B, FBQ

External condition: good

Internal condition: unknown

No known flaws

A. O. Smith LaRC

8'HTT MV 50563-B2 Methane 6,000 6,000 5,375 1,602 52 5-1/4" thk. 1 @ 1" thk.17 @ .250" thk.

VMS 1146A 4-3/8" thk. 1

ASTM A225

Grade B, FBQ

External condition: good

Internal condition: unknown

No known flaws

A. O. Smith LaRC

1247B MV50631-1 Vacuum 6,600 6,200 -15 1,015 52 5-7/8" thk.

1 @ 1/2" thk.

17 @ 0.272" thk.

3 @ .250" thk.

VMS 1146A 4-3/4" thk. 1

ASTM A225

Grade B, FBQ

External condition: good

Internal condition: unknown

No known flaws

A. O. Smith LaRC

1247B MV50631-2 Nitrogen 6,600 6,200 5,000 999 52 5-7/8" thk.

1 @ 1/2" thk.

17 @ 0.272" thk.

3 @ .250" thk.

VMS 1146A 4-3/4" thk. 1

ASTM A225

Grade B, FBQ

External condition: good

Internal condition: unknown

No known flaws
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MV50488-9 Multilaminar Vessel, B175 A.O. Smith 12/14/1959 Used

From 

Fairchild AFB, 

Spokane WA

GN2 40

AE-1984, 1991, 

1994, 2001, 2007, 

RT&Hydrostatic 

(9900 psi)-1959, MT-2007

AE Paper 

Copy, 2001, 

2007 

AE noted some 

activity in 2007 

for future study

AE Every 5 

years

No Concern for 

continued operation SA-225B FBX, 2" AOS MLP1146-A, 2.366"

AOS MPP 5002-mod.

1.5" ID/0.831"

2" ID/0.875"

6600 5398 2000 8.1 4049 40

103282, Rev. 5

Forged Vessel (8 random 

forgings), B404 Babcock & Wilcox 1965 New

No, APCI for MAF HP 

Helium to 

1970, GN2 in 

1975

GN2 573

AE-1984, 1991, 

1994, 2001, 2007, 

RT&Hydrostatic 

(9188 psi)-1965, 

UT &UT Shear 

Heads 2001, MT2007, UT Shear at 

Head Welds-2007

AE Paper 

Copy, 2001, 

2007 

None AE Every 5 

years

No Concern for 

continued operation

SA-182-F22HT

(B&W Croyloy 2.25)

3.8125"

SA-182-F22HT

(B&W Croyloy 2.25)

3.8125"

SA-182-F22HT

(B&W Croyloy 2.25)

2.5" ID and 2" ID head 

nozzles, integral

7350 5125 2000 7.7 3933 40

71-622/48-1971 Multilaminar Vessel, B404 Struthers-Wells 1964 New

APCI for 

Stennis, USAF 

Titan Missile 

Program, 

GN2, est. ship 

to MAF in 

1980

GN2 1500

AE-1984, 1991, 

1994, 2001, 2007, 

RT&Hydrostatic 

(11025 psi)-1964, MT-1981, UT &UT 

Shear Heads 

2001, PT, UT 

Heads 2007, UT 

interior-1980

AE Paper 

Copy, 2001, 

2007 

None AE Every 5 

years

Field Installed Manway, 

1981, Cosmetic interior 

defects repaired 1980, 

No Concern for 

continued operation

T1 Steel (SA-517E)

3.25"

T1 Steel (SA-517F)

6.5"

T1 Steel (SA-517E)

2" ID/1.75"

4" ID/2"

20" ID/7.5"

7350, SF-2 

1/3

6170

(flanges) 2000

9.5 (heads)

10.25 (shells) 4860 32

71-612/481939-3 Multilaminar Vessel, B404 Struthers-Wells 1964 New

Scott Co. for 

Stennis as HP 

H2 Tank 

shipped to MAF in 1976

GN2 1375

AE-1984, 1991, 

1994, 2001, 2007, 

RT&Hydrostatic 

(10080 psi)-1964, 

Hydrostatic(7550 

psi)-1976, MT 

interior-1968, UT 

&UT Shear Heads 

2001, PT, UT 

Heads-2007

AE Paper 

Copy, 2001, 

2007 

None AE Every 5 

years

Field Installed Manway, 

1968, Inner vessel 

repairs 1968, No 

Concern for continued 

operation

T1 Steel (SA-517E)

2.749"

T1 Steel (SA-517F)

5.5"

T1 Steel (SA-517E)

3" ID/1.25"

10" ID/2.75"

20" ID/7.5"

6300 5523 2000

8.25 (heads)

8.75 (shells) 4142 40
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Vessel 

ID # Media Location Head Material

Head 

Thickness

Inner

Shell

Material

Inner 

Shell 

Thickness

Nozzle 

Material

Shell 

Material

Number of 

Layers & 

Thickness 

(T1)

Number of 

Layers & 

Thickness 

(T2)

Total

Shell 

Thickness

Manufacturer Year 

Built

Vessel 

Type

Vessel 

Volume

Operating 

Pressure

Design 

Pressure

Max All 

Working 

Pressure

Diameter Length Comments

V0362

Gaseous 

Hydrogen

4583A - TEST 

STAND 115

A212B 

FBX 3.61" 

SA- 212 

B FBX 3.75 A105-II

A212B 

FBX 12 @ .250 N/A 6 3/4"

Consolidated 

Western Steel 1963 Multilaminar

3520 

GAL. 4000 5000 4119 48" 349

California 

Special No. 002

V0361

Gaseous 

Hydrogen

4583A - TEST 

STAND 115

A212B 

FBX 3.61" 

SA- 212 

B FBX 3.75 A105-II

A212B 

FBX 12 @ .250 N/A 6 3/4"

Consolidated 

Western Steel 1963 Multilaminar

3520 

GAL. 4000 5000 4119 48" 349

California 

Special No. 003

V0349

High 

Purity Air

4752 - CENTER 

ACTIVITIES 

BUILDING

A225-B 

FBX 1.300"

CB&I 

1143 0.375 A105-II

CB&I 

1146 4 2 9/32" N/A 1.470"

Chicago Bridge 

& Iron 1964 Multilaminar

35 Cu. 

Ft. 3275 5,500 4,880 20.00" ID

14" 11-

1/2"

Scuba 

Club.Filled by 

trailer

V0348

Gaseous 

Hydrogen

4583A - TEST 

STAND 115

ASTM 

A212B 

FBX 1.625"

A 225 

GR. B 

FBX 0.4375

ASTM A105 GR. 11

ASTM 

A225 B 

FBX 

MOD 7 @ .250 N/A 2.188" A. O. Smith 1956 Multilaminar

35 Cu. 

Ft. 0 5,500 3,867 20.00" ID 19.5'

Out of Service --

reduced mawp 

for GH2 service 

-- repaired 1991

V0347

Gaseous 

Nitrogen

4660 - Boiler 

House

A225 GR B 

FBQ 2.750"

AOS 

1146A 0.500"

VMS 5002 

Mod

AOS 

1146A 12 @ .250 N/A 3.500" A. O. Smith 1958 Multilaminar

28 Cu. 

Ft. 0 8,800 8,760 24" ID

7' 8-

13/16"

Certification 

Required - Out 

of Service

V0346

Gaseous 

Helium

4648 - High 

Pressure Test 

Facility AOS 1146A 1.125"

AOS 

1146A 0.500"

SA212 GR B 

FB

AOS 

1146A 5 @ 1/4" N/A 1.750" A. O. Smith 1957 Multilaminar

19 Cu. 

Ft. 380 5,000 4,939 22" ID 5' 9-1/4" Out of Service

V0345

Gaseous 

Helium

4522 - TEST 

FACILITY 500 

(TF500)

ASTM A302 GR. B 

FBX MOD. 2.177"

CB&I 

1143 0.500" A350 LF3

CB&I 

1146a 7 @ 1/4" 4 @ 9/32" 3.375"

Chicago Bridge 

& Iron 1965 Multilaminar

352 Cu. 

Ft. 4,000 5,000 5,402 40" ID 38' 1"

Repaired in 

1988 GHeRECERT-01-

RR

V0344

Gaseous 

Helium

4676 - HELIUM 

COMPRESSOR 

BLDG.

ASTM A225 GR. B 

FBX 3.640"

MLP 

1143 0.469"

MLF 5002 

MOD

MLP 

1146 6 @ .250 8 @ .28125 4.293"

Chicago Bridge 

& Iron 1963 Multilaminar

1,250 

Cu. Ft. 4,050 5,000 4,667 60.250 ID 60'

Repaired in 

1994

V0343

Gaseous 

Nitrogen

4522 - TEST 

FACILITY 500 

(TF500)

ASTM A225 GR. B 

FBX 3.640"

MLP 

1143 0.469"

MLF 5002 

MOD

MLP 

1146 6 @ .250 8 @ .28125 4.293"

Chicago Bridge 

& Iron 1963 Multilaminar

1,250 

Cu. Ft. 4,050 5,000 4,667 60.250 ID 60'

Repaired in 

1994 GHeRECERT-01-

RR

V0342

Gaseous 

Helium

4676 - HELIUM 

COMPRESSOR 

BLDG.

ASTM A225 GR. B 

FBX 3.640"

MLP

1143 0.469"

MLF 5002 

MOD

MLP 

1143 6 @ .250 8 @ .28125 4.293"

Chicago Bridge 

& Iron 1963 Multilaminar

1,250 

Cu. Ft. 2,500 5,000 4,667 60-1/4" ID 60'

Repaired in 

1994

V0339

High 

Purity Air

4581 -

NITROGEN GAS 

STORAGE FAC.

ASTM 

A212B 

FBX 1.625"

A 225 

GR. B 

FBX 0.4375

ASTM A105 GR. 11

ASTM 

A225 B 

FBX 

MOD 7 @ .250 N/A 2.188" A. O. Smith 1954 Multilaminar

35 Cu. 

Ft. 3,275 5,500 4,331 20.00" ID 19.5'

Repaired in 

1991

V0338

High 

Purity Air

4581 -

NITROGEN GAS 

STORAGE FAC.

ASTM 

A212B 

FBX 1.625"

A 225 

GR. B 

FBX 0.4375

ASTM A105 GR. 11

ASTM 

A225 B 

FBX 

MOD 7 @ .250 N/A 2.188" A. O. Smith 1954 Multilaminar

35 Cu. 

Ft. 3,275 5,500 4,331 20.00" ID 19.5'

Repaired in 

1991

V0337

High 

Purity Air

4581 -

NITROGEN GAS 

STORAGE FAC.

ASTM 

A212B 

FBX 1.625"

A 225 

GR. B 

FBX 0.4375

ASTM A105 GR. 11

ASTM 

A225 B 

FBX 

MOD 7 @ .250 N/A 2.188" A. O. Smith 1954 Multilaminar

35 Cu. 

Ft. 3,275 5,500 4,331 20.00" ID 19.5'

V0336

High 

Purity Air

4581 -

NITROGEN GAS 

STORAGE FAC.

ASTM 

A212B 

FBX 1.625"

A 225 

GR. B 

FBX 0.4375

ASTM A105 GR. 11

ASTM 

A225 B 

FBX 

MOD 7 @ .250 N/A 2.188" A. O. Smith 1954 Multilaminar

35 Cu. 

Ft. 3,275 5,500 4,331 20.00" ID 19.5'

Repaired in 

1991

V0335

High 

Purity Air

4581 -

NITROGEN GAS 

STORAGE FAC.

ASTM 

A212B 

FBX 1.625"

A 225 

GR. B 

FBX 0.4375

ASTM A105 GR. 11

ASTM 

A225 B 

FBX 

MOD 7 @ .250 N/A 2.188" A. O. Smith 1954 Multilaminar

35 Cu. 

Ft. 3,275 5,500 4,331 20.00" ID 19.5'

Repaired in 

1991

V0334

High 

Purity Air

4581 -

NITROGEN GAS 

STORAGE FAC.

ASTM 

A212B 

FBX 1.625"

A 225 

GR. B 

FBX 0.4375

ASTM A105 GR. 11

ASTM 

A225 B 

FBX 

MOD 7 @ .250 N/A 2.188" A. O. Smith 1954 Multilaminar

35 Cu. 

Ft. 3,275 5,500 4,331 20.00" ID 19.5'

Repaired in 

1991
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Title:

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Vessel 

ID # Media Location Head Material

Head 

Thickness

Inner

Shell

Material

Inner 

Shell 

Thickness

Nozzle 

Material

Shell 

Material

Number of 

Layers & 

Thickness 

(T1)

Number of 

Layers & 

Thickness 

(T2)

Total

Shell 

Thickness

Manufacturer Year 

Built

Vessel 

Type

Vessel 

Volume

Operating 

Pressure

Design 

Pressure

Max All 

Working 

Pressure

Diameter Length Comments

V0333

High 

Purity Air

4581 -

NITROGEN GAS 

STORAGE FAC.

ASTM 

A212B 

FBX 1.625"

A 225 

GR. B 

FBX 0.4375

ASTM A105 GR. 11

ASTM 

A225 B 

FBX 

MOD 7 @ .250 N/A 2.188" A. O. Smith 1954 Multilaminar

35 Cu. 

Ft. 3,275 5,500 4,331 20.00" ID 19.5'

Repaired in 

1991

V0332

High 

Purity Air

4581 -

NITROGEN GAS 

STORAGE FAC.

ASTM 

A212B 

FBX 1.625"

A 225 

GR. B 

FBX 0.4375

ASTM A105 GR. 11

ASTM 

A225 B 

FBX 

MOD 7 @ .250 N/A 2.188" A. O. Smith 1954 Multilaminar

35 Cu. 

Ft. 3,275 5,500 4,331 20.00" ID 19.5'

Repaired in 

1991

V0331

High 

Purity Air

4581 -

NITROGEN GAS 

STORAGE FAC.

ASTM 

A212B 

FBX 1.625"

A 225 

GR. B 

FBX 0.4375

ASTM A105 GR. 11

ASTM 

A225 B 

FBX 

MOD 7 @ .250 N/A 2.188" A. O. Smith 1954 Multilaminar

35 Cu. 

Ft. 3,275 5,500 4,331 20.00" ID 19.5'

Repaired in 

1991

V0330

High 

Purity Air

4581 -

NITROGEN GAS 

STORAGE FAC.

ASTM 

A212B 

FBX 1.625"

A 225 

GR. B 

FBX 0.4375

ASTM A105 GR. 11

ASTM 

A225 B 

FBX 

MOD 7 @ .250 N/A 2.188" A. O. Smith 1954 Multilaminar

35 Cu. 

Ft. 3,275 5,500 4,331 20.00" ID 19.5'

Repaired in 

1990

V0329

High 

Purity Air

4581 -

NITROGEN GAS 

STORAGE FAC.

ASTM 

A212B 

FBX 1.625"

A 225 

GR. B 

FBX 0.4375

ASTM A105 GR. 11

ASTM 

A225 B 

FBX 

MOD 7 @ .250 N/A 2.188" A. O. Smith 1954 Multilaminar

35 Cu. 

Ft. 3,275 5,500 4,331 20.00" ID 19.5'

Repaired in 

1990

V0328

High 

Purity Air

4581 -

NITROGEN GAS 

STORAGE FAC.

ASTM 

A212B 

FBX 1.625"

A 225 

GR. B 

FBX 0.4375

ASTM A105 GR. 11

ASTM 

A225 B 

FBX 

MOD 7 @ .250 N/A 2.188" A. O. Smith 1954 Multilaminar

35 Cu. 

Ft. 3,275 5,500 4,331 20.00" ID 19.5'

Repaired in 

1990

V0327

High 

Purity Air

4581 -

NITROGEN GAS 

STORAGE FAC.

ASTM 

A212B 

FBX 1.625"

A 225 

GR. B 

FBX 0.4375

ASTM A105 GR. 11

ASTM 

A225 B 

FBX 

MOD 7 @ .250 N/A 2.188" A. O. Smith 1954 Multilaminar

35 Cu. 

Ft. 3,275 5,500 4,331 20.00" ID 19.5'

Repaired in 

1990

V0326

High 

Purity Air

4581 -

NITROGEN GAS 

STORAGE FAC.

ASTM 

A212B 

FBX 1.625"

A 225 

GR. B 

FBX 0.4375

ASTM A105 GR. 11

ASTM 

A225 B 

FBX 

MOD 7 @ .250 N/A 2.188" A. O. Smith 1954 Multilaminar

35 Cu. 

Ft. 3,275 5,500 4,331 20.00" ID 19.5'

Repaired in 

1990

V0325

High 

Purity Air

4581 -

NITROGEN GAS 

STORAGE FAC.

ASTM 

A212B 

FBX 1.625"

A 225 

GR. B 

FBX 0.4375

ASTM A105 GR. 11

ASTM 

A225 B 

FBX 

MOD 7 @ .250 N/A 2.188" A. O. Smith 1954 Multilaminar

35 Cu. 

Ft. 3,275 5,500 4,331 20.00" ID 19.5'

Repaired in 

1990

V0284

Gaseous 

Nitrogen

4467 - LIDAR 

FACILITY

A225 Gr B 

FBX 2.750"

AOS 

1146A 0.500" A5002 Mod

AOS 

1146A 12 @ .250 N/A 3.500" A. O. Smith 1959 Multilaminar

36 Cu. 

Ft. 0 8,800 8,760 24" ID 10' 1-1/4"

Has Known 

Defect - Out of 

Service

V0283

Gaseous 

Nitrogen

4643 - Propellants 

& Reactive Fluid 

Compatibility Test 

Facility

A-225-B 

FBX 1.510"

MPL 

1143 0.375" A-105 GR. II

MPL1143 8 @ 1/4" N/A 0.063"Chicago Bridge 

& Iron 1964 Multilaminar

35 Cu. 

Ft. 3,275 5,500 5,500 20" ID

14' 11-

1/2"

OUT OF 

SERVICE

V0282

Gaseous 

Hydrogen

4583A - TEST 

STAND 115

ASTM 

A212B 

FBX 1.625"

A 225 

GR. B 

FBX 0.4375

ASTM A105 GR. 11

ASTM 

A225 B 

FBX 

MOD 7 @ .250 N/A 2.188" A. O. Smith 1956 Multilaminar

35 Cu. 

Ft. 3,275 5,500 3,867 20.00" ID 19.5'

Out of Service --

reduced mawp 

for GH2 service 

-- repaired 1991

V0281

Gaseous 

Nitrogen

4530 - TEST 

FACILITY 300 

(TF300)

A302 GR. B 

FBX MOD. 4.680"

CB&I 

1143 0.500" A-350-LF2 CBI 1143 17 @ .250 N/A 4.680"

Chicago Bridge 

& Iron 1965 Multilaminar

700 Cu. 

Ft. 4,280 5,000 5,476 48" ID 53'-1"

V0280

Gaseous 

Nitrogen

4530 - TEST 

FACILITY 300 

(TF300)

A302 GR. B 

FBX MOD. 4.680"

CB&I 

1143 0.500" A-350-LF2 CBI 1143 17 @ .250 N/A 4.680"

Chicago Bridge 

and Iron 1965 Multilaminar

700 Cu. 

Ft. 4,280 5,000 5,476 48" ID 53'-1"

GN2-RECERT04-RR 08/83

V0279

Gaseous 

Nitrogen

4540 - TEST 

FACILITY 116 

(TF116)

A302 GR. B 

FBX MOD. 3.980"

CB&I 

1143 0.500" A-350-LF2 CBI 1143 30 @ .250 N/A 8.300"

Chicago Bridge 

& Iron 1965 Multilaminar

700 Cu. 

Ft. 8000 8,000 8,176 48" ID 57'- 10"

Repaired 1990. 

Additional 

Drawing -
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Version:

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Title:

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Page #:

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Vessel 

ID # Media Location Head Material

Head 

Thickness

Inner

Shell

Material

Inner 

Shell 

Thickness

Nozzle 

Material

Shell 

Material

Number of 

Layers & 

Thickness 

(T1)

Number of 

Layers & 

Thickness 

(T2)

Total

Shell 

Thickness

Manufacturer Year 

Built

Vessel 

Type

Vessel 

Volume

Operating 

Pressure

Design 

Pressure

Max All 

Working 

Pressure

Diameter Length Comments

90M01376

V0278

Gaseous 

Nitrogen

4696 - Hydrogen 

Test Facility 

(95%) A225 GR. B 3.062"

AOS 

1146A 0.500"

A0S 5002 

MOD

AOS 

1146A 4 @ .500 2 @ .500 3.750" A. O. Smith 1959 Multilaminar

260 Cu. 

Ft. 4,280 6,600 6,544 36" 41'-0"

V0277

Gaseous 

Nitrogen

4696 - Hydrogen 

Test Facility 

(95%) A225 GR. B 3.062"

AOS 

1146A 0.500"

A0S 5002 

MOD

AOS 

1146A 4 @ .500 2 @ .500 3.750" A. O. Smith 1959 Multilaminar

260 Cu. 

Ft. 4,280 6,600 6,544 36" 41'-0"

V0276

Gaseous 

Nitrogen

4696 - Hydrogen 

Test Facility 

(95%) A225 GR. B 3.062"

AOS 

1146A 0.500"

A0S 5002 

MOD

AOS 

1146A 4 @ .500 2 @ .500 3.750" A. O. Smith 1959 Multilaminar

260 Cu. 

Ft. 4,280 6,600 6,544 36" 41'-0"

V0275

Gaseous 

Nitrogen

4696 - Hydrogen 

Test Facility 

(95%) A225 GR. B 3.062"

AOS 

1146A 0.500"

A0S 5002 

MOD

AOS 

1146A 4 @ .500 2 @ .500 3.750" A. O. Smith 1959 Multilaminar

260 Cu. 

Ft. 4,280 6,600 6,544 36" 41'-0"

V0274

Gaseous 

Nitrogen

4696 - Hydrogen 

Test Facility 

(95%) A225 GR. B 3.062"

AOS 

1146A 0.500"

A0S 5002 

MOD

AOS 

1146A 4 @ .500 2 @ .500 3.750" A. O. Smith 1959 Multilaminar

260 Cu. 

Ft. 4,280 6,600 6,544 36" 41'-0"

V0273

Gaseous 

Nitrogen

4696 - Hydrogen 

Test Facility 

(95%) A225 GR. B 3.062"

AOS 

1146A 0.500"

A0S 5002 

MOD

AOS 

1146A 4 @ .500 2 @ .500 3.750" A. O. Smith 1959 Multilaminar

260 Cu. 

Ft. 4,280 6,600 6,544 36" 41'-0"

V0272

Gaseous 

Nitrogen

4696 - Hydrogen 

Test Facility 

(95%) A225 GR. B 3.062"

AOS 

1146A 0.500"

A0S 5002 

MOD

AOS 

1146A 4 @ .500 2 @ .500 3.750" A. O. Smith 1959 Multilaminar

260 Cu. 

Ft. 4,280 6,600 6,544 36" 41'-0"

V0271

Gaseous 

Nitrogen

4696 - Hydrogen 

Test Facility 

(95%) A225 GR. B 3.062"

AOS 

1146A 0.500"

A0S 5002 

MOD

AOS 

1146A 4 @ .500 2 @ .500 3.750" A. O. Smith 1959 Multilaminar

260 Cu. 

Ft. 4,280 6,600 6,544 36" 41'-0"

V0270

High 

Purity Air

4588 - COLD 

CALIBRATION 

TEST STAND

ASTM A225 GR. B 

FBX 3.640"

MLP 

1143 0.469"

MLF 5002 

MOD

MLP 

1146 6 @ .250 8 @ .28125 4.293"

Chicago Bridge 

& Iron 1963 Multilaminar

1,250 

Cu. Ft. 4,050 5,000 4,667 60.250 ID 60'

Repaired 1994, 

moved from 

B4676 and 

converted from 

GN2 Fall 1999.

V0269

High 

Purity Air

4751 - High 

Pressure Air 

Storage

ASTM A225 GR. B 

FBX 3.640"

MLP 

1143 0.469"

MLF 5002 

MOD

MLP 

1146 6 @ .250 8 @ .28125 4.293"

Chicago Bridge 

& Iron 1963 Multilaminar

1,250 

Cu. Ft. 4,050 5,000 4,667 60.250 ID 60'

Repaired 1994, 

moved from 

B4676 and 

converted from 

GN2 Fall 1999.

V0268

High 

Purity Air

4619 - STR. 

DYNAMICS & 

THERMAL VAC 

LAB

ASTM A225 GR. B 

FBX 3.640"

MLP 

1143 0.469"

MLF 5002 

MOD

MLP 

1146 6 @ .250 8 @ .28125 4.293"

Chicago Bridge 

& Iron 1963 Multilaminar

1,250 

Cu. Ft. 4,050 5,000 4,667 60.250 ID 60'

Repaired 1994, 

moved from 

B4676 and 

converted from 

GN2 2/2000.

V0267

High 

Purity Air

4619 - STR. 

DYNAMICS & 

THERMAL VAC 

LAB

ASTM A225 GR. B 

FBX 3.640"

MLP 

1143 0.469"

MLF 5002 

MOD

MLP 

1146 6 @ .250 8 @ .28125 4.293"

Chicago Bridge 

& Iron 1963 Multilaminar

1,250 

Cu. Ft. 4,050 5,000 4,667 60.250 ID 60'

Repaired 1994, 

moved from 

B4676 and 

converted from 

GN2 2/2000.

V0266

High 

Purity Air

4572 - PROPUL. 

& STRUCTURAL 

TEST FACILITY

ASTM 

A212B 

FBX 1.625"

A 225 

GR. B 

FBX 0.4375

ASTM A105 GR. 11

ASTM 

A225 B 

FBX 

MOD 7 @ .250 N/A 2.188" A. O. Smith 1956 Multilaminar

35 Cu. 

Ft. 3,500 5,500 4,331 20.00" ID 19.5'

Repaired 1989, 

moved from 

B4598 and 

converted from 

GN2 Fall 1999.

V0265

High 

Purity Air

4572 - PROPUL. 

& STRUCTURAL 

TEST FACILITY

ASTM 

A212B 

FBX 1.625"

A 225 

GR. B 

FBX 0.4375

ASTM A105 GR. 11

ASTM 

A225 B 

FBX 

MOD 7 @ .250 N/A 2.188" A. O. Smith 1956 Multilaminar

35 Cu. 

Ft. 3,500 5,500 4,331 20.00" ID 19.5'

Repaired 1989, 

moved from 

B4598 and 

converted from 

GN2 Fall 1999.
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Version:

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Title:

Evaluation of Agency Non-code LPVs

Page #:

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Vessel 

ID # Media Location Head Material

Head 

Thickness

Inner

Shell

Material

Inner 

Shell 

Thickness

Nozzle 

Material

Shell 

Material

Number of 

Layers & 

Thickness 

(T1)

Number of 

Layers & 

Thickness 

(T2)

Total

Shell 

Thickness

Manufacturer Year 

Built

Vessel 

Type

Vessel 

Volume

Operating 

Pressure

Design 

Pressure

Max All 

Working 

Pressure

Diameter Length Comments

V0264

High 

Purity Air

4572 - PROPUL. 

& STRUCTURAL 

TEST FACILITY

ASTM 

A212B 

FBX 1.625"

A 225 

GR. B 

FBX 0.4375

ASTM A105 GR. 11

ASTM 

A225 B 

FBX 

MOD 7 @ .250 N/A 2.188" A. O. Smith 1956 Multilaminar

35 Cu. 

Ft. 3,500 5,500 4,331 20.00" ID 19.5'

Repaired 1989, 

moved from 

B4598 and 

converted from 

GN2 Fall 1999.

V0263

High 

Purity Air

4572 - PROPUL. 

& STRUCTURAL 

TEST FACILITY

ASTM 

A212B 

FBX 1.625"

A 225 

GR. B 

FBX 0.4375

ASTM A105 GR. 11

ASTM 

A225 B 

FBX 

MOD 7 @ .250 N/A 2.188" A. O. Smith 1956 Multilaminar

35 Cu. 

Ft. 3,500 5,500 4,331 20.00" ID 19.5'

Repaired 1989,

moved from 

B4598 and 

converted from 

GN2 Fall 1999.

V0262

High 

Purity Air

4572 - PROPUL. 

& STRUCTURAL 

TEST FACILITY

ASTM 

A212B 

FBX 1.625"

A 225 

GR. B 

FBX 0.4375

ASTM A105 GR. 11

ASTM 

A225 B 

FBX 

MOD 7 @ .250 N/A 2.188" A. O. Smith 1956 Multilaminar

35 Cu. 

Ft. 3,500 5,500 4,331 20.00" ID 19.5'

Repaired 1989, 

moved from 

B4598 and 

converted from 

GN2 Fall 1999.

V0261

High 

Purity Air

4572 - PROPUL. 

& STRUCTURAL 

TEST FACILITY

ASTM 

A212B 

FBX 1.625"

A 225 

GR. B 

FBX 0.4375

ASTM A105 GR. 11

ASTM 

A225 B 

FBX 

MOD 7 @ .250 N/A 2.188" A. O. Smith 1956 Multilaminar

35 Cu. 

Ft. 3,500 5,500 4,331 20.00" ID 19.5'

Repaired 1989, 

moved from 

B4598 and 

converted from 

GN2 Fall 1999.

V0260

High 

Purity Air

4572 - PROPUL. 

& STRUCTURAL 

TEST FACILITY

ASTM 

A212B 

FBX 1.625"

A 225 

GR. B 

FBX 0.4375

ASTM A105 GR. 11

ASTM 

A225 B 

FBX 

MOD 7 @ .250 N/A 2.188" A. O. Smith 1956 Multilaminar

35 Cu. 

Ft. 3,500 5,500 4,331 20.00" ID 19.5'

Repaired 1989, 

moved from 

B4598 and 

converted from 

GN2 Fall 1999.

V0259

High 

Purity Air

4572 - PROPUL. 

& STRUCTURAL 

TEST FACILITY

ASTM 

A212B 

FBX 1.625"

A 225 

GR. B 

FBX 0.4375

ASTM A105 GR. 11

ASTM 

A225 B 

FBX 

MOD 7 @ .250 N/A 2.188" A. O. Smith 1956 Multilaminar

35 Cu. 

Ft. 3,500 5,500 4,331 20.00" ID 19.5'

Repaired 1989, 

moved from 

B4598 and 

converted from 

GN2 Fall 1999.

V0258

High 

Purity Air

4572 - PROPUL. 

& STRUCTURAL 

TEST FACILITY

ASTM 

A212B 

FBX 1.625"

A 225 

GR. B 

FBX 0.4375

ASTM A105 GR. 11

ASTM 

A225 B 

FBX 

MOD 7 @ .250 N/A 2.188" A. O. Smith 1956 Multilaminar

35 Cu. 

Ft. 3,500 5,500 4,331 20.00" ID 19.5'

Repaired 1989, 

moved from 

B4598 and 

converted from 

GN2 Fall 1999.

V0257

High 

Purity Air

4572 - PROPUL. 

& STRUCTURAL 

TEST FACILITY

ASTM 

A212B 

FBX 1.625"

A 225 

GR. B 

FBX 0.4375

ASTM A105 GR. 11

ASTM 

A225 B 

FBX 

MOD 7 @ .250 N/A 2.188" A. O. Smith 1956 Multilaminar

35 Cu. 

Ft. 3,500 5,500 4,331 20.00" ID 19.5'

Repaired 1989, 

moved from 

B4598 and 

converted from 

GN2 Fall 1999.

V0256

Gaseous 

Nitrogen

4572 - PROPUL. 

& STRUCTURAL 

TEST FACILITY

A225 GR. B 

FBX 3.690" 0.469"

A 105 GR II 

AND MLF 

5002 MOD. CBI 1143 4.180"

Chicago Bridge 

& Iron 1963 Multilaminar

1,250 

Cu. Ft. 4,280 5,000 5,000 Repaired 1990

V0239

High 

Purity Air

4745 -

SANDBLAST 

FACILITY

A-225-B 

FBQ 1.438"

AO Smith 

Spec 

1146A 0.5 A-105 GR. II

AOS 

1146 a 5 @ .250 N/A 1.750" A. O. Smith 1958 Multilaminar

35 Cu. 

Ft. 3,275 5,500 5,500 20" ID 16'

V0238

High 

Purity Air

4745 -

SANDBLAST 

FACILITY

A-225-B 

FBQ 1.438"

AO Smith 

Spec 

1146A 0.5 A-105 GR. II

AOS 

1146 a 5 @ .250 N/A 1.750" A. O. Smith 1958 Multilaminar

35 Cu. 

Ft. 3,275 5,500 5,500 20" ID 16'

V0237

High 

Purity Air

4745 -

SANDBLAST 

FACILITY

ASTM 

A212B 

FBX 1.625"

A 225 

GR. B 

FBX

ASTM A105 GR. 11

ASTM 

A225 B 

FBX 

MOD 1.750" A. O. Smith 1956 Multilaminar

35 Cu. 

Ft. 3,275 5,500 4,331 20.00" ID 19.5'

Repaired in 

1988

V0236

High 

Purity Air

4745 -

SANDBLAST 

FACILITY

A-225-B 

FBQ 1.438"

AO Smith 

Spec 

1146A 0.5 A-105 GR. II

AOS 

1146 a 5 @ .250 N/A 1.750" A. O. Smith 1958 Multilaminar

35 Cu. 

Ft. 3,275 5,500 5,500 20" ID 16'
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Version:

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Title:

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Vessel 

ID # Media Location Head Material

Head 

Thickness

Inner

Shell

Material

Inner 

Shell 

Thickness

Nozzle 

Material

Shell 

Material

Number of 

Layers & 

Thickness 

(T1)

Number of 

Layers & 

Thickness 

(T2)

Total

Shell 

Thickness

Manufacturer Year 

Built

Vessel 

Type

Vessel 

Volume

Operating 

Pressure

Design 

Pressure

Max All 

Working 

Pressure

Diameter Length Comments

V0235

High 

Purity Air

4745 -

SANDBLAST 

FACILITY

A-225-B 

FBQ 1.438"

AO Smith 

Spec 

1146A 0.5 A-105 GR. II

AOS 

1146 a 5 @ .250 N/A 1.750" A. O. Smith 1958 Multilaminar

35 Cu. 

Ft. 3,275 5,500 5,500 20" ID 16'

V0234

High 

Purity Air

4745 -

SANDBLAST 

FACILITY

A-225-B 

FBQ 1.438"

AO Smith 

Spec 

1146A 0.5 A-105 GR. II

AOS 

1146 a 5 @ .250 N/A 1.750" A. O. Smith 1958 Multilaminar

35 Cu. 

Ft. 3,275 5,500 5,500 20" ID 16'

V0233

High 

Purity Air

4752 - CENTER 

ACTIVITIES 

BUILDING

A 225 GR. 

B FBX 1.300"

CB&I 

1143 0.375" A 105 GR. II CBI 1146

4 @ 

0.28125 N/A 1.470"

Chicago Bridge 

& Iron 1964 Multilaminar

35 Cu. 

Ft. 3275 5,500 4,885 20.00" ID 14',11.5"

Scuba 

Club,Filled by 

trailer

V0232

High 

Purity Air

4207 -

Communications 

Facility

A 225 GR. 

B FBX 1.300"

CB&I 

1143 0.375" A 105 GR. II CBI 1146

4 @ 

0.28125 N/A 1.470"

Chicago Bridge 

& Iron 1964 Multilaminar

35 Cu. 

Ft. 3275 5,500 4,885 20.00" ID 14',11.5"

Moved from 

B4656 and 

converted from 

GN2 Fall 1999.

V0231

High 

Purity Air

4207 -

Communications 

Facility

A 225 GR. 

B FBX 1.300"

CB&I 

1143 0.375" A 105 GR. II CBI 1146

4 @ 

0.28125 N/A 1.470"

Chicago Bridge 

& Iron 1964 Multilaminar

35 Cu. 

Ft. 3275 5,500 4,885 20.00" ID 14',11.5"

Moved from 

B4656 and 

converted from 

GN2 Fall 1999.

V0230

Gaseous 

Nitrogen

4660 - Boiler 

House A105 GR. II 2.125"

AOS 

1135G Gr 

B 0.500" A105 GR. II

AOS 

1135G Gr 

B 11 @ .250" N/A 3.250" A. O. Smith 1950 Multilaminar

30 Cu. 

Ft. 0 5,000 0 24" ID 8' 4" Out of Service

V0229

High 

Purity Air

4572 - PROPUL. 

& STRUCTURAL 

TEST FACILITY

A 225 GR. 

II 1.173"

MLP1143 0.375" A 105 GR. IIMLP1146 4 @ 0.250 N/A 1.363"Chicago Bridge 

& Iron 1956 Multilaminar

35 Cu. 

Ft. 3275 5,500 4,468 20.00" ID 14',11.5"

Moved from 

B4650 and 

converted from 

GN2 Fall 1999.

V0228

High 

Purity Air

4572 - PROPUL. 

& STRUCTURAL 

TEST FACILITY

A 225 GR. 

II 1.173"

MLP1143 0.375" A 105 GR. IIMLP1146 4 @ 0.250 N/A 1.363"Chicago Bridge 

& Iron 1956 Multilaminar

35 Cu. 

Ft. 3275 5,500 4,468 20.00" ID 14',11.5"

Moved from 

B4650 and 

converted from 

GN2 Fall 1999.

V0227

High 

Purity Air

4572 - PROPUL. 

& STRUCTURAL 

TEST FACILITY

A 225 GR. 

II 1.173"

MLP1143 0.375" A 105 GR. IIMLP1146 4 @ 0.250 N/A 1.363"Chicago Bridge 

& Iron 1956 Multilaminar

35 Cu. 

Ft. 3275 5,500 4,468 20.00" ID 14',11.5"

Moved from 

B4650 and 

converted from 

GN2 Fall 1999.

V0226

High 

Purity Air

4572 - PROPUL. 

& STRUCTURAL 

TEST FACILITY

A 225 GR. 

II 1.173"

MLP1143 0.375" A 105 GR. IIMLP1146 4 @ 0.250 N/A 1.363"Chicago Bridge 

& Iron 1956 Multilaminar

35 Cu. 

Ft. 3275 5,500 4,468 20.00" ID 14',11.5"

Moved from 

B4650 and 

converted from 

GN2 Fall 1999.

V0186

High 

Purity Air

4777 - Engine 

Dynamic Fluid 

Flow Facility

ASTM 

A225 

GRADE B 2.125”

AOS 

1146A 0.500"

VMS-500S 

MODIFIED

AOS 

1146A 7 @ 0.282" N/A 2.474” A. O. Smith 1959 Multilaminar

826.8 

Cu. Ft. 1,920 2,800 2,630 60" ID 45' 8"

V0185

High 

Purity Air

4777 - Engine 

Dynamic Fluid 

Flow Facility

ASTM 

A225 

GRADE B 2.125”

AOS 

1146A 0.500"

VMS-500S 

MODIFIED

AOS 

1146A 7 @ 0.282" N/A 2.474” A. O. Smith 1959 Multilaminar

826.8 

Cu. Ft. 1,920 2,800 2,630 60" ID 45' 8"

V0174

High 

Purity Air

4207 -

Communications 

Facility

A-225-B 

FBX 1.510"

MPL 

1143 0.375" A-105 GR. II

MPL1143 8 @ 1/4" N/A 0.063"Chicago Bridge 

& Iron 1964 Multilaminar

35 Cu. 

Ft. 3,275 5,500 5,500 20" ID

14' 11-

1/2"

V0161

High 

Purity Air

4572 - PROPUL. 

& STRUCTURAL 

TEST FACILITY

ASTM 

A212B 

FBX 1.625"

A 225 

GR. B 

FBX 0.4375

ASTM A105 GR. 11

ASTM 

A225 B 

FBX 

MOD 7 @ .250 N/A 2.188" A. O. Smith 1952 Multilaminar

35 Cu. 

Ft. 3,275 5,500 4,331 20.00" ID 19.5'

Repaired in 

1988

V0160

High 

Purity Air

4572 - PROPUL. 

& STRUCTURAL 

TEST FACILITY

ASTM 

A212B 

FBX 1.625"

A 225 

GR. B 

FBX 0.4375

ASTM A105 GR. 11

ASTM 

A225 B 

FBX 

MOD 7 @ .250 N/A 2.188" A. O. Smith 1956 Multilaminar

35 Cu. 

Ft. 3,275 5,500 4,331 20.00" ID 19.5'

Repaired in 

1988

V0159

High 

Purity Air

4572 - PROPUL. 

& STRUCTURAL 

TEST FACILITY

ASTM 

A212B 

FBX 1.625"

A 225 

GR. B 

FBX 0.4375

ASTM A105 GR. 11

ASTM 

A225 B 

FBX 7 @ .250 N/A 2.188" A. O. Smith 1956 Multilaminar

35 Cu. 

Ft. 3,275 5,500 4,331 20.00" ID 19.5'

Repaired in 

1990
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Version:

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Title:

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ID # Media Location Head Material

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Thickness

Inner

Shell

Material

Inner 

Shell 

Thickness

Nozzle 

Material

Shell 

Material

Number of 

Layers & 

Thickness 

(T1)

Number of 

Layers & 

Thickness 

(T2)

Total

Shell 

Thickness

Manufacturer Year 

Built

Vessel 

Type

Vessel 

Volume

Operating 

Pressure

Design 

Pressure

Max All 

Working 

Pressure

Diameter Length Comments

MOD

V0158

High 

Purity Air

4572 - PROPUL. 

& STRUCTURAL 

TEST FACILITY

ASTM 

A212B 

FBX 1.625"

A 225 

GR. B 

FBX 0.4375

ASTM A105 GR. 11

ASTM 

A225 B 

FBX 

MOD 7 @ .250 N/A 2.188" A. O. Smith 1957 Multilaminar

35 Cu. 

Ft. 3,275 5,500 4,331 20.00" ID 19.5'

Repaired in 

1990

V0157

High 

Purity Air

4572 - PROPUL. 

& STRUCTURAL 

TEST FACILITY

ASTM 

A212B 

FBX 1.625"

A 225 

GR. B 

FBX 0.4375

ASTM A105 GR. 11

ASTM 

A225 B 

FBX 

MOD 7 @ .250 N/A 2.188" A. O. Smith 1956 Multilaminar

35 Cu. 

Ft. 3,275 5,500 4,331 20.00" ID 19.5'

Repaired in 

1989

V0156

Gaseous 

Nitrogen

4650 SOUTH -

Calibration 

Facility

A-225-B 

FBQ 1.438"

AO Smith 

Spec 

1146A 0.5 A-105 GR. II

AOS 

1146 a 5 @ .250 N/A 1.750" A. O. Smith 1958 Multilaminar

35 Cu. 

Ft. 3,275 5,500 5,500 20" ID 16'

Moved from 

B4572 and 

converted to HP 

Air Fall 1999.

V0155

Gaseous 

Nitrogen

4650 SOUTH -

Calibration 

Facility

A-225-B 

FBQ 1.438"

AO Smith 

Spec 

1146A 0.5 A-105 GR. II

AOS 

1146 a 5 @ .250 N/A 1.750" A. O. Smith 1958 Multilaminar

35 Cu. 

Ft. 3,275 5,500 5,500 20" ID 16'

Moved from 

B4572 and 

converted to HP 

Air Fall 1999.

V0154

High 

Purity Air

4572 - PROPUL. 

& STRUCTURAL 

TEST FACILITY

A-225-B 

FBQ 1.438"

AO Smith 

Spec 

1146A 0.5 A-105 GR. II

AOS 

1146 a 5 @ .250 N/A 1.750" A. O. Smith 1958 Multilaminar

35 Cu. 

Ft. 3,275 5,500 5,500 20" ID 16'

V0153

High 

Purity Air

4572 - PROPUL. 

& STRUCTURAL 

TEST FACILITY

A-225-B 

FBQ 1.438"

AO Smith 

Spec 

1146A 0.5 A-105 GR. II

AOS 

1146 a 5 @ .250 N/A 1.750" A. O. Smith 1958 Multilaminar

35 Cu. 

Ft. 3,275 5,500 5,500 20" ID 16'

V0152

High 

Purity Air

4572 - PROPUL. 

& STRUCTURAL 

TEST FACILITY

A-225-B 

FBQ 1.438"

AO Smith 

Spec 

1146A 0.5 A-105 GR. II

AOS 

1146 a 5 @ .250 N/A 1.750" A. O. Smith 1958 Multilaminar

35 Cu. 

Ft. 3,275 5,500 5,500 20" ID 16'

V0151

Gaseous 

Nitrogen

4598 -

NITROGEN GAS 

STORAGE 

FACILITY

A-225-B 

FBQ 1.438"

AO Smith 

Spec 

1146A 0.5 A-105 GR. II

AOS 

1146 a 5 @ .250 N/A 1.750" A. O. Smith 1958 Multilaminar

35 Cu. 

Ft. 3,275 5,500 5,500 20" ID 16'

Moved from 

B4572 and 

converted from 

HP Air Fall 

1999.

V0150

Gaseous 

Nitrogen

4598 -

NITROGEN GAS 

STORAGE 

FACILITY

A-225-B 

FBQ 1.438"

AO Smith 

Spec 

1146A 0.5 A-105 GR. II

AOS

1146 a 5 @ .250 N/A 1.750" A. O. Smith 1958 Multilaminar

35 Cu. 

Ft. 3,275 5,500 5,500 20" ID 16'

Moved from 

B4572 and 

converted from 

HP Air Fall 

1999.

V0149

Gaseous 

Nitrogen

4650 SOUTH -

Calibration 

Facility

A-225-B 

FBQ 1.438"

AO Smith 

Spec 

1146A 0.5 A-105 GR. II

AOS 

1146 a 5 @ .250 N/A 1.750" A. O. Smith 1958 Multilaminar

35 Cu. 

Ft. 3,275 5,500 5,500 20" ID 16'

Moved from 

B4572 and 

converted from 

HP Air Fall 

1999.

V0148

Gaseous 

Nitrogen

4650 SOUTH -

Calibration 

Facility

A-225-B 

FBQ 1.438"

AO Smith 

Spec 

1146A 0.5 A-105 GR. II

AOS 

1146 a 5 @ .250 N/A 1.750" A. O. Smith 1958 Multilaminar

35 Cu. 

Ft. 3,275 5,500 5,500 20" ID 16'

Moved from 

B4572 and 

converted from 

HP Air Fall 

1999.

V0147

High 

Purity Air

4572 - PROPUL. 

& STRUCTURAL 

TEST FACILITY

ASTM 

A212B 

FBX 1.625" 0.4375

ASTM A105 GR. 11

ASTM 

A225 B 

FBX 

MOD 7 @ .250 N/A 2.188" A. O. Smith 1957 Multilaminar

35 Cu. 

Ft. 3,275 5,500 4,331 20.00" ID 19.5'

Repaired in 

1989

V0146

High 

Purity Air

4572 - PROPUL. 

& STRUCTURAL 

TEST FACILITY

A-225-B 

FBQ 1.438"

AO Smith 

Spec

1146A 0.5 A-105 GR. II

AOS 

1146 a 5 @ .250 N/A 1.750" A. O. Smith 1958 Multilaminar

35 Cu. 

Ft. 3,275 5,500 5,500 20" ID 16'

V0145

High 

Purity Air

4572 - PROPUL. 

& STRUCTURAL 

A-225-B 

FBQ 1.438"

AO Smith 

Spec 0.5 A-105 GR. II

AOS 

1146 a 5 @ .250 N/A 1.750" A. O. Smith 1958 Multilaminar

35 Cu. 

Ft. 3,275 5,500 5,500 20" ID 16'
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Title:

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ID # Media Location Head Material

Head 

Thickness

Inner

Shell

Material

Inner 

Shell 

Thickness

Nozzle 

Material

Shell 

Material

Number of 

Layers & 

Thickness 

(T1)

Number of 

Layers & 

Thickness 

(T2)

Total

Shell 

Thickness

Manufacturer Year 

Built

Vessel 

Type

Vessel 

Volume

Operating 

Pressure

Design 

Pressure

Max All 

Working 

Pressure

Diameter Length Comments

TEST FACILITY 1146A

V0144

Gaseous 

Nitrogen

4598 -

NITROGEN GAS 

STORAGE 

FACILITY

A-225-B 

FBQ 1.438"

AO Smith 

Spec 

1146A 0.5 A-105 GR. II

AOS 

1146 a 5 @ .250 N/A 1.750" A. O. Smith 1958 Multilaminar

35 Cu. 

Ft. 3,275 5,500 5,500 20" ID 16'

Moved from 

B4572 and 

converted from 

HP Air Fall 

1999.

V0143

Gaseous 

Nitrogen

4598 -

NITROGEN GAS 

STORAGE 

FACILITY

A-225-B 

FBQ 1.438"

AO Smith 

Spec 

1146A 0.5 A-105 GR. II

AOS 

1146 a 5 @ .250 N/A 1.750" A. O. Smith 1958 Multilaminar

35 Cu. 

Ft. 3,275 5,500 5,500 20" ID 16'

Moved from 

B4572 and 

converted from 

HP Air Fall 

1999.

V0142

Gaseous 

Nitrogen

4598 -

NITROGEN GAS 

STORAGE 

FACILITY

A-225-B 

FBQ 1.438"

AO Smith 

Spec 

1146A 0.5 A-105 GR. II

AOS 

1146 a 5 @ .250 N/A 1.750" A. O. Smith 1958 Multilaminar

35 Cu. 

Ft. 3,275 5,500 5,500 20" ID 16'

Moved from 

B4572 and 

converted to HP 

Air Fall 1999.

V0141

Gaseous 

Nitrogen

4598 -

NITROGEN GAS 

STORAGE 

FACILITY

A-225-B 

FBQ 1.438"

AO Smith 

Spec 

1146A 0.5 A-105 GR. II

AOS 

1146 a 5 @ .250 N/A 1.750" A. O. Smith 1958 Multilaminar

35 Cu. 

Ft. 3,275 5,500 5,500 20" ID 16'

Moved from 

B4572 and 

converted from 

HP Air Fall 

1999.

V0140

High 

Purity Air

4572 - PROPUL. 

& STRUCTURAL 

TEST FACILITY

A-225-B 

FBQ 1.438"

AO Smith 

Spec 

1146A 0.5 A-105 GR. II

AOS 

1146 a 5 @ .250 N/A 1.750" A. O. Smith 1958 Multilaminar

35 Cu. 

Ft. 3,275 5,500 5,500 20" ID 16'

Repaired in 

1987

V0139

High 

Purity Air

4572 - PROPUL. 

& STRUCTURAL 

TEST FACILITY

A-225-B 

FBQ 1.438"

AO Smith 

Spec 

1146A 0.5 A-105 GR. II

AOS 

1146 a 5 @ .250 N/A 1.750" A. O. Smith 1958 Multilaminar

35 Cu. 

Ft. 3,275 5,500 5,500 20" ID 16'

V0138

High 

Purity Air

4572 - PROPUL. 

& STRUCTURAL 

TEST FACILITY

A-225-B 

FBQ 1.438"

AO Smith 

Spec 

1146A 0.5 A-105 GR. II

AOS 

1146 a 5 @ .250 N/A 1.750" A. O. Smith 1958 Multilaminar

35 Cu. 

Ft. 3,275 5,500 5,500 20" ID 16'

V0137

Gaseous 

Nitrogen

4598 -

NITROGEN GAS 

STORAGE 

FACILITY

A-225-B 

FBQ 1.438"

AO Smith 

Spec 

1146A 0.5 A-105 GR. II

AOS 

1146 a 5 @ .250 N/A 1.750" A. O. Smith 1958 Multilaminar

35 Cu. 

Ft. 3,275 5,500 5,500 20" ID 16'

Moved from 

B4572 and 

converted from 

HP Air Fall 

1999.

V0136

Gaseous 

Nitrogen

4598 -

NITROGEN GAS 

STORAGE 

FACILITY

A-225-B 

FBQ 1.438"

AO Smith 

Spec 

1146A 0.5 A-105 GR. II

AOS 

1146 a 5 @ .250 N/A 1.750" A. O. Smith 1958 Multilaminar

35 Cu. 

Ft. 3,275 5,500 5,500 20" ID 16'

Moved from 

B4572 and 

converted from 

HP Air Fall 

1999.

V0135

Gaseous 

Nitrogen

4598 -

NITROGEN GAS 

STORAGE 

FACILITY

A-225-B 

FBQ 1.438"

AO Smith 

Spec 

1146A 0.5 A-105 GR. II

AOS 

1146 a 5 @ .250 N/A 1.750" A. O. Smith 1958 Multilaminar

35 Cu. 

Ft. 3,275 5,500 5,500 20" ID 16'

Moved from 

B4572 and 

converted from 

HP Air Fall 

1999.

V0134

Gaseous 

Nitrogen

4598 -

NITROGEN GAS 

STORAGE 

FACILITY

A-225-B 

FBQ 1.438"

AO Smith 

Spec 

1146A 0.5 A-105 GR. II

AOS 

1146 a 5 @ .250 N/A 1.750" A. O. Smith 1958 Multilaminar

35 Cu. 

Ft. 3,275 5,500 5,500 20" ID 16'

Repaired in 

1989, moved 

from B4572 and 

converted from 

HP Air Fall 

1999.

V0133

High 

Purity Air

4572 - PROPUL. 

& STRUCTURAL 

TEST FACILITY

A-225-B 

FBQ 1.438"

AO Smith 

Spec 

1146A 0.5 A-105 GR. II

AOS 

1146 a 5 @ .250 N/A 1.750" A. O. Smith 1958 Multilaminar

35 Cu. 

Ft. 3,275 5,500 5,500 20" ID 16'

V0132

High 

Purity Air

4572 - PROPUL. 

& STRUCTURAL 

ASTM 

A212B 1.625"

A 225 

GR. B 0.4375

ASTM A105 GR. 11ASTM 

A225 B 7 @ .250 N/A 2.188" A. O. Smith 1958 Multilaminar

35 Cu. 

Ft. 3,275 5,500 4,331

Repaired in 

1990
NASA Engineering and Safety Center 

Technical Assessment Report 

Document #:

NESC-RP13-00852

Version:

1.0

Title:

Evaluation of Agency Non-code LPVs

Page #:

59 of 140

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Vessel 

ID # Media Location Head Material

Head 

Thickness

Inner

Shell

Material

Inner 

Shell 

Thickness

Nozzle 

Material

Shell 

Material

Number of 

Layers & 

Thickness 

(T1)

Number of 

Layers & 

Thickness 

(T2)

Total

Shell 

Thickness

Manufacturer Year 

Built

Vessel 

Type

Vessel 

Volume

Operating 

Pressure

Design 

Pressure

Max All 

Working 

Pressure

Diameter Length Comments

TEST FACILITY FBX FBX FBX 

MOD

V0131

High 

Purity Air

4572 - PROPUL. 

& STRUCTURAL 

TEST FACILITY

A-225-B 

FBQ 1.438"

AO Smith 

Spec 

1146A 0.5 A-105 GR. II

AOS 

1146 a 5 @ .250 N/A 1.750" A. O. Smith 1958 Multilaminar

35 Cu. 

Ft. 3,275 5,500 5,500 20" ID 16'

V0130

High 

Purity Air

4572 - PROPUL. 

& STRUCTURAL 

TEST FACILITY

A-225-B 

FBQ 1.438"

AO Smith 

Spec 

1146A 0.5 A-105 GR. II

AOS 

1146 a 5 @ .250 N/A 1.750" A. O. Smith 1958 Multilaminar

35 Cu. 

Ft. 3,275 5,500 5,500 20" ID 16'

V0129

High 

Purity Air

4572 - PROPUL. 

& STRUCTURAL 

TEST FACILITY

ASTM 

A212B 

FBX 1.625"

A 225 

GR. B 

FBX 0.4375

ASTM A105 GR. 11

ASTM 

A225 B 

FBX 

MOD 7 @ .250 N/A 2.188" A. O. Smith 1955 Multilaminar

35 Cu. 

Ft. 3,275 5,500 4,331 20.00" ID 19.5'

Repaired in 

1990

V0128

High 

Purity Air

4572 - PROPUL. 

& STRUCTURAL 

TEST FACILITY

A-225-B 

FBQ 1.438"

AO Smith 

Spec 

1146A 0.5 A-105 GR. II

AOS 

1146 a 5 @ .250 N/A 1.750" A. O. Smith 1958 Multilaminar

35 Cu. 

Ft. 3,275 5,500 5,500 20" ID 16'

V0127

High 

Purity Air

4572 - PROPUL. 

& STRUCTURAL 

TEST FACILITY

ASTM 

A212B 

FBX 1.625"

A 225 

GR. B 

FBX 0.4375

ASTM A105 GR. 11

ASTM 

A225 B 

FBX 

MOD 7 @ .250 N/A 2.188" A. O. Smith 1955 Multilaminar

35 Cu. 

Ft. 3,275 5,500 4,331 20.00" ID 19.5'

Repaired in 

1987

V0126

High 

Purity Air

4670 -

ADVANCED 

ENGINE TEST 

FACILITY

A225 GR. B 

FBX 1.056"

MLP 

1143 Mod 0.500"

MLF 5002 

MOD

MLP 

1146 3 @ 1/4" N/A 1.217"

Chicago Bridge 

& Iron 1963 Multilaminar

35 Cu. 

Ft. 3,275 3,500 3,146 24" ID 9' 10" Out of Service

V0125

High 

Purity Air

4670 -

ADVANCED 

ENGINE TEST 

FACILITY

A225 GR. B 

FBX 1.056"

MLP 

1143 Mod 0.500"

MLF 5002 

MOD

MLP 

1146 3 @ 1/4" N/A 1.217"

Chicago Bridge 

& Iron 1963 Multilaminar

35 Cu. 

Ft. 3,275 3,500 3,146 24" ID 9' 10" Out of Service

V0124

Gaseous 

Nitrogen

4598 -

NITROGEN GAS 

STORAGE 

FACILITY

A-302 GR. 

B FBX 

MOD. 3.270"

CB&I 

1143 0.500" A-305-LF3

CB&I 

1146 16 @ 9/32" N/A 5.075"

Chicago Bridge 

& Iron 1963 Multilaminar

1255 Cu. 

Ft. 4230 5,000 5,402 60.25" ID 60"

Transfered from 

HP AIr serivce 

to GN2 Service 

in 2011. 

Replaced V256.

V0122

High 

Purity Air

4530 - TEST 

FACILITY 300 

(TF300)

A-302 GR. 

B FBX 

MOD. 1.690"

CB&I 

1143 0.500" A-305-LF2 CBI 1143 11 @ 1/4" N/A 3.180"

Chicago Bridge 

& Iron 1965 Multilaminar

700 Cu. 

Ft. 3,275 3,500 3,792 48" ID 53' 1"

V0121

High 

Purity Air

4588 - COLD 

CALIBRATION 

TEST STAND

A-302 GR. 

B FBX 

MOD. 2.270"

CB&I 

1143 0.500" A-305-LF3

CB&I 

1146 4 @ 1/4" 7 @ 9/32" 3.480"

Chicago Bridge 

& Iron 1965 Multilaminar

1255 Cu. 

Ft. 3,275 3,500 3,803 60.25" ID 60'

V0120

High 

Purity Air

4648 - High 

Pressure Test 

Facility

A-302 GR. 

B FBX 

MOD. 2.270"

CB&I 

1143 0.500" A-305-LF3

CB&I 

1146 4 @ 1/4" 7 @ 9/32" 3.480"

Chicago Bridge 

& Iron 1965 Multilaminar

1255 Cu. 

Ft. 3,275 3,500 3,803 60.25" ID 60'

Vessel at 

Building 4647, 

this location is 

not in our 

Location listing.

V0119

High 

Purity Air

4660 - Boiler 

House

A-212- GR 

B FBX 1.375

AOS 

1135-G 

GRB 0.500"

ASTM A105 GR. 11

AOS 

1135-G 

GRB 7 @ .250" N/A 2.250" A. O. Smith 1953 Multilaminar

19 Cu. 

Ft. 0 3,500 0 24" ID 55" Surplussed

V0117

High 

Purity Air

4650 SOUTH -

Calibration 

Facility

ASTM 

A212B 

FBX 1.625"

A 225 

GR. B 

FBX 0.4375

ASTM A105 GR. 11

ASTM 

A225 B 

FBX 

MOD 7 @ .250 N/A 2.188" A. O. Smith 1956 Multilaminar

35 Cu. 

Ft. 3,275 5,500 4,331 20.00" ID 19.5'

Repaired in 

1987

V0116

High 

Purity Air

4650 SOUTH -

Calibration 

Facility

ASTM 

A212B 

FBX 1.625"

A 225 

GR. B 

FBX 0.4375

ASTM A105 GR. 11

ASTM 

A225 B 

FBX 

MOD 7 @ .250 N/A 2.188" A. O. Smith 1956 Multilaminar

35 Cu.

Ft. 3,275 5,500 4,331 20.00" ID 19.5'

Repaired in 

1987 (nozzles), 

11/95 (shell)
NASA Engineering and Safety Center 

Technical Assessment Report 

Document #:

NESC-RP13-00852

Version:

1.0

Title:

Evaluation of Agency Non-code LPVs

Page #:

60 of 140

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Vessel 

ID # Media Location Head Material

Head 

Thickness

Inner

Shell

Material

Inner 

Shell 

Thickness

Nozzle 

Material

Shell 

Material

Number of 

Layers & 

Thickness 

(T1)

Number of 

Layers & 

Thickness 

(T2)

Total

Shell 

Thickness

Manufacturer Year 

Built

Vessel 

Type

Vessel 

Volume

Operating 

Pressure

Design 

Pressure

Max All 

Working 

Pressure

Diameter Length Comments

V0115

Gaseous 

Nitrogen

4619 - STR. 

DYNAMICS & 

THERMAL VAC 

LAB

A-302 GR. 

B FBX 

MOD. 3.270"

MLP 

1143 0.46875 A-305-LF3 CBI 1143 6 @ .250 8 @ .281 5.075"

Chicago Bridge 

& Iron 1965 Multilaminar

1255 Cu. 

Ft. 4280 5,000 5,402 60.25" ID 60"

Converted 

2/2000

V0114

Gaseous 

Nitrogen

4619 - STR. 

DYNAMICS & 

THERMAL VAC 

LAB

A-302 GR. 

B FBX 

MOD. 3.270"

MLP 

1143 0.46875 A-305-LF3 CBI 1143 6 @ .250 8 @ .281 5.075"

Chicago Bridge 

& Iron 1963 Multilaminar

1255 Cu. 

Ft. 4280 5,000 5,402 60.25" ID 60"

Converted 

2/2000

V0113

High 

Purity Air

4619 - STR. 

DYNAMICS & 

THERMAL VAC 

LAB

ASTM A225-B 1.187"AOS 

1148-b 0.500" A-105 GR. II

AOS 

1148-b 7 @ 1/4" N/A 2.187" A. O. Smith 1957 Multilaminar

120 Cu. 

Ft. 3,275 3,500 3,278 33" ID

24' 6-

11/16"

V0112

High 

Purity Air

4619 - STR. 

DYNAMICS & 

THERMAL VAC 

LAB

ASTM A225-B 1.187"AOS 

1148-b 0.500" A-105 GR. II

AOS 

1148-b 7 @ 1/4" N/A 2.187" A. O. Smith 1957 Multilaminar

120 Cu. 

Ft. 3,275 3,500 3,278 33" ID

24' 6-

11/16"

V0111

High 

Purity Air

4619 - STR. 

DYNAMICS & 

THERMAL VAC 

LAB

ASTM A225-B 1.187"AOS 

1148-b 0.500" A-105 GR. II

AOS 

1148-b 7 @ 1/4" N/A 2.187" A. O. Smith 1957 Multilaminar

120 Cu. 

Ft. 3,275 3,500 3,278 33" ID

24' 6-

11/16"

V0110

High 

Purity Air

4619 - STR. 

DYNAMICS & 

THERMAL VAC 

LAB

ASTM A225-B 1.187"AOS 

1148-b 0.500" A-105 GR. II

AOS 

1148-b 7 @ 1/4" N/A 2.187" A. O. Smith 1957 Multilaminar

120 Cu. 

Ft. 3,275 3,500 3,278 33" ID

24' 6-

11/16"

V0109

High 

Purity Air

4619 - STR. 

DYNAMICS & 

THERMAL VAC 

LAB

ASTM A225-B 1.187"AOS 

1148-b 0.500" A-105 GR. II

AOS 

1148-b 7 @ 1/4" N/A 2.187" A. O. Smith 1957 Multilaminar

120 Cu. 

Ft. 3,275 3,500 3,278 33" ID

24' 6-

11/16"

V0108

High 

Purity Air

4619 - STR. 

DYNAMICS & 

THERMAL VAC 

LAB

ASTM A225-B 1.187"AOS 

1148-b 0.500" A-105 GR. II

AOS 

1148-b 7 @ 1/4" N/A 2.187" A. O. Smith 1957 Multilaminar

120 Cu. 

Ft. 3,275 3,500 3,278 33" ID

24' 6-

11/16"

V0107

High 

Purity Air

4751 - High 

Pressure Air 

Storage

SWC 

100302 2.312"

SWC 

100302 1.625" SWC 90336

SWC 

100302 1 @ 1.625" 1 @ 1.750" 5.000"

Struthers Wells 

Corp 1966 3-Layer

600 Cu. 

Ft. 3,275 5,000 3,412 60-1/4" ID 34' 7-7/8"

V0106

High 

Purity Air

4751 - High 

Pressure Air 

Storage

SWC 

100302 2.312"

SWC 

100302 1.625" SWC 90336

SWC 

100302 1 @ 1.625" 1 @ 1.750" 5.000"

Struthers Wells 

Corp 1966 3-Layer

600 Cu. 

Ft. 3,275 5,000 3,412 60-1/4" ID 34' 7-7/8"

V0105

High 

Purity Air

4751 - High 

Pressure Air 

Storage

A-212 BR. 

B FBX 1.375"

AOS 

1135G 

GR B 0.500" A-105 GR. II

A0S 

1135-G 

GR. B 7 @ 0.25" N/A 2.250" A. O. Smith 1953 Multilaminar

70 Cu. 

Ft. 3,275 3,500 3,955 24" ID 21' 0"

V0104

High 

Purity Air

4751 - High 

Pressure Air 

Storage

A-212 GR. 

B FBX 1.375"

AOS 

1135G 

GR B 0.500" A-105 GR. II

A0S 

1135-G 

GR. B 7 @ 0.25" N/A 2.250" A. O. Smith 1953 Multilaminar

70 Cu. 

Ft. 3,275 3,500 3,955 24" ID 21' 0"

V0103

High 

Purity Air

4751 - High 

Pressure Air 

Storage

A-212 GR. 

B FBQ 2"

AOS 

1135G 

GR B 0.500" A-105 GR. II

A0S 

1135-G 

GR. B

10 @ 

0.250" N/A 3.000" A. O. Smith 1953 Multilaminar

120 Cu. 

Ft. 3,275 3,500 3,862 33" ID 24' 7-1/2"

V0102

High 

Purity Air

4751 - High 

Pressure Air 

Storage

A-212 GR. 

B FBQ 2"

AOS 

1135G 

GR B 0.500" A-105 GR. II

A0S 

1135-G 

GR. B

10 @ 

0.250" N/A 3.000" A. O. Smith 1953 Multilaminar

120 Cu. 

Ft. 3,275 3,500 3,862 33" ID 24' 7-1/2"

V0101

High 

Purity Air

4751 - High 

Pressure Air 

Storage

A-212 GR. 

B FBQ 2"

AOS 

1135G 

GR B 0.500" A-105 GR. II

A0S 

1135-G 

GR. B

10 @ 

0.250" N/A 3.000" A. O. Smith 1953 Multilaminar

120 Cu. 

Ft. 3,275 3,500 3,862 33" ID 24' 7-1/2"

V0100

High 

Purity Air

4751 - High 

Pressure Air 

Storage

A-212 GR. 

B FBQ 2"

AOS 

1135G 

GR B 0.500" A-105 GR. II

A0S 

1135-G 

GR. B

10 @ 

0.250" N/A 3.000" A. O. Smith 1953 Multilaminar

120 Cu. 

Ft. 3,275 3,500 3,862 33" ID 24' 7-1/2"
NASA Engineering and Safety Center 

Technical Assessment Report 

Document #:

NESC-RP13-00852

Version:

1.0

Title:

Evaluation of Agency Non-code LPVs

Page #:

61 of 140

NESC Request No.: TI-13-00852

Vessel 

ID # Media Location Head Material

Head 

Thickness

Inner

Shell

Material

Inner 

Shell 

Thickness

Nozzle 

Material

Shell 

Material

Number of 

Layers & 

Thickness 

(T1)

Number of 

Layers & 

Thickness 

(T2)

Total

Shell 

Thickness

Manufacturer Year 

Built

Vessel 

Type

Vessel 

Volume

Operating 

Pressure

Design 

Pressure

Max All 

Working 

Pressure

Diameter Length Comments

V0099

High 

Purity Air

4751 - High 

Pressure Air 

Storage

A-212 GR. 

B FBQ 2"

AOS 

1135G 

GR B 0.500" A-105 GR. II

A0S 

1135-G 

GR. B

10 @ 

0.250" N/A 3.000" A. O. Smith 1953 Multilaminar

120 Cu. 

Ft. 3,275 3,500 3,862 33" ID 24' 7-1/2"

V0098

High 

Purity Air

4751 - High 

Pressure Air 

Storage

A-212 GR. 

B FBQ 2"

AOS 

1135G 

GR B 0.500" A-105 GR. II

A0S 

1135-G 

GR. B

10 @ 

0.250" N/A 3.000" A. O. Smith 1953 Multilaminar

120 Cu. 

Ft. 3,275 3,500 3,862 33" ID 24' 7-1/2"

V0097

High 

Purity Air

4751 - High 

Pressure Air 

Storage

A-212 GR. 

B FBQ 2"

AOS 

1135G 

GR B 0.500" A-105 GR. II

A0S 

1135-G 

GR. B

10 @ 

0.250" N/A 3.000" A. O. Smith 1953 Multilaminar

120 Cu. 

Ft. 3,275 3,500 3,862 33" ID 24' 7-1/2"

V0096

High 

Purity Air

4751 - High 

Pressure Air 

Storage

A-212 GR. 

B FBQ 2"

AOS 

1135G 

GR B 0.500" A-105 GR. II

A0S 

1135-G 

GR. B

10 @ 

0.250" N/A 3.000" A. O. Smith 1953 Multilaminar

120 Cu. 

Ft. 3,275 3,500 3,862 33" ID 24' 7-1/2"

V0095

High 

Purity Air

4751 - High 

Pressure Air 

Storage

A-212 GR. 

B FBQ 2"

AOS 

1135G 

GR B 0.500" A-105 GR. II

A0S 

1135-G 

GR. B

10 @ 

0.250" N/A 3.000" A. O. Smith 1953 Multilaminar

120 Cu. 

Ft. 3,275 3,500 3,862 33" ID 24' 7-1/2"

V0094

High 

Purity Air

4751 - High 

Pressure Air 

Storage

A-212 GR. 

B FBQ 2"

AOS 

1135G 

GR B 0.500" A-105 GR. II

A0S 

1135-G 

GR. B

10 @ 

0.250" N/A 3.000" A. O. Smith 1953 Multilaminar

120 Cu. 

Ft. 3,275 3,500 3,862 33" ID 24' 7-1/2"

V0093

High 

Purity Air

4751 - High 

Pressure Air 

Storage

A-212 GR. 

B FBQ 2"

AOS 

1135G 

GR B 0.500" A-105 GR. II

A0S 

1135-G 

GR. B

10 @ 

0.250" N/A 3.000" A. O. Smith 1953 Multilaminar

120 Cu. 

Ft. 3,275 3,500 3,862 33" ID 24' 7-1/2"

V0092

High 

Purity Air

4751 - High 

Pressure Air 

Storage

A-212 GR. 

B FBQ 2"

AOS 

1135G 

GR B 0.500" A-105 GR. II

A0S 

1135-G 

GR. B

10 @ 

0.250" N/A 3.000" A. O. Smith 1953 Multilaminar

120 Cu. 

Ft. 3,275 3,500 3,862 33" ID 24' 7-1/2"

V0091

High 

Purity Air

4751 - High 

Pressure Air 

Storage

A-212 GR. 

B FBQ 2"

AOS 

1135G 

GR B 0.500" A-105 GR. II

A0S 

1135-G 

GR. B

10 @ 

0.250" N/A 3.000" A. O. Smith 1953 Multilaminar

120 Cu. 

Ft. 3,275 3,500 3,862 33" ID 24' 7-1/2"

V0090

High 

Purity Air

4751 - High 

Pressure Air 

Storage

A-212 GR. 

B FBX 1.375"

AOS 

1135G 

GR B 0.500" A-105 GR. II

A0S 

1135-G 

GR. B 7 @ 0.25" N/A 2.250" A. O. Smith 1953 Multilaminar

70 Cu. 

Ft. 3,275 3,500 3,955 24" ID 21' 0"

V0089

High 

Purity Air

4751 - High 

Pressure Air 

Storage

A-212 GR. 

B FBX 1.375"

AOS 

1135G 

GR B 0.500" A-105 GR. II

A0S 

1135-G 

GR. B 7 @ 0.25" N/A 2.250" A. O. Smith 1953 Multilaminar

70 Cu. 

Ft. 3,275 3,500 3,955 24" ID 21' 0"

V0088

High 

Purity Air

4751 - High 

Pressure Air 

Storage

A-212 

GR.B.FBX 1.375"

AOS 

1135G 

GR B 0.500" A-105 GR. II

A0S 

1135-G 

GR. B 7 @ 0.25" N/A 2.250" A. O. Smith 1953 Multilaminar

70 Cu. 

Ft. 3,275 3,500 3,955 24" ID 21' 0"

Repaired in 

1987

V0087

High 

Purity Air

4751 - High 

Pressure Air 

Storage

A-212 GR. 

B FBQ 2"

AOS 

1135G 

GR B 0.500" A-105 GR. II

A0S 

1135-G 

GR. B

10 @ 

0.250" N/A 3.000" A. O. Smith 1953 Multilaminar

120 Cu. 

Ft. 3,275 3,500 3,862 33" ID 24' 7-1/2"

V0086

High 

Purity Air

4751 - High 

Pressure Air 

Storage

A-212 GR. 

B FBQ 2"

AOS 

1135G 

GR B 0.500" A-105 GR. II

A0S 

1135-G 

GR. B

10 @ 

0.250" N/A 3.000" A. O. Smith 1953 Multilaminar

120 Cu. 

Ft. 3,275 3,500 3,862 33" ID 24' 7-1/2"

V0085

High 

Purity Air

4751 - High 

Pressure Air 

Storage

A-212 GR. 

B FBQ 2"

AOS 

1135G 

GR B 0.500" A-105 GR. II

A0S 

1135-G 

GR. B

10 @ 

0.250" N/A 3.000" A. O. Smith 1953 Multilaminar

120 Cu. 

Ft. 3,275 3,500 3,862 33" ID 24' 7-1/2"

V0084

High 

Purity Air

4751 - High 

Pressure Air 

Storage

A-212 GR. 

B FBQ 2"

AOS 

1135G 

GR B 0.500" A-105 GR. II

A0S 

1135-G 

GR. B

10 @ 

0.250" N/A 3.000" A. O. Smith 1953 Multilaminar

120 Cu. 

Ft. 3,275 3,500 3,862 33" ID 24' 7-1/2"

V0083

High 

Purity Air

4751 - High 

Pressure Air 

Storage

A-212 GR. 

B FBQ 2"

AOS 

1135G 

GR B 0.500" A-105 GR. II

A0S 

1135-G 

GR. B

10 @ 

0.250" N/A 3.000" A. O. Smith 1953 Multilaminar

120 Cu. 

Ft. 3,275 3,500 3,862 33" ID 24' 7-1/2"

V0082

High 

Purity Air

4751 - High 

Pressure Air 

Storage

A-212 GR. 

B FBQ 2"

AOS 

1135G 

GR B 0.500" A-105 GR. II

A0S 

1135-G 

GR. B

10 @ 

0.250" N/A 3.000" A. O. Smith 1953 Multilaminar

120 Cu. 

Ft. 3,275 3,500 3,862 33" ID 24' 7-1/2"

V0081

High 

Purity Air

4751 - High 

Pressure Air 

A-212 GR. 

B FBQ 2"

AOS 

1135G 0.500" A-105 GR. II

A0S 

1135-G 

10 @ 

0.250" N/A 3.000" A. O. Smith 1953 Multilaminar

120 Cu. 

Ft. 3,275 3,500 3,862 33" ID 24' 7-1/2"
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Technical Assessment Report 

Document #:

NESC-RP13-00852

Version:

1.0

Title:

Evaluation of Agency Non-code LPVs

Page #:

62 of 140

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Vessel 

ID # Media Location Head Material

Head 

Thickness

Inner

Shell

Material

Inner 

Shell 

Thickness

Nozzle 

Material

Shell 

Material

Number of 

Layers & 

Thickness 

(T1)

Number of 

Layers & 

Thickness 

(T2)

Total

Shell 

Thickness

Manufacturer Year 

Built

Vessel 

Type

Vessel 

Volume

Operating 

Pressure

Design 

Pressure

Max All 

Working 

Pressure

Diameter Length Comments

Storage GR B GR. B

V0080

High 

Purity Air

4751 - High 

Pressure Air 

Storage

A-212 GR. 

B FBQ 2"

AOS 

1135G 

GR B 0.500" A-105 GR. II

A0S 

1135-G 

GR. B

10 @ 

0.250" N/A 3.000" A. O. Smith 1953 Multilaminar

120 Cu. 

Ft. 3,275 3,500 3,862 33" ID 24' 7-1/2"

V0079

High 

Purity Air

4751 - High 

Pressure Air 

Storage

A-212 GR. 

B FBQ 2"

AOS 

1135G 

GR B 0.500" A-105 GR. II

A0S 

1135-G 

GR. B

10 @ 

0.250" N/A 3.000" A. O. Smith 1953 Multilaminar

120 Cu. 

Ft. 3,275 3,500 3,862 33" ID 24' 7-1/2"

V0078

High 

Purity Air

4751 - High 

Pressure Air 

Storage

A-212 GR. 

B FBQ 2"

AOS 

1135G 

GR B 0.500" A-105 GR. II

A0S 

1135-G 

GR. B

10 @ 

0.250" N/A 3.000" A. O. Smith 1953 Multilaminar

120 Cu. 

Ft. 3,275 3,500 3,862 33" ID 24' 7-1/2"

V0077

High 

Purity Air

4751 - High 

Pressure Air 

Storage

A-212 GR. 

B FBQ 2"

AOS 

1135G 

GR B 0.500" A-105 GR. II

A0S 

1135-G 

GR. B

10 @ 

0.250" N/A 3.000" A. O. Smith 1953 Multilaminar

120 Cu. 

Ft. 3,275 3,500 3,862 33" ID 24' 7-1/2"

V0076

High 

Purity Air

4751 - High 

Pressure Air 

Storage

A-212 GR. 

B FBQ 2"

AOS 

1135G 

GR B 0.500" A-105 GR. II

A0S 

1135-G 

GR. B

10 @ 

0.250" N/A 3.000" A. O. Smith 1953 Multilaminar

120 Cu. 

Ft. 3,275 3,500 3,862 33" ID 24' 7-1/2"

V0075

High 

Purity Air

4751 - High 

Pressure Air 

Storage

A-212 GR. 

B FBQ 2"

AOS 

1135G 

GR B 0.500" A-105 GR. II

A0S 

1135-G 

GR. B

10 @ 

0.250" N/A 3.000" A. O. Smith 1953 Multilaminar

120 Cu. 

Ft. 3,275 3,500 3,862 33" ID 24' 7-1/2"

V0065

Gaseous 

Hydrogen

4628 - Hydrogen 

Test Facility AOS 1146A 1.125"

AOS 

1146A 0.500"

SA212 GR B 

FB

AOS 

1146A 5 @ 1/4" N/A 1.750" A. O. Smith 1957 Multilaminar

19 Cu. 

Ft. 380 5,000 4,939 22" ID 5' 9-1/4" Out of Service

V0064

Gaseous 

Hydrogen

4628 - Hydrogen 

Test Facility AOS 1146A 1.125"

AOS 

1146A 0.500"

SA212 GR B 

FB

AOS 

1146A 5 @ 1/4" N/A 1.750" A. O. Smith 1957 Multilaminar

19 Cu. 

Ft. 380 5,000 4,939 22" ID 5' 9-1/4" Out of Service

V0063

Gaseous 

Hydrogen

4628 - Hydrogen 

Test Facility A-212 Gr B 2"

AOS 

1135G 

GR B 0.500" A-105 GR. II

AOS 

1135G 

GR B 6 @ 1/4" N/A 3.250" A. O. Smith 1960 Multilaminar

19 Cu. 

Ft. 0 5,000 5,565 24" ID 55" Out of Service

V0040

Gaseous 

Hydrogen

4583A - TEST 

STAND 115

ASTM 

A212B 

FBX 0.438"

AOS 

1146A 0.500"

ASTM A105 

GR II

AOS 

1146A 5 @ .250 N/A 1.750" A. O. Smith 1962 Multilaminar

35 Cu. 

Ft. 0 5,500 3,933 20" ID 16'

Out of Service --

reduced mawp 

for GH2 service 

- repaired 1991

V0039

Gaseous 

Hydrogen

4648 - High 

Pressure Test 

Facility

ASTM 

A212B 

FBX 1.438"

AOS 

1146A 0.500"

ASTM A105 

GR II

AOS 

1146A 5 @ .250 N/A 1.750" A. O. Smith 1962 Multilaminar

35 Cu. 

Ft. 0 5,500 3,933 20" ID 16'

Out of Service --

reduced mawp 

for GH2 service. 

Repaired 3/99.

V0038

Gaseous 

Hydrogen

4583A - TEST 

STAND 115

ASTM

A212B 

FBX 1.625"

A 225 

GR. B 

FBX 0.4375

ASTM A105 GR. 11

ASTM 

A225 B 

FBX 

MOD 7 @ .250 N/A 2.188" A. O. Smith 1957 Multilaminar

35 Cu. 

Ft. 0 5,500 3,867 20.00" ID 19.5'

Out of Service --

reduced mawp 

for GH2 service 

-- repaired 1991

V0037

Gaseous 

Hydrogen

4583A - TEST 

STAND 115

ASTM 

A212B 

FBX 1.625"

A 225 

GR. B 

FBX 0.4375

ASTM A105 GR. 11

ASTM 

A225 B 

FBX 

MOD 7 @ .250 N/A 2.188" A. O. Smith 1957 Multilaminar

35 Cu. 

Ft. 0 5,500 3,867 20.00" ID 19.5'

Out of Service --

reduced mawp 

for GH2 service 

-- repaired 1991

V0036

Gaseous 

Hydrogen

4583A - TEST 

STAND 115

ASTM 

A212B 

FBX 1.625"

A 225 

GR. B 

FBX 0.4375

ASTM A105 

GR II

AOS 

1146A 5 @ .250 N/A 1.750" A. O. Smith 1962 Multilaminar

35 Cu. 

Ft. 0 5,500 3,933 20" ID 16'

Out of Service --

reduced mawp 

for GH2 service 

- repaired 1991

V0035

Gaseous 

Hydrogen

4648 - High 

Pressure Test 

Facility

ASTM 

A212B 

FBX 1.625"

A 225 

GR. B 

FBX 0.4375

ASTM A105 

GR. II

AOS 

1146A 5 @ .250 N/A 1.750" A. O. Smith 1962 Multilaminar

35 Cu. 

Ft. 0 5,500 3,933 20" ID 16'

Out of Service --

reduced mawp 

for GH2 service.

V0034

Gaseous 

Hydrogen

4583A - TEST 

STAND 115

ASTM 

A212B 

FBX 1.625"

A 225 

GR. B 

FBX 0.4375

ASTM A105 

GR II

AOS 

1146A 5 @ .250 N/A 1.750" A. O. Smith 1962 Multilaminar

35 Cu. 

Ft. 0 5,500 3,933 20" ID 16'

Out of Service --

reduced mawp 

for GH2 service 

- repaired 1991
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Vessel 

ID # Media Location Head Material

Head 

Thickness

Inner

Shell

Material

Inner 

Shell 

Thickness

Nozzle 

Material

Shell 

Material

Number of 

Layers & 

Thickness 

(T1)

Number of 

Layers & 

Thickness 

(T2)

Total

Shell 

Thickness

Manufacturer Year 

Built

Vessel 

Type

Vessel 

Volume

Operating 

Pressure

Design 

Pressure

Max All 

Working 

Pressure

Diameter Length Comments

V0033

Gaseous 

Hydrogen

4583A - TEST 

STAND 115

ASTM 

A212B 

FBX 1.625"

A 225 

GR. B 

FBX 0.4375

ASTM A105 

GR II

AOS 

1146A 5 @ .250 N/A 1.750" A. O. Smith 1962 Multilaminar

35 Cu. 

Ft. 0 5,500 3,933 20" ID 16'

Out of Service --

reduced mawp 

for GH2 service 

- repaired 1991

V0032

Gaseous 

Hydrogen

4648 - High 

Pressure Test 

Facility

ASTM 

A212B 

FBX 1.625"

A 225 

GR. B 

FBX 0.4375

ASTM A105 

GR.11

AOS 

1146A 5 @ .250 N/A 1.750" A. O. Smith 1962 Multilaminar

35 Cu. 

Ft. 0 5,500 3,933 20" ID 16'

Out of Service --

reduced mawp 

for GH2 service. 

Repaired 3/99.

V0031

Gaseous 

Hydrogen

4648 - High 

Pressure Test 

Facility

ASTM 

A212B 

FBX 1.625"

A 225 

GR. B 

FBX 0.4375

ASTM A105 

GR.11

AOS 

1146A 5 @ .250 N/A 1.750" A. O. Smith 1962 Multilaminar

35 Cu. 

Ft. 0 5,500 3,933 20" ID 16'

Out of Service --

reduced mawp 

for GH2 service. 

Repaired 3/99.

V0030

Gaseous 

Hydrogen

4648 - High 

Pressure Test 

Facility

ASTM 

A212B 

FBX 1.625"

A 225 

GR. B 

FBX 0.4375

ASTM A105 

GR. II

AOS 

1146A 5 @ .250 N/A 1.750" A. O. Smith 1962 Multilaminar

35 Cu. 

Ft. 0 5,500 3,933 20" ID 16'

Out of Service --

reduced mawp 

for GH2 service 

- repaired 1996

V0029

Gaseous 

Hydrogen

4648 - High 

Pressure Test 

Facility

ASTM 

A212B 

FBX 1.625"

A 225 

GR. B 

FBX 0.4375

ASTM A105 

GR. II

AOS 

1146A 5 @ .250 N/A 1.750" A. O. Smith 1962 Multilaminar

35 Cu. 

Ft. 0 5,500 3,933 20" ID 16'

Out of Service --

reduced mawp 

for GH2 service 

- repaired 1993

V0028

Gaseous 

Hydrogen

4699 -

CRYOGENIC 

STRUCTURAL 

TEST FACILITY

ASTM 

A225 Gr B 

FBQ 3.030"

AOS 

1146a 0.46785"

ASTM A105 

CL 2

AOS 

1146a

10 @ 

0.277" N/A 3.305" A. O. Smith 1960 Multilaminar

625 Cu.

Ft. 3,100 4,400 3,142 58" ID 36.25'

V0027

Gaseous 

Hydrogen

4699 -

CRYOGENIC 

STRUCTURAL 

TEST FACILITY

ASTM 

A225 Gr B 

FBQ 3.030"

AOS 

1146a 0.46785"

ASTM A105 

CL 2

AOS 

1146a

10 @ 

0.277" N/A 3.305" A. O. Smith 1960 Multilaminar

625 Cu.

Ft. 3,100 4,400 3,142 58" ID 36.25'

V0026

Gaseous 

Hydrogen

4699 -

CRYOGENIC 

STRUCTURAL 

TEST FACILITY

ASTM 

A225 Gr B 

FBQ 3.030"

AOS 

1146a 0.46785"

ASTM A105 

CL 2

AOS 

1146a

10 @ 

0.277" N/A 3.305" A. O. Smith 1960 Multilaminar

625 Cu. 

Ft. 3,100 4,400 3,142 58" ID 36.25'

V0025

Gaseous 

Hydrogen

4699 -

CRYOGENIC 

STRUCTURAL 

TEST FACILITY

ASTM 

A225 Gr B 

FBQ 3.030"

AOS 

1146a 0.46785"

ASTM A105 

CL 2

AOS 

1146a

10 @ 

0.277" N/A 3.305" A. O. Smith 1960 Multilaminar

625 Cu. 

Ft. 3,100 4,400 3,142 58" ID 36.25'

V0024

Gaseous 

Hydrogen

4699 -

CRYOGENIC 

STRUCTURAL 

TEST FACILITY

ASTM 

A225 Gr B 

FBQ 3.030"

AOS 

1146a 0.46785"

ASTM A105 

CL 2

AOS 

1146a

10 @ 

0.277" N/A 3.305" A. O. Smith 1960 Multilaminar

625 Cu. 

Ft. 3,100 4,400 3,142 58" ID 36.25'

V0023

Gaseous 

Hydrogen

4699 -

CRYOGENIC 

STRUCTURAL 

TEST FACILITY

ASTM 

A225 Gr B 

FBQ 3.030"

AOS 

1146a 0.46785"

ASTM A105 

CL 2

AOS 

1146a

10 @ 

0.277" N/A 3.305" A. O. Smith 1960 Multilaminar

625 Cu. 

Ft. 3,100 4,400 3,142 58" ID 36.25' Out of Service

V0022

Gaseous 

Hydrogen

4699 -

CRYOGENIC 

STRUCTURAL 

TEST FACILITY

ASTM 

A225 Gr B 

FBQ 3.030"

AOS 

1146a 0.46785"

ASTM A105 

CL 2

AOS 

1146a

10 @ 

0.277" N/A 3.305" A. O. Smith 1960 Multilaminar

625 Cu.

Ft. 3,100 4,400 3,142 58" ID 36.25'

V0021

Gaseous 

Hydrogen

4699 -

CRYOGENIC 

STRUCTURAL 

TEST FACILITY

ASTM 

A225 Gr B 

FBQ 3.030"

AOS 

1146a 0.46785"

ASTM A105 

CL 2

AOS 

1146a

10 @ 

0.277" N/A 3.305" A. O. Smith 1960 Multilaminar

625 Cu. 

Ft. 3,100 4,400 3,142 58" ID 36.25'

V0020

Gaseous 

Hydrogen

4699 -

CRYOGENIC 

STRUCTURAL 

TEST FACILITY

ASTM 

A225 Gr B 

FBQ 3.030"

AOS 

1146a 0.46785"

ASTM A105 

CL 2

AOS 

1146a

10 @ 

0.277" N/A 3.305" A. O. Smith 1960 Multilaminar

625 Cu. 

Ft. 3,100 4,400 3,142 58" ID 36.25'
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Vessel 

ID # Media Location Head Material

Head 

Thickness

Inner

Shell

Material

Inner 

Shell 

Thickness

Nozzle 

Material

Shell 

Material

Number of 

Layers & 

Thickness 

(T1)

Number of 

Layers & 

Thickness 

(T2)

Total

Shell 

Thickness

Manufacturer Year 

Built

Vessel 

Type

Vessel 

Volume

Operating 

Pressure

Design 

Pressure

Max All 

Working 

Pressure

Diameter Length Comments

V0019

Gaseous 

Hydrogen

4699 -

CRYOGENIC 

STRUCTURAL 

TEST FACILITY

ASTM 

A225 Gr B 

FBQ 3.030"

AOS 

1146a 0.46785"

ASTM A105 

CL 2

AOS 

1146a

10 @ 

0.277" N/A 3.305" A. O. Smith 1960 Multilaminar

625 Cu.

Ft. 3,100 4,400 3,142 58" ID 36.25'

V0018

Gaseous 

Hydrogen

4699 -

CRYOGENIC 

STRUCTURAL 

TEST FACILITY

ASTM 

A225 Gr B 

FBQ 3.030"

AOS 

1146a 0.46785"

ASTM A105 

CL 2

AOS 

1146a

10 @ 

0.277" N/A 3.305" A. O. Smith 1960 Multilaminar

625 Cu. 

Ft. 3,100 4,400 3,142 58" ID 36.25'

V0017

Gaseous 

Hydrogen

4699 -

CRYOGENIC 

STRUCTURAL 

TEST FACILITY

ASTM 

A225 Gr B 

FBQ 3.030"

AOS 

1146a 0.46785"

ASTM A105 

CL 2

AOS 

1146a

10 @ 

0.277" N/A 3.305" A. O. Smith 1960 Multilaminar

625 Cu.

Ft. 3,100 4,400 3,142 58" ID 36.25'

V0016

Gaseous 

Hydrogen

4699 -

CRYOGENIC 

STRUCTURAL 

TEST FACILITY

ASTM 

A225 Gr B 

FBQ 3.030"

AOS 

1146a 0.46785"

ASTM A105 

CL 2

AOS 

1146a

10 @ 

0.277" N/A 3.305" A. O. Smith 1960 Multilaminar

625 Cu.

Ft. 3,100 4,400 3,142 58" ID 36.25'

V0015

Gaseous 

Hydrogen

4699 -

CRYOGENIC 

STRUCTURAL 

TEST FACILITY

ASTM 

A225 Gr B 

FBQ 3.030"

AOS 

1146a 0.46785"

ASTM A105 

CL 2

AOS 

1146a

10 @ 

0.277" N/A 3.305" A. O. Smith 1960 Multilaminar

625 Cu.

Ft. 3,100 4,400 3,142 58" ID 36.25'

V0014

Gaseous 

Hydrogen

4699 -

CRYOGENIC 

STRUCTURAL 

TEST FACILITY

ASTM 

A225 Gr B 

FBQ 3.030"

AOS 

1146a 0.46785"

ASTM A105 

CL 2

AOS 

1146a

10 @ 

0.277" N/A 3.305" A. O. Smith 1960 Multilaminar

625 Cu. 

Ft. 3,100 4,400 3,142 58" ID 36.25'

V0013

Gaseous 

Hydrogen

4699 -

CRYOGENIC 

STRUCTURAL 

TEST FACILITY

ASTM 

A225 Gr B 

FBQ 3.030"

AOS 

1146a 0.46785"

ASTM A105 

CL 2

AOS 

1146a

10 @ 

0.277" N/A 3.305" A. O. Smith 1960 Multilaminar

625 Cu. 

Ft. 3,100 4,400 3,142 58" ID 36.25'

V0012

Gaseous 

Hydrogen

4699 -

CRYOGENIC 

STRUCTURAL 

TEST FACILITY

ASTM 

A225 Gr B 

FBQ 3.030"

AOS 

1146a 0.46785"

ASTM A105 

CL 2

AOS 

1146a

10 @ 

0.277" N/A 3.305" A. O. Smith 1960 Multilaminar

625 Cu. 

Ft. 3,100 4,400 3,142 58" ID 36.25'

V0011

Gaseous 

Hydrogen

4699 -

CRYOGENIC 

STRUCTURAL 

TEST FACILITY

ASTM 

A225 Gr B 

FBQ 3.030"

AOS 

1146a 0.46785"

ASTM A105 

CL 2

AOS 

1146a

10 @ 

0.277" N/A 3.305" A. O. Smith 1960 Multilaminar

625 Cu.

Ft. 3,100 4,400 3,142 58" ID 36.25'

V0010

Gaseous 

Hydrogen

4699 -

CRYOGENIC 

STRUCTURAL 

TEST FACILITY

ASTM 

A225 Gr B 

FBQ 3.030"

AOS 

1146a 0.46785"

ASTM A105 

CL 2

AOS 

1146a

10 @ 

0.277" N/A 3.305" A. O. Smith 1960 Multilaminar

625 Cu. 

Ft. 3,100 4,400 3,142 58" ID 36.25'

V0009

Gaseous 

Hydrogen

4699 -

CRYOGENIC 

STRUCTURAL 

TEST FACILITY

ASTM 

A225 Gr B 

FBQ 3.030"

AOS 

1146a 0.46785"

ASTM A105 

CL 2

AOS 

1146a

10 @ 

0.277" N/A 3.305" A. O. Smith 1960 Multilaminar

625 Cu.

Ft. 3,100 4,400 3,142 58" ID 36.25'

V0008

Gaseous 

Hydrogen

4522 - TEST 

FACILITY 500 

(TF500)

A-302 GR 

B FBX 2.610"

CB&I 

1143 1/2" A350-LF2

CB&I1143 17 @ 1/4" N/A 4.68"Chicago Bridge 

& Iron 1965 Multilaminar

700 Cu. 

Ft. 4,000 5,000 4,400 48" 53' 1"

GH2-RECERT02-PR2007

V0007

Gaseous 

Hydrogen

4522 - TEST 

FACILITY 500 

(TF500)

A-302 GR 

B FBX 2.610"

CB&I 

1143 1/2" A350-LF2

CB&I1143 17 @ 1/4" N/A 4.68"Chicago Bridge 

& Iron 1965 Multilaminar

700 Cu. 

Ft. 4,000 5,000 4,400 48" 53' 1"

GH2-RECERT02-PR2007

V0006

Gaseous 

Hydrogen

4540 - TEST 

FACILITY 116 

(TF116) A350-LF3 7"

CB&I 

1143 1/2" A350-LF3

CB&I1146 10 @ 1/4" 20 @ 9/32" 8.830"Chicago Bridge 

& Iron 1965 Multilaminar

100 Cu. 

Ft. 9,400 15,000 10,000 30" I.D. 18' 9"

V0005

Gaseous 

Hydrogen

4540 - TEST 

FACILITY 116 

(TF116) A350-LF3 7"

CB&I 

1143 1/2" A350-LF3

CB&I1146 10 @ 1/4" 20 @ 9/32" 8.830"Chicago Bridge 

& Iron 1965 Multilaminar

100 Cu. 

Ft. 9,400 15,000 10,000 30" I.D. 18' 9"
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ID # Media Location Head Material

Head 

Thickness

Inner

Shell

Material

Inner 

Shell 

Thickness

Nozzle 

Material

Shell 

Material

Number of 

Layers & 

Thickness 

(T1)

Number of 

Layers & 

Thickness 

(T2)

Total

Shell 

Thickness

Manufacturer Year 

Built

Vessel 

Type

Vessel 

Volume

Operating 

Pressure

Design 

Pressure

Max All 

Working 

Pressure

Diameter Length Comments

V0004

Gaseous 

Hydrogen

4540 - TEST 

FACILITY 116 

(TF116) A350-LF3 7"

CB&I 

1143 1/2" A350-LF3

CB&I1146 10 @ 1/4" 20 @ 9/32" 8.830"Chicago Bridge 

& Iron 1965 Multilaminar

100 Cu. 

Ft. 9,400 15,000 10,000 30" I.D. 18' 9"

V0003

Gaseous 

Hydrogen

4540 - TEST 

FACILITY 116 

(TF116) A350-LF3 7"

CB&I 

1143 1/2" A350-LF3

CB&I1146 10 @ 1/4" 20 @ 9/32" 8.830"Chicago Bridge 

& Iron 1965 Multilaminar

100 Cu. 

Ft. 9,400 15,000 10,000 30" I.D. 18' 9"

V0002

Gaseous 

Hydrogen

4540 - TEST 

FACILITY 116 

(TF116) A350-LF3 7"

CB&I 

1143 1/2" A350-LF3

CB&I1146 10 @ 1/4" 20 @ 9/32" 8.830"Chicago Bridge 

& Iron 1965 Multilaminar

100 Cu. 

Ft. 9,400 15,000 10,000 30" I.D. 18' 9"

V0001

Gaseous 

Hydrogen

4540 - TEST 

FACILITY 116 

(TF116) A350-LF3 7"

CB&I 

1143 1/2" A350-LF3

CB&I1146 10 @ 1/4" 20 @ 9/32" 8.830"Chicago Bridge 

& Iron 1965 Multilaminar

100 Cu. 

Ft. 9,400 15,000 10,000 30" I.D. 18' 9"
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Stennis Space Center (SSC)
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Rating (PSI)

Center's 

Design 

Pressure 

(PSI)

Operating 

Pressure 

(PSI)

Water 

Volume 

(ft3)

Age 

(yr)

Wall 

thickness 

(shell, total 

nominal, in.)

Number of Shell 

layers and 

thicknesses 

(nominal, in.)

Shell Materials of 

construction

Head 

thickness 

(in.)

Number of 

Head layers 

and 

thicknesses

Head Materials of 

construction

Comments (general condition, 

vessel history, known flaws, 

etc.)

6,300 (SF=3) 4,500 (SF=4) 4,500 1,375 49 5.5 4 - 1.375 SA-517F 'T-1 

Steel' 3.062 1 SA-517F 'T-1 Steel'

Vessel built for SSC, all inspection 

records and repair history maintained.

6,300 (SF=3) 4,500 (SF=4) 4,100 1,500 49 5.5 4 - 1.375 SA-517F 'T-1 

Steel' 3.062 1 SA-517F 'T-1 Steel'

Vessel built for SSC, all inspection 

records and repair history maintained.

6,300 (FS=3) 4,576 (SF=4) 4,100 1,375 49 5.5 4 - 1.375 SA-517F 'T-1 

Steel' 3.062 1 SA-517F 'T-1 Steel'

Vessel built for SSC, all inspection 

records and repair history maintained.

3,750 (SF=3) 2,800 (SF=4) 2,750 950 49 3.125 1 - 1.8125, 1 - 

1.3125

SA-517F 'T-1 

Steel' 1.6875 1 SA-517F 'T-1 Steel'

Vessel built for SSC, all inspection 

records and repair history maintained.

6,300 (SF=3) 4,678 (SF=4) 4,100 1,500 49 5.5 4 - 1.375 SA-517F 'T-1 

Steel' 3.062 1 SA-517F 'T-1 Steel'

Vessel built for SSC, all inspection 

records and repair history maintained.

6,300 (SF=3) 4,647 (SF=4) 4,300 1,500 49 5.5 4 - 1.375 SA-517F 'T-1 

Steel' 3.062 1 SA-517F 'T-1 Steel'

Vessel built for SSC, all inspection 

records and repair history maintained.

6,300 (SF=3) 4,647 (SF=4) 4,100 1,500 49 5.5 4 - 1.375 SA-517F 'T-1 

Steel' 3.062 1 SA-517F 'T-1 Steel'

Vessel built for SSC, all inspection 

records and repair history maintained.

6,300 (SF=3) 4,678 (SF=4) 4,100 1,500 49 5.5 4 - 1.375 SA-517F 'T-1 

Steel' 3.062 1 SA-517F 'T-1 Steel'

Vessel built for SSC, all inspection 

records and repair history maintained.

6,300 (SF=3) 4,753 (SF=4) 4,300 1,500 49 5.5 4 - 1.375 SA-517F 'T-1 

Steel' 3.062 1 SA-517F 'T-1 Steel'

Vessel built for SSC, all inspection 

records and repair history maintained.

6,300 (SF=3) 4,814 (SF=4) 4,300 1,065 49 5.5 4 - 1.375 SA-517F 'T-1 

Steel' 3.062 1 SA-517F 'T-1 Steel'

Vessel built for SSC, all inspection 

records and repair history maintained.

6,300 (SF=3) 4,784 (SF=4) 4,100 1,375 49 5.5 4 - 1.375 SA-517F 'T-1 

Steel' 3.062 1 SA-517F 'T-1 Steel'

Vessel built for SSC, all inspection 

records and repair history maintained.

6,300 (SF=3) 4,693 (SF=4) 4,300 1,500 49 5.5 4 - 1.375 SA-517F 'T-1 

Steel' 3.062 1 SA-517F 'T-1 Steel'

Vessel built for SSC, all inspection 

records and repair history maintained.

6,300 (SF=3) 4,814 (SF=4) 4,300 1,500 49 5.5 4 - 1.375 SA-517F 'T-1 

Steel' 3.062 1 SA-517F 'T-1 Steel'

Vessel built for SSC, all inspection 

records and repair history maintained.

6,300 (SF=3) 4,663 (SF=4) 4,100 1,500 49 5.5 4 - 1.375 SA-517F 'T-1 

Steel' 3.062 1 SA-517F 'T-1 Steel'

Vessel built for SSC, all inspection 

records and repair history maintained.

3,750 (SF=3) 2,800 (SF=4) 2,750 950 48 3.125 1 - 1.8125, 1 - 

1.3125

SA-517F 'T-1 

Steel' 1.6875 1 SA-517F 'T-1 Steel'

Vessel built for SSC, all inspection 

records and repair history maintained.

2,756 2,000 (SF=4) TBD 830 54 2.474 7 - 0.269, 1 - 

0.5 AOS 1146a 2.125 1 A-225 Gr. B FBQ

2,756 2,000 (SF=4) TBD 830 54 2.474 7 - 0.269, 1 - 

0.5 AOS 1146a 2.125 1 A-225 Gr. B FBQ

Vessels built for KSC's Auxiliary GN 

Supply System and moved to SSC 

~2010. Historical inspection data not 

currently on record.
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General Information on Layered Pressure Vessels

Gilda Ham-Battista EM20 256-544-6328 Gilda.L.Battista@nasa.gov

February 25, 2014 Pressure Systems: Layered Pressure Vessel Evaluation

Layered pressure vessels (LPVs)

General Vessel Information

The following tables and figures provide general information on V0032, V0125 and V0256. Vessels V0032 and V0125 

are surplus vessels that were used for materials testing. The V0256 vessel is currently in service, and its 

configuration was used for analytical evaluation using finite element analysis and fitness-for-service evaluation. This 

information was collected from several sources, primarily from the packages available in MSFC’s PSRT (Pressure 

System Reporting Tool).

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Size and Environment

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MSFC Vessel V0032

Vessel V0031 was manufactured by A.O. Smith 

Corporation. It is a vertical vessel (No. MV-50288-34) 

built on September 1962. 

Surplus Vessels V0030’s Series
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V0125
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Vessel V0125 in service 

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V0256

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MSFC Vessel V0256

Vessel V0256 was manufactured by CB&I in 1963 

(serial No. M 108), and currently in service at MSFC, 

Building 4572 at the Propulsion and Structural Test 

Facility.
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Summary and Future Reporting Observations:

This report contains general information on three of the LPVs under evaluation. This information was obtained from the MSFC Pressure 

System Reporting (PSRT) and other database. Vessels V0032 and V0125 are surplus vessels that were sacrificed to conduct materials 

testing. V0256 is a vessel in service, the configuration of which is being modeled for use in the analytical evaluation using finite element 

analysis and fitness-for-service evaluation.
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Non-Code Pressure Vessel Material Properties Assessment

Presentation, February 28, 2014

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Material Properties Assessment

Doug Wells and Preston McGill EM20 256-544-3300 douglas.n.wells@nasa.gov

preston.b.mcgill@nasa.gov

February 28, 2014 Pressure Systems: Layered Pressure Vessels Assessment 

Non-Code Layered Pressure Vessel (LPVs) 

The purpose of this investigation was to identify the approaches, material systems, and 

testing that will be required to evaluate MSFC Non-Code pressure vessel materials. A 

sacrificial vessel was identified for dissection, and preliminary testing has been conducted 

on various regions. This preliminary assessment is to aid in laying the groundwork and 

planning in the understanding of material properties of LPVs.

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 The goal is to integrate build-history materials data with new evaluations of 

sacrificial vessels to build a modern materials database representing each of the 

materials of concern in the non-code layered vessels within the Agency

 Evaluate required fundamentals for each material system

 Tensile 

 Fracture toughness 

 Fatigue crack growth rate

 Charpy impact (mainly for tie to historic data and comparison with modern 

code evaluations) 

Approach

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 Material systems under current consideration

 A.O. Smith class layered vessel materials

 1143 inner liner, 1143/1143 weld, 1143/A225 weld

 1146 outer liner, 1146/1146 weld, 1146/A225 weld

 A225 head material, A225/5002 weld

 5002 nozzle forging

 Weld microstructures

 Tests currently performed at weld centerline

 Need to evaluate fusion line and HAZ for each combination

 Temperatures

 Each material system evaluation needs to be performed to understand the 

stochastic nature of the upper transition region of the Master Curve.

Approach
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Test Methods

 Tensile

 Standard ASTM E8 tensile evaluations

 Assume base metals are isotropic, evaluate axial vessel direction

 Test welds transverse (base/HAZ/Weld) and axially (Weld)

 Fracture Toughness

 Standard JI c per ASTM E1820, elastic-plastic J-R curve

 Follow ASTM E1921 for effects of transition temperature

 Review suitability regarding homogeneity and thickness scaling

 Weld testing to consider new standards ASTM E2818/ISO15653

 Fatigue Crack Growth Rate 

 Standard da/dN tests per ASTM E647

 Charpy

 Standard Charpy per ASTM E23

 Re-Evaluation of build-history data enabling key-hole to V-notch comparisons

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Current Testing

 MSFC Vessel V125

 CB&I, Liner plus 3 wraps

 Typical construction
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Basic Vessel Cut Plan

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Strain gage installation on Ring #3 prior to cutting and removing the 3 wrap cylinders around 

internal cylinder.

Liner Weld
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Strain measurements as layers sequentially cut

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Shell Head

Approximate plane 

location of cracks for 

fracture testing.

In each weld, the 

centerline crack 

location was chosen 

due to the 

pronounced, course 

grain structure. HAZ or 

fusion line testing was 

not pursued due to 

limited material and 

resources.

Shell 

(Wrap #2)

Outer Shell 

(Wrap #3)

Cross-section micrograph of multi-pass axial shell weld
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centerline crack 

location was chosen 

due to the 

pronounced, course 

grain structure. HAZ or 

fusion line testing was 

not pursued due to 

limited material and 

resources.

Shell 

(Wrap #2)

Outer Shell 

(Wrap #3)

Cross-section micrograph of multi-pass axial shell weld

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Shell 

(Wrap #1)

Shell 

(Wrap #2)

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centerline crack 

location was chosen 

due to the 

pronounced, course 

grain structure. HAZ or 

fusion line testing was 

not pursued due to 

limited material and 

resources.

Shell 

(Wrap #2)

Outer Shell 

(Wrap #3)

Cross-section micrograph of multi-pass axial shell weld

Shell Shell

Shell 

(Wrap #1)

Shell 

(Wrap #2)

Shell Shell

Liner

Shell 

(Wrap #1)
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Approximate plane 

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In each weld, the 

centerline crack 

location was chosen 

due to the 

pronounced, course 

grain structure. HAZ or 

fusion line testing was 

not pursued due to 

limited material and 

resources.

Shell 

(Wrap #2)

Outer Shell 

(Wrap #3)

Shell Shell

Shell 

(Wrap #1)

Shell 

(Wrap #2)

Shell Shell

Liner

Shell 

(Wrap #1)

Excerpt from Detail Cut-Plan for V125

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centerline crack 

location was chosen 

due to the 

pronounced, course 

grain structure. HAZ or 

fusion line testing was 

not pursued due to 

limited material and 

resources.

Shell 

(Wrap #2)

Outer Shell 

(Wrap #3)

Shell Shell

Shell 

(Wrap #1)

Shell 

(Wrap #2)

Shell Shell

Liner

Shell 

(Wrap #1)
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Approximate plane 

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In each weld, the 

centerline crack 

location was chosen 

due to the 

pronounced, course 

grain structure. HAZ or 

fusion line testing was 

not pursued due to 

limited material and 

resources.

Shell 

(Wrap #2)

Outer Shell 

(Wrap #3)

Shell Shell

Shell 

(Wrap #1)

Shell 

(Wrap #2)

Shell Shell

Liner

Shell 

(Wrap #1)

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location of cracks for 

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centerline crack 

location was chosen 

due to the 

pronounced, course 

grain structure. HAZ or 

fusion line testing was 

not pursued due to 

limited material and 

resources.

Shell 

(Wrap #2)

Outer Shell 

(Wrap #3)

Shell Shell

Shell 

(Wrap #1)

Shell 

(Wrap #2)

Shell Shell

Liner

Shell 

(Wrap #1)
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centerline crack 

location was chosen 

due to the 

pronounced, course 

grain structure. HAZ or 

fusion line testing was 

not pursued due to 

limited material and 

resources.

Shell 

(Wrap #2)

Outer Shell 

(Wrap #3)

Shell Shell

Shell 

(Wrap #1)

Shell 

(Wrap #2)

Shell Shell

Liner

Shell 

(Wrap #1)

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location of cracks for 

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centerline crack 

location was chosen 

due to the 

pronounced, course 

grain structure. HAZ or 

fusion line testing was 

not pursued due to 

limited material and 

resources.

Shell 

(Wrap #2)

Outer Shell 

(Wrap #3)

Shell Shell

Shell 

(Wrap #1)

Shell 

(Wrap #2)

Shell Shell

Liner

Shell 

(Wrap #1)
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Approximate plane 

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In each weld, the 

centerline crack 

location was chosen 

due to the 

pronounced, course 

grain structure. HAZ or 

fusion line testing was 

not pursued due to 

limited material and 

resources.

Shell 

(Wrap #2)

Outer Shell 

(Wrap #3)

Shell Shell

Shell 

(Wrap #1)

Shell 

(Wrap #2)

Shell Shell

Liner

Shell 

(Wrap #1)

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Approximate plane 

location of cracks for 

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In each weld, the 

centerline crack 

location was chosen 

due to the 

pronounced, course 

grain structure. HAZ or 

fusion line testing was 

not pursued due to 

limited material and 

resources.

Shell 

(Wrap #2)

Outer Shell 

(Wrap #3)

Shell Shell

Shell 

(Wrap #1)

Shell 

(Wrap #2)

Shell Shell

Liner

Shell 

(Wrap #1)

Fracture Toughness, The JIc Test

0 0.002 0.004 0.006 0.008 0.01 0.012 0.014 0.016 0.018 0.02

0

100

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300

400

500

600

700

800 Force (lbs)

Crack Mouth Opening displacement (inch)

File:CP344-3-19T1 WO:2012-0443 Matl:1146 Specimen:CP344-3-19 Temp:70F

Force versus load-line displacement is fundamental test data

Unloading compliance 

provides crack extension
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Approximate plane 

location of cracks for 

fracture testing.

In each weld, the 

centerline crack 

location was chosen 

due to the 

pronounced, course 

grain structure. HAZ or 

fusion line testing was 

not pursued due to 

limited material and 

resources.

Shell 

(Wrap #2)

Outer Shell 

(Wrap #3)

Shell Shell

Shell 

(Wrap #1)

Shell 

(Wrap #2)

Shell Shell

Liner

Shell 

(Wrap #1)

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0 0.002 0.004 0.006 0.008 0.01 0.012 0.014 0.016 0.018

0

100

200

300

400

500

600

700

800 Loading Cycle Force

COD

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Kq = 33781 Pm/Pq = 1.75

K analysis is not informative. Plasticity obscures crack extension

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Shell Head

Approximate plane 

location of cracks for 

fracture testing.

In each weld, the 

centerline crack 

location was chosen 

due to the 

pronounced, course 

grain structure. HAZ or 

fusion line testing was 

not pursued due to 

limited material and 

resources.

Shell 

(Wrap #2)

Outer Shell 

(Wrap #3)

Shell Shell

Shell 

(Wrap #1)

Shell 

(Wrap #2)

Shell Shell

Liner

Shell 

(Wrap #1)

Fracture Toughness, The JIc Test

-0.01 0 0.01 0.02 0.03 0.04 0.05 0.06 0.07

0

50

100

150

200

250

300

350

400

a (in) J (in*lbs/in

2

)

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Jq = 169 Kjq = 73.4

All J-a data Valid J-a data

J @ Pimax JIc curve fit
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Approximate plane 

location of cracks for 

fracture testing.

In each weld, the 

centerline crack 

location was chosen 

due to the 

pronounced, course 

grain structure. HAZ or 

fusion line testing was 

not pursued due to 

limited material and 

resources.

Shell 

(Wrap #2)

Outer Shell 

(Wrap #3)

Shell Shell

Shell 

(Wrap #1)

Shell 

(Wrap #2)

Shell Shell

Liner

Shell 

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Fracture Toughness, JIc Test Summary (Preliminary)

Specimen Alloy Weld or Base Temp (F) JIc KJIc

344-3-1 1143 Base 70 333 103

344-3-2 1143 Base 70 355 106

344-3-3 1143 Base -50 468 126

344-3-4 1143 Weld 70 579 135

344-3-5 1143 Weld 70 556 133

344-3-6 1143 Weld -50 209 84

344-3-18 1146 Base 70 201 80

344-3-19 1146 Base 70 169 73

344-3-31 1146 Base 70 217 83

344-3-32 1146 Base 70 223 84

344-3-44 1146 Base 70 222 84

344-3-21 1146 Weld 70 973 176

344-3-22 1146 Weld 70 810 160

344-3-23 1146 Weld -50 760 158

344-3-34 1146 Weld 70 517 128

344-3-35 1146 Weld 70 566 134

344-3-36 1146 Weld -50 497 128

344-3-46 1146 Weld 70 745 154

344-3-47 1146 Weld 70 624 141

344-3-48 1146 Weld -50 369 110

344-5-4 1146/A225 Weld 70 600 138
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Summary and Future Reporting Observations:

 MSFC Vessel V32

 A.O. Smith Vessel, similar size and construction to V125

 Executing careful cut-up by saw

 Test Objectives

 Evaluate temperature transition effects on toughness

 Refine weld JIc test methods in welds, as possible

 Utilize repeated tests to exercise E1921 methodology

 Evaluate toughness in local microstructures in welds: HAZ, fusion line, centerline 

 Continue da/dN survey, (reduced emphasis versus toughness)

 Re-focus on A225 head material and 5002 nozzle toughness

 Expand Charpy testing to welds, U-notch/V-notch

Next Steps for Materials
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Appendix E. LPV Technical Interchange Meeting – September 18, 

2013: Current Considerations for the MSFC Non-Code Layered 

Pressure Vessel Material Testing Tasks Presentation, February 28, 

2014

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Layered Pressure Vessel Material Testing Tasks

Title:

Date:

Author:

Keywords: Layered pressure Vessels (LPVs)

Org: Phone: email:

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Executive Summary: (Purpose and Result)

References: (work orders, reports, etc.)

Doug Wells EM20 256-544-3300 douglas.n.wells@nasa.gov

February 28, 2014 Pressure Systems: Layered Pressure Vessel 

Evaluation

This report provides an update of the materials testing being conducted at MSFC in support of 

LPV assessments as well as the testing planned in support of this effort. Transition temperature 

evaluation based on ASTM E1921 is introduced as the method to be used in the ongoing 

materials evaluation. This material was presented at the LPV Technical Interchange (TIM) held 

MSFC on September 2013.

Work order references: 

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Material Testing Objectives

 Develop an understanding of Layered Pressure Vessel (LPV) materials’ performance

 Develop needed data to understand the inherent variability in structurally 

significant material properties, including tensile and fracture mechanics behavior

 Collect data from all qualified sources to develop a diverse database across as 

many lots as feasible

 Determine if there are any meaningful differences between materials at vendor 

change (A.O.Smith to CB&I)

 Confirm tensile properties of base metal and welds to evaluate the integrity of design 

assumptions, e.g. base metal UTS and YS and 100% weld efficiency

 Investigate fracture mechanics data, primarily toughness, as a function of 

temperature due to brittle transition effects

 Utilize the “Master Curve” approach for toughness evaluation to maximize the 

information gained from testing.

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Fundamental Properties

 Tensile properties collected at MSFC to date do not show expected margin over 

reported design strengths

 Only reflects one CB&I vessel

 Additional data becoming available from Ames/SwRI work and the “V32” A.O. 

Smith vessel cut-up

 Charpy Impact data remains of interest

 Additional testing to be performed in addition to fracture mechanics tests

 Develop understanding of historical data for U and V notches

 Correlate to new transition data based on toughness

 Relatively inexpensive

 Considering move to instrumented hammer testing
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Fracture Toughness

 Fracture toughness as a function of temperature is the most influential material 

property for vessel assessment

 Testing in the size-limited materials provided by surplus vessels requires the use of 

elastic-plastic fracture mechanics

 The fully ductile fracture toughness (upper shelf) and the transition to cleavage 

fracture (transition range) is of interest to our assessments

 Some vessel materials may be in the transition range at our standard 

operating conditions (A225)

 Scatter in measured fracture toughness is expected in the transition range

 Use of the Master Curve methodology from ASTM E1921 should facilitate the 

assessment of transition range test data

 When welds are included, there are a significant number of materials to be 

evaluated – E1921 can assist in this

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Master Curve Background

 The master curve concept is used to describe the transition in fracture toughness 

due to cleavage mechanisms as temperature decreases to the lower shelf Toughness

Temperature

Cleavage

Ductile

Master Curve K T T Jc med o ( )    30 70exp 0.019       To

100 MPa√m

For 1 inch thick specimens

Transition
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Master Curve Background

 A physics-based model to handle the data scatter problem

Ref 1.

References

1. Wallin, Kim, Fracture Toughness of Engineering Materials, Estimation and Application, EMAS Publishing, 2011

2. McCabe, D., Merkle, J., Wallin, K., An introduction to the Development and Use of the Master Curve Method, ASTM 

Manual 52, ASTM International, 2005

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Master Curve Background

 A physics-based model to handle the data scatter problem

The transition region exhibits a mixture of ductile and brittle fracture mechanisms. Fracture is 

governed by the statistics of local initiation mechanisms, giving rise to a “weakest link” 

pattern of failure. On the lower shelf, the fracture is propagation driven, initiation sites are not 

as influential, and the toughness is fairly constant.

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Master Curve Background

 A physics-based model to handle the data scatter problem

 Weakest link statistics, two-parameter Weibull model   1 exp

b

C

C I

J P J J



        

Scaling parameter for 63.2% 

failure probability

Weibull slope (empirical)

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Master Curve Background

 An engineering model reflecting the lower shelf

 Three-parameter Weibull model from Wallin  

min

min

1 exp

b

I

C I

o

K K P K K

K K

    

         

 

Conditional probability after initiation 

models the Kmin lower shelf

Power of the model:

• Model fits most all ferritic/BCC steels with b = 4 and Kmin = 20 Mpa√m, 

• This pre-establishes scatter expectation via the model’s Weibull slope

• Only need to test for the scaling factor, Ko
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Master Curve Background

 Round robin data illustrating model independence of temperature for Weibull slope = 4 

and Kmin = 20 MPa√m

Ref 2.

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Master Curve Background

 Statistical size effect (length of crack front)

 Weakest length stats indicate that Pf will be a function of the volume of material tested, 

therefore the length of the crack front is important.

 Thickness of specimen in testing

 Assumed or identified length of crack in structure

 Test data must be normalized using the statistical model to an equivalent 25.4mm (1 

inch) crack length to evaluate the Master Curve parameter, Ko(and thus To)  

1

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1

Jc x Jc ( ) min (1) min

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B K K K K

B

 

      
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Master Curve Background

 How do we use the MC model? Fairly Simple...

 Test replicate specimens near estimated To

 Size adjust data, then evaluate the scale parameter, Ko

 Convert Ko(63% CP) to KJc(med) (50% CP)

 Calculate the Tofor use in the Master Curve Equation  

1

4 4

( ) min

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1

N

Jc i o

i

K K

K K

 N

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

   

1

4

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ln

0.019 70

Jc med

o test

K

T T              

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K T T Jc med o ( )    30 70exp 0.019      
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Master Curve Background

 Bounding Values from the Master Curve

Ref 2.

Bounding curve 

comes from model

Does not require 

extensive testing!

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Planned Testing Tasks

 The LPV team has agreed on three testing tasks for this initial assessment period

 Head material fracture mechanics assessment

 Shell base metals fracture mechanics assessment

 Weld microstructural regions assessment

 Each of these tasks will involve using the MC methodology

 Existing data from previous assessments will play a role

 SwRI data on material orientation and impact energy versus temperature data 

provides significant background

 Material sources currently available at MSFC include the CB&I vessel (V125) and 

A.O.Smith vessel (V32)
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Planned Testing Tasks

 Fracture testing will utilize two specimen types to accommodate material orientation 

limitations

Compact Tension Charpy-sized 3-pt Bend

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Planned Testing – Base Metal

 Fracture testing for the base metal tasks is now getting started on pathfinder specimens 

from V32

 Test matrices and cut plans are in development

 Final plans (accommodating the funded scope) will be determined after review of all 

available data 

 MSFC data – new pathfinder and prior

 SwRI data – phase I and II

 Will establish clear plans by early October to share with team for concurrence

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Planned Testing – Base Metal

 Orientation more important than expected

 Test data from SwRI Phase II indicates strong dependence

A225 Head Material - Metallography

Looking into 

Radial Face Looking into 

Meridional Face

Looking into 

Circumferential Face

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Planned Testing – Weld Metal

 Fracture testing for the weld metal tasks is still in the planning phase

 Tests are planned to follow ASTM E2818 and ISO15653

 Scope involves investigating the varied microstructure around the various welds

 First step will be to evaluate the various welds of interest with metallography and 

microhardness traverses

 Shell seam (1143, 1146, 1146a)

 Head to shell (A225 to shell materials)

 Nozzle to head (5002 to A225)

 Must decide/determine if screening weld locations for worst actor can be done at 70F 

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Planned Testing – Weld Metal

A225 Head

Inner Wrap

Multi-layer

Wraps

Examples of potential fracture planes to investigate

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Planned Testing – Weld Metal Examples of potential fracture planes to investigate
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Planned Testing – Weld Metal

 Weld metal metallography sections to be in work by early 

October

 Pathfinder testing of seam weld regions by mid- October

Questions?

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Summary and Future Reporting Observations:

A summary of the current status of the materials testing at MSFC was presented along with 

planned testing. ASTM E1921 has been selected as the methodology to evaluate transition 

temperature based on a limited number of specimens.
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Activities/LPV Analysis Tool (LAPVAT)

Presentation, March 17, 2014

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Joel Hobbs, P.E. EM20 256-544-0297 joel.r.hobbs@nasa.gov

March 17, 2014 MSFC Non-Code Pressure Vessel Material Properties Assessment 

Test Facilities, V256, Pressure Vessel, API 579, Layered Vessel, Non-code Pressure Vessel, LAPVAT

MSFC’s approach to the analysis of layered pressure vessels (LPV) has taken a multi-faceted 

approach. First, MSFC used finite element modeling to develop a big picture view of the mechanics 

of LPV’s and understand the sensitivities of these structures. Next, MSFC has been actively 

developing approaches to take the core principals and philosophies of API 579 and apply them to 

layered vessel. This includes developing methods to adapt commercially available API 579 code 

analysis tools for use with LPVs. Finally, MSFC has been developing a software tool (LAPVAT) to 

quickly create finite element models of layered pressure vessels to support both the increase of 

understanding of LPV’s and provide input to the existing API 579 code analysis tools.

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Foundational Work

• The first step taken by MSFC in the analysis of the LPV was to take a simplified, 

conceptual vessel and create finite element models of several scenarios.

• Layer gaping, cracked layers, various finite element model boundary conditions, 

and thick-walled verses layered construction were all examined. 

• The results of this work allowed MSFC to gain a better understanding of the 

mechanics of LPVs and begin understanding the relationship between layered 

vessels and closed form solutions for thick walled vessels such as the Lamé 

equations. 

Examples of 

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Gaining Experience with API-579

At this point, the next step was to begin to use and understand the industry standard for fitnessfor-service evaluations of monolithic pressure vessels, API 579. To do this, the first vessel 

examined was a monolithic tank located at MSFC. This tank was, for the most part, in line with 

what the authors of API 579 had designed the document for. An existing flaw was found in one of 

the welds and was evaluated using the Failure Assessment Diagram (FAD) approach, the residual 

stress policies, flaw re-categorization, and material property assumptions detailed by the 

specification. Now, with the experience in using API 579 (as well as the ancillary software tools), 

MSFC was ready to begin formulating an approach to adapting the API 579 ideas to apply to LPVs. 

The general process that was beginning to crystalize was:

1. Use the best quantifiable NDE (e.g. PAUT, circumferential expansion, etc.) to determine a 

rough estimate for flaw sizes and layer gaping estimates.

2. Estimate vessel stress state, by layer, based on NDE observations, vessel build records, vessel 

use history, etc.

3. Evaluate the fitness-for-service state for any known defects, defects below the estimated NDE 

inspection limit, and a representative bounding defect size distribution for un-inspectable 

welds.
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Finite Element Modeling - LAPVAT

• Combined with what we learned through the initial finite element modeling phase and the 

first use of API 579 on a vessel, it became clear that each vessel would require a custom 

built finite element model. Building a finite element model of a layered pressure vessel is a 

time consuming task. Given the large number of LPVs at MSFC, it became clear that a tool 

to automate the creation of models based on parametric inputs would be a great time saver. 

Additionally, it would speed up the ability to investigate “what if” scenarios allowing MSFC to 

gain a better understanding of LPV mechanics. This spawned the creation of LAPVAT 

(Layered Pressure Vessel Analysis Tool). LAPVAT, developed internally at MSFC, is a Python 

script that interfaces with ABAQUS to create 3D layered pressure vessel models based on a 

number of user definable parameters.

• The model has contact surfaces between each of the layers and can be modeled with or 

without the longitudinal welds that form bridges between adjacent layers. Post processing of 

the model can be handled via the ABAQUS GUI or LAPVAT can generate an html report of 

model results from defined key locations. Using either method, the model results can then 

be broken down into layer-by-layer stress state and fed into the API 579 code evaluation 

software, with assumptions and adaptations for LPVs, to produce limiting flaw sizes for each 

layer. 

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Layered Pressure Vessel Analysis Tool (LAPVAT)

• Automated creation and post-processing of layered pressure vessel finite element models 

using the ABAQUS python interface.

• Developed and built in-house by MSFC/EM20

• LAPVAT allows the user to input the dimensions of the vessel, the number of layers, the 

layer gaps, the material properties, meshing parameters, internal pressures, 

temperatures, angular section size, and other parameters. 

• LAPVAT uses these parameters to build a 3D model in its entirety complete with contact 

between layers. The user has the ability to modify some of the parameters via ABAQUS 

CAE.

• Greatly reduces the time required for detailed vessel analysis. 

• Allows more time to examine parameters and develop a better understanding of the 

system.
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LAPVAT Inputs 

• Geometry

• Head Thickness

• Head Internal Radius

• Shell length

• Number of layers

• Thickness of each layer

• Gap between each layer on head-to-shell side 

and the shell-to-shell side

• Weld width on top and bottom

• Weld transition aspect ratio (for vessels with 

a larger shell OD then head OD)

• Model Parameters

• Materials

• Job names

• Mesh seeding parameters

• Load Parameters

• Internal Pressure

• Temperature

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LAPVAT Post Processing

• Automatically extracts stress profiles through 

predetermined locations for Hoop, axial, and 

radial stresses.

Locations:

• Head-to-shell weld

• Shell-to-shell weld

• Layers at the middle of segment

• Creates an html summary report of the data 

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LAPVAT Example Results

• Example Results: 14 layer vessel with thicker inner liner layer, 60” ID, 4000 psi 

4000	

10000	

16000	

22000	

0	 0.5	 1	 1.5	 2	 2.5	 3	 3.5	 4	

Stress	(psi)	

Distance	Through	Shell	(in)	

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4	mil	Gaps	

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Stress	(psi)	

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Hoop	Stress	With	Varying	Gaps	

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1	mil	Gaps	

4	mil	Gaps	

Thick	Walled	Equ.	

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13000	

14000	

15000	

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Stress	(psi)	

Distance	Through	Shell	(in)	

Axial	Stress	With	Tapered	Gap	Between	

Inner	Layer	and	First	Wrapper	

Tapered	Gap	

0.1	mil	Gaps	

Thick	Walled	Equ.	

26000	

28000	

30000	

32000	

34000	

36000	

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Stress	(psi)	

Distance	Through	Shell	(in)	

Hoop	Stress	With	Tapered	Gap	Between	

Inner	Layer	and	First	Wrapper	

Tapered	Gap	

0.1	mil	Gaps	

Thick	Walled	Equ.	

26000	

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Stress	(psi)	

Distance	Through	Shell	(in)	

Hoop	Stress	With	Large	Gap	Between	Inner	

Layer	and	First	Wrapper	

4	mil	Gap	Layer	0	

0.1	mil	Gaps	

Thick	Walled	Equ.	

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13000	

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Stress	(psi)	

Distance	Through	Shell	(in)	

Axial	Stress	With	Large	Gap	Between	Inner	

Layer	and	First	Wrapper	

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Thick	Walled	Equ.	
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