: Essential for material specifications, including ferrous (Part A) and nonferrous (Part B) materials, as well as design properties (Part D). ASME Section V
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| Feature | Division 1 (Standard) | Division 2 (Class 1) | | :--- | :--- | :--- | | | 3.5 | 2.4 | | Design basis | Formula-based (DBR) | Analysis-based (DBA) | | Fatigue analysis | Not required (except by U-2(g)) | Mandatory screening + detailed if needed | | NDE requirements | RT/UT as per UW-51 | More stringent (e.g., 100% RT for some joints) | | Max allowable stress | Lower | ~30-40% higher | | Wall thickness | Heavier | Lighter | | Engineering cost | Lower | Higher (FEA, stress classification) | | Typical applications | Chemical, food, low-to-medium pressure | High-cycle fatigue, high-pressure, light-weight critical vessels | Using an outdated PDF for a new design