PD 5500 is the UK's go-to specification for design, manufacture, inspection, and testing of unfired pressure vessels.

We have just published PD 5500:2024 Specification for unfired pressure vessels, the latest edition of the document which brings together all the changes and enhancements introduced during the 2021 publishing cycle - in one place.

PD 5500:2024 is your blueprint for safe and compliant pressure vessels:

  • It specifies requirements for the design, manufacture, inspection and testing of unfired pressure vessels.
  • It has been updated by experts from across design, manufacturing and inspection in all pressure vessel industries – including nuclear.
  • It helps produce safe, cost-effective pressure vessels that are widely recognized as such in national and international markets.

PD 5500:2024 remains a relevant choice for those involved with unfired pressure vessels across industries - particularly for projects within the UK market. This is because it offers a comprehensive and user-friendly set of guidelines.

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