GUIDELINE FOR UNFIRED PRESSURE VESSEL (UPV) DESIGN APPROVAL

(APPROVED LOCAL FABRICATOR)

1. Application letter must come from approved manufacturer or owner.

2. UPV Attachment should be completed and attached together with application.

3. 3 sets of design drawing must be as large as practicable (preferable A1) with 1/2''
border line and properly scaled. The drawings must be furnished with the following :

a) Main dimensions
b) Welding details
c) Service of nozzles & orientation of nozzles
d) Details of material specifications
e) Design data such as design pressure, design temperature, working pressure,
working temperature, test pressure, design code, working media, volume,
corrosion allowance, welding factor, flange rating and etc.
f) Detail drawings of any components and welding including reference or
configuration must be noted on the drawing.
g) Location of main safety features such as pressure gauge and safety valve.
h) Other useful information, if needed

4. Design calculation must be calculated in accordance with one of the latest version of
the recognized codes.

5. Documents submitted must be in Malay or English language.

6. For further information, please refer to Factories and Machinery (Steam Boiler and
Unfired Pressure Vessel) Regulations, 1970 and Factories and Machinery Act, 1967.

Notes:

i. Design, fabrication, examination and testing activities for the pressure vessel must be
accordance to the latest and recognized design code by department.
ii. All documentation and information must be enclosed and complete as requested.
 UPV Attachment

INFORMATION TO BE LISTED IN APPLICATION OF UNFIRED PRESSURE VESSEL.

1 Name and Address of The Applicant

(Contact Person)
2 Name and Address of Owner
(Address of Installation)

3 Name and Address of Manufacturer

or Fabricator

4 Your Reference Letter No. and Date of

Application
5 Type of Vessel to Be Applied

6 Model (if any) / Year of Build

7 Drawing No.

8 Dimension – [Outside Diameter x Shell

Length/Overall Length (mm)]
9 Design Code and Class

10 Authorized Inspecting Authorities (if

any)
Shell Side Tube Side Jacket Side
10 Design Pressure (kPa)
11 Test Pressure (kPa)
12 Design Temperature (oC)
13 Working Medium
14 Main Construction Material
15 Allowable Stress (kPa)

16 Thickness (mm)

17 Non Destructive Test

RT/MPI/UT/PT/NIL
18 Joint Efficiency (%)

19 Corrosion Allowance (mm)

20 Volume (m3)