30 Questions
Which organization formed a committee in 1911 to establish uniformity for pressure vessel and boiler designs?
American Society of Mechanical Engineers (ASME)
What is the purpose of establishing rules of safety for the design, fabrication, and inspection during construction of boilers and pressure vessels?
To promote safety for the public, plant owners, and operators
Why are industry standards necessary in modern industry?
To promote safety and efficiency
Which organization does ANSI recognize standards developed by?
American National Standards Institute (ANSI)
What is the ANSI standard for the storage and handling of anhydrous ammonia?
ANSI K61.1 Safety Requirements for Storage and Handling of Anhydrous Ammonia
Which type of regulations typically fall under local municipal regulations?
Building codes, fire codes, and health department regulations
Which organization is responsible for issuing standards in Canada?
Standards Council of Canada
Which organization published its first Boiler and Pressure Vessel Code?
ASME
Which organization does not approve, certify, rate, or endorse any item or construction?
ASME
Which organization is responsible for developing codes for boilers, pressure vessels, pressure piping, and mechanical refrigeration in Canada?
CSA
Which organization formed a committee in 1911 to establish uniformity for pressure vessel and boiler designs?
The American Society of Mechanical Engineers (ASME)
Why are industry standards necessary in modern industry?
To promote safety for the public, plant owners, and operators.
What is the purpose of establishing rules of safety for the design, fabrication, and inspection during construction of boilers and pressure vessels?
To promote safety for the public, plant owners, and operators.
Which organization is responsible for developing safety codes and standards through various committees and subcommittees?
The Standards Council of Canada
Which organization has a membership of over 115,000 practicing engineers and associated scientists?
The American Society of Mechanical Engineers (ASME)
Which organization is a non-profit organization and is independent from the government?
The Canadian Standards Association (CSA)
Which organization does not act as a consultant on engineering problems or general application of the code?
The American Society of Mechanical Engineers (ASME)
Which organization is responsible for issuing standards in the United States?
The American National Standards Institute (ANSI)
Which organization is a valuable reference source for Power Engineers regarding safety requirements for the storage and handling of anhydrous ammonia?
The American National Standards Institute (ANSI)
Which type of regulations may specify the location of fire-fighting equipment or escape routes from a plant?
Local municipal regulations
Which organization formed a committee in 1911 to address variations in pressure vessel and boiler designs?
American Society of Mechanical Engineers (ASME)
What is the purpose of establishing rules of safety for the design, fabrication, and inspection during construction of boilers and pressure vessels?
To protect the public and the safety of workers
Why are industry standards necessary in modern industry?
To promote safety for the public, plant owners, and operators
Which organization is responsible for developing safety codes and standards through various committees and subcommittees?
The American National Standards Institute (ANSI)
Which organization is responsible for developing codes for boilers, pressure vessels, pressure piping, and mechanical refrigeration in Canada?
The Standards Council of Canada
Which organization formed a committee in 1911 to establish uniformity for pressure vessel and boiler designs?
The National Fire Protection Association (NFPA)
Which organization is responsible for coordinating voluntary standardization in Canada?
The Standards Council of Canada
Which organization is a professional technical society with a membership of over 115,000 practicing engineers and associated scientists?
The American Society of Mechanical Engineers
Which organization has developed codes for boilers, pressure vessels, pressure piping, and mechanical refrigeration in Canada?
The Canadian Standards Association
Which organization is responsible for issuing standards in the United States?
The American Society of Mechanical Engineers
Test your knowledge on the history of codes and standards in the pressure equipment field in Canada. Learn about the legislation passed by jurisdictional governments for public protection and worker safety. Explore the challenges faced by officials in determining the best design and fabrication methods.
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