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News & Information

The Pressure News, published by ABSA, details current information and events relating to pressure equipment safety.

Caution : Non-current issues of The Pressure News may contain information which is outdated or no longer valid. If you come across an article which is no longer valid, please inform our webmaster at webmaster@absa.ca.

Listed below are some articles from The Pressure News that may be useful to manufacturers:

Pressure Equipment Legislation	Vol. 9, Issue 1 (Mar 2004)
Welding Dissimilar Base Metal Thicknesses	Vol. 8, Issue 4 (Dec 2003)
ASME Code Stamped Construction	Vol. 8, Issue 4 (Dec 2003)
Pressure Piping Not over 0.5 m3	Vol. 8, Issue 2 (Jun 2003)
New CSA B51 Edition	Vol. 8, Issue 2 (Jun 2003)
Flange Gaskets a Warning to All	Vol. 8, Issue 1 (Mar 2003)
What is a Boiler and Pressure Vessel Permit?	Vol. 7, Issue 4 (Dec 2002)
Use of Submerged Arc Welding Flux from Recrushed Slag	Vol. 7, Issue 4 (Dec 2002)
Submission of Data Reports to the National Board	Vol. 7, Issue 3 (Sept 2002)
Changes to Pressure Welders Regulations	Vol. 7, Issue 3 (Sept 2002)
Pneumatic Test	Vol. 7, Issue 2 (Jun 2002)
Repair and Alteration Report	Vol. 7, Issue 1 (Mar 2002)
Pipe Nipple Failures	Vol. 6, Issue 4 (Dec 2001)
ASME Section IX - 2001Adenda	Vol. 6, Issue 4 (Dec 2001)
Fraudulent Material Alert	Vol. 6, Issue 3 (Sept 2001)
Spot Radiographic Examination	Vol. 6, Issue 3 (Sept 2001)
Custom Designed Large Diameter Flanges	Vol. 6, Issue 2 (Jun 2001)
Status or Disposition of Pressure Equipment	Vol. 6, Issue 1 (Mar 2001)
Miniature Pressure Vessel Data Reports	Vol. 6, Issue 1 (Mar 2001)
A Checklist for Design Submissions	Vol. 5, Issue 4 (Dec 2000)
Questions & Answers	Vol. 5, Issue 3 (Sept 2000)
Certificates of Authorization	Vol. 5, Issue 3 (Sept 2000)
National Board Registration of CSA B51 Vessels	Vol. 5, Issue 2 (Jun 2000)
Exporting a Vessel	Vol. 5, Issue 1 (Mar 2000)
Caution - Use of Austenitic Stainless Steel	Vol. 4, Issue 4 (Dec 1999)
Impact Testing Decision Charts	Vol. 4, Issue 3 (Sept 1999)
CSA B51 and ASME (IV) Some Other Technical Requirements	Vol. 4, Issue 3 (Sept 1999)
Buttweld Fittings	Vol. 3, Issue 2 (June 1998)
Highlights from recent ASME/Alberta Joint Reviews	Vol. 3, Issue 1 (Feb 1998)
Nameplate Requirements for New Pressure Vessel	Vol. 3, Issue 1 (Feb 1998)
Review of New Construction Inspection ?AI, AIA	Vol. 2, Issue 5 (Oct 1997)
Testing of Pressure Piping	Vol. 2, Issue 4 (Aug 1997)
Variance - UM Vessels	Vol. 2, Issue 3 (Jun 1997)
Highlights from ASME/NB Joint Annual Meeting	Vol. 2, Issue 3 (Jun 1997)
Documentation Requirements for Parts used in Repairs/Alterations	Vol. 2, Issue 1 (Jan 1997)
Repairs & Alteration Inspection Requirements	Vol. 1, Issue 6 (Nov 1996)
Initial Inspection of Imported Pressure Vessels & Boilers	Vol. 1, Issue 2 (Mar 1996)
Material Test Report	Vol. 1, Issue 2 (Mar 1996)
Hard Copies of Codes	Vol. 1, Issue 2 (Mar 1996)

Training - Pressure Equipment

ABSA provides periodic training seminars, including Code Update seminars, National Board seminars, and Pressure Equipment Safety Legislation (PESL) seminars. ABSA can also provide in-house and customized training for your organization. For more information, please review the Training News Page.

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Updated Feb 18, 2010