WHAT’S AT STAKE?

Pressure vessels are closed containers designed to hold gases or liquids under pressure. They’re found in a variety of industries and include everything from diving tanks, to distillation towers, to propane tanks.

WHAT’S THE DANGER?

Operating a vessel above its maximum allowable working pressure is a major cause of pressure vessel failures. If pressure vessels are improperly operated or improperly maintained, they can fail catastrophically, potentially flattening buildings and killing workers and people living in the area. If a tank containing hazardous chemicals explodes, a toxic chemical cloud released into the air could cause a much greater loss of life than what […]