Design, Manufacture and Operation of Pressurised Components; Structural Integrity; Plant Life Management

Pressure vessel engineering technology is of importance in many branches of industry. This journal publishes the latest research results and related information on all its associated aspects, with particular emphasis on the structural integrity assessment, maintenance and life extension of pressurised process engineering plants.

The anticipated coverage of the International Journal of Pressure Vessels and Piping ranges from simple mass-produced pressure vessels to large custom-built vessels and tanks. Pressure vessels technology is a developing field, and contributions on the following topics will therefore be welcome:
• Pressure vessel engineering
• Structural integrity assessment
• Design methods
• Codes and standards
• Fabrication, welding, and emerging advanced manufacturing processes, e.g., additive manufacturing (AM)
• Fabrication and welding
• Materials properties requirements
• Inspection and quality management
• Maintenance and life extension
• Ageing and environmental effects
• Life management
• Application of machine learning to pressure vessels technology

Of particular importance are papers covering aspects of significant practical application which could lead to major improvements in economy, reliability and useful life. While most accepted papers represent the results of original applied research, critical reviews of topical interest by world-leading experts will also appear from time to time.

International Journal of Pressure Vessels and Piping is indispensable reading for engineering professionals involved in the energy, petrochemicals, process plant, transport, aerospace and related industries; for manufacturers of pressure vessels and ancillary equipment; and for academics pursuing research in these areas.

Note to the authors:


The journal only accepts papers studying fluid dynamics if they have included fluid-solid interaction.

Original articles; short communications; review articles; book reviews; technical notes; letters to the Editors; important technical news items; review reports of relevant technical meetings. 

Editors
P. Dong
University of Michigan, Ann Arbor, Michigan, USA Email P. Dong
M. Smith
University of Manchester, Manchester, England, UK Email M. Smith
Honorary Editor
R. Ainsworth
University of Manchester, Manchester, England, UK
Editorial Board
H. Adeli
The Ohio State University, Columbus, Ohio, USA
G. Chell
Southwest Research Institute, San Antonio, Texas, USA
Q. Chen
Tsinghua University, Beijing, China
J. Darlaston
Strutech Consultancy, Dursley, UK
S.J. Garwood
Rolls Royce PLC, Derby, UK
M. Kikuchi
University of Michigan, Ann Arbor, Michigan, USA
M. Kirk
US Nuclear Regulatory Commission, Washington, District of Columbia, USA
M. D. Mathew
Indira Gandhi Centre Atomic Research, Kalpakkam, India
N. Miyazaki
Kyushu University, Fukuoka, Japan
D. Nash
University of Strathclyde, Glasgow, UK
A. Neimitz
Kielce University of Technology, Kielce, Poland
J. Price
Monash University, Clayton, Australia
R. Rintamaa
VTT Technical Research Centre of Finland, VTT, Finland
E. Roos
Universität Stuttgart, Stuttgart, Germany
S.-T. Tu
East China University of Science and Technology, Shanghai, China
G.M. Wilkowski
Engineering Mechanics Corp, Columbus, Ohio, USA
W. Yang
Zhejiang University, Hangzhou, China
S. Yoshimura
The University of Tokyo, Tokyo, Japan
U. Zerbst
Bundesanstalt für Materialforschung und Prüfung (BAM), Berlin, Germany
K. Wallin
VTT Technical Research Centre of Finland, Finland
Y.-J. Kim
Korea University, Seoul, The Republic of Korea
M. R. Ayatollahi
Iran University of Science & Technology, Tehran, Iran