This article discusses how Harbin Boiler Co. Ltd (HBC) has incorporated the ASME Boiler and Pressure Vessel Code to ensure that the research, manufacturing, and servicing behind its products are in line with the international standard. HBC got to know ASME Codes in the early 1980s. In 1987, HBC became the first manufacturer of utility boilers in China to obtain ASME Authorization Certificates and Code stamps S (power boilers), U (pressure vessels), and Ш (alternative rules for pressure vessels). HBC obtained the National Board Authorization Certificate and Code stamp R (repair and alteration of boilers) in 1996. In 2004, HBC completed manufacturing the first product project with the U stamp – 24 oil tanks and gas tanks for the Three Gorges Zuoan Power Plant. During the course of obtaining ASME certificates and Code stamps, HBC also enhanced its design capability and manufacturing level, promoted its technology and management levels, further improved its quality and management system, and greatly strengthened its comprehensive competitiveness in the market.
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An Imprint for the Latest Technolgy
Libo Zhang
Vice Director
Mechanical Engineering. Nov 2014, 136(11): 40 (1 pages)
Published Online: November 1, 2014
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Zhang, L. (November 1, 2014). "An Imprint for the Latest Technolgy." ASME. Mechanical Engineering. November 2014; 136(11): 40. https://doi.org/10.1115/1.2014-Nov-5
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