Sinter-HIP: design codes, fatigue, safety and maintenance -
Steven Levesque, Advanced Vacuum Systems Inc., USA

The function of a Sinter-HIP unit will be described. Code requirements for various countries will then be identified. The manufacture of a Sinter-HIP vessel will be described, with particular reference to buit-in safeties. Strategies for long-term inspections and preventive maintenance will be defined.