Pros
- Well-written with practical charts for pressure vessel projects
- Excellent reference guide to ASME Code requirements
- Helpful and well-organized for daily use
- Boosts confidence in code compliance and exam prep
Cons
- Published in 1996, so it may miss code updates post that date
- Focused only on Section 1, requiring supplements for other sections
- Relatively short at 265 pages, not fully exhaustive
The ASME Code Simplified: Power Boilers is a specialized guidebook by Dyer D. Carroll and Dyer E. Carroll, Jr., that breaks down Section 1 of the ASME Boiler and Pressure Vessel Code. Aimed at mechanical engineers, inspectors, and fabricators in the power boiler industry, it transforms dense regulatory language into practical insights for design, fabrication, repair, inspection, and testing.
Standout features include real-world examples, sample problems, and procedures for earning S and R stamps, plus preparation for National Board exams and A, B endorsements. Users praise its clear charts, organization, and role as a go-to reference for pressure vessel projects, making complex topics like cylindrical components under pressure, formed heads, and reinforced openings accessible.
The book's writing and structure earn high marks for being well-organized and helpful, with a compact 265-page format from McGraw Hill. While its 1996 second edition captures updates of that era, professionals note it serves reliably as a foundational tool.
Potential drawbacks include its age, which might not reflect the newest code revisions, and its narrow focus on power boilers. Overall, it delivers strong value for those needing code clarity without wading through originals, earning solid recommendations from verified buyers.
Publisher: McGraw Hill
Publication Date: September 1, 1996
Edition: 2nd
Language: English
Print Length: 265 pages
ISBN-10: 0070116369
ISBN-13: 978-0070116368
Item Weight: 1.35 pounds
Dimensions: 6.2 x 0.98 x 9.3 inches
Reviewers highlight its value as a reference: 'Very well written, excellent charts for power boilers' (James A. Stewart). Another calls it a 'good guide to the code' (Tiki's Buddy), while others note it is 'helpful and well organized' (ray koerper) and delivers 'good and fast' utility.