The maximum internal pressure permitted at the top of a pressure vessel under specified design conditions.
Maximum Allowable Working Pressure (MAWP) is the maximum permissible internal pressure for a pressure vessel or pressure-retaining component at a specified design temperature, as determined in accordance with the applicable design code. It represents the pressure limit used for equipment design, fabrication and certification.
Maximum Allowable Working Pressure defines the design pressure limit for pressure vessels and pressure-retaining equipment.
MAWP is established during equipment design and may change following repairs, alterations or fitness-for-service assessments performed in accordance with applicable engineering codes.
Maximum Allowable Working Pressure is the design pressure rating of a pressure vessel, whereas Maximum Allowable Operating Pressure defines the highest pressure permitted during normal operation.
Process Engineering; Mechanical Engineering; Pressure Equipment.
Pressure vessels.; Petrochemical.; Oil and gas.; Refineries.; Chemical processing.
ASME BPVC Section VIII Division 1
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