Sizing for gas passage (height/diameter), draft calculations, and heat transfer through walls.
The 2021 edition aligns more closely with ASCE 7-16 (Minimum Design Loads for Buildings and Other Structures). Engineers will notice:
Specific criteria for mitigating wind-induced (vortex shedding) and seismic-induced vibrations.
The standard is divided into several critical areas to ensure stack stability and safety:
ASME STS-1-2021 the current standard for the design, fabrication, and maintenance of steel stacks