Journal profile · Engineering, Mechanical
International Journal of Pressure Vessels and Piping
ISSN 0308-0161 · eISSN 1879-3541 · Elsevier BV · ENGLAND · Monthly
International Journal of Pressure Vessels and Piping: CAS Zone 2 · Engineering (2025 upgraded edition); impact factor 3.84; hybrid open access; APC about USD 3,620; review about 81 days (submission to acceptance, publisher); community-reported acceptance: easy; 257 articles in 2025; indexed in SCIE and Scopus.
Scope
Aims, scope and focus
International Journal of Pressure Vessels and Piping is published by Elsevier BV and is in Zone 2 of Engineering in the CAS Journal Ranking (2025 upgraded edition). By OpenAlex counts of its recent articles, its largest topics are Fatigue and fracture mechanics, High Temperature Alloys and Creep and Hydrogen embrittlement and corrosion behaviors in metals, together about 35.2% of its articles. Its main subfields are Mechanical Engineering. (generated from OpenAlex topic counts and CAS ranking data)
Design, Manufacture and Operation of Pressurised Components; Structural Integrity; Plant Life ManagementPressure vessel engineering technology is of importance in many branches of industry. This journal publishes the latest research results and related information on all its associated aspects, with particular emphasis on the structural integrity assessment, maintenance and life extension of pressurised process engineering plants.The anticipated coverage of the International Journal of Pressure Vessels and Piping ranges from simple mass-produced pressure vessels to large custom-built vessels and tanks. Pressure vessels technology is a developing field, and contributions on the following topics will therefore be welcome: • Pressure vessel engineering • Structural integrity assessment • Design methods • Codes and standards • Fabrication, welding, and emerging advanced manufacturing processes, e.g., additive manufacturing (AM) • Fabrication and welding • Materials properties requirements • Inspection and quality management • Maintenance and life extension • Ageing and environmental effects • Life management • Application of machine learning to pressure vessels technologyOf particular importance are papers covering aspects of significant practical application which could lead to major improvements in economy, reliability and useful life. While most accepted papers represent the results of original applied research, critical reviews of topical interest by world-leading experts will also appear from time to time.International Journal of Pressure Vessels and Piping is indispensable reading for engineering professionals involved in the energy, petrochemicals, process plant, transport, aerospace and related industries; for manufacturers of pressure vessels and ancillary equipment; and for academics pursuing research in these areas.Note to the authors:The journal only accepts papers studying fluid dynamics if they have included fluid-solid interaction.
From the journal's Aims & Scope
Research area (LetPub): Engineering, Mechanical
Editorial board by country: 6 in mainland China (about 17%); most named United Kingdom 9, United States 8, Mainland China 6, Japan 3, Taiwan, China 2 (36 members with a country) Editorial board ↗Publisher website ·
Main research topics OpenAlex counts of recent articles; shares are approximate
- Fatigue and fracture mechanicsEngineering20.5%
- High Temperature Alloys and CreepEngineering8.1%
- Hydrogen embrittlement and corrosion behaviors in metalsMaterials Science6.6%
- Non-Destructive Testing TechniquesEngineering5.6%
- Structural Integrity and Reliability AnalysisEngineering5.4%
- Engineering Structural Analysis MethodsEngineering4.6%
- Welding Techniques and Residual StressesEngineering4.2%
- Microstructure and Mechanical Properties of SteelsEngineering4.2%
Rankings & indexing
CAS ranking and database indexing
CAS Journal Ranking
CAS Journal Ranking, upgraded edition (March 2025)Engineering Zone 2
| Level | Category | Zone |
|---|---|---|
| Major | Engineering | Zone 2 |
| Minor | Engineering, Mechanical | Zone 3 |
| Minor | Engineering, Multidisciplinary | Zone 3 |
Top journal: noReview journal: no
CAS Xinrui Journal Ranking (March 2026)Engineering Zone 3
| Level | Category | Zone |
|---|---|---|
| Major | Engineering | Zone 3 |
| Minor | Engineering, Multidisciplinary | Zone 3 |
| Minor | Engineering, Mechanical | Zone 3 |
Top journal: noReview journal: not marked
CAS Journal Ranking, previous upgraded edition (December 2023)Engineering Zone 2
| Level | Category | Zone |
|---|---|---|
| Major | Engineering | Zone 2 |
| Minor | Engineering, Mechanical | Zone 2 |
| Minor | Engineering, Multidisciplinary | Zone 3 |
Top journal: noReview journal: no
Database indexing
SCIEScopusLetPub
International journal early-warning lists: not listed in any editionLetPub
Editions, and major and minor categories, are shown separately and never merged into one zone; check which edition your institution uses before you submit or report.
Metrics
Impact metrics and publication volume
Impact
- Impact factor
- 3.84LetPub ·
- Impact factor (publisher)
- 3.9Publisher website ·
- CiteScore 2026-06
- 6.6LetPub ·
- CiteScore (publisher)
- 6.6Publisher website ·
- SJR 2026-06
- 0.74LetPub ·
- SNIP 2026-06
- 1.42LetPub ·
- h-index
- 66LetPub ·
- h-index
- 102OpenAlex ·
- i10-index
- 2,593OpenAlex ·
- 2-year mean citedness
- 4.35OpenAlex ·
- Self-citation rate
- 10.3%LetPub ·
- Share of gold OA articles
- 12.67%LetPub ·
Volume
- Articles per year
- 241LetPub ·
Articles by year OpenAlex count · 6,308 in total · the current year is incomplete
| Year | Articles | Open access | Citations |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 170 | 30 | 98 |
| 2025 | 257 | 36 | 985 |
| 2024 | 252 | 51 | 1,869 |
| 2023 | 206 | 35 | 2,590 |
| 2022 | 226 | 28 | 3,452 |
| 2021 | 253 | 28 | 4,183 |
Sources count differently and were observed at different times, so each source's own value is kept; "publisher" marks figures from the journal's website.
Review & acceptance
Review time and acceptance
Publisher-reported review time from the journal's website
81 dayssubmission to acceptance · community reports about 24 months
The publisher's own definition applies; dates from this journal's articles in the last 24 months are not available yet, so the publisher's figure is used.
Figures by source
- Average review time (community reports)
- about 24 monthsLetPub ·
- Average acceptance (community reports)
- EasyLetPub ·
- Submission to first decision
- 5 daysPublisher website ·
- First decision after review
- 33 daysPublisher website ·
- Submission to acceptance
- 81 daysPublisher website ·
- Acceptance to publication
- 2 daysPublisher website ·
- Peer review
- Single anonymous peer reviewPublisher website
Community reports come from authors' own submissions (confidence 0.5) and are not a promise from the journal; for publisher figures, the journal's own definitions apply.
Fees & open access
APC and open-access policy
Hybrid open accessLetPub
A subscription journal in which authors can pay to publish their article open access.
| Source | APC | Fee waiver | License | Observed |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| OpenAlex | USD 3,620 / EUR 3,390 / GBP 2,900 / JPY 448,990 | — | — | |
| Publisher website | USD 3,200 | — | — |
A hybrid journal charges the APC only when the author chooses open access; publishing under the subscription model is usually free.
The journal's website is authoritative for fees; sources were observed at different times and each keeps its own value, without averaging.
Submission
Article types and submission policies (journal website)
What to prepare5 items from the author guidelines
- Abstract
- ≤ 250 words
- Keywords
- 1–7
- Manuscript length
- ≤ 6,000 words
- Reference style
- Numbered, in order of citation
- Highlights
- Required
Article types accepted7
- book reviewContributions falling into the following categories will be considered for publication: Original articles; short communications; review articles; book reviews; …Length not stated
- letterContributions falling into the following categories will be considered for publication: Original articles; short communications; review articles; book reviews; …Length not stated
- original articleContributions falling into the following categories will be considered for publication: Original articles; short communications; review articles; book reviews; …Length not stated
- reviewContributions falling into the following categories will be considered for publication: Original articles; short communications; review articles; book reviews; …Length not stated
- review articleContributions falling into the following categories will be considered for publication: Original articles; short communications; review articles; book reviews; …Length not stated
- short communicationContributions falling into the following categories will be considered for publication: Original articles; short communications; review articles; book reviews; …Length not stated
- technical noteContributions falling into the following categories will be considered for publication: Original articles; short communications; review articles; book reviews; …Length not stated
Policy excerpts from the journal's websiteAI use, Authorship, Conflicts of interest, License & copyright, Open access, Peer review, Preprints
- AI use Declaration of generative AI use
Authors must declare the use of generative AI tools in the manuscript preparation process upon submission of the paper.Generative AI and AI-assisted technologies (“AI tools”) have been rapidly adopted in research and scholarly publishing, offering significant benefits while requiring clear standards for responsible and transparent use.Authors preparing a manuscript for this journal may use AI tool…
Source ↗Publisher website ·- Authorship Group authorship
Group authorship refers to the attribution of an article to a defined and named group of authors whose members have contributed to the work. Examples include research consortia, clinical trial groups, collaborative networks, task forces or working groups, expert panels or consensus groups, and participatory research groups. Group authorship must be declared on the title page at submission. When av…
Source ↗Publisher website ·- Conflicts of interest Declaration of competing interests
All authors must disclose any financial and personal relationships with other people or organizations that could inappropriately influence or bias their work. Examples of potential competing interests include:EmploymentConsultanciesStock ownershipHonorariaPaid expert testimonyPatent applications or registrationsGrants or any other fundingAffiliation with the journal as an Editor or Advisory Board …
Source ↗Publisher website ·- License & copyright License options
Authors will be offered open access user license options which will determine how you, and third parties, can reuse your open access article. We advise that you review these options and any funding body license requirements before selecting a license option.
Source ↗Publisher website ·- Open access Open access
We refer you to our open access information page to learn about open access options for this journal.
Source ↗Publisher website ·- Peer review Peer review
This journal follows a single anonymized review process. Your submission will initially be assessed by our editors. If your submission is deemed suitable, it will typically be sent to be reviewed by a minimum of two reviewers for an independent expert assessment of the scientific quality. The decision as to whether your article is accepted or rejected for publication will be made by our editors.Re…
Source ↗Publisher website ·- Preprints Preprints
Preprint sharingAuthors may share preprints in line with Elsevier's article sharing policy. Sharing preprints, such as on a preprint server, will not count as prior publication.We advise you to read our policy on multiple, redundant or concurrent publication. In support of Open Science, this journal offers its authors a free preprint posting service on SSRN, Elsevier’s preprint and early research …
Source ↗Publisher website ·
Excerpts are quoted from the journal's website; "model summary" lines are written by Workers AI and checked against the text. The journal's website is authoritative.
Profile
Publication details and official links
- Publisher
- Elsevier BV
- Country or region
- ENGLAND
- Language
- Multi-Language
- Frequency
- Monthly
- ISSN
- 0308-0161
- Electronic ISSN
- 1879-3541
- Official links
- Journal homepage ↗LetPub
- Submission system ↗Publisher website
- Special issues ↗Publisher website
FAQ
Frequently asked questions about International Journal of Pressure Vessels and Piping
What CAS zone is International Journal of Pressure Vessels and Piping in?
In the 2025 upgraded edition of the CAS Journal Ranking, International Journal of Pressure Vessels and Piping is in Zone 2 of Engineering, and in Zone 3 of the minor category Engineering, Mechanical / Engineering, Multidisciplinary. In the 2026 Xinrui edition it is in Zone 3 of Engineering. Zones from different editions, and from major and minor categories, are not interchangeable.
What is the impact factor of International Journal of Pressure Vessels and Piping?
The latest impact factor listed by LetPub is 3.84; CiteScore 6.6, h-index 102.
How long does peer review take at International Journal of Pressure Vessels and Piping?
The publisher reports about 81 days (submission to acceptance); authors report an average review time of about 24 months; the community-reported acceptance is “Easy”. Article statistics cover accepted papers only, publisher figures follow the journal's own definitions, and community reports come from authors' own submissions; none is a promise from the journal.
What are the manuscript requirements of International Journal of Pressure Vessels and Piping?
According to the journal's author guidelines: Abstract: ≤ 250 words; Keywords: 1–7; Manuscript length: ≤ 6,000 words; Reference style: Numbered, in order of citation; Highlights: Required. A model extracted these from the author guidelines and each was checked against the text; check the latest version on the journal's website before submitting.
Where are the editorial board members of International Journal of Pressure Vessels and Piping based?
Of the 36 board members whose country the journal's board page names, 6 (about 17%) are in mainland China; the countries named most often are United Kingdom (9), United States (8) and Mainland China (6). Counted from the institutions listed on the board page; for reference only.
Which databases index International Journal of Pressure Vessels and Piping?
According to LetPub and DOAJ records, International Journal of Pressure Vessels and Piping is indexed in SCIE and Scopus.
Is International Journal of Pressure Vessels and Piping open access, and what is the APC?
International Journal of Pressure Vessels and Piping is a hybrid journal. For open-access publication: APC about USD 3,620.
Sources and updates
The facts on this page come from LetPub, Publisher website, OpenAlex; every figure is tagged with its source and the date it was observed, and conflicting values are kept per source. LetPub source page: view ↗ (archived 2026-08-26). Last updated: .