ASME Technical Presentation 2013

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ASME Technical Presentation

May- June 2013
-. • ASME B&PV Code Updates - 2013 Edition

·• Case 2695- Use ofVIII-2 Design Rules for
VIII -1 Construction
• Recently Published Code Cases
• Recently Published Interpretations
Presented by: Thomas P. Pastor, Vice President

Jayaram Vattappilly, Senior Engineer
HSB Global Standards

Hartford, Connecticut USA
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INSTRUCTOR BIOGRAPHIES
Thomas P. Pastor, P.E.

Mr. Pastor is currently a Vice-President for HSB Global Standards, a subsidiary of The Hartford
Steam Boiler Inspection and Insurance Co. For 21 of his 27 years at HSB, he has managed the Codes
& Standards Group. He holds a B.S. and M.S. in Civil Engineering from the University of
Connecticut, is a licensed Professional Engineer in the states of Connecticut and Indiana, and holds a
National Board Commission. His technical expertise is .in the area of stress analysis and pressure
vessel design.
Mr. Pastor currently serves on several ASME committees; he is a member of Section Vlll Pressure
Vessel Standards Committee, the Subgroup Design o(SC-Vlll, and also the Vice-Chainnan of the
B&PV Technical Oversight Management Committee. He is also a member of the ASME Board on
Pressure Technology. He has presented over 80 courses in pressure vessel design to audiences
around the world.
Jayaram Vattappilly, P.E.

Mr. Vattappilly holds a Mechanical Engineering degree from the University of Calicut, India, a
Master of Engineering degree in Welding from Bharathidasan University, India and a second
Master's degree in Advanced Design and Manufacturing from the University of Waterloo, Ontario,
Canada.
Jay's work experience has principally been in the area of pressure equipment construction, working
in the role of a QA/QC Engineer, an Inspection Engineer for a large engineering consulting finn
servicing refineries and petrochemical plants, a welding engineer responsible for both structural and
pressure vessel welding activity, and as a design engineer of pressure equipment constructed to
ASME Sections I, IV, B31.1 , and VIJI.
Jay presently holds a Professional Engineering license from Ontario, Canada and Nat ional Board
Commission with "NS" & "A" endorsements. He is a member of the Subgroup on Design (BPV
Vlll), Subgroup on Toughness (BPV Vlll), Special Committee on Interpretations (BPV VJII) and
Subgroup on Materials (BPV I). He is also the Secretary of Subgroup on Design (BPV I). Jay
provides technical support on ASME Boiler and Pressure Vessel Code Sections I, IV, VIII & IX, and
is our subject matter expert on the Indian Boiler Regulations (IBR).
Contact Information
Thomas P. Pastor Mr. Jayaram Vattappilly
Vice President Senior Engineer
HSB Global Standards HSB Global Standards
One State Street One State Street
Hartford, CT 06141-0299 Hartford, CT 06141-0299
(800) 417-3437 X25615 (800) 417-3437 X25392
Email thomas pastor0uJ1sbct.com Email Jayaram_ vattappilly@hsbct.com
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Summary of 2013 Edition Revisions
ASME Boiler & Pressure Vessel Code

2013 Edition
·Summary of Revisions to Sections I, II, IV, V, VIII, IX , X
• Review of Code Case 2695
Presented by: Thomas P Pastor

Jayaram Vattappilly
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Sununary of 2013 Edition Revisions
Foreword
Removal of mandatory requirements

Foreword now consistent for all Code Sections
The Foreword was never considered "part of the Code ", since
the information contained in it did not go through the same
review and approval process
The major sections removed were:
Par. 5- Tolerances- information moved to mandatory section in
A11
Par. 10 & 11 - Code Edition - material removed and re-written in
mandatory section; Each construction code now defines what
Edition and/or Code Case must be used for Code construction
Par. 15- Materials- Material removed and now covered in 11-A. 11-B
& 11-D
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The Foreword to the Code provides introductory infonnation re~tardine the Boiler and Pressure Vessel Code. It
contains general infonnation describing the Comminees function relative to developing and maintaining the
rules in the Code, some statements concerning the difference bcrween mandatory and non-mandatory
requirements. the different documents that are published (B&PV Standard, Code Cases. Interpretations), as well
as infonnation concerning when Code rules must be u~ed, and specific guidance concerning materials. Over the
years. this information has come to be considered mandatory. even though the revisions to the Foreword are not
subject to the same approval process as other Pans of the code books. A review by the BPV Commi nee did
identify several paragraphs in the Foreword that contain technical infonnation that needed to be relocated into
the mandatory section of the code books. This process beean in the 2011 Addenda when the paragraph that
addresses tolerances in the Foreword was duplica ted in ilie mandatory section of the codebook. In the 20 13
Edition, six paragraphs were removed from the Foreword, and the remaining paragraphs ed itoria lly rev ised. The
paragraphs removed were:
Paragraph 5- Tolerances- Content of this paragraph was duplicated in the mandatory section of the codebook
in 201 I Addenda.
Paragraph 6 - Contains information concerning care and inspection boilers and pressure vessels; this paraeraph
has been deleted Since ASME no longer maintains Set-tions VI and VII. -
Paragraphs I0 & I I - These paragraphs deal with when Code Cases and Code revisions may be used. These
paragraphs have been deleted as each BPV standards comminee has approved revisions in each of their books
to address explicitly the use of code cases. and which Code edition must be used for equipment constructed to
the ASME code with stamping. For Section VIII, Di,•ision I, rhis information will be published in a new
Mandatory Appendix in the 2013 Edition.
Paragraph 12- This paragraph which states that in formulating rules the committee considers materials,
constructi011, method of fabricati on, e tc. has been deleted as these general type statements already exist within
each of the BPV codes.
Paragraph 15 - Materials - This paragraph dealing with materials specifications has been deleted the code as it
was moved to Section II, Pan D under a d ifferent action.
One final goal for this section was to produce a Foreword that would be published in all I 0 Sections of the BPV
Code [Sections 1,11. Ill. JV. V. Vlll, IX, X, & XII] This was accomplished with the approval by aiiJO
standards comminces.
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Summary of2013 Edition Revisions
Section I
• PG-3 is revised to now require the Manufacturer to

establish the governing Code edition and addenda for
new boilers and replacement parts of existing boilers per
the new mandatory appendix.
PG-3 EFFECTI\TCODE EDITIO:'\ A:'\D
REFERE:'\CED STA..."1\DARDS
The ~danufacnu'er shall es t~blish the

dl~c:iw Code Edition. Adctenda. and C0de
ca~~ for l:».>ilers and replacement pru1s in
accordance with Appendix :X. Sp~cific
edi:ion~ of standards referenced in thi~ Section
are sho\\'n in A-360.
» Continued in Next Page
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Section I
• This revision allows the following:

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- Section I only locks in the Code Edition for design; all other code
requirements related to fabrication, inspection, testing. marking and
certification may follow any Code rule that is approved during the period
of construction. and it is not necessary to identify this on the data report.
In essence, the Section 1 Manufactu rer will only be certifying design to a
specific Code Edition, and not the other code requirements.
- What defines which code edition must be used for construction ?

- It is either Code Edition that is mandatory on the date the Boiler or
part is contracted by the Manufacturer or
- Those that have been approved and issued by ASME prior to the
contract date but not yet mandatory.
- See the TWO Exceptions on Next Slide
• Continued on Ne~ Page
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It is important to understand the consequences of Section I's decision to allow all

construction activity excluding design (fabrication, inspection, testing, marking and
certification) to follow any Code rule that is approved during the construction
period, but not be required to document this on the data report. For example
consider a boiler that during the period of construction Section I revises postweld
heat treatment rules in a manner that either the heat treatment temperature changes,
or the revision eliminates the need for heat treatment. The Manufacturer may
choose to follow this new rule, but he does not have to identify on the data report
that the new rule was followed. The data report will clearly state that the boiler is
constructed to a specific code edition used for design, but it will not explicitly state
that other fabrication activity may have been performed to later editions. Thus the
future owners of the equipment and those organizations that may have the need to
repair it will not know from the data report exactly all of the fabrication conditions
that went into the original construction of the boiler.
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Summary of 2013 Edi6on Revisions
Section I
- Existing pressure parts that have been stamped and certified to

an earlier or later edition and addenda than those used for
design, and that have never been placed in serv.i ce, {i.e. place in
stock for future use) may be used provided they are acceptable to
the Manufacturer
It is permitted to provide a replacement part "in kind" (i.e.

identical in fit and material to the part being replaced) for an
existing boiler and to certify the part as meeting the Code Edition
and Addenda to which the existing boiler is certified.
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Replacement Parts -These new rules will permit a Manufacturer to fabricate a

replacement part to an older edition/addenda of Section I, including Code marking
and certification to the original edition/addenda. This will be well received by
owners of older equipment who need replacement parts "in-kind", but it could be a
challenge for the Manufacturer and AlA. Essentially to produce a part to an older
edition/addenda, the Manufacturer will need to have copies of all of the relevant
standards to then be able to certify to the original edition/addenda. Many
organizations may not have copies of the old standards, and they tend to have their
production facility geared towards meeting the current code, and it may not be easy
for them to modify production to meet an older edition/addenda.
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Section I
Chinese Material Specification SAIGB 71 3 Grade

Q345R added to PG-6.1 for Section I Applications up to
800°F.
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SA·5 16 'Pr<-ss u~ V~set Pl~tn:, Cmhon S,t:cl, f()t dc~;;aztt-d 1
Mndtr.atc- and Lowt1'·f«'mpc-r~Hrrc- S...•Nioo he~t.-r conn.
SA/J..S 1Si8 Stc.."tf J't1Jta lo:lfru;$\lt''' t:CIUif.lmet:t "'Ol!~r <'nhnr
S,;.ft.::l(-10028· 2 f1at 1~041uc."b Mllde ol S~e-c:ls fn:- su.r~ no1 to
r---'"-"~rc ~:-poscl :cop<'~turt
j i:AtJIS G3ll8 C:lri>or. SlOe! l'lol« lor Pr=ure Ve=b PG-4.4
V, for lntcnneWate a."llil ~t TanJ~UWIWrc ~a ~1. SB-&
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PG-8.4.
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G~.t'Kf' witt. s.A.-166 ror ClrbM·S..t"t"l and SA-336 re~r At~')· tt"q'Jit~lll
Sl:~ m::y te used for Ulf Frt of :1 bo1&c-r fol' v.~
ftrc"':S >l»t
p,..,.,.,N' \-e=l q-.»hcy is :;;>«~fi«< "' ~Ut<l. S?~li!alJyr
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IISB f CJ(Jhal St<mrtnrds
Chinese Material Specification SA/GB 713 Grade Q345R is now permitted for
Section I applications up to 800°F. This material was permitted for Section Vlll
Division 1 applications via Code Case 2642. SA/GB 713 is added to PG-6.1.
Concurrent changes were also made to Section II Part D by adding the allowable
stress lines and Section IX by assigning the P-No.
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Section I
• PG-9.1 & PG-9.2- Material Specification Titles

- Several Material Specification titles in Section I, PG-9.1 and 9.2
are revised to reflect the current material specification titles in
ASME Section II, Part A and Part B.
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Section I
• PG-21 -Components with multiple design conditions

Incorporation of CC 2664
- Heat Recovery Steam Generators and other boilers operate

through a range of operating conditions
- New Paragraph added, to allow design of components which have

multiple design conditions by considering ALL of the coincident
pressures and temperatures [ most severe condition governs ]
- Added Definitions. "Sustained Conditions, Transient Conditions. etc
" Continued in Next Page
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This action incorporates CC 2664 which pennits the design of components with
multiple design conditions by considering the coincident pressures and temperatures
for Heat Recovery Steam Generators and other boilers that operate through a range
of operating conditions. The existing end note 9 is deleted by adding it contents to
paragraph PG-21.2 and the existing paragraph PG-21.2 is renumbered to PG-21.3.
A new paragraph PG-21.4 is added specifically to address the design of
components with multiple design conditions. PG-21.4.2 provides some useful
definitions such as "Sustained conditions", Normal operating condi6ons",
"Transient condition'', "Coincident pressure and temperature" and "Start up and shut
down".
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Section I
PG-21 - Components with·multiple desig·nconmtmns·
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This action incorporates CC 2664 which pernuts the design of components with
multiple design conditions by considering the coincident pressures and temperatures
for Heat Recovery Steam Generators and other boilers that operate through a range
of operating conditions. The existing end note 9 is deleted by adding it contents to
paragraph PG-21.2 and the existing paragraph P G-21.2 is renumbered to PG-2 1.3.
A new paragraph PG-21.4 is added specifically to address the design of
components with multiple design conditions. PG-21.4.2 provides some useful
definitions such as "Sustained conditions", Normal operating conditions",
"Transient condition", "Coincident pressure and temperature" and "Start up and shut
down".
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Section I
PG-29 Dished heads with~ flat spot'
Provided the existing PG-30.2 rules also in PG-29.14
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The requirements to address flat spots on dished heads currently reside in PG-30
Stayed Dished Heads. This begs the question as to whether or not the rules of PG-
30.2 apply to Unstayed Dished Heads covered in PG-29. The proposal introduces
the existing words ofPG-30.2 to PG-29 as a new paragraph PG-29.14 and retains
the words ofPG-30.2 at its current location with the modification of the word
"dished head" to "stayed dished head" in PG-30.2.
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Section I
• PG-32.3.2- Diameter Limit for Compensation Rules
Clarification of the term "diameter" versus "inside diameter"
PG-32.3 S ize of Opening.-;

PG-32.3.1 Pmperly rein forced openi ngs in cylindri-
cal and spherical shells :~re not limited as to size and
shall comply with the provisions that follow, and with the
additional provisions given under PG· 32.3.2.
PG-32.3.2 The n1lcs given herein for compen<;ation
i apply to openings nm exceeding the foil ing dimen~ions·
j (a) for vessels bO tn (I 500 . in 1ameter and les.<;.
l
•
~ e ~se diameter but not O\er 2 m. (500 mm)
! I>} or ,. ,.. . over on. (I 500 mfi~iameter. !s
! e \'C.~ diameter bUI not o,·er ~ in. ()~- mrn) /
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PG-32.3.3 L:uger openings should be given special
<lllention and may be provided wirh compensation in any /
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PG-32.3 .. 2 is revised to clarify that the diameter limits specified in there are the
inside diameter which is consistent vlitb UG-36(b )(1) in Section Vlll.
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Section I
• Trade Marked Materials

- It was brought to the attention of the BPV-1 Committee that
Section I includes several alloy designations that are registered
as trademarks. An action was initiated to eliminate all such
registered trademarks from PG-12, Table PG-19, Table PG-26.
PG-27.4.6 Note 6, PW-44 .1 & Table B-1 and thus to avoid any
possible misconception of endorsing or restricting one
manufacturer's product over the others.
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Examples include "C-22" , "Hastclloy'', "alloy 800H"
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Section I
• Inspection Versus Examination

- Several Paragraphs in Section I have been revised to clarify that
the word "Inspection" refers to those activities associated with the
duties of the "Inspector" [AI] and the word "Examinationn refers to
the responsibilities required to be fulfilled by the "Manufacturer".
• Post weld versus Postweld

- Section I was inconsistent with words "post weld" and "postweld".
Revisions are made by changing the word post weld to postweld in
PW-39.3, PW-39.4.3.2, PW-39.5.1.2, PW-39.5.2, PW-39.5.3 and
Table PW-11.
The words "Inspection" and "Examination" are currently used interchangeably in

Section 1 though the intent was to use the word "Inspection" for those activities
perfom1ed by the Authorized Inspector and "examination" to those performed by the
manufacturer. This action changes the words "inspect", "inspection" to "examine",
"examination" in paragraphs PG-25.2.1, PG-25.2.1.3 , PG-25.2.1.4, PG-25.2.2, PG-
25 .2.2.2 thorough PG-25.2 .2.4, PG-93, PG-99.1, PW-44.7.1, PW-44.7.2, PW-44.9,
PW-44.9, PB-49 .3 and Endnote 33 where the activities are performed by the
manufacturer. The term "the close examination" used in paragraph PG-99.2 is
changed to "the close visual examination". The tenn "testing" used in paragraphs
PG-25.2.2.4, PW-44.8.1 and PW-44.8.2 are changed to "examination", as these
paragraphs refer to the examination method for liquid penetrant examination. The
term "inspection" used in paragraph PB-32 is changed to "visual examination". PB-
49.1 is revised to clarify visual examination is perfonned by the Manufacturer. The
word "done" in paragraph PG-25.2.2.4 is changed to "performed". As a part of this
revision, a separate item is opened to clarify the "inspection" requirements in
Section I.
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Section I
• PG-35.1, reference to PG-32.1.4

the only provision that applies in PG-32.1.4 to flat heads is PG-
32.1 .4 {b) PG-3l.l4 Openings in Shells a nd Heackr~ So
C\lC"".1.!~t'l l):1 nt(·c be n·,,n!c :c. dt·~<'mi1nt- :ht' ~va U3~htr ~t
et)r:vcns.J>x>n lctr:.. sl:~!t• CJpot'nirn.:,. not t(JI<'t'rl'<! l')' P(.:Js.
PG ·S~ 0: ;<'(i·53 m $h(':i~ or l)o:"30t'r~ \.o:t:(·n t ht;> dramt't~t of
thi;o f\!ll <>hi"\l <,~·nm~ d. "s d\•f: r~ i~ P(~ :n .:.; d~ nut
('X('(-c.d th<' I~H )!~r cH
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t:lf~~ur~~ . re
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:rl1el1 or hc.·.od.:.-1' !)t :!)',1 ~:'\.. { 1.{) mm)
PG-35 COMPENSATION REQUIRED FOR

OPENINGS IN FLAT UNSTAYED HEADS
AND FLAT STAYED PLAT£S
PG-35.1 General The roles in this paragraph apply to
all openin~han smal l openings covered
by PG-3Z.J .4. ~
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PG-35 .1 currently makes reference to PG-3 2.1.4 for exempted openings, but the
only provision that applies in PG-32. 1 .4 to flat heads is PG-32.1.4 (b) and hence
PG-35 .1 is revised by making reference to PG-32.1 .4 (b).
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Section I
• Revision to PW-9.3, PW-9.3.1 and PW-9.3.2

- Revisions made to PW-9.3.1 to clarify that the rules for tapered
transition • permit1ed offset would apply to ALL joints of dissimilar
thickness.
- Permitied offset of PW-9.3.1 [without having to provide a 3:1taper
under qualifying conditions ] would apply to pipes and tubes also .
- PW-9.3.2 has special provisions [larger taper angle] to
circumferential joints in pipes and tubes.
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PW-9.3 doesn't require tapered transition when the offset between the adjoining
surfaces does not differ in thickness by more than one-fourth of the thickness of the
thinner material or by more than 1/ 8 in. (3 mrn). However, it wasn't clear if the
permitted offset in PW-9.3 applies to circumferential welds in tube and pipe as
described in PW-9.3 .2. The exception in PW-9 .3, ("Except as provided in
PW.9.3.2"), is to permit a larger taper angle at circumferential welds in tube and
pipe per PW-9.3.2, and the offsets without transition permitted in PW-9. 3 are valid
for circumferential welds in tube and pipe.
PW-9.3.1 is revised to make the clarification by deleting the words " In

longitudinal shell joints" and replacing those with "When materials of unequal
thickness are joined via a butt joint" such that the requirements ofPW-9.3.1 would
apply to both circumferential and longitudinal joints. The requirements of PW-9.3.2
would still apply specifically to circumferential welds in tube and pipe.
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Section I
• PW-27.1 is revised to include Hybrid Plasma-Gas Metal Arc
welding process as an acceptable welding process for
Section I construction. •••• ··- ... ··-·· ..... .. .~ t ''""~ ,n ... .. ...
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PW-27 WELDING PROCESSES at'lachr
The welding processes that may be ust·d unrl . this Far. runct'
s!tall ml.'cl a!! the t!'st rtquire:n~nts of Sec~ IX 2nd arc ttor.
restricted to i'W- 27.1 through PW-Z7A in;
PW-27.1 The following w •. ing processes m<~y be

used for any Sccrion 1 const; •ction: shit>lo.led mt-tal ;~rc.
submerged arc. g;~s meta l an::/'Oux corN! arc, P.M' !>~.ngstl''
.t ~C'. ;>lasm;: arc, at om iC hydrogen r.t·c. •>'.yhyo rt·
.... ,~1"',. 1'\, l ~Pn fl' I;~,<Pr h ,. ... ._ HI . ...... ....... _ •.. - ......
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The Hybrid Plasma-GMAW has been a process utilized in the automotive industry
for many years under the trademark ofSUPERM IG. The process utilizes standard
methods of Plasma Arc and Gas Meta] Arc welding processes within a single torch,
to create a Hybrid process. The hybrid process wiJJ help increase production
efficiency, decrease repair costs and system downtime, while maintaining or
improving quality workmanship.
PW-27.1 is revised to include Hybrid Plasma-Gas Metal Arc welding process as an
acceptable welding process for Section I construction.
Section lX has established the esscntj al variables for Procedure and performance
qualification for the Hybrid Plasma-GMAW process.
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Section I
• [PW-39] Ni + Mn Limitations on Filler Metal for P-No. 15E

Gr.1
• Added a second paragraph in PW-5.4 by providing maximum weight
percentage limit of 1.20 for Ni + Mn content for Grade 91 filler metals
[e.g. AWS 89. EN CrM091. etc] .
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The lower critical transformation temperature for Grade 91 filler metal is affected
by alloy content, primarily the total ofNi + Mn. Limiting the manganese plus nickel
content of the Grade 91 filler metal to 1.2% will prevent the lower critical
transformation temperature of the weld metal from falling below the upper
temperature limit of the PWHT range, and wi11 thus allow for the setting of a higher
maximum temperature limit for PWHT. PW-5 .4 is therefore revised by adding a
maximum weight percentage limit of 1.20 for N i + Mn content for Grade 91 filler
metals [e.g. AWS B9, EN CrM091, etc].
This proposal changes the maximum PWHT holding temperature in Table PW-39-5
for P-No. 15E, Group No. 1 materials from 1425°F (775°C) to 1445°F (785°C) when
the Ni+Mn content in the Grade 91 filler is above 1.0% and at or below 1.2%, or is
unknown. However, when using Grade 91 filler wire that has Ni+Mn less than or
equal to 1.0% or when using nickel based filler metals the maximum holding
temperature during PWHT can be increased to 1470°F (800°C).
The words "unknown filler metal" are used to allow for the possibility that the
actual filler metal composition may be unknown, while still being known to be less
than 1.2%.
This proposal also change paragraph PG-5.6.2, which concerns the heating of
included welds in erection and fabrication heat treatment operations, to reflect the
new limit of 1445°F (785°C) compared to the present 1425°F (775°C) and the upper
temperature limit for post forming heat treatment of cold worked base materials in
PG-20 from the present 1425°F (775°C) to 1445°F (785°C) limit in Table PG-20.
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[PW-39] Ni + Mn limitations on Filler Metal for P-No.15E

Gr.1
• PWHT holding temperature upper limit for P-No. 15E, Group No. 1
materials changed from 14;25°F (775°C) to 1445°F (785°C)
Tal>!• PW·3t-5
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Summary of 2013 Eclition Revisions
I
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Section I
• [PW-39] Ni + Mn Limitations on Filler Metal for P-No.15E

Gr.1
• Revised Note 3 of Table PW-39-5 to reflect the new Ni+Mn Limit.
• PWHT upper limit can go up to 1470•F ifNi+ Mn
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Section I
• P-No.3 Materials and Carbon Content Limit

Revision to Note (a)(3)
Carbon Content limit for Pressure I Non Pressure Parts
(3) for fille-t welds
1
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a thro;;t thid:.n<$S of 1/, in. (13 rr.nl) or Its< ond rombin:o!ion ~""""< and filitt wtld< ",th "wdd thi<knO>!
r1 h in. (13 mm) or J~s JttJ:cllins; oon;trrs.'Hll"'f par~ ba"i!lS- 3 spcdf1f:d maximum ('Mh.;.,n contt.1tt {SA mJ;eriaJ ,:;x-<.·ifJ<:~hut: \.·.arbun
CQntr nt. ('Xt'('J)t wtu:n furt.h!'r limi~rd by t!w Purch.a.str to a ~1ut' , ..,thin lhr ~"J'K'rific.ttlon limits) ni not more than 015q{- pro\-idJ.-d
j\rche.at to a minimum ttm;')Cratul't' af--2-~,:!.1~~9 _15 .~?P.h.~ .~~~-~.Jll'<'SStlrt' part l'.\'\"ttiis ~h. 1n. {16 nuuj
(4) for wcids ustd \!) attam ~ 1 -
Dnd insutatio.-n an:at hn1tmt y:ns to prC"Ssurt p<~rts
{5) ft,r tubc.-s or vn.-ssurr f~.aJ f~ !lim:~ that 3t't' ~'Cu:'Cd !>\· phv!.!C':J:l m~-ar:s (roiH~ Sht'll.ildt."'r
1'-J ct I OII I U II I!UII ~U\,.1_..:,.0'1. V I IL.VV t \"'' 1-tJ nm.72.1 lli~IIWl.nl~t.f;l .O I • Jt'~t; J'"ll dl ,,,t· '\Y{'MI t".W t"CU~ ;'f: tf... \.Ill 11lU:J
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(.1} fur fi!ld wdds wiU1 o !hroot thidm~s of ln. (13 n~n) ur less ~ud :"CmbL'llll~JI: &r11<!Yt and fifi:l v.'t'!ds w~th • wel~ thlda!l'SJ
uf 'J, ln. (1: mmJ or ~;s •il•rhiug tlOilpl"fsm:~ ~11s :u·~·.'"! ~n t:t' ~ft ~ spe;ifled ll'..t::ill'ltll ca:-boc wateut (SA matNia!
lpetifl:)tion carooo ccntmt. extepi wb=n f•rther llmili!C by the fu•c;1a;er rro ' r..lue wltnin l!le S?<dfi::atm lll!llts} d no: more
tt.an 0-"5% provUL"ll prehtat to< mir.ir.ltm teropn•t;Jl1'_~f.~p.(~j9.5"C) is 3pplitd when the ~ pressure 1~rt .:t.:.£:
mffiis 1~ ht. (JC. trdll)
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The existing Note (a)(3) of Table PW-39-2 gives an impression to the reader that the
limit on carbon content applies only to non- pressure parts. In addition, because of
the words in parenthesis " SA Material... ......." next to non pressure parts, it could
also mean that any attachment welded tQ a P-No. 3 pressure part that is not a SA
material must be heat treated regardless of carbon content when in fact PG-55.2
allows non SA materials for attachments. This revision eliminates the confusion by
imposing Carbon Content limitation on the pressure part.

Section I
·-----· .............--
• P-No.4 is added to PW-39.2. 1
- PWHT based on lower P-Number Material
PW-39.2;1 Fi!lc:l welds. pani•l JlCTielr.ltion ·weld$, tW b3Dd around

:wd fuJi penotr.ttion welds through the tube or pipe thick~ P-No 4 ed in
ness, ali3Cbing P-No. SA: p pe to en or owa or · -39.•
P-Numba n'>:lu:rial. mny be po>tWeld be.'lt tre3ted >1 the t=Wucut of the
temperature ··~pedtied in Table PW-39 for the lower P- in the furnace. p
Number matqi;ll provided the tube$ or pipe ~ompl y with of the ve.=l is .
:ill the following conditions: is used. the poni
(a) a maximum !!ptclfied c hromium contcilt of J.O'ib shielded (using l
(b) " muimum siz.e of NPS 4 (DN 100) ~t is nC>t 1
(c) a maximum thickness of )2 i n. (13 mm ) PW-3
( d) • lllll.>droum spocified c•rbon content of not nlOI'C vessel that proj
tlun O.lS% consideration s1
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P-No.4 is added to PW-39.2.1 with P-No.5A (which already exists in PW-39.2.1 ).

Th.is will now permit to conduct PWHT at the temperature specified in Table PW-39
for the lower P-Number material after welding either P-No.5A or P-No.4 tubes and
pipes to headers of lower P-Number material.
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Section I
• New Table PW-39-1 2 for Alloy 617 and P-No.43 Alloys
- . - --
Tab~ PW·3P·l2
Mandatory Rtqulrem.,nts for Postweld Hut Treatment of Pressure Parts and
Atta~hmems - P· No. 43
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Alloy 61 7 [ UNS Number N06617] is prone to stress relaxation cracking which

occur typically at the HAZ of weld comp onents of these alloys w hen heated
between 1020-1 290° F temperature range . Studies show that PWHT can help to
prevent the stress relaxation cracking for these alloys.
Table PW-39-12 is added to Section l for P.No-43 materials and specifically for
alloys w ith UNS Number N06617 to address this issue though exemptions from
PWHT are provided under some conditions. With the introduction of Table PW-39-
12, some of the PWHT Tables of Section I are renumbered and the affected
paragraphs which made references to these PWHT Tables have been updated.
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Summary of 20 l 3 Edition Revisions
Section I
• Revisions to Paragraphs PW-53.2. 1 and PW-53.2.2
- Production tests for circumferential and other weld joints
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Lack of clarity existed in PW-53 regarding the test requirements for welds other than longitudinal welds.
Paragraphs PW-53.2.1 and PW-53.2.2 are revised to clarify circumferential and all other weld joint
configurations require a test plate. A new requirement is added to PW-53.22 which states that if the essential
variables of the welding procedure specification used to weld all joint configurations in the vessel plate remain
unchanged. one test plate may be used to satisfY the requirements for all welded joint configurations in the same
vessel.
See the Interpretation Below and note the exemptions that apply to P-No. J Materials [Q&R 4].
Interpreta tion: 1- 10-13

Subject: PW-53, Test Plate Requirements (2007 Edition)
Datelssued: June 15,2010
File: 09-1694
Question (I): A drum or shell made of a seamless pipe of material other than P-No. I material has an end cap or
dished head bun welded to it. The end cap or dished head is also made of material other than P-No. I. Does PW-
53 require a test plate for the circumferential bun weld?
Reply (I ): Yes.
Question (2): If the above drum or shell has a flat cover made of material other than P-No. I welded to it to form
a comer joint. does PW-53 require a test plate for the circumferent.ial comer weld?
Reply (2): Yes.
Question (3): The above drum or shell has a flat cover bolted to it. The flat cover is made of material o ther than
P-No. I and was fonned by bull welding sections together. Does PW-53 require a test plate for the butt welds
joining the sections?
Reply (3): Yes.
Question (4): Do the above questions and replies apply to pipes, rubes. and headers and all cylindrical pressure
pans (such as drums and shells) constructed ofP-No. I material?
Reply (4): No.
Summary of20I3 Edition Revisions
Section I
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The dimension Tin plan-view of Figure PW-53.3(b) is revised to "T ort, as

appljcable". Tis applicable \vhen the full thickness of the test plate is subject to
bend testing. When the full plate thickness is cut into portions to accommodate
available bending equipment, t would be the correct dimension.
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Section I
PW-4 3 Metrification
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An inquiry was received by the Section I Committee with a request to provide the
metric equivalent ofthe rules ofPW-43. During the process ofmetricizing, as an
unintended consequence, it was discovered that ithis would introduce units in a
logarithmic function in equations in PW-43.2.1 and PW-43.2.2. To ftx this issue, a
constant "b" is introduced which has the value of"l in" if one is working in US
Customary units and "25.4 mm" if working in SI units. The addition of the constant
in "X" and the equation in PW-43.2.4 removes the units in the logarithmic function.
Additionally the nomenclature and the examples in the appendix have been updated.
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Section I
• (PW-40.3.4) Acceptance Criteria for Temperbead Weld

Techniques
(a1 Hardness tesbng lor qualrfica1ton of e1ther me ha r bead cr tem:>er bead repa1r ·:e.d
procedure speCifications shall be 1n accqrdance •·.lth Section IX. OW-290.5 !c 1 TM
acs:eotance criteria for h ardness tes.ling for etlh.!~C::.:~Q.l.!!.Pair melh.Qfi sha.!lJl~
foUov:s: ,
/
1 For ?·No 1 meter.al a . crou1:s. the m u 1mu'l'l cyah !'oardnps of the .. ell!
end base me:e: heat affected zo'le $hal. not excee= 300H , : 0 ,
/
2. For P-No 3 Groups 1 end 2 m ateria' s the ma10mum peak ha((jfll!ss ot the
>:.'PLd-~ D.Q.~S-~m9.t3LbJtaJ.~~ed ZQ.O-'JD!lll.!JP.! !i'.?'~SQ..ll.5.!:(•:J Q.,
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Hardness Acceptance Criteria for the Half and Temperbead Weld Techniques are
added to PW-40.3.4 as a new sub paragraph (g). The proposed criteria applies only
for procedure qualification under Section I application. The maximum peak
hardness acceptance will help the manufacturers to verify suitable tempering has
occurred during procedure qualification.
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Currently, Part PR of Section 1 makes reference to the 1971 Edition of Section I for
Requirements for Boilers Fabricated by Riveting. To help the locomotive boiler
industry that still uses the riveted construction, 2013 Edition of Section I brings
those rules back to Section I with an additional Mandatory Appendix V that deals
with Additional Rules for Boilers Fabricated by Riveting.
Non-mandatory Appendices A-1 through A-6 and Non-mandatory Appendix A-75,
Computations of Typical Nozzle Fittings Attached by Rivets are also added.
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• New Paragraph PEB-8.3
- Permits the use of Appendix 41 from Section VIII Division 1
Pl: ll-8.3l.l<cUJc iJWJJCI'>lOU h<t•liu~ ~ kntCUI ' ''PI'<>!l plme' slt~lll>c uwuufa<-111r~d by a ~<K:1WI\ I
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PLATES
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Added a New Paragraph PEB-8.3 in part PEB to allow the use of Section Vlll
Appendix 41 ,Electric Immersion Heater Element Support Plates based on the rules
in Section Vlll, Part UHX, specifically UHX 12 Rules For The Design of U-Tube
Tubesheets. This Appendix was developed independent of Part UHX for the reason
that under current Code rules and interpretations, a flanged electric immersion
heater element support plate is classified as an unstayed flat head or cover and not a
tubesheet. Therefore, the rules in Part UHX for Shell-and-Tube Heat Exchangers are
not applicable. Calculations for reinforcement of openings in flat heads using PG-
31 I PG-35 rules result in a significantly greater thickness than computations using
the more sophisticated Section VIJJ Part UHX methodology.
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Section I
PHRSG-3.1, 3.5 Drain Pots

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Only for High Pressure Superheater Sections
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PHRSG-3 REQUIREMENTS FOR lotJit."S •nd bt lfloUti111l to • blrw."dow'n tJ&nA. ~ trw.k.
SUPERHEAT£!! ANO REHEATER 'I'YUnUold., « oeh..- cnlMctiOt'l •1-w.f' ,b. P'ritt« \o;.l·.·~
CONDENSATE REMOVAl W!l ptiJ\•td• d:~tTllnr; Qpx!ty u•~h ll'-4: ~o(Jnd"n""'~
~ CONN~ ~tnJ t.a Atpm.werr and rthutcr~ u PI":YtDM 1"ht
roiJ.Kticm cl:,eY~ct' ~J not bt opcnue-cS • a bl;bcr ptf'U'.Jft'
Pti~li'tU~s'llpcrilGW. and :"e~tcr ~hall
bt lh;.:n tbc sp.K"t' betnr. dr~IM,Cl,
f 'lt.:trPf-d '¥11-ith ifl~.a't OM eo:-.c!~r:uteo dtt.-:t:o:: ~-=
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The present rules require drain pots at all superheaters. Drain pots are not
considered necessary on IP and LP systems, since there is not as much condensate
developed in them. The proposed changes would only require drain pots in
superheater sections oftbe high pressure sections and in reheatcrs. Drains arc still
required for other superheater sections. PHRSG-3 .1 is revised and PHRSG-3.5 is
added to say that when the HRSG is a multiple pressure steam generator (sec PG-
106.12), the requirements of PHRSG-3 would only apply to the superheater sections
ofthe high pressure and to the reheater. Drain requirements ofPG-59.4 are still
applicable for superheater sections not covered by PHRSG-3.
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Section I
• Table A-360 Several Standards referenced in this Table
have been updated with newer editions that currently
permitted for Section I Construction
- 831 .1 2012 Edition

- 836.1 OM-2004 (R20 10)
- 816.24 2011 Edition
- ASTM E 8 2011 Edition
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Section II
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• Part A & Part B- New Mandatory Appendix II

- Guidelines on Acceptable ASTM and Non ~ASTM Editions of
Material Specifications
• Some information from Foreword added
• Information, including Tables ED-1 and ED-2 relocated to back of
book
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Section II, Part A
• Restriction on Residual Elements

- Non-ASTM specifications revised by adding a requirement on
residual elements per SA-20 7.1.2 and 7.1 .3, Table 1
- Applies to:
SAlAS 1548
• SAJCSA-G40.21
• SAJEN 10028-2
• SAJEN 10028-3
• SA/EN 10028-4
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The way of dealing with residual elements in non-ASTM specifications is different

from the way these clements are treated in ASTM specifications and is also different
from one set of specifications to another. The aim of this action is to hannonize the
rules on residual elements for carbon and alloy steel plates in non-ASTM
specification with those for ASTM on es.
All non-ASTM specifications in Section II Part A have been reviewed in order to

add a requirement on residual elements per SA-20 , on the applicable cover sheets
of the non-ASTM ferrous specifications. The new requirement will be per
paragraphs 7.1.2 and 7.1.3 on heat analysis, and of paragraphs 7 .2.3 and 7.2 .4 on
product analysis, of SA-20.
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Section II, Part A

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• Following Non-ASTM materials adopted:
- EN 10025-2:2004 Carbon steel plate - for Section IV use
- SA/EN 10028-4 Nickel alloy steel - for Section Vlll-1 and XII use
- SA/EN 10222-2: 1999 Forgings - ferritic and martensitic steels
- SB/EN 1706:2010; replaces EN 1706:1998
- SA/GB 713 Grade Q345R; replaces SA/GB 6654 Gr. 16MnR
- SAliS 2062 :2006- Structural steel produced to Bureau of Indian
Standards
- SA/JIS G5504-2005 Ferritic ductile iron castings
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SUirunary of 2013 Edition Revisions
Section II, Part D
• Appendix 5 - Guideline on the Approval of New Material

Under the ASME B&PV Code
- Major rewrite
- Expanded requirements for submitting data for adoption of new
materials into the Code
·~-Metallurgical Phenomena
- Revrsron; additional explanations of metallurgical phenomena
added; some taken from 831.1 and 831.3
• Appendix B- Guideline on Developing Nominal
Composition Designations
- Goal to have more consistency in nominal composition
descriptions for new adopted materials
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Appendix B
Nominal composition designations play an essential role in the current ordering of
materials in stress tables for ferrous materials, particularly in Section II, Part D of
the ASME Boiler and Pressure Vessel Code. Because the present nominal
composition descriptions for different classes of alloys were developed at different
times by different ASME committee members, there is a Jack of apparent
consistency to the present process. This :new appendix provides a guideline for
establislting nominal composition designations for new alloys introduced through
code cases or direct incorporation. It provides a process that will produce logical
and consistent nominal compositions within each class of alloys: ferrous alloys and
the nonferrous alloy groups (aluminum, copper, nickel, cobalt, titanium, and
zirconiuim). In this way, it also retains the established precedents for each group.
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Section IV
Heating Boilers
• New Paragraph HG-103 - Tolerances

- Requirements moved from Foreword
New HG-307.5- Electric Immersion
Heating Element Plates
- Rules provided to design perforated plate
• Use either HG-307 or App. 41 of Vlll- 1
• HLW-310- Rules added to address
inspection openings of storage tanks
- Rules to be consistent with Sections VIII
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HG-307.5 - Electric Immersion Heating Element Plates

A new paragraph was added to describe the rules for electric immersion heating
clements in electric boilers. The paragraph describes the methodology to design
such plates. The Boiler Manufacturer has the option to design per flat head rules of
Section IV, or use Appendix 41 in Section Vlll. lf Section Vlll option is chosen
then the Boiler Manufacturer must make an appropriate notation on the Section JV
Data Report.
HLW-310
Currently, HLW-808 allows for the construction of storage tanks. But does not
address the additional requirements for similar type vessels built to Section VIII,
Div. 1, or Section X. For example, inspection openings. Large capacity Section IV,
HLW stamped storage tanks, are not required to have inspection openings. This
becomes a problem for jurisdictions that are obligated to make internal in-service
inspections. To address this, HLW-31 0, which includes details for inspection
openings, was added to create equal requirements for inspection openings with
Sections VIII and X. HLW-808 has been deleted since those requirements have
been included in HLW-310.
Section IV
Heating Boilers
• HC-502.12, HA-505.1 2 - Certified Individuals (CI)
- Heating boilers constructed primarily of cast iron or aluminum
sections do not require inspection by an Authorized Inspector
- Current rules require the MMufacturer to certify an individual to
act as the Cl in assuring that the items meet the Code.
- Currently the Manufacturer is responsible for the training and
qualifications of the Cl
- Revisions will now require the Cl to meet the requirements of
ASME QAI Part 8
• Cl must comply with the N ~tional Board "Rules for Certified
lndividu~ls"
• Cl must hold a valid National Board Certification for the specific

ASME Code Section activities the Cl undertakes
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Section V
Nondestructive Examination
Article 1, Appendix 1-130- Definition of examination added
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Article l,Appendix 1-130

A definition and reference for the term "examination" has been added to Article 1,
Mandatory Appendix 1-130. The defmition implies reference to nondestructive
examination, the detinition for which is also found in 1-130.
The term "examination" is used commonly throughout Section Y, but no definition

is provided. To add a definition would provide clarification where differences
between use of the terms "inspection" and "examination" exist.
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Section V
Nondestructive Examination
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• Article 1,T-150- Revised Requirements for NDE
Procedure Qualifications
- Editorial revisions and new subparagraph (d)
- Provides qualification model with minimum technical
requirements necessary for the qualification of a written NDE
procedure
- Written to facilitate reference from construction code
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Article 1, T-150
The various Articles of Section V have been revised in the last fev·l years to include
a table of essential and nonessential variables and other details for each examination
method, in an effort to be prepared for the possibility of a referencing Code Section
invoking a requirement to "qualify" written examination procedures. Though the
Articles provide the detailed technical requirements for performing the
examinations, there was no attempt made to provide guidance to Code users on how
the process of procedure qualification should be carried out. It may have been
presumed that the referencing Code Section would provide the necessary details
whenever making it a requirement to qualify the written examination procedure
before its application in Code construction. However, it seems more appropriate for
Section V to develop and implement a basic structural model for how qual ifications
should be carried out by addressing the Section V NDE details, while still leaving
room for the referencing Code Section to add any further requirements or
fabrication details as they may see fit. This proposed action provides the
qualification model with minimum technical requirements believed necessary for
the qualification of a written NDE procedure in a new subparagraph (d) under T-
150.
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Section VIII, Division 1
• Table U-3- Referenced Standards

- Table reviewed and updated to reflect latest Editions of
reference standards
- Numerous revisions; of special note:
• ASME 8 16.1 2005 Edition replaced by 2010 Edition
• ASME 816.47 2006 Edition replaced by 2011 Edition
• ASME PCC-2 2008 Edition replaced by 2011 Edition
• ASME B 18.2.4.1M. 8 18.2.4.2.M and B 18.2.4.6M "Metric Hex Nuts"
has been replaced by ASME B18.2.6M Latest Edition.
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Section VIII, Divisions 1 & 2

Common Rules
UG-6(c)- Use of Forgings for Pressure Parts
The Scope of some forging specifications, such as SA-105, exclude using
the material for tubesheets and hollow cylindrical components
- New paragraph will permit forgings certified to SA-105, SA-181, SA-182.
SA-350. SA-403. and SA-420 to be used for tubesheets and hollow
cylindrical forgings with following additional requirements
- SA-105 and SA-181 forgings shall receive an austenitizing heat treatment
One tension test specimen shall be taken from each forging weighing more than
5000 lbs (2250 kg}
For quenched and tempered forgings weighing more than 10,000 lbs (4500 kg )
at the time of heat treatment, two tension test specimens shall be taken from
each forging.
Note that hollow cyfindrical-forgmgs are produced in an ORen die forging
process such that the hollow mterior of the shell or pipe exssts at the
completion of the forging process.
- The rules in UG-6(c) differ from UG-14 where a hollow cylindrical
component can be made from a forged bar by machining out the center of
the solid bar
Identical rules a/so published in V/11-2, Part 3, 3.2.5.4
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UG-6(c)
The Scope of some forging specifications, such as SA-105, exclude tubesheets and hollow cylindrical forgings
from being fabricated from this material, which has b.:en supported by numerous Interpretations. This
restriction reflects the fact that these forging specifications are intended for smaller forgings. and generally do
not have all the requirements that would normally be followed in a specification such as SA-266. New
paragraph UG-6(c) introduces rules that will permit forgings certified to SA- 105. SA-l Rl. SA- 182. SA-350. SA-
403. and SA-420 to be used for tubesheets and hollow cylindrical forgings for pressure vessel shells. provided
the foll owing additional requirements are met:
( J) Forgings certified to SA-105 or SA-181 shall be subject to one of the austenitizing heat treatment permined
by the specifications.
(2) One tension test specimen shall be taken from each forging weighing more than 5000 lbs (2250 kg).
(3) For quenched and tempered forgings weighing more than I 0.000 lbs ( 4500 kg) at the time of heat treatment.
two tension test specimens shall be taken from each forging.
Note: This is a good example where the construction code (V Ill-I ) can take exception to a requirement gi\'en in
a reference standard (Section II, Part A).
On~ of man~ open di~ forging options. Mllowforgmo

starts v.ith a punct.ea or pier ceo dtsc on a tapered
draw ::ar. Progressive redu dton of the outstd~
dsameter inoe ases the overall length of the sleeve.
v.ruh:; the msid" diam~tH rem ams consta'lt
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Section VIII, Divisions 1 & 2 & 3

Common Rules
Establishing Governing Code Edition
Related to removal of mandatory requirements from the Foreword
Can you construct a pressure vessel to an older edition of the Code
and stamp it? NO !
New Mandatory Appendix contains ru les establishing the governing
code edition and code cases for pressure vessels and parts
• After code revisions are approved they may be used beginning with the
date of issuance shown on the Code
• Revisions become mandatory 6 months after date of issue
• The date the pressure vessel or part is contracted for by the
Manufacturer defines which code edition must be used for construction
• Code Cases may be used beginning with the date of approval by
ASME. At the time a Code Case is used for code construction, only the
latest revision may be used.
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In the 2013 Edition, the Foreword was revised and the IOth and 1J th paragraphs deal ing with when Code Cases
and Code revisions may be used was deleted. Since the Foreword is not considered a mandatory part of the
Code, there has been confusion concerning whether or not the information presented in these paragraphs
established mandatory code policy. In addition these paragraphs did not clearly address whether or not code
construction with stamping can be carried out to older editions of the code.
New Appendix XYZ contains mandatory rules establishing the governing code editions and code cases for
pressure vessels and parts. The maj or rules presented in this appendix are summarized as follows:
(I) After code revisions are approved by ASME. they may be used beginning with the date of issuance show11 on
the Code. Revisions become mandatory six months after the date of issue.
(2) Code Cases may be used beginning with the date of approval by ASME. The Date of Approval is printed in
the title line of the Code Case. At the time a Code Case is used for code construction, only the latest revision
may be used. Code Cases that have been incorporated into the Code or have been annull ed shall not be used.
(3) Changes in the Code or Code Cases that have been published prior to please and of construction of a pressure
vessel or part should be considered by the Manufacturer. The Decision to apply such changes becomes a matter
of agreement benveen the Manufacturer and the user. If these later code changes are incorporated in the
construction of the vessel or part, then it shall be noted in the "Remarks" section of the Manufacturers Data
Report. This requirement recognizes that some revisions to the Code tighten up existing requirements or have
significant safety implications, such that they should be consider·ed during construction of the vessel.
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Common Rules
• Establishing Governing Code Edition - Continued
Revisions to the Code or Code Case that are published prior to
completion of the pressure vessel or part should be considered
by the Manufacturer. Must be a matter of agreement between
Mfr. & User before changes are applied to the job.
Concern with revisions that have potential safety issues
• Example:
- vessel contracted on Sept. 10, 2013
- Governing code edition/Addenda: 2010 Edition. 2011 Addenda
- Revisions published in 2013 Edition should be considered
- If 2013 changed used in construction of this vessel. User must concur.
and the specific Code provisions from the 2013 Edition must be noted
on the data report.
(4). Existing pressure parts that have been stamped and certified to an earlier or later Edition than
those established for the construction of pressure vessel or part, and that have never been placed in
service, may be used provided they comply with the effective Code edition being used for
construction and stamping of the pressure vessel.
(5) Section Vlll did not adopt any provisions for constructing replacement parts to an earlier
Edition/addenda. Replacement parts order today must be constructed in accordance with the Code
Edition that is mandatory at the time the part is contracted for with the Manufacturer. However the
Manufacturer may take exception to design as pennittcd in UG-120(c)(2), and only certify to the
latest Edition for all other requirements. In this way the part can still physically be the same size and
thickness as the original, yet be certified to the current Code.
One final change that was made as part of this action was to add the formal definition for the term
Construction to Appendix 3 Definitions. Construction is defined as an all-inclusive term comprising
material, design, fabrication, examination, inspection, testing, certification, and overpressure
protection.
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Common Rules
Establishing Governing Code Edition - Continued
- Existing pressure parts that have been stamped and certified to an earlier or
later Edition than those established for construction. may be used provided
the Manufacturer verifies that the parts comply with the effective Code
Edition that governs construction of the equipment to be Code stamped.
Replacement Parts
- Section VIII did not adopt any provisions for constructing replacement parts
to an earlier edition/addenda
- Replacement parts ordered today must be constructed in accordance with
the Code Edition· that is mandatory at the time the part is contracted for with
the Manufacturer
- However the Mfr. may take exception to design as permitted in UG-
120(c)(2). and only certify to the latest Edition for all other requirements. In
this way the part could still physically be the same size or thickness as the
original, and yet be certified to the current code.
Note that Section I has adopted different rules than Section VIII relative to
replacement parts
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• UG-11 (a) - post fabrication heat treatment of part
- The re-write of UG-11 in 2011 Addenda left out requirement
concerning post fabrication heat treatment in 2nd par.
Jlowever. the Mamtfac1Urer of the completed

vessel or Code Stamped part shall ensure that
pans furnished under the provisions nf (b). (c).
(d) and (e) meet all the applicable Code
requirements such as U CS-79(d). UN F-79(a).
UH!\-44(a). and UIIT-79(a)( I)."
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UG-11(a)
When the rules for prefabricated or prefonned pressure parts in UG-11 were
rewritten in the 2011 Addenda, due to an oversight, the provisions from the previous
UG-11 paragraph concerning the exp]icit need for these parts to satisfy all
applicable Code beat treatment requirements was not carried over. This revision to
UG-11 (a) corrects this by adding the following sentence to the second paragraph:
"However, the Manufacturer of the completed vessel or Code Stamped part shall
ensure that parts furnished under the provisions of (b), (c), (d) and (e) meet all the
applicable Code requirements such as UCS-79(d), UNF-79(a), UHA-44(a), and
UHT-79(a)(1 ). "
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Common Rules
• Vlll-1 UG-11(a), Vlll-2 3.2.8.1- Nameplate removal for standard
parts
- The re-write of UG-11 & 3.2.8 in 2011 Addenda left out
requirement that when a part nameplate is removed, it shall be
noted on the MDR
rrh~ re~;val ·; f th~- ~~;neplate shall be

! noted in the "Remarks'' section of the
!vessel Manufacturers Data Report. The
! nameplate-·-·---······-.
shall be destroyed.
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Vlll-1 UG-ll(a) and Vlll-2 3.2.8.1

When paragraph UG-11 and 3.2.8 was rewritten in the 2011 Addenda, a portion of
the original requirements dealing with part nameplates that interfere with further
fabrication service was inadvertently left out of the new text. In the current UG-
11 (a), the option is given to remove a part nameplate that interferes with further
fabrication service, so long as it is acceptable to the Authorized Inspector. \Vhat
was missing and now added back, is tbe following statements: "The removal of the
nameplate shall be noted in the "Remarks" section of the vessel Manufacturers Data
Report. The nameplate shall be destroyed."
Note that this provision is only for standard parts, not for Parts with the
Certification Mark - no such provision exists for such Parts.
Summary of 20 13 Edition Revisions
Section V III, Division 1

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• UG-11(c)(5)- Standard parts made from plate and MTR
- Oversight in the re-write of UG-11 concerning the need to supply
an MTR for parts made from plate.
- Current rule only exempts need for MTR for welded parts
made from plate
- Correction extends exemption to all seamless and welded
parts made from plate.
Intent Interpretation issued:
Question: Is it the intent of UG-11 (c)(S) that ASME product standard pans
that are made from plate do not require an MTR as would be required by
UG-93(a){1)?
Reply: Yes.
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UG- 11 (c)(5)
With the complete rewrite ofUG-11 in the 201 1 Addenda an oversight occurred in
UG-11(c)(5) whereby the need to supply an MTR for parts that are made from plate
is currently only exempted for welded standard parts. This revision and intent
interpretation, corrects this and resets the requhcment such that seamless or welded
standard parts made from plate do not require an MTR.
Question: Is it the intent of UG-11 ( c)(5) that ASME product standard parts that are
made from plate do not require an MTR as would be required by UG-93(a)(1 )?
Reply: Yes.
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I Summary of2013 Edition Revisions
• UG-20(f)(2) - reference added to Appendix 35, 35-6

- Pneumatic test may be substituted for hydrostatic test for mass
produced vessels
- Note that the requirement of 35-6 permits mass produced
vessels to be pneumatically testing without having to satisfy UG-
1OO(a)(1) or UG-1 OO(a)(2)
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UG-20(f) provides an exemption from impact testing for materials that satisfy a
number of conditions, including in subparagraph (2) that the completed vessel be
hydrostatically tested per UG-99(b) or (c) or 27-4. For many years an alternative to
this m le existed in Case 2046 which permitted mass-produced vessels constructed
under UG-90(c)(2) requirements to be pneumatically tested and also take advantage
of this impact test exemption given UG-20(f). In the 2008 Addenda, the provisions
of case 2046 were incorporated into Appendix 35, thereby necessitating the need to
provide a reference from paragraph UG-20(f)(2) directly to Appendix 35, Paragraph
35-6.
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• UG-37(g) - Leak Tightness Testing

(g) Reinforcing plates and saddles of nozzles attached to the outstde of a vessel
shall be provided with at least one telltale hole [maximum size NPS V4 (ON 8) tap]
that may be tapped ~~imi~pres~-an4-soopsud.s- to test for
tightness of welds that seal off the inside of the vessel. These telltale holes may be
left open or may be plugged when the vessel is in service. If the holes are plugged.
the plugging material used shall not be capable of sustaimng pressure between the
reinforcing plate and the vessel wall
• Phrase referring to compressed air and soapsuds test deleted

• Reason is that the leak test is optional. and when performed the
user should be permit1ed to select the test method from Article
10 of Section V that provides the level of sensitivity felt
appropriate for the vessel and intended service.
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UG-37(g)
Paragraph UG-37(g) provides rules for use of a telltale hole to test for tightness of
welds that seal off the inside of a pressure vessel. This action removes the
underlined portion of the following phrase "... provided with at least one telltale hole
[maximum size NPS 1/4 (DN) tap] that may be tapped for a preliminary
compressed air and soap suds test for tightness of welds that seal off the inside of
the vessel." The underlined phrase was replaced with the word "to". The reason for
removing this phrase is that leak tightness tests include a variety of methods of
sufficient sensitivity to allow for detection of leaks, as provided in Article 10 of
Section V. If the user chooses to perfonn leak tightness testing, user should have
the flexibility to select a method and level of sensitivity felt appropriate. For this
reason the implied use of a compressed air and soapsuds test has been removed
from this paragraph.
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Section VIII , o ·ivision 1

• UG-79(d)- Reduction in weld ------------------------
thickness due to fonning
operation
Flanged & dished head formed
from multi-segment welded plate
- Due to forming operation, 1 mmor 10%'-
concavity in weld
..........
Code limits established
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UG-79(d)
This new paragraph addresses a situation where a flanged and dished head is formed
from a blank made up of several plates butt welded together. During the forming
operation, the welds stretch, resulting in concavity in the weld which falls below the
base metal surface. This situation was not previously explicitly addressed in the
Code. The new rules in UG-79(d) will pennit this reduction in weld thickness due
to the forming operation so long as prior to the forming operation, the welds are
verified to comply with UW-35(a) through (d), the reduced weld thickness at any
point sha11 not be less than the minimum required thickness of the component, and
the reduction in thickness sha11 not exceed 1)32 in. (1 mm) or 10% a nominal
thickness of the adjoining surface, whichever is less.
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• New Table UG-79- Calculating forming strains
- Revision removes equations for calculating forming strains from
UCS-79(d), UHA-44(a), UNF-79(a) & UHT-79(a)(1), and
relocates the equations to Table UG-79
- Equations for calculating forming strains in piping and tube
bends deleted from UHA-44 and UNF-79(a}
TABU: UG.'111
£0UATIONS ~OR CAI.CUUliNG FORMIJIG SlRAINS
fon,.ng Stralo1
• Note: Same equations for calculating forming strains

published in Table 6.1 of Section VIII, Division 2
I !l IISB';" Glohal Stcn<lanls
Table UG-79
Fonnulas for calculating forming strains and fiber elongation can be found in
several locations in Section Vlll, Division I. This action consolidates the equations
that are published in UHA-44, UNF-79 and UHT-44 into a new single Table located
within Paragraph UG-79. With this change, the equations for calculating fonning
strains along with supporting nomenclature in paragraphs UHA-44, UNF-79 and
UHT-44 were deleted. Note that the Co:punittee elected to delete altogether from
the Code book the equation for calculating the fonning strains in pipe and tube
bends based on measurement of the thickness at the extrados of each bend.
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UG-100(d)- Editorial revisions to clarify that one does

not look for evidence of leakage in the form of a wet
surface when conducting a pneumatic test.
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UG-1 00(d) The current pneumatic test rules contains some provisions that are taken
from the hydrostatic test rules, but which are inappropriate for a pneumatic test.
This particular action removes the sentence that addresses directing leakage from
temporary seals away from areas of interest. As this is a pneumatic test using air or
some other gas, these requirements concerning "leakage" masking other areas of
interest are meaningless. Some additional language has been added to emphasize
that if leaks are identified, they shall be corrected and the vessel retested.
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Section VIII, D ivisions 1 & 2

Common Rules
UG-116(a), Fig. UG-118 - Recording Maximum

Allowable Working Pressure (External) on ASME
Nameplate
Maximum allowable externfll working pressure ( MAEWP) was
first required to be marked on nameplate in 2004 Addenda
Purpose of adding MAEWP to nameplate was to address
situation where the owner/user defined the vacuum or partial
vacuum condition as a destqn condition
The addition of MAEWP to nameplate caused confusion for
multi-chamber vessels: e.g. what is the MAEWP for a jacket
vessel?
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I
The requirement to record the maximum allowable external working pressure (MAEWP) on a Sccuon VII I. Div.
I nameplate was introduced in the 2004 Addenda. V\ hen this change took place. it was related to the fact that
for a single chamber vessel subject to a full vacuum condition (since the external pressure is less than IS PSI ). it
only needed to be recorded on the nameplate if this load condition is specified as a design condition. However
after the change was introduced. there were numerou ~ questions on how 10 apply it for multi-chambered vessels
where the pressure in an outer jacket. for example. subjects the inner chamber to an external pressure. After
reviewine. the definition for Maximum Allowable Working Pressure given in Appendix 3. it was determined that
the use of the term maximum allowable external warking pressure was m isleading, and this revision removes
the use of that term from required marking on vessels and na meplates. In its place. the ins tructions given in UG-
1 16(b)(3) require that the maximum allowabl e w orking pressure (internal or external) be listed a t a co incide nt
temperature.
For a vessel or chamber subj ect to an internal pressure and vacuum o r fartial vacuum but at different coincident
temperatures. two lines shall be used to record the internal and extema maximum allowable working pressure
on the nameplate. However for a vessel or chamber cJesigned for a maximum allowable working pressure
(internal and external) at the same d esignated coincident temperature, then the values may be combined on a
single line as follows: Pint I F\1 (psi) at Temp (deg. F).
As part of this action. several nameplate samples were prepared depicting this new rule for single and multi-
chambered vessels subject to internal and external pressure design cond itions. These nameplate samples were
to be published in Appendix L "Examples Illustrating the Application of Code Formulas and Rules"; however
Appendix L was removed from Section V lll, Division I in the 2013 Edit ion. The examples that were previously
published in Appendix L, including these new nameplate samples, will be published in an ASME document
titled: PTB-4- 2012 "ASME Section Vlll-D ivision I Example Problem Manual". This separately published
Examples Manual can be purchased from ASM E on their website.
Since this action could negatively impact Manu facturers who prepare nameplates for stock, Case 2732 has been
approved. This Case will permit Man ufacturers to continue to use an existing s tock of nameplates that have
marking arrangement as shown in Fig. UG-1 18 of the 20 l 0 Edition with 201 l Addenda until December 31.
2014. This Case number shall be shown on the Manufacturer's Data Report.
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Common Rules
• UG-116(a), Fig. UG-1 18
- Term MAEWP removed from required marking
Instructions revised to record: M aximum Allowable Working
Pressure (internal or external) at the Coincident Temperature
For chamber with both MAWP internal and external pressure @
same coincident temperature, OK to list on one line
P;01 I FV (psi) at Temp r F)
- Note: FV is an acceptable abbreviation for full vacuum
- Note: MAWP & MDMT must be recorded separately for each
chamber in a multi-chamber vessel
- Examples
- Case 2732 - Nameplates in Inventory
• Mfr. have until Dec. 31 , 201 4 to use up nameplates in inventory.
• Note that parallel revisions were made to Section VIII, Div. 2
- Annex 2F, paragraph 2.F.1(d) & Fig. 2. F.1
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L-11 .1
Single chamber pressure vessel
=150 ps1 and full vacuum@ 3oo•F
IVtAWP
MDMT = -20F @ MAWP Or alternatively
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independm: chambeTS [See l:J-~·19]
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Shell sidt: ~oo psi and full ,·acuum at 500'-r
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Tube sidt: 150 psi at 30(l'' F ...- - C"··c·,-~-- PS. ,.,. {_ ~ ·r
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• UG-117(a)- Certified Individual (CI)

- For items constructed to ASME standards without inspection by
an Authorized Inspector { UM, UV, UD] current rules require the
Manufacturer or Assembler to certify an individual to act as the
Cl in assuring that the items meet the Code.
- Currently the Manufacturer or Assembler is responsible for the
training and qualifications of the Cl
- Revision will now require ttw Cl to meet the requirements of
ASME QAI Part 8
• Cl must comply with the National Board "Rules for Certified
Individuals"
• Cl must hold a valid Natiohal Board Certification for the specific
ASME Code Section activities the Cl undertakes (e.g. UM, UV. UD}
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UG-11 7 (a) Certified Individual

For items to be marked with the UM,. UV, or UD Designators [no involvement of
Authorized Inspector], a Certified Individual (CI) shall provide oversight to ensure
that the items fully comply with the requirements of VIII -1 . Up until this revision,
the Manufacturer or Assembler was responsible to use a Certified Individual that
met the training and qualification requirements defined in UG-117(a)(l). With this
revision, the Certified Individual must meet the current requirements of ASME
QAI-1, Part 8, which states that a Cl must comply with the National Board "Rules
for Certified Individuals" and hold a v alid National Board Certification for the
specific ASME Code Section activities the Certified Individual undertakes. To
acquire the National Board Certification, the CI will now need to take their initial
and proficiency training from the National Board. For further information see:
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http://v,rv.rw.nationalboard.org/Index.asp:}(.?pageiD=325.
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• UG-125(a)- Overpressure Protection

- Current rule states that overpressure protection per UG-125
through UG-138 [pressure relief device (PRD)] and/or UG-140
[overpressure protection by system design] is required for all
pressure vessels.
- The term " and/or is at times interpreted to mean that use of a
K
PRD in combination with overpressure protection by system

design is not permitted.
- Revision to last sentence of the paragraph made to clarify that a
PRD may be used in combination with overpressure protection
by system design.
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UG-125(a)
The current wording ofUG-125(a) requires all pressure vessels within the scope of
this Division to be provided with overpressure protection in accordance with the
requirements ofUG-125 through UG-138 and/or overpressure protection by system
design per UG- 140. The usc of the term "and/or" has caused confusion regarding
this requirement. It suggests that you either satisfy the overpressure protection
requirements with installation of the pressure relief device (UG-125 through UG-
138) or by use of overpressure protection by system design per UG-140, but not in
combination. This was not the intent, and the la st sentence of this paragraph was
revised to indicate that a combination of the UG-125 through UG-1 38 rules and the
rules ofUG-140 are permitted.
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• UG-129- Alternatives for applying ASME Mark c~~_.J
- Mark only available in Yz in. (12.7mm) oro/.. in. (19mm) s1ze
- Too large to mark small valves and nameplates
- Performance based rules introduced into UG-129 provide
alternative to using the ASME supplied stamp(s)
- When acceptable to ASME Designated Organization, the PRO
Mfr. may mark the device or nameplate by some method other
than using the ASME stamp.
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I
UG-129 Perfonnance Based Rules For Marking PRD's

The new single ASME Mark introduced in 2012 is only available in t\vo stamp
sizes, 1/2 in. (12.7mm) and 3/4 in. (19mm). The 1/2 inch size has been problematic
for some valve manufacturers in so far as it is virtually impossible to use this stamp
to mark directly on small valves or their nameplates. Subcommittee Safety Valves
bas developed a set of performance-based rules for marking pressure relief devices
that wm provide the PRD manufacturer the option to place the ASME Mark on a
valve or nameplate using a method that is acceptable to the ASME Designated
Organization (e.g. The National Board) in lieu of using the ASME stamp. These
performance-based rules resulted in a number of changes to UG-129.
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• UG-140(b)(2)- Recording use of overpressure

protection by system design on Manufacturers Data
Report
- Rule revised to read:
T ho: user shall rcquc~t that the Manuicwturcts d uta rcpt>n st:ttc th:ll ll\'crpr~s~urc
pmt<:ction is pr<" ided h~ s~·stcm designed per l iG- 140(1'>) if no rrcs~ur~ rc licf d~' icc
etllnf>liant "ith lJ(;-125 thmugh t:G- 1:;~is In h~ installed:·
• The red text represents the revision

• An intent interpretation has also been pubHshed on this
subject.
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UG-J40(b)(2)
When the pressure in a vessel is not self-lirillting, the vessel may be protected from
overpressure by system design or by a combinati on of overpressure by system
design and pressure relief devices. Paragraph UG- 140(b)(2) was revised to clarify
that the Manufacturers data report must state when overpressure protection is
provided by system design per UG-140(b) if no pressure relief device compliant
with UG- 125 through UG-138 is to be installed. The underlined portion of the
sentence corrects the previous phrase which read " ... If no pressure relief device is
to be installed." Note that an intent Interpretation has also been published on this
subject.
Question: Is it the intent of Section Vlll, Division 1 when providing overpressure

protection by system design for conditions that are not self-limiting and
overpressure protection is provided by using a combination of overpressure
protection by system design and a pressure relief device, that the user request that
the Manufacturer's data report state that overpressure protection is provided by
system design per UG-1 40(b) when the pressure relief device does not meet the
requirements ofUG- 125 through UG-138?
Reply: Yes.
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• Fig. UW-16.1 - Set-On Nozzle

Detail Added
Detail currently used in Vlll-2
- Good application when nozzle
attached to a thick shell or head.
and fabricator wants to minimize
possibility of laminar tear out due (a-4)
to external loads on the nozzle
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Section VI11, Division 2 currently con tams a set-on on nozzle detail [ Table 4.2.1 0
Detail 8] that utilizes a partial penetration groove weld into the shell or head. This
detail is useful when attaching a set-on nozzle to a shell or head made from plate,
and the fabricator wants to minimize the possibility of laminar tear out due to
external loads on the nozzle. For this reason this detail is being added to Fig. UW-
16.1 of Section Vlll, Division 1.
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• Fig. UW-21 -Socket Welded Flanges

- Min. weld size clarified
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UW-21 I
The note defming the minimum weld dimension for slip on and socket welded
flanges has been clarified, and now reads: "The minimum weld dimensions shall be
the lesser oft sub(n) or 1/4 in.(6 mm)." There is no required minimum or
maximum setback dimension in Fig. UW-21 1 as there is in Fig. 2-4(3), (3a), (4),
(4a), (~),and (8a).
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Section VI II, Division 1

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• UW-19(a)(2) currently limits the thickness of the plate to

1.5 in (38 mm) for welded in stays
- No technical justification
- Thicknes~ limit removed for Fig. UW-19.1 sketches (e). (g) & (h)
- Revision
i Diameter used to
requirements
satisfy UG·SO
requirements
(g) (hi
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In UW-l9(a)(2) the code currently limits the required thickness of the plate that is
stayed with a welded-in staybolt to 1.5 in. (38 mm). A code user question what the
technical basis was for this 1.5 inch limit, and an extensive review of background
material for these rules failed to identify the reason for this thickness limit. During
this research it was identified that Section I has similar rules, but without this
thickness limit. The Committee voted to remove the 1.5 inch (38 mm) thickness
limit for plates stayed by staybolts using details (e), (g) and (h) ofFig. UW-19.1
[full penetration groove welds].
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• UW-19(c) - Definition of Representative Panel

• Paragraph revised to clarify that welded stayed construction
consists of either fabrication details as shown in Fig. UW-19.2, or
dimpled or embossed plate welded to another like plate or to a plain
plate.
Sentence added stating that the representative panel shall utilize
the same weld details as will be used in the final construction
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UW-19(c) and Appendix 17,17-5

These revisions address the definition of a representative sample for proof test. The
changes include:
UW-19(c) - The paragraph was revised to state that welded stayed construction is
either as shown in Fig. UW-19.2 or consisting of a dimpled or embossed plate
welded to another like plate or to a plain plate.
UW-19(c)(2)- Sentence added stating that the representative panel shall utilize the
same weld details as will be used in the fina l construction.
l7-5(a)(2)- Sentence added stating that the representative panel shall utilize the
same weld details as will be used in the fmal construction.
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• UW-27(a)(2)- Addition of
friction stir welding (FSW)
as an acceptable pressure
welding process
- No restriction placed on
material that can be used
with this process
- Cases 2593-1 and 2677 still
active
• Section IX has adopted
rules for FSW in 2013
Edition
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For a description of friction stir welding see:

http://www.esabna.com/us/enleducation/knowlcdge/qa/what-is-friction-stir-
welding-of-aluminum.cfm
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Common Rules
• UW-34 - Spin Holes

- Revision clarifies that multiple spin holes in head or spin holes in
each segment that makes up the head permitted
- Intent Interpretation issued:
Question: Is it the intent of Section VIti, Dfvision 1 that the Manufacturer

of a formed head, fabricated by welding separate segments into a
single pead which have been formed to the proper curvature by
spinning, is permitted to close the spin holes within each segment
under the provisions of UW-34?
Reply: Yes.
• Parallel revision to Vlll-2, Paragraph 6.1 .2.9
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UW-34
This revision clarifies that more than one spjn ho1e may be used ill head, or in each
segment that makes up the head. An Intent l'nterpretation has been concurrently
pub1ished on this subject.
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• UW-51(a)(4)- Minimum plate thickness for UT

Examination
- Thickness lowered from Y:z ih. (13mm) toY.. in (6mm)
- Fracture mechanics study carried out and confirm~ that crack
like flaws in material as thin as ~ in can be detected using
current UT technology, such as Linear Phased Array
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UW-51(a)(4)
In UW-5 1(a)(4) a Manufacrurer may perform ultrasonic examination (UT) in lieu of
radiographic examination for all welds in materiall/2 inch (13 mm) and greater in
thickness. A request to use ultrasonic examination for material as thin as 1/4 inch (6
mm) was received from a code user. The Committee considered the request, and
carried out fracrure mechanics studies to assess whether or not lowering the
thickness limit was feasible. At the completion of the study, the conclusion was that
it is possible to detect crack like flaws material in a thickness range as low as 1/4
inch using current technology such as Linear Phased Array ultrasonic testing. With
this revision, the current 1/2 inch thickness limit in UW-5l(a)(4) was reduced to 1/4
inch (6 nun).
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Common Rules
• Vlll-1 Part UCS, Table UCS-23
- SA-299 Grades A & B added
• Incorporation of Case 2364 (Section I Code Case)
• SA-299 originally had only one Grade, 75 ksi (515 MPa)
• When 80 ksi grade-added, 75 ksi ~Grade A,80 ksi ~ Grade B
- SA-372 Listing Corrected
• SA-372 Grade M Cl A&B corrected to SA-372 Grade M Cl85 & 100
• Vlll-2 Part 3, Table 3.A.1 - Only SA-299 Grade A shown

in table
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SA-299 GradesA& B
Code Case 2364 introduced a new grade for SA-299 with an 80 ksi tensile strength
(Grade B). This action incorporates the provisions of Case 2364 by adding Grades A
& B for SA-299 in Table UCS-23.
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Section VI I I, Divisions 1 & 2

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• Vlll-1 UCS-56(g)- PWHT Exemption for thermocouples
welded using either capacitor discharge or electric
resistance welding
- Exemption applies to:
• P-No. SA
P- No. 58 Gr. No. 1
• P-No. SC Gr. No.1
• P-No. 15E Gr. No. 1
- Energy output for welding limited to max. 125 W-sec
- WPS required; PQR is not required
- Similar rules are currently published in Section I
• Similar revision in Vlll-2, Part 6 6.4.5.3
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New Paragraph UCS-56(g)
UCS-56(g) Capacitor discharge or electric resistance welding may be used for

attaching bare wire thermocouples, without subsequent post weld heat treatment,
provided the energy output for welding is limited to a maximum 125 W-sec and any
requirements specified in the applicabl e notes as found in Table UCS-56 shall apply.
A welding procedure specification shall be prepared and the content shall describe
as a minimum the capacitor discharge equipment, the combination of materials to
be joined, and the technique of application. Qualification of the welding procedure
is not required.
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Section VIII , Division 1
• Fig. UCS-66.1 /M- Correction to reference to General

Notes
- In Fig. UCS-66.1 reference is made to the General Notes of Fig .
UCS-66.2, which is numbered instead of alphanumeric
• UCS-66(a)- Improvement to terminorogy
- (Nominal) thickness corrected to govern_ing thickness in 4
locations
• Fig. UCS-66/M- x axis "Nominal Thickness" corrected to
"Governing Thickness"
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The tcnninology used to describe the thickness of a component to be used when

evaluating it for applying the impact testing requirements under the rules of UCS-66
is inconsistent. In some places the term "nominal thickness" is used, and in others
"governing thickness" is used. The majority of Code users are accustomed to
referring to the thickness value which determines the impact testing requirements of
UCS-66 as the "governing thickness". Refening to this thickness value as the
"nominal thickness" has the potential of creating confusion with other parts of the
Code where the term "nominal thickness" is defined differently. The definition of
the term "governing thickness" intends that this thickness be based upon nominal
values, and does not require a precision measurement of actual thickness. This
revision provides greater consistency in terminology, improving the clarity of the
intent of these requirements.
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UCS-68(c)- Reduction in MOMT due to PWHT
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- First sentence revised to clarify that reduction can only be taken for pressure
retaining welds that receive PWHT
If po~twcld hcJt tr.:aling of a pressure rc1:1ining weld is pcrform.:d when it is nllt

nlh~rwb.: :• requirement of Ihis Di"ision, ....
Change clarifies that the 30°F (17¢C) MDMT reduction could not be applied to a
non-pressure retaining weld joint or a non-welded components such as a bolted
flat head or 8 16.5 lap flange.
UCS-68(c)) exemption cannot be applied to vessels or parts whose M DMT is
determined by UG-20(f)
UCS-68(c) exemption can apply to some vessel joints: see Vlll-1-101-130
UCS-68(c) - Phrase" when the PWHT exemption allowed in UCS-68(c) is
applicable." added to end of last sentence in UCS-68(c).
Reminds users that UCS-68(b) may require PWHT for MDMT colder than -55' F
(-48"C)
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The first sentence of UCS-68(c) was revised to read: "lfpostweld heat treating of a pressure retaininf weld is
performed when i1 is not otherwise a requirement of this Division, ...". The addition of the phrase "o a pressure
retaining weld" was made to clearly show that the exemption can only be claimed ifrhe posrwcld heat treatment
is applied to a pressure pan weld that would otherwise not require postweld heat treatment. The net result of this
change is that a non-welded component such as a bolted flat head or B 16.5 lap flange would not benefit in terms
of getting a 30°F reduction in MDMT if it were pan of a vessel that was PWHT'd and would not otherwise
required to be heat lreated. Also note !hat the UCS -68(c) exemption would not apply in establishing the MDMT
for a non-pressure ret::~ining weld joint, such as the anachment of a leg or suppon lug to a vessel shell.
Interpretation:
VJIJ-1-01-130
Subject: Section VIII. Di,ision I (2001 Edition): UCS-68(c)
Date Issued: December 3. 2002
File: BC02-2793
Question: When an en tire vessel is postweld heat-treated and at least one weld joint requires PWHT per Code
rules, may in dividual weld joints that did not requir e PWH T per Code ru les be pennitted to usc w provision of
UCS-68(c)?
Reply: Yes.
UCS-68(c) - MDMT < -55°1-"

UCS-68(c) allows a 30°F reduction on the impact test exemption temperature from Fig. UCS-66 if PWHT bas
been performed bu1 is not otherwise a requirement of Division I. UCS-68Cc) also states the resulting exemption
temperature may be colder than -55° F. But for temperatures colder than -55°F. UCS-68(b) requires that
postweld heat treatment be performed. unless the ?WHT exemption given in the last part ofUCS-68(b) is
applicable. To ensure that code users do not miss this point, the phrase: "when the PWHT exemption allowed in
UCS-68(b) is applicable." was added to the end of1he last sentence in UCS-68(c).
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Section V III , Division 1
• UCS-79- Forming Pressure Parts

- Paragraph addresses cold forming of carbon and low alloy steel
- Major rewrite of paragraph; changes include:
• Title changed to clarify that rules apply to all pressure parts. and not just
shells and heads
Consideration of P-No. 15E material (CSEF material) added to UCS~
79(d)
• Rules of UCS-79(d) apply to all product forms. not just plates
• Equations to calculate extreme fiber elongation moved to new Table
UG-79
• UCS-79(e) added to address heat treatment requirements for P-No.
15E materials subject to cold forming at temperatures below
1300.F(705°C) that produces permanent strain in the material.
• Table UCS-79 added- provides cold forming strain limits and heat-
treatment requirements for P-No 15E materials
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Paragraph UCS-79( d) contains rules for conducting heat treatment following cold forming
of carbon and low alloy steel when the resulting extreme fiber elongation exceeds certain
limits. Several changes have been made to this paragraph as follows:
( I) The title to UCS-79 has been changed from "Forming Shell Sections and Heads" to
"Forming Pressure Parts".
(2) UCS-79(d) has been revised by including special consideration ofP-No. l5E materials.
Also the word "boundary" and "plates" in the phrase "vessel shell sections, heads, and
other pressure boundary parts of carbon and low alloy steel plates fabricated .... " were
removed. This clarifies that these post forming heat treatment requirements apply to all
carbon and alloy steel product forms, and not just plates.
(3) The equations to calculate the extreme fiber elongation in UCS-79(d) have been deleted,
and a reference to new Table UG-79 contajning these equations has been introduced.
(4) New para1:,rraph UCS-79(c) added to address the specific heat treatment requirements for
P-No. 15E materials subject to cold forming at temperatures below 1300°F (705°C) that
produces permanent strain in the material. New Table UCS-79 provides the post-cold
forming strain limits and heat treatment requirements for thjs material.
(5) New paragraph UCS-79(t) has been added to provide a reminder that when vessel shell
sections, heads, and other pressure boundary parts are cold formed by other than the
Manufacturer of the vessel, the required certification of the part shall indicate if the part bas
been beat treated per the requirements of UCS-79.
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Surrunary of 2013 Edition Revisions

Common Rules
• Table UHA-32- Correction to thickness definition for P-No. 6
- Note (1) provides exemption for PWHT based on plate thickness
- PWHT thickness always based on nominal thickness as defined in
UW-40(f)
- Note (1) revised by replacing plate thickness with nominal
thickness
• Vlll-1 Table UHA-32, Vll l-2 Table 6.15

- PWHT for duplex SS- P-No. 1OH Gr. No. 1 revised
- ASTM has modified the solution heat treatment temperatures for
duplex SS, in some cases making the Vlll-1 PWHT temperatures
unconservative.
- Concern is the formation of brittle sigma phase which may occur at
lower heat treatment temperatures.
- The PWHT temperatures revised based on SA-480 E13
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Table UHA-32
Table UHA-32 for P-No. 6 provides an exemption from PWHT in Note (1 ). One of
the conditions of this exemption is that the plate thickness at the weld joint does not
exceed 3/8 in. (10 mm), and for thicknesses over 3/8 in. (10 mm) to 1 1/2 in (38
mm) a preheat of 450°F (230°C) is maintained during welding and that the joints
are completely radiographed. The term "plate thickness" has caused confusion
relative to nominal thickness definitions used for PWHT and given in UW-40(±).
For example if one were evaluating the need to perform PWHT of a tube-to-
tubesbeet joint based on this defmition in Note (1 ), if the tubesbeet is made from
plate and has a thickness greater than 3/8 inch, then PWHT would be required
unless the preheat is performed. However in UW-40(f)(5)(g) it is the thickness of
the weld in a tube-to-tubesheet connection that detennines whether or not PWHT is
required. It is because of this discrepancy between these two rules that the Note (1)
was revised as follows: " ... Provided the nominal thickness does not exceed 3/8 in.
(10 mm), and for nominal thicknesses over 3/8 io. (lOmm) but not exceeding 1 112
in. (38mrn) ..... " . Nominal thickness is defined in UG-32(d) and UW-40(f).
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• UHA-51(a)(4) - Impact Test Rules for MDMT<-320oF
• Major Revision
Clarifies when it is acceptable te> pe rform impact tests at -320"F
(-196"C) even though the MDMT is colder than this temperature
Further detail provided on use AST M E 1820 J 1c tests;
• # of specimens
• Location of specimens
• Acceptance criteria: KdJ) ~ 120 ksh1in
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This is a major revision to paragraph UHA-51(a)(4) which ~rovides impact test rules when the
MDMT is colder than -320°F ( -196°C). The revisions to th1s paragraph provide much-needed
clarification regarding the circumstances when it is acceptable to perform impact tests at -320°f (-
1960C) even though the MDMT is colder than this temperature. When impact testing at temperatures
colder than -320°f (-196°C) are necessary, the use of ASTM E 1820 J sub(lC) is more clearly
described. As part of this action. cleanup revisions have also been made in paragraphs UHA-51,
UW-2(b), and Appendix JJ . Below is summary of the most s ignificant changes:
(I) UllA-51 -A reference to Appendix JJ has been added to UHA-51.
(2) UH A-5 1(a)(4)(a) - Added Type 308L fi ller metal to this paragraph.
(3) UHA-5 1(a)(4)(a)(l)- Specified separate ferrite Number (FN) requirements for Types 316L and
308L filler metals.
(4) UHA-5l(a)(4)(a)(2)- Clarified that impact test shall be conducted at -320°F (-196°F) on three
sets of three specimens, one set from the base metal, one set from the weld metal, and one set from
the HAZ.
(5) UllA-51 (a)(4)(b)- When the qualifYing conditions ofUHA-5 I (a)(4)(a) cannot be met, then two
types of impact tests shall be carried out: 1. Impact test shall be conducted at -320°f (-196°C) on a
set of three specimens from the base metal, and each of the three specimens shall have a lateral
expansion opposite the notch that less than 0.021 inches (0.53 mm). 2. ASTM E I 820 J sub(IC) test
shall be conducted on two sets of rwo specimens, one set from the HAZ, and one set from the weld
metal at a test temperature no wanner than the MDMT.
(6) UHA-5 I (a)( 4)(c) -An additional requirement has been added whereby when the required Charpy
impact test specimens do not meet the lateral expansion requirements in UHA-5l(a)(4)(a)(3) and
UHA -5l{a)(4)(b)(2), then ASTM E 1820 J sub(IC) tests shall be conducted on an additional set of
two specimens representing the failed set of impact test specimens.
(7) UHA-5 I (d) - Subparagraph UHA-51(d)(1)(a) was deleted since all of the alloys listed in this
paragraph have less than 0. I 0% carbon content, and are therefore already covered under
subparagraph (b). This change required renumbering the remainder of the paragraphs.
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Section VII I, Division 1

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• UHA-51 (h)- Production Test Requirements

- MDMT ~ -155°F (-104°C} - exempted from production test
provided the exemption requirements for the applicable Weld
Procedure Qualification in UHA-51(e) are satisfied
- -155°F (-104°C} > MDMT:: -320°F (-196°C}- vessel production
impact tests are exempted provided that the pre-use test
requirements and UHA-51 (f) are satisfied
- MDMT < -320°F (-196°C}- vessel production impact test or
ASTM E 1820 J 1c tests shall be conducted in accordance with
UHA-5 1(a)(4)(b)
• Appendix JJ -Impact Test Flow Charts updated
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(8) UHA-51 (h)(2) -This paragraph was rewrinen to address production impact tests for
three different temperature ranges: L MDMT > - 155°F (-1 04°C), production impact tests
are exempted provided that the impact test exemption requirementS for the applicable Weld
Procedure Qualification in UHA-5J(e) are satisfied. 2. -155°F (-104°C) > MDMT > -
320°F (-196°C), vessel production impact tests are exempted provided that the pre-use test
requirements in UHA-51(£) are satisfied. 3 . MDMT < -320°F (-196°C), vessel production
impact tests or ASTM £1820 J sub(IC) test shall be conducted in accordance with UHA-
51(a)( 4).
(9) UW-2(b)(l)- The phrase "steels listed in UHA-51 (d)(J )(a)" has been replaced with
"steel Types 304, 304L, 316, 316L, 321 and 347".
(10) UW-2(b)(4)(b)- The reference to UHA-51(d)(J)(c) has been changed to UHA-
5l (d)(l)(b).
(11) Appendix JJ, Fig. JJ-1.2.1 -The reference to UHA-51 (d)(l)(d) has been changed to
UHA-5l(d){l)(c).
(12) Appendix JJ, Fig. JJ-1.2.2- The upper section of the flowchart dealing with UHA-
51 (d) requirements has been revised to reflect the core changes to the paragraph as a result
of this action.
(13) Appendix JJ, Fig. JJ-1.2.4- In the center diamond labeled UHA-5J(f)(4)(d), the word
"filter" was corrected to "filler".
(14) Appendix JJ, Fig. JJ-1.2.5- The flowchart dealing with UHA-5l(h) and UHA-51 (i)
production test requirements has been updated to reflect the revisions to those paragraphs.
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• UCL-34(a)- PWHT requirements for clad material
- Last sentence of UCL-34(a) deleted to address confusion over
thickness to be used to determine need for PWHT and time at
temperature
UCL-34(a) Vessels or parts of vessels constructed of base material with
corrosion resistant integral or weld metal overlay cladding or applied
corrosion resistant lining material shall be postweld heat treated when the
base material is required to be postweld heat treated. lFraw\Y~
r:ules,..tl:!e-Oetermiflif'lg-.tl=l~l~·tl:!e~iGkness4-~se-mater.iak
• UW-40(f)(5)(h) Added
t ;W-40(1)(5)(h) the thickntss ot'thc wd d metal o,·crla~ whtn wdd metal j
l ov~rlay is the only weld ing :~ppl icd .
.
• Examples and Interpretation Vlll-1 -83-192

• NOTE: Identical revisions made in VIU-2 , 6.4.2.7(g) & 6.5.5. 1
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UCL-34(a)
This revision modifies the PWHT requirements for corrosion resistant integral or
weld metal overlay cladding applied to base material. The last sentence of UCL-34:
IIIn applying these rules, the determining thiclmess shaH be the thickness of the
base material. was deleted, as it stated that when the only welding on a base
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material is related to the cladding or lining material, that the requirement for PWHT
\vould be based on the thickness of the base material. This revision now requires
that cladding that is applied to base material in which there is no other welding
other than that related to the cladding, then PWHT will solely be based on the
thickness of the cladding material itself and not the base material. ln addition to
this change in UCL-34(a), new paragraph UW-40(f)(5)(h) was also added which
states that the nominal thickness used in Tables UCS-56 is the thickness of the weld
metal overlay when weld metal overlay is the only welding applied.
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• UHT-82- Welding requirements for Part UHT materials

- New UHT-82(b)- adds requirements for use of electrodes
having H4 supplemental diffusible hydrogen designator
- Also lists the correct filler metal specifications for the various
welding processes.
- Subsequent paragraphs renumbered
- UHT-82(e)(6)- becomes UHT-82(f)(6)
• Essential variable concerning diffusible hydrogen designator
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Part UHT UHT-82

A new UHT-82(b) was added to give the requirement for the usc of electrodes
having the H4 supplemental dif:ffusible hydrogen designator as well as listing the
correct filler metal specifications for the various welding processes. Some of the
verbiage for the new UHT-82(b) came from UHT-82(c)(6), which was deleted.
UHT-82(e), now renumbered as UHT-82(f), lists additional essential variables for
the qualification of WPSs for welding high-strength steels and the current paragraph
UHT-82(e)(6) was deleted because it's wording was not consistent with that of an
essential variable. It was replaced with new paragraph UHT-82(f)(6) which
correctly states that an increase in the supplemental diffusible hydrogen designator
from that used during qualification is an essential variable, for the four listed
welding processes. The remainder ofUHT-82 is renumbered accordingly. Note 1 of
Table UHT-56 is revised to correct the reference to UHT-82(g).
This proposal updates the requirements for hydrogen control when low-hydrogen
steel filler metals are used. When Part UHT was first added to Section Vlll Division
1, only SFA-5.5 for SMAW bad controls for low-hydrogen. This proposal updates
those requirements and adds SFA-5.23 fo r SAW, SFA-5.28 and SFA-5.36 for
electrodes and rods for gas slllelded arc welding and SFA-5.29 and SFA-5.36 for
FCAW. Experience has shown that the H4 requirement is necessary for the low-
alloy steel filler metals for the high-strength steels employed in Part UHT
construction.
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Section VI II , Divisions 1 & 2

Common Rules
• Vlll-1 Part UHX, Vl ll-2 Part 4. 18 - Tubesheet Deflection
- Mandatory requirement to consider tubesheet deflection
removed from Part UHX
- Cautionary Note added
r .
Note: Tubesheet deflection, especially when the tubesheet

thickness is less than the tube diameter, may contribute to
tube-to-tubesheet joint leakage; likewise, deflection of a
tubesheet or flat bolted cover may result in fluid leakage
across a gasketed pass partition plate . Such leakages can
be detrimental to the thermal performance of the heat
exchanger and deflection may need to be considered by the
designer.
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P art UHX- Tubesbeet Deflection

The mandatory requirement to consider deflection in the design of bolted flat
covers, U-tubc, fixed and floating to sheets wer e deleted in Part UHX. Part of the
ratjonale for this action is that the tubeshect deflection and stresses are already
taken into account in the UHX methodology, including bending, shear and stresses
iinposed by adjacent components. A cautionary note was added before UHX-8
stating that when the tube sheet thickness is Jess than the tube diameter, then
tubesheet deflection may contribute to tube-to-tubesheet joint leakage. Such
leakage can be detrimental to the thermal perfonnance of the heat exchanger and
deflection may need to be considered by the designer.
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• Vlll-1 UHX-9, Vlll-2 Part 4 .18 - Tubesheet Extension

- Current rules address tubesheet extensions that are flanged for
bolting [Configurations b, d(extended for bolting), e and B]
- New rules added for tubes.heet extensions that are not flanged
for bolting. [Configurations c, d(not extended for bolting), f, and
C)
• Involves revisions to:
- UHX-9.1 I 4.18.5.1 Scope
- UHX-9.2/4. 18.5.2 Conditions of Applicability
- UHX-9.3 I 4 18. 15 Nomenclature
- UHX-9.4/ 4.18. 5.3 Des1gn Considerations
- UHX-9.5 I 4.18.5.4 CalculatiOn Procedure
- New UHX-1O(b) - Addresses different tubesheet thickness from
center to tubesheet extension
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Part UHX- Tubesheet Extensions

This revision extends the rules for determining the thickness oftubesheet
extensions. Currently UHX-9 addresses tubesheet extensions that are flanged for
bolting [Configurations b,d (extended for bolting),e, and B]. With this revision,
rules are now provided for tubesheet extensions that are not flanged for bolting
[Configurations e, d (not extended for bolting), f and C). The added rules are based
on calculating the shear stress at the ex tended edge and limjting the dimension used
for the tubesheet diameter depending upon the extended edge thickness relative to
the tubesheet thickness. To address these changes, revisions were made to UHX-9.1
[Scope], UHX-9.2 [Conditions of Appl icability], UHX-9.3 [Nomenclature], UHX-
9.4 [Design Considerations], UHX-9.5 [Calculation Procedure]. As part of this
revision, a new UHX-1 O(b) has been added which addresses the fact that tubesheets
shall be uniform in thickness, except that thickness of a tubesheet extension as
determined in UHX-9 may differ from the center thickness is determined in UHX-
12, UHX-13, and UHX-14. As part of this change, the remaining paragraphs of
UHX-10 were renumbered.
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Common Rules
• Vlll-1 Part UHX, Vlll-2 4.18- Supplemental Marking-
Operating Conditions
- Part UHX requires supplemental marking for H/X w ith common
elements [ eg. Tubes, tubesheet] w ith design conditions less
severe than the design conditions for which its adjacent
chambers are stamped
- Example: SHELL FV & 300 psi a1 soo•F
TUBES 150 psi at 350°F
Differential Design: Tubes & Tubesheet

150 psi Shell Side
• Note that in this example. the Differential Design condition
only applies to shell side pressure on the tubes (external}
and tubesheet. The tubes would still be designed for 165
psi internal.
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Part UHX provides supplemental mar!Ong rules wbosc main purpose is to identify when
there is a differential pressure or mean metal temperature design condition in order to
caution the user if there are any restrictions on the design, testing, or operation of the heat
exchanger. Part of this revision is to add requirements for the height of the characters used
on the supplemental tag or mar!Ong in UHX-19.2. This is accomplished by referencing back
to UG- 118 or UG-1 19. Note that the minimum size of the characters required for the
Cautionary Note required by UHX-19.2.2 is reduced to 118 in (3 mm) from 5/32 in.(4mm).
The language in the Cautionary Note required by UHX-19 .2.2, which only applies to fixed
tubesheets, has been revised to address not only design conditions but also operating
conditions. The note reads as follows: "CAUT10N: The heat exchanger design has been
evaluated for the range of conditions listed on Form U-5 of the MDR. It shall be
reevaluated for conditions outSide this range before being operated at them." Note that the
reason this Cautionary Note is only required for fixed tubesheet beat exchangers bas to do
with alerting the owner/operator that if the operating conditions were to be changed, this
could result in axial differential thermal expansion that was not accounted for in the design
of the heat exchanger.
New paragraph UHX-19.3.2 listS the conditions that must be indicated on Form U-5 for
fixed tubesheet heat exchangers. Required to be reported are: (1) Design condition(s)
(pressure and temperature); (2) Design/Operating Pressure Ranges; (3) Maximum
Design/Operating Metal Temperatures; (4) Axial D ifferential Thermal Expansion Range.
New Form U-5 "Manufacturers Data Report Supplementary sheet - Shell -and-Tube Heat
Exchangers", has been added to Appendix W, as well as new Note 72 that addresses the data
required by UHX-19.3.2.
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Section V III, Divisions 1 & 2

Common Rules
UHX-19.2/4.18.14.2
• Requirements for character height added
- Refers to UG-118 & UG-119
- Cautionary Note for fixed tubesheets may use smaller characters, 1/8
in. (3mm) instead of 5/32 in. (4mm)
UHX-19.2.2 /4.18.14.2(b)
• Cautionary Note for fixed tubesheets revised:
CAUTION: The heat exchanger design has been evaluated f or the range
of conditions listed on Form U-5 of the MDR. It shall be reevaluated for
conditions outside this range before being operated at them.
- UHX-19.3.2 1 I) Dcsi~n Condition 1P & I )

- New Form U-5 must be used for
1
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(31 Ma:-. D.:~ign•Op.:r;lling !Vkt;tl T.cmp
fixed heat exchangers Form U-5 1-1 l i\ \ial Dill'cn:ntial Thcml:tl
must contain: 1-. xpansion Range
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Part UHX- Supplemental Marking Requirements, UHX-19.2

Part UHX provides supplemental marking rules whose main purpose is to identify when
there is a differential pressure or mean metal temperature design condition in order to
caution the user if there are any restrictions on the design, testing, or operation of the beat
exchanger. Part of this revision is to add requirements for the height of the characters used
on the supplemental tag or marking in UHX-19.2. This is accomplished by referencing back
to UG-11 8 or UG-119. Note that the minimum size of the characters required for the
Cautionary Note required by UHX-1 9.2.2 is reduced to 1/8 in (3 nun) from of 5/32
in.(4mm).
The language in the Cautionary Note required by UHX-19.2.2, which only applies to ftxed
tubesheets, has been revised to address not only design conditions but also operating
conditions. The note reads as follows: "CAUTION: The heat exchanger design has been
evaluated for the range of conditions listed on Form U-5 of the MDR. It shall be
reevaluated for conditions outside this range before being operated at them." Note that the
reason this Cautionary Note is only required for fixed tubesheet beat exchangers has to do
with alerting the ov.rner/operator that if the operating conditions were to be changed, this
could result in axial differential thermal expansion that was not accounted for in the design
ofth e heat exchanger.
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Section V III , Divisions 1 & 2

Common Rules
• Vlll-1 UHX-19.3.2 & App. W Form U-5, Vlll-2 Form A-4

- New Form U-5 must be used for fixed heat exchangers .
- Form U-5 must contain:
D.:sign Condi tion tP & T l
• D.:~ign 'Operati ng Press. Range
• \1a.x Design!Opcrating Mewl Temp
• Axial Ditfcremial Thcnnal Expan~ion Range
- FORM U-5 MANUFACTURER'S DATA REPORT SUPPLEMENTARY

SHEET for SHELL-AND-TUBE HEAT EXCHANGERS
- New Note 72 added to Appendix W Forms
• · Fill in data required by UHX-19.3.2'
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New paragraph UHX-19.3.2 lists the conditions that must be indicated on Form U-
5 for fixed tubesheet beat exchangers. Required to be reported are: (1) Design
condition(s) (pressure and temperature); (2) Design/Operating Pressure Ranges; (3)
Maximum Design/Operating Metal Temperatures; (4) Axial Differential Thermal
Expansion Range.
New Form U-5 "fonn U-5 Manufacturers Data Report Supplementary sheet - Shell
-and-Tube Heat Exchangers", has been added to Appendix W, as well as new Note
72 that addresses the data required by UHX-19.3.2.
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Vlll-1 Part UHX, Vlll-2 4.18- Operating Condition Load
Cases
- Extensive revision to design rules for U-Tube, fixed and floating
tubesheets
- · Redefines the loading cases that must be considered
Must now consider actual pressure-thermal operating conditions
-' With respect to operating conditions. new variable x introduced
• x- integer denoting applicable operating condition. e.g. normal
operating. startup. shutdown, cleaning, etc.
Operating load cases- for each "x", such as normal operating, or
startup, four separate operating load cases must be considered.
For fixed and floating tubesheets. operating load cases are required
when radial differential thermal expansion is a design consideration
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Part UHX - Oper ating Condition Load Cases

This is a major revision in the design of U-Tube. fixed. and flolting tubesheets. Loading Cases 4 throueh 7 had been replaced
";lh multiple actual pressure-thermal operating conditions. By using the actual operating pressures ana temperatures. the
designer can realistically determine the controlling conditions for each operdting load case considered. including. but not
limited to, nom1al operatin~. startup. shutdown, cleaning, and upset conditions. The pressure definitions have been changed to
include maximum and mimmum design operating pressures that may be encountered in a particular design.
Below is a summary of the significant changes to the U-Tube. fixed. and floaiing tubesheet rules.
UH X- lO(d) ·New applicability para!,'Taph • lnlroducesdesign pressure and operating pressure condi tions.
UHX- I 2 - Design of U-Tube Tubesheets
UHX-1 2.3- Nomenclature- Pressure definitions revised, including the addition of minimax shell and tube design pressures
UHX-12.4- 1l1e loading case definitions have been replaced wi th Table UHX- 12.4- I which defines for design loading cases.
UHX- I 3 • Design of Fixed Tubesheet
UHX-1 3.3 -Nomenclature - Pressure definitions revised, including the addition of minimax shell and tube design pressures.
and shell and rube operating pressures. Also revised temperarure definitions to now include consideration of design and
operating conditions. Also variable "x" has been added wh ich is an integer denoting applicable operating condition. e.g.
normal operating. stanup. shutdown. cleaning. etc.
UHX-13.4 -The existing load case definitions have been replaced with Table UHX·l3.4-l Design Loading Cases and Table
UHX-13.4-2 Operating Loading Cases. Note that for opemtmg load cases. for each "x". such as normal operating. or starrup.
four separate operating load cases must be considered.
UHX-13.4(a)(3)- Rules concerning differential pressure design have been revised to include constderation of operating
condttton load cases.
UHX-13.8- Radial Differential Thermal Expansion - The consideration ofopcrdting conditions has been added to this design
procedure. Includes new Table UHX-13.8·1 which contai11s the load combinations to evaluate each operating condi tion "x".
UHX-14 ·Design load Floating Tubeshcets
UHX- 14.3- Nomenclature - Pressure definitions revised, including the addition of minimax shell and tube design pressures.
and shell and mbe operating pres~'llres. Also revised temperature definitions to know include consideration of design and
operating conditions. Also variable "x" has been added which is an in1cger denoting applicable operating condition, e.g.
normal operating, stanup, shutdown. cleaning, etc.
UHX- 14.4 - The existing load case definitions have been replaced with Table UHX-14.4- I Design Loading Cases. In addition
operating loading cases arc only n:quired when lhe effect of radial differential thermal expansion need be considered. New
Table UHX-1 6.6-1 has been added 10 which pro,;des lhe load combinations required to evaluate the heat exchanger for each
operating condition. "x".
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• Appendix 1, 1-7
- The rules in 1-7 address large openings in cylindrical and conical
shells . Although not explicitly stated. these rules a re applicable
when the vessel is subject to either internal and external
pressure. To make this clear in the paragraph, the word
"internal" was deleted from paragraph 1-7(b)(3). and the
definition for P [ P =internal or external pressure] was added to
the Nomenclature in 1-7(b)(5).
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Appendix 7, 1-7
The rules in 1-7 in Appendix 1 address large openings in cylindrical and conical
shells . Although not explicitly stated, these rules are applicable when the vessel is
subject to both internal and external pressure. To make this clear in the paragraph,
the word "internal" was deleted from paragraph 1-7(b)(3), and the defmition for P [
P = internal or external pressure] was added to the Nomenclature in 1-7(b)(5). Also
note that in editorial correction was made in 1- 7 (b )(I) by providing the metric
equivalent value for the vessel and nozzle diameter lirrrits.
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• Appendix 2, 2-14(d) - Flange Rigidity Check

Revision to clarify that flange rigidity check is required for both
gasket seating and operating conditions.
- Interpretation approv~d:
VIIJ-J-07-:':!
Qu~"J<lion: And ~al i~t~·ing tho: provisiun~ of2-1 4 lbr tlang.: rigidify. !>h3lllh~ rigidit~ indc:-
t>e dct~rmincd for bolh 1he g::tSkCl sc:lting and op.:rating condilions in urdcr 10 c>tat>lish
lhe gtn·cnlin!! cas~?
R~ply: Yc~
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Appendix 2, 2-14(d)
In 2008, Section Ylll published Interpretation Ylll-1-07-52: "Question: ln
satisfying the provisions of 2-14 for flange rigidity, shall the rigidity index be
determined for both the gasket seating and operating conditions in order to establish
the governing case? Reply: Yes." It was the Conunittees opinion at the time that the
rules in Appendix 2 were clear concerning this issue. However other committee
members felt it would do no hann to place a statement directly in paragraph 2-14
requiring that the rigidity index, J, be checked for both gaskets seating and
operating conditions. This revision to 2- I 4(d) accomplished this task.

Common Rules
• Vlll-1 Appendix 13, 13-8(e)(2)- Reinforced Vessels of
Rectangular Cross Section
- The variable "K" in Eq. (5), {6), (7) and (8) in 13-8(e)(2) was
corrected to lowercase "k", which represents the reinforcement
member parameter.
- This error has been ·in Vlll-1 since the 2004 Edition.
- Corrections published as Errata on ASME website
• Vlll-2 Tables 4.12.2, 4.12.8 4.12.9
- Corrected equation for .. K"
- Corrected superscripts for acceptance criteria used for
membrane and bending stresses for the long side plates in Table
4.12.8.
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Appendix 13, 13-8(e)(2)

The variable "K" in Eq. (5), (6), (7) and (8) in J 3-8(e)(2) was corrected to lowercase
"k", which represents the reinforcement member parameter. This error has been in
Vlll-1 since the 2004 Edition. This was also pu blished as an official Errata on the
ASME website on 10/3/ 12.
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• Vlll-1 Appendix 26, Vlll-2 Part 4.19 Bellows
- Extensive revisions to bellows expansion joints based on 91h
edition of EJMA [ Expansion Joint Manufacturers Association )
• Only EJMA revisions supported by background information were
accepted for updating App. 26 and Part 4."19.
- Numerical examples updated
- Manufacturing tolerances added in Table 26-10 based on EJMA
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Bellows Expansion Joints
This action introduces sweeping revisions to Appendix 26 bellows expansion joint

rules in an effort to bring these rules into aligmnent with the 9th edition of EJMA (
Expansion Joint Manufacturers Association) rules. Only those rules from the 9th
edition that are supported by background information were considered for these
revisions in Appendix 26. Also the committee used this opportunity to make a
number of other editorial corrections to the Appendix, including some corrections to
the numerical examples, and also incorporating the provisions of Code Case 2587.
Case 2587 allowed the use of a knuckle radius less than three times the thickness
provided that the increased bending stress due to curvature was accounted for in the
fatigue correlation testing.

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• Vlll-1 Appendix 26, Vlll-2 4.19.2
- Bellows - Distance to Discontinuity
- Bellows design rules assume no influence from pipe or shell
attached to the bellows other than the axial effect of pressure
- New Paragraph 26-2(g)- defines minimum length of shell as a
condition of applicability.
- New Fig . 26-1-2- illustrates minimum shell length for
unreinforc~d and toroidal bellows.
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Appendix 26- 26-2(g) and Fig. 26-1-2

The bellows design rules were developed assuming no influence from the pipe or
sheB other than the axial end affected pressure. New paragraph 26-2(g) was added
to the Conditions ofApplicable requiring that the length of the cylindrical shclJ on
each side of the bellows, measured from the begilll1ing of the end convolution, shall
be at least 1.8 sqrt(D sub(s) x t sub(s)). For internally attached toroidal bellows, the
length is measured from the extremity of the shell.
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Common Rules
• Vlll-1 Appendix 26 26-8, Vlll-2 4.19.2
- Rules for internally attached bellows have been added
- Based on EJMA Standard 9111 Edition, 2011 Addenda
- For this case, shell acts as the collar
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Appendix 26, 26-8 Internally Attached Bellows

Rules for the design of internally attached toroidal bellows have been added to
Appendix 26. These rules are based on the 2011 Addenda of EJMA Standard 9th
Edition. For the case of an internally attach bellows, the shell itself acts as a collar.
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• Incorporation of Case 2596-1: Cold Stretching of

Austenitic Stainless Steel Pressure Vessels
- Rules will be published in a Mandatory Appendix
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Cold Stretching of Austenitic Stainless Steel Pressure Vessels

This action involves the incorporation of Case 2596- 1 into Section Ylll, Division 1.
Case 2596-1 contain the rules for cold stretching of austenitic stainless steel
pressure vessels. by cold stretching the fabricated vessel, the Manufacturer is able to
take advantage of the strain hardening properti es of the SS material, resulting in a
thinner vessel wall for a given design pressure. Case 2596 was originally approved
for use in January 2008, and since that time numerous manufacturers have taken
advantage of its rules; hence the decision to incorporate the rules into Section Ylll,
Division 1.
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Summary of 20 J 3 Edition Revisions
Section VII I, Division 1
• Removal of Example Problems from Vlll-1

- The 2013 Edition of Section VIII, Division 1 will not contain any
example problems.
- Instead the example problems are now published in ASME PTB-4,
which is a Pressure Technology Book, that is prepared and
maintained outside of the normal standards development process.
- This will allow the example problem book to be maintained more
efficiently, and also will likely lead to an increase in the number of
examples compared to what is currently published in Vlll-1 today.
- PTB-4 will have an e nhanced set of example problems
e.g. some design problems will include an Vlll-2 solution for
comparison
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Section Vlll, Division I Example Problems

A decision was made by ASME to no longer publish example problems in Section
Ylll, Division I. Actually this decision was made five years ago when Ylll-2 was
rewritten, and at that time it was decided not to publish example problems in that
standard. One of the reasons for this decision to publish examples manual outside of
the standard is that whenever the Committee had to update an example problem, it
had to go through all of the normal process of getting a revision approved, which
involved multiple ballots, even if the example problems were published in a
nonmandatory appendix. It was concluded that the publishing and maintenance of
example problems would be better handled outside of the standard, and for this
reason ASME is publishing VIll-I and Y1ll-2 Example Manuals as separate books
that can be purchased independent of the standards. The Section Ylll, Division 1
Examples Manual is published as PTB-4, and is available for purchase directly from
ASME at www.ASME.org. The first Edition of PTB-4 was published in June 2012.
A second edition will be published later this year to reflect the 2013 Edition changes
to Ylll-1.
Essentially all example problems are being removed from the standard including
tubesheet example problems for Part UHX, noncircular vessel example problems
from Appendix 13, and the entire Appendix L. However Appendix L will still exist
and still contain the joint efficiency logic diagrams. Also PTB-4 not only presents
Ylll-1 example problems, but also provides solutions for many of the design
problems per Vlll-2 for purposes of comparison. This is an example of the type of
enhancements ASME will be making to the example manual books to better serve
their customers.
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• Nonmandatory Appendix XX - Guidance to the Responsibilities of

the User and Designated Agent
- Vlll-1 presently contains over 80 references to the User and/or Designated
Agent
ASME Conformity Assessment programs oversee the activities of the
Manufacturer and AlA. but not the User
There are situations within Vlll-1 where it is not clear "who is IRe User", such
as vessels built for stock
This new Appendix provides:
• Overview of the responsibilities of the User or his Designated Agent
• A descripti on of some common scenarios involving the User or Designated Agent.
including some examples
11 Tables identifying code assigned responsibilities for the user or his designated
agent and the corresponding reference paragraph.
Note that the information presented in this Appendix does not introduce any
new requirements for the User or his Designated Agent
Users and Manufacturers should carefully review this information which is
now presented in a very user friendly manner.
User and His Designated Agent

In Section VIII, Division 1 there are over 80 references to the User and/or
Designated Agent. Although within the context of the conformity assessment
requirements within the standard, ASME has no direct control over the activities of
the User, unlike the Manufacturer and Inspector. But the User is ultimately
responsible for the most basic requirements to construct a pressure vessel. Things
such as the physical size of the vessel, the design pressure, the design temperature,
other loading conditions such as wind, seismic, snow, the method of overpressure
protection, special consideration for service conditions including material selection.
All of these considerations and more are addressed throughout Section VIII,
Division I. This new nonmandatory Appendix contains a cross-reference table
identifying all of the paragraphs that contain requirements related to the User or his
Designated Agent. The appendix also provides general information concerning the
User and his responsibilities within the standard and it also gives some examples
illustrating the common scenarios involving the User or his Designated Agent.
Things become less clear when a Manufacturer elects to construct pressure vessels
for stock, as it raises the question "who is the User"? Within this Appendix, this
scenario and others examples describing the responsibility of the User and
Manufacturers are given. Note that this information is presented in a
Nonmandatory Appendix as it does not introduce any new requirements for the
User. It is strongly recommended that Users and Manufacturers carefuJJy
review this new Appendix and take advantage of the user-friendly method in
·which the information is presented.
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• Part 3, 3.2.12 - Certification of Identified Materials

- Vlll-2 currently does not permit use of materials produced to a
specification not permitted by the standard.
- New paragraph 3.2.12 Introduces one option to accept material
produced to a specification currently not permitted by V ll f-2
• Only the vessel or part Mfr. Is permitted to re-certify material
• The material must be accompanied by documentation which
certifies that the material was manufactured and tested in
accordance with requirements of the specification, and
• Must also have copies of all documents and test reports (e.r. MTR)
pertaining to the demons1rat•on of conformance to the requirements
of the permitted specification
- Rules modeled after UG-10 of Vlll-1
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Part 3, 3.2.12
This action adds rules for use of material produced to a specification not permitted
by Section Vlll, Division 2. Prior to this revision, Vlll-2 clid not contain rules
similar to UG-1 0 of Vlll -1 for recertification of material. Only the vessel or part
Manufacturer is permitted to certify material produced to a specification not
permitted by this Division. Certification of this identified material to a specification
permitted by this Division requires that all requirements of the permitted
specification, including but not limited to, melting method, melting practice, and the
oxidation, quality, and beat treatment, be satisfied. A certification that the material
was manufactured and tested in accordance with the requirements of the
specification must be first to the vessel or part Manufacturer, together with copies of
all documents and test reports pertinent to the demonstration of conformance to the
requirements of the permitted specification (e.g. MTR). Similar rules currently exist
in UG-10 ofVIll-1.
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• Part 3, 3.3.1 - Ultrasonic Examination of High Alloy

Steels
- A reference to Table 3-A.3 has been added to paragraph 3.3.1
- It was an oversight in the re-write of Vlll-2 that this was missing
- High alloy plate material must be UT'd when the nominal
thickness is 50 mm (2 in.) and greater
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Section V Ill, Division 2
• Part 3, 3.11.8.1 (b) - Impact Test of PQR and Vessel

Production Test Plates
- Last sentence needed clarification: revised as follows:
For P-No.1, Groups 1, 2, and 3 materials, impact testing of the welds and heat affected
zones of the weld procedure qualification and production test plates need not be
repeated when the fabrication heat treatment differs from the heat treatment applied to
the test plates. provided the-if..tl"le-impact-properties-wel'e4eW!"minecl-after PWHT or
simulated heat treatment cycles applied to of the test plates and the production welds
were applied observing at the holding temperatures and times specified in Table 6.8 afld
or the holding temperatures and times peTTilitted in Table 6.16
Interpretation approved
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Part 3, 3.11.8.l(b)
The last sentence of 3 .11 .8. J(b) was revised to more clearly address the siruation where the
fabrication beat treatment differs from the heat treatment applied to the test plates used for
the welding procedure qualification and the production test plates. The intent of this rule is
that the impact tests performed on the PQR and production test plates for P-No. 1, Groups
I ,2 and 3 materials do not need to be repeated when the fabricati on beat treatment differs
from the heat treatment applied to the test plates, provided the PWHT or simulated heat
treatment cycles applied to the test plates and the production welds were applied observing
the holding temperatures and times specified in Table 6.8 or the holding temperatures and
times permitted in Table 6.16. Some users have been misinterpreting the current paragraph
as written.
Question (1 ): A WPS is qualified with impact testing for joining P-No. 1, Groups 1, 2 or 3
materials to themselves in the PWHT condition. The PQR impact test specimens received a
simulated heat treatment meeting the requirements of3.10.2.3(b). A production weld
deposited using this WPS receives PWHT meeting the requirements of 6.4.2.2.(e)(9) at a
reduced holding temperature for a longer holding time. Is it the intent of the last sentence of
3.11.8.1 (b) to permit the qualified WPS to be acceptable for the production welding and
heat treatment conditions without requalification of the WPS by impact testing oftcst
specimens subjected to the alternative heat treatment conditions used in production?
Reply (1): Yes
Question (2): Is it the intent of the last sentence of3.l 1.8.1 to waive production impact
testing required by 3.ll.8.4(a) for fabrication welds in P-No.l materials when the weld is
deposited using a WPS qualified with impact testing?
Reply (2): No.
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• Part 4, 4.1.3.2, 4.1.5.1 - Definition of Design Thickness

- 4.1 .3.2- Mill Undertolerance
• Word '"Design Thickness" is now consistent in 3.2.10.1 and 4.1.3.2
• The fi rst sentence of 4.1 .3.2 was corrected to read:
Plate m;Hcria l shall be ordcn:d not thinner than the~
• Part 4, 4.1 .3.2,

• 4.1.5.1 - Definition of design thickness corrected to include
consideration of corrosion allowance
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The words in paragraphs 3.2.10.1 and 4.1.3.2 are almost identical except that 4.1.3 .2
uses the term "minimum required thickness'' at the beginning of the paragraph and
subsequently changes to "design thickness" towards the end of the paragraph,
apparently for no good reasons. 3.2.1 0.1 uses "design thickness" consistently
throughout that paragraph.
This revision makes the following two changes:
1. The word "minimum required thickness" is changed to "design thickness" in
4.1 .3.2 which makes it consistent with 3.2. 10.1 and also with 4.1 .5.1 where the tenn
design thickness is defined.
2. Additionally the defmition of the term design tillckness is modified by adding
corrosion allowance (which was missing in 4.1.5.1) in 4.1.5 .1 following the
precedence from Section Vlll Division 1.
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Sununary of20I3 Edition Revisions
• Weld Joint Misalignment

- Similar to Vlll-1, Vlll-2 provides tolerances on weld joint
misalignment
- New rule has been added to 6.1.6.1 that states that .illlY._weld
joint misalignment must b e considered in the Manufacturers
Design Report when the vessel is operating in the creep regime
or is in cyclic service.
- The rule is silent on the type of analysis and the extent
misalignment that must be considered.
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• Part 6, 6.1.2.3 & 6.1.2.4- Forming

- Paragraph addresses cold forming of carbon and low alloy steel
- Rules added for post form heat treatment of Grade 91 material
- Changes include:
• Consideration of P-No. 15E material (CSEF material) added to
6.1.2.3(c)
• Rules of 6.1.2 apply to all product forms. not just plates [6.1 .2.3(e )]
• 6.1.2.3(f) added to address heat treatment requirements for P-No.
15E materials subject to cold forming at temperatures below 7os•c
(1300°F) that produces permanent strain in the material.
• Table 6.2.A added - provides cold forming strain limits and heat-
treatment requirements for P-No 15E materials
- Reference to Table 6.2 changed to Table 6.2.B in three locations
in 6.1.2.4(a). (b) and (c).
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Part 6, 6.1.2 Forming

Paragraph 6.1.2.3 contains rules for conducting heat treatment following cold
fonning of carbon and low alloy steel when the resulting extreme fiber elongation
exceeds certain limits. Several changes have been made to this paragraph as
follows:
(1) 6.1 .2.3(c) has been revised by including special consideration ofP-No. 15E
materials.
(2) The word "plate" was deleted in the first line of6.1.2 .3(e), to be consistent with
other parts of 6.1.2.3 which apply not only to plates, but all product fom1s of carbon
and low alloy steel.
(3) New paragraph 6.1 .2.3(f) added to address the specific heat treatment
requirements for P-No. 15E materials subject to cold forming at temperatures below
1300°F (705°C) that produces pennanent strain in the material. New Table 6.2.A
provides the post-cold fonning strain limits and heat treatment requirements for this
material.
(4) Reference to Table 6.2 changed to Table 6 .2.B in three locations in 6.1.2.4(a),
(b) and (c).

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• Part 6, 6.1 .3.1 (c)(3)- Examination of Materials
- The rules of 6.1.3.1(c) address examination of cut edges and
base material for openings
- The current rule in 6. 1.3.1(c)(3) requires that discontinuities
identified by MT or PT examination that are not laminar be
removed.
- What was added to this paragraph is the additional requirement
that when a discontinuity is identified by MT or PT examination,
this examination must be followed by UT to establish whether or
not the discontinuity is laminar.
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• Part 7, 7.5.9- Partial Examination

- Paragraph 7.5.9 defines additional evaluation and retests
required for welds that receive partial examination when those
welds do not meet the minimum specified acceptance criteria
- Current paragraph only addresses use of radiography for partial
examination.
- Paragraph was revised to address use of either radiography or
ultrasonic examination
IISB"'f Glohal SWnd<mis
Part 7 7.5.9
Paragraph 7.5.9 defmes the additional evaluation and retests required for welds that
receive partial (e.g. less than 100%) examination when those welds do not meet the
minimum specified acceptance criteria. The problem with the current wording is
that it covers radiographic examination only, and does not address ultrasonic
examination. ln Vlll-2, UT examination is used not only for butt welds but also
partial penetration and fillet welded joints, as might be used on nozzle or branch
connections. Paragraph 7.5.9 was revised to address the use of either radiography
or ultrasonic examination for partial examination.
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• Part 6, Annex 6-A - Positive Material Identification

Practice
- Informative Annex - Provides guidelines for PMI
• PMI methods
• Test procedures
• Data evaluation
Personnel qualification
Documentation
- PMI should be specified in the UDS
- PMI practice does not specify which alloying element to check
- Testing of welds is addressed in Annex 6-A, along with
recommendations for the number of tests
- Likely Vlll-1 and Vlll-3 will reference this information
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Part 6, Annex 6-A - Positive Material Identification Practice

This new Annex provides guidance regarding methods, procedures, data evaluation,
personnel qualification, and documentation of PMI when required by the User's
Design Specification for construction governed by Section VllJ Divi sion 2. This
practice does not specify which alloying clements are to be analyzed. This should
be determined by the Manufacturer based on the alloy being analyzed. Testing of
welds is addressed in this practice and recommendations are given for the number
of tests. This Annex provides significantly more guidance and information on the
subject of PMJ been published in a similar non-mandatory Appendix in Section I
(Appendix B). Note that action will be taken in a future Edition for Vlll-1 and Vlll-
3 to directly reference this Annex.
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• Part 7, Table 7.9- UT Flaw Acceptance Criteria
- Corrections made to allowable subsurface flaw size acceptance
criteria for UT examination of material with thickness between 25
mm (1 inch) and less than or equal to 300 mm (12 inches).
- These increases in allowable subsurface flaw sizes have been
made to Table 7.9 as well as Table 2 of Case 2235-9.
Fracture Mechanics theory indicates that critical flaw length increases as the critical
fl aw depth decreases for given flaw shape, applied stress and material toughness. A
user of the CC 2235 informed that the above flaw behavior is reversed after certain
flaw length for subsurface flaws that are specified in Table 2 ofCC 2235. To correct
this error, an increase in allowable subsurface flaw sizes has been proposed in Table
2. Fracture analysis conducted on increased flaws indicates that there is very little
change in the fracture margins for the existing and new flaws. Similar change has
been proposed to Ylll-2 Table 7.9, since Table 7.9 and Table 2 ofCC 2235 arc
identical.
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Summary of 20 J 3 Edition Revisions
Section IX 2013 Edition

Revisions
Presented by:
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Section IX
• Added Part QF- Plastic Fusing to Section IX

- Section IX Cover Page Changed !
ASM E~ s"wocu:.wr.ta.lJrl1f.ill!Jl• :~ ..,.

Pressu ~e QUALIFICATION STANDARD FOR
Hl !,~ WELDING, BRAZING, AND FUSING
1
AN
PROCEDURES, WELDERS, BRAZERS,

Welding and Brazing
\ Qualifications IX AND WELDING, BRAZING, AND
FUSING OPERATORS ~
r-~~--~~--~~--~=-~
Qualification Sta~dard for . .· · i
Welding and Brazmg Procedtrte , 1
Welders, Brazers, and Wel~ing
and Brazing Operators · _
l
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Section IX
- - - -- --~-
• Added Part QG to Section IX

Administrative requirements extracted from Part QW, Part QB.
and the new Part QF are maintained in a single location.
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(l) P.1.11 QB ~oo.:lel\ rC"!:!:a:C'Olrn~ !M lr.'<ll't:lf tbr\t' r.olr\ cu~ be- uu-d ttl ~1:nr. <0'"..:~;»--.r.r:' 4i
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This proposal introduces a new Part QG to ASME Section lX, which is intended to
consolidate all of the virtually identical administrative requirements of Part QW for
Welding and Part QB for Brazing into a common location. This action was
primarily driven by the upcoming adoption of Part QF, Plastic Fusing, which is
being proposed as a separate action. The adoption of Part QF would add a third set
of these same administrative requirements to ASME Section lX. It makes little
sense to maintain the same set of identical administrative requirements in three
different locations, so by adding Part QG these administrative requirements may be
extracted from Part QW, Part QB, and the proposed Part QF and maintained in a
single location.
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Section IX
• Added Part OF- Plastic Fusing (Continued .. ... )
- QF-100 Plastic Fusing General Requirements

• Manufacturer's or Contractor"s Responsibility
• Data Acquisition
• Tests. Acceptance Criteria
- QF-200 Plastic Fusing Procedure Qualifications and Figures

• Fusing Procedure Specifications (FPS),
• Standard Fusing Procedure Specifications (SFPS)
• Fusing Procedure Qualification Record (PQR).
• Fusing variables are given for each fusing process.
IISB.,.._. Cloba I Standards
Currently there is a Code Case for welding non metallic materials which is Code
Case, N-755, U se of Polyethylene (PE) Class 3 Plastic Pipe Section Ill, Division 1,
and Section Xl.
Based on Appendix I ofN-755, a new Part QF is added to Section lX. The initial
application will be for high density polyethylene pipe (HOPE) fusing. However,
Part QF Plastic Fusing - Section lX has an open structure to allow the addition of
other plastic fusing applications in the future.
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Section IX
• Added Part QF- Plastic Fusing (Continued .....)
QF-300 Plastic Fusing Performance Qualifications

• Qualification Tests, Acceptance Criteria
• Essential Variables. ·
• Tests, Acceptance Criteria
QF-400 Plastic Fusing Oata, Definitions and Forms

• Figures
• Essential Variables
• Forms
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Section IX
• Incorporated Hybrid
Plasma-GMAW Welding
Rules are added in QW-221

:\ f'k•'W I'J , htiJ \\ ~,.·:J.Iu';.:.
Limited to Machine Welding .tPf'C"\••:h ,, .,ut•int-:o. ,, pl:-1"'n•• :1ri :IJ'\ol ,,

f ;~1,-\,\\' ""' inu-. Nk.' f"l"'..... n.,"'< "''
m.-n:.. ck·u il tJ.,. rr,'-.""': { J J .., , ...s,.l""' '·:
'~ I rl'"'" ;.,. , 1l) 1'1..."'" no•:::.,_: H l
.Table QW-2681ists variables for PAW mdtirY,: n-.·t·•l: (~) ~ .. " .:k'-1"'"
. \'\:1:': fM win· :t\.i-.; C7) all!:k 1-..-r~c-..-n
and GMAW [ WPS] 1-i,, ln\.k:....~'".,. ; f~) h.m;..."'-l-.-n ~·k~'"''k:
1 ~ 1 .:\l(l ..un,...h!,· dt·o."1·n,."k· h'l:rd : 11\.' '
C:!o,Lo\\\' .~t'; •Il l f'l;'"~'; ( 1,.= 1 ''in.· ' ' tU·
:~·n l ~ h\ ) Jin·divn: il ,)) p1a-.sn..l l·r.u u•llf
, lrl ,hh•to."' h'oU ~ ~ 14 ) nU"_"lx·rll tur"'"'"" H )
.tnin'l.l 1n pt,1..m.a ;.,...:: il 1} 1"\.r_,.,. lk
t.,... '-... CfJ ·ta'l'i"-.J tv G\L-\\\' .u, .
IISB. -Globttl Sla nt1;mls
The equipment comprises a plasma electrode within the hybrid GMAW torch. (The
torch and the control interface are designed to be integrated with most robotic
GMAW systems.) This electrode establishes an arc at the leading position of the
welding process ,and the plasma arc creates a "keyhole" within the parent material.
The GMAW arc follows and operates typically in the conduction welding mode to
fill the void created by the plasma arc. The net result is that the hybrid process relies
on the plasma arc for deep penetration and GMAW 's high arc efficiency and metal
deposition to finish the weld.
Section I already added this Process in PW-27 .l and there is an open item to add the
Process in Section Vlll Division 1.
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Section IX
• Incorporated Friction Stir Welding (FSW) in Section IX

- Add new Table QW-2XX,
- new subparagraphs QW-402.Xa, QW-402.Xb. QW-402.Xc,
QW-403.X, QW-410.Xa, QW-410.Xb, QW-410.Xc, QW-410.Xd
- Added Definitions (QW-492)
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IJSB .; f.lohal Stanclard::;

"''
Section Vlll, Division 1 has incorporated Code Case 2593-1 and added FSW in
UW-27(a)(2) in the 2013 Edition.
Friction stir welding is a fully penetrating solid phase process, which can be
used to join metal sheets ( Current industry practice is for using FSW to weld
aluminum alloys due to their relative softness) without reaching their melting
point.
Friction stir welding (FSW) has been invented, patented and developed for its
industrial applica6ons by TWI (The Welding Institute) in Cambridge, UK. In
friction stir welding, a cylindrical shouldered tool with a profiled pin is rotated and
slowly plunged into the joining area between two pieces of sheet or plate material,
which are butted together. The parts have to be clamped onto a backing bar in a
manner that prevents the abutting joint faces from being forced apart. Frictional
heat between the wear resistant welding tool and the workpieces causes the latter to
soften without reaching the melting point and allows traversing of the tool along the
weld line. The plasticized material is transferred to the trailing edge of the tool pin
and is forged by the intimate contact of the tool shoulder and the pin profile. On
cooling down, it leaves a solid phase bond between the two pieces.
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Section IX
• QW-290.5, Hardness Test Spacing for Temper Bead

Welding
- Spacing per ASTM E 384
- Figures in QW-462.12 were also revised to pictorially to show the

increased spClcing requirements
- Specifies a minimum number of readings in critical locations.
110 IISB . Clohal SI<Jn<l:lr'dS
There have been some difficulties complying with the hardness testing requirements
since the 10 kg load creates a large impression and it is not possible to maintain the
0.010 in. (0.25 mrn) spacing without the local effects of the impressions interfering
with the next impression. The revision maintains the 10 kg load (that normalizes out
small hard zones) but allows spacing between welds to be per ASTM E 384 (2.5
times the impression maximum dimension) and specifies a minimum number of
readings in critical locations.

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Section IX
• QW-194, Revision to We lder Performance Qu alification

Visual Examination Criteria
Additional acceptance criteria for visual examination- No Cracks
'Ciw-194
~t"f form~ult.c te~t 'Ou;>Om sh&U ~hC~w complt"t t- Perfonnan<~ tt"\ t {\)Upon!. ~hall "''ow~
I jo;rH pentuation with <ompl~tt tu~i on cf wetd
Lm<t61•nc ba~ m<t•l. I
~rtC c.omp1t'tt }o1nt peneuatioo with c.ompkt e
ftniOn of wt>ld metolond ba~ m~tol.
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Section IX
Welder Performance Qualification Diameter Limits

Inserted "same diameter" in QW-302.2, QW-304.1(b) ,QW-
305.1 (b), QW-321.3(a).
L\:I ~TI'>: G TI:XT }'ROPOSI:D R:£\'ISI:D Tt~.!
Q\\".Jlf~.1 \ "olurnttric :O."D.E. \\'b<n tht weld..- or Q\ \':;;n: ; \ i;~IB~·irh '\.1)!~ ;,;,1,·..-t. lb,• ~;. .;-k:,":
wddmg op<rn:or t! qoohfi"' by \ "oi<Ul'>tnC !'-"DE. 'S w..,~ ~mt· t·v.-:··:. • : \:'.J~l:f1.t d :..•. ,'l}.t:m ..~:: u ~~ iJi •
perntir.oo tn QW-304 for twld~ :tnd QW-505 for pi""!'lf'lUP•;.~ ~ \ j'·· '· .:... -; t'~( ·.,t~·t:....:· ;.:;·: (.)\\' •i • ..
weldm~ ¢!'<""tors, ~ nunmnuu length of <<>'.:.pon(s)
10 ~ e:xonuni"d slull bt 6 in (150 mrn) and $ball :~~~~;::~:~:~-~~i~ :l;:~·~~~-~.: .. :::s .~:~~ ~~~:~;:·.
include tb• enritt weld cm:umfi!"r<Oet f« pipe(•). ::r'"'~t~rii-~h,. •'J.i'l :.-~.t·e-1.~ t,!<"i.m!1'..~ --r·· H.~ ;:·~"»~ ~
e<c"Pt thot ftr. smoll dmnJP.tcr P'P', utlt>plr coupnru. ~-;~_:' ttl.~ ~ fi..<w; .m: !:<..f).'t! tP'-..; f !pc ..;TJl'~:;:<· .
ruay bt r.-qturoo. l>ut II•< uuoM nt<d ooo .:<c.-.<1
four c~n,;oeui:vel)" ll"'<i<> t~ coup= T'" "
•>Uj•{Jl.l, oftht 'am~ di:nntttt' J)il>t :~~<· !ot·
lfti.!' "-:!t"d: h::. :!:!:- :~mt\..-: !1:' ·,!it(;' t:~~· · ·r"':! ;:,'! ~ t
e:unw1aho-.l ta.~hniqu~ .e:ud ac:c~anct mu!:na sbJ\D
tx-m :t«ortitmc-tw;:.b Q'~\V - ! 9 1 ,,.,.,,.,.,. .....;,:,,..,.
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liSB "'"" Glohal St.amlarrls
When qualifying the welder's performance for butt welds in small diameter pipe, the
complete set of pipe test coupons must be of the same diameter for the test to be
valid.
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Smrunary of 2013 Edition Revisions
Section IX
How to invoke Section IX in other Codes ?
~· -
.... -....... ~ ~ ~ ....._,,..,.,.. _
.-...._ ____.. ______
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- Added a new Non Mandatory Appendix K
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RF.Ql"JRF.::'\Jf.:"TS J:'\ OTH£R CODES. STA:"DARDS.
Sl'F.:CJFIC'.-\TJO:"S A;'\0 CO:"TRACT DOCl.':'\IE:'\TS
'\\'ddc~g. brnn:'!' and fuswt • b.'D he ~rionnl!d

u;,Ul~ pr(l('fflu:re-s aud pe-rsoun~l qu..1lifie-d in
Suggested general wording :t("('Qrdan:~ tn~h 1ht> r~utf"lllt'".JI !. of As:\{£
S<-<'11(>11 !X ..
Added similar words for toughness qualified applications, temper

bead welding, tube to tubesheet welding, etc.
HSB ·;rr Clobal swndard~
Many ASTM material specifications currently says "weld repairs shall be made in
accordance with Section IX". The correct terminology should have been "weld
repairs shall be made using welding procedures and welders or welding operators
that meet the requirements of Section IX"
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Section IX
Revision to A- No Table QW-442.
Ellipses (... ) are replaced by numeric values.
Only listed elements are used to determine A-Nos.
i - ·------------- OW-442 - - -- -- - · - ----- -·- ~
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,. HSH - GlohaI Standards
Ellipses( ... ) were sometimes interpreted as "no intentional addition allowed" and
other times as "no restriction. "
Requirements for non-listed elements were similarly interpreted as "none allowed"
or "no restriction."
Ellipses were replaced by numeric values.

Significant fi gures were reduced to three for most elements, and to two for Si.
Note 2 bas been added to clarify intent of non-listed elements.
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Section IX
• Revision toP- No Table QW-422.

- Replaced all "SA-" with "A/SA-" and all "SB-"with "B/SB.
- Deleted redundant ASTM A and B specification numbers.
- Replaced ASTM A and B specification numbers with "A/SA-"
and "B/SB-" for materials listed in Section II Part A and Part B .
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There is no reason to retain or to keep adding duplicate ASTM specifications to

QW /QB-422 for which a corresponding ASME specifications already exist since
QW-420 now states that" .... Material produced under an ASTM specification shall
have the same P-Number or P-Number plus Group Number and minimum specified
tensile strength value as that of the corresponding ASME specification listed in
QW/QB-422 (e.g., SA-240 Type 304 is assigned P-No. 8, Group No. I; therefore,
A240 Type 304 is P-No. 8, Group N o. I) ..... "
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Section IX
------------~-----
• Added Note 6 to QW--451.1
- Note (6)" was added for the purpose of requiring welders to gain
experience with the non-uniform properties that are found in thick
materials as a consequence of minimal plastic working during
forging .
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Previously, QW-451 did not prevent a manufacturer from procuring an 8 inch (200
mm) thick test coupon and only depositing 3/4 inches (19 mm) of weld metal in that
coupon. That would allow welding on base metal that is 10.64 (266 mm) inches
thick and up to 8 inches (200 mm) of weld metal thickness with that process. "Note
(6)" was added for the purpose of requiring manufacturers and contractors to qualify
using thick test coupons when welding on materials in production that arc over 8
inches (200 mm) in thickness to allow them to gain experience with the nonuniform
properties that are (or at least used to be) found in thick materials as a consequence
of minimal plastic working during forging.
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Section IX
• Added New Paragraph QW-424.2 similar to QW-283 (b)
(Buttering) and QW-216.4 (Hard-Facing Weld Metal
Overlay)
P-No for Weld Metal Buildup or Corrosion Resistant Overlay
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During construction and repair to items having cladding applied by corrosion

resistant weld metal overlay, the need often arises to weld to the cladding.
Examples include: temporary attachment welds to clad surfaces, structural and
nonstructural attachment welds to clad surfaces, attachment of slip on flanges to
clad piping, welded installation of tube plugs to clad tube sheets, and installation
welds joining nozzles to clad vessels.
Section IX
• 2004 API 5L steel grades are replaced with the latest

2007 API 5L listed steel grades in Table QW/QB-422.
• Added Definition of GMAW Metal Transfer Mode in

QW/QB-492
• Footnote added to figure QW-462.1 (d) to permit the use

of round reduced-section tension specimens having
nominal diameters other than the four currently listed, as
long as the actual diameter of the tension specimen can
be measured.
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Section X
• Establishing Governing Code Edition and Addenda

- Rules for Section X modeled after rules adopted by Section I
- Latest revision of Code Cases must be used at time of
construction
- Vessel design must be to Code Edition/Addenda in force at time
vessel is contracted with the Manufacturer
- Other fabrication activity may be carried out to the Code
Edition/Addenda used for design, or any subsequent edition
- Unlike Section I, Section X did not revise their data reports
(Forms RP-1 & RP-2)
• MDR forms reflect certification of all construction activity to the
edition/addenda used for design
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Summary of2013 Edition Revjsions
Section X
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• Appendix 8- Class Ill vessels for gaseous hydrogen in

stationary service
- Appendix revised to take credit for load sharing liners in
hydrogen service for Section X applications
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ASME Section VIII, Division 1
Code Case 2695
Allowing Section VIII, Division 2

Design Rules to Be Used for Section
VIII, Division 1 Pressure Vessels
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Case 2695
• Case to Permit Use of Section VIII, Division 2 Part 4

Rules for Section VIII, Division 1 Vessel
- Part of "Common Rules" project
- Provides access to Vlll-2 design-by-rule (DBR) Part 4 rules to an
Vlll-1 Certificate Holder
- Many reasons to use Vlll-2 Part 4 design rules
• Thinner formed heads
• Reduced opening reinforcement
• Thinner shells subject to full vacuum and other compressive stress
loading conditions
• More accurate cone-to-cylinder designs
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This is a signi ficant Code Case which pennits a Section Vlll, Division 1 Certificate
Holder to use the Part 4 [Design by Rule] section of Section Vlll, Division 2 to
design a pressure vessel or part. This is the first step in a long-term project initiated
by the Section Vlll Committee called "Conm1on Rules". The goal of this overall
project is twofold: (1) to ultimately maintain rules that are common to both
Divisions 1, 2 and 3 in one location, which will be Division 2; and (2) to allow the
use of the more modem, advanced design rules from Division 2 by Division 1
Certificate Holders.
Some of the benefits and features from using this Code Case are:
1. The Division 2 rules will in most cases produce formed beads that are
significantly thinner than required by Division 1.
2. The Division 2 opening reinforcement rules require much less reinforcement than
the Division 1 rules and may avoid having to use a repad.
3. The cone-to-cylinder rules provide a more accurate solution to the problem and
may avoid having to add a stiffener.
4. A certified User 's Design Specification is not required.
5. The design calculations do not have to be certified by a Professional Engineer or
equivalent.
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Case 2695
• Must use Vlll-1 tensile allowable stresses

• Weld joint details per Part 4, 1f4.2 if the component is
being designed per Part 4
• If the shell or head is designed per Part 4 rules, then
nozzle reinforcement must also be per Part 4 rules
• Fabrication tolerances of Vlll-2 shall be satisfied
• Common Rules- next step is to selectively publish
"common rules" in only one place, which will be Vlll-2.
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However, not all of Division 2 is pcrnutted by the use of this Code Case:
1. Of course, Division l tensile allowable stresses (Section II, Part D, Tables 1A and
lB) are used rather than Division 2 tensile allowable stresses (Section II, Part D,
Tables SA and 5B).
2.1fthe thickness of a shell section or formed head is determined using Division 2
rules, then other features on that part (such as nozzle reinforcement) would have to
use the Division 2 rules.
3. Weld joint details for the part that is being designed per Division 2 rules must be
per Division 2, Part 4 4.2. For example, Division l 's Types 4, 5 and 6 fillet-weld lap
j oints; and flat head and nozzle double-fillet welds are not permitted.
4. The fabrication tolerances of Division 2, Parts 4 4.3 and 4.4 shall be satisfied.
Also, for those situations where Division 2, Part 4 does not have rules, where
Division 2 would normally permit the use of Part 5 "Design by Analysis", this Case
would not permit the direct use of Division 2, Part 5. If there are no Division 2, Part
4 rules, the Manufacturer has to go back to Division 1. If there are rules in Division
I, the Manufacturer is required to follow those rules. If there are no rules in
Division 1, U-2(g) could be invoked. The analytical, administrative and quality
control requirements in Division 2, Part 5 (again, except for the allowable stresses)
should be considered for any U-2(g) analysis.
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Torispherical (F&D)Head,SA-516 Grade 70

Vlll-2 Versus Vlll-1
Diameter Pressure UD, (tvm-2 - lvrn-1) I lvru-1 % Comments

(Internal) riD
48" 350 psi -1,

0.06
+4.36%
1 Olv2
thicker
Vlll-2 Head
is thicker
48" 350 psi 0.8,

0.1
25.69%
! Orv2
tl>•nner
80/10
Head
60" 500 psi 0.9,

0 .06
+1 3.10 i Oiv2
trjcl<"'
Vlll-2 Head
is thicker
60" 500 psi 0.8,

0 .1
30.08
1 0JV2
tnlnl"'er
80/10
Head
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tv 111•2 = Required Thickness per Vlll-2 rules
tv 111 •1 = Required Thickness per VIll- I rules
F&D heads with 6% crown radius were un-conservative as they didn ' t meet the
knuckle buckling rules ofVlll-2.
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Semi Ellipsoidal (2: 1) Head,SA-516 Grade 70

Vlll-2 Versus Vlll-1
Diameter Pressure (tVIII-2 - t VIII-1) I ~11-1%

(Internal)
60" 500 psi 9.94%1

OIV 2
th&nner
96" 500 psi 9.67% l 0l'tt2

th.ln'ler
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tv 111 •2 = Required Thickness per YIIl-2 rules
tv 111 • 1= Required Thickness per VIII-1 rules
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Opening Reinforcement Rules

Vlll-1
. -- -~.--·-----
• P = 350 psi
• 00 = 48". t = Y2"
• Nozzle N1
);> 18" 00,
;.. t n=1.062"
• N1 doesn't meet
UG-37.
• A required= 7.1263 in2
• A available = 3.0548 in2
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Shell and Head are SA-516 Grade 70.

Nozzle is SA- l 06 Grade. B
Total available area for a Div2 vessel

Ar = 1.7139 + 0.9202*3.6145 + 0.0703 = 5.1103 in2
PL = 27,748 psi :S Sallow = 28,200 psi
Total available area for a Div l vessel (with 1-1 0)

Ar = A 1 + A2 + A41 = 2 + 2.9361 + 0.0703 = 5.0064 in2 PL = 28,779 psi >
Sallow = 28,200 psi [almost making]
Total available area for a Divl vessel (with UG-37)

Area = A 1 + A 2 + A41 = 0.886 + 2.0409 + 0.1279 = 3.0548 in2
Required Area = 7.1263 in2
A 1" thick reinforcement pad can make the available area = 7.1920 in2
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Opening Rules
Vlll-2
• P = 350 psi
• 00 =48"' t = Y2"
• Nozzles N1 & N2
>-18"00,
>- t n= 1.062"
• Fully compensated
as is. Moreover, N1
and N2 centerlines
can be as close as
25.375'' which is
roughly 20% less
than V/11- 1 rules
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Shell and Head are SA-516 Grade 70.Nozzle is SA-106 Grade. B.

25.37 5" is the minimum center line distance between Nl & N2 in order to avoid the
overlap in limits of reinforcement.
For the Div l Vessel (previous slide) a reinforcement pad of 1"' thick needs to be
added to both Nl & N2 to meet UG-37 and then, the minimum center line distance
between Nl & N2 in order to avoid the overlap in limits of reinforcement would be
31.752".
(3 1.752-25.375)/31.752 -20%
External Pressure Rules, Cylindrical Shell

Vllt-2 Versus Vllt- 1
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Diamete-': Length Pressure

External
96" 96 P = 15 psi -8.27% l Dlv2

'Thinner shell
96" 150 P = 15 psi -8.01 %
Diameter 0/t UD
96" 290 25.6%1 D:v2

H~gh~rAllo"'"ble
10.75" 35 4.65 59.3o/o External Pressute
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tv 111 _2 = Required Thickness per Vlll-2 rules
tvu 1. 1 = Required Thickness per Vlll-] rules
Pvu 1•2 = MAEP per Vlll-2 rules
Pvu1• 1 = MAEP per Vlll-1 rules
lt is interesting to note that solving for pressure instead of thickness seems to offer
more savings. The P-t relationship is not linear.
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Case 2726
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• Hydrostatic and Pneumatic Testing of Mass-Produced
Pressure Vessels With an Intermediate Isolation Valve
Between Indicating Gage and Pressure Vessel
- Provides alternative rules to UG-102(a)
- Restricted to mass-produced vessel construction [UG-90(c)(2)
and Appendix 35)
- Administrative procedures or valve operation controls required
to ensure that valve is maintained to its full, open position during
test
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In the 2011 Addenda to Section Vlll, Division 1, a revision to UG-1 02(a) was made
verifying that the indicating gage used in a pressure test shall be connected directly
to the vessel or with a pressure line that does not include intermediate valves. This
was always the intent (see Interpretation YIU-l-89-207R), however many
manufacturers were unaware of this requirement, and utilized pressure test setups
that did use an intennediate valve between the gage and the vessel. This was
primarily found in mass-produced vessel operations. This Code Case establishes
the necessary controls required to safely conduct a pressure test utilizing an
intermediate valve.
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Case 2730
Section VIII, 0 ivision 2
• Allowable Stresses and Design Stress Intensities for

Bolting Materials Listed in Both Tables 3 and 4 of
Section II, Part D
- Bolting stresses in Table 3 intended for use in Part 4.16- DBR
- Bolting stresses in Table 4 intended for use in Part 5- DBA
- Table 4 allowable st("esses should be> Table 3 stresses
- Discrepancies founcf; temporary solution is Case 2730 which
permits use of Table 3 stress allowables for flanges designed to
Part 5
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In Div 2, if the sizing rules of Div 1 are used in the design then the allowables from
Div 1 as given in Section Il, Part D, Table 3 are to be used. If a detailed stress
analysis using Part 5 is performed then the Div 2 allowable stresses as given in
Section II, Part D, Table 4 should be used. This is appropriate as the design by
analysis method will provide a more detailed and accurate summary of the stresses
and subsequently the lllgher allowables given in Table 4 should be used.
It has been noted that there are cases where the allowable stress values given in
Table 3 are greater than those in Table 4. This is the case for solution-annealed
stainless steel and similar high-alloy materials that behave like stainless steels
where their yield strength is substantially less than their tensile strength. In order to
correct this discrepancy a Code Case was adopted that would permit the use of
Table 3 allowables in a Part 5 design by analysis bolting design when the allowables
in Table 4 are less than those in Table 3.
This code case is a temporary solution until Section ll, Part D, Table 4 can be
revised to correct the inconsistency noted above
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Case 2729
Section X
• Fabrication of Class I Vessels With Metallic Nozzles Not Meeting
Minimum Wall Thickness Requirements
- Grooved nozzle neck used for convenient attachment to piping
- External loads must be considered in design
- Limited to NPS 4
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Metallic no7.zles used in Class I pressure vessels have been grooved in design for
over thirty years. The purpose of this proposed code case is to allow the use of
metallic grooved port nozzles that do not meet the minimum wall thickness
requirements of UG-45, Section Ylll, Division 1: as required by RG-1 00 (c) and
RM-211 . Grooved metallic nozzles have been used in conjunction with flexible
connectors on high pressure vessels since the 1980's. The flexible coupling
connection has been the industry standard as it permits the expansion and
contraction of the composite material without the creation of any external loads that
can create problems due to localized stress. This connection has over thirty years
field proven performance, with well over 100,000 units being produced without
failure or any other safety concerns.
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Section I
Interpretation 1- 10-27
Subject: PW-11. PW-40. 1, PW-52. PFT -1 1.4. Nondestructive Examination of Butt Welds
(201 0 Edition)
Date Issued: July 18. 2011
File No : 11-557
Question (1 ): Do the UT acceptance/rejection criteria of PW-52.3.1 and PW-52.3.2 apply
only to those butt welds identified in PW-11 and Table PW-11 ?
Reply (1): Yes.
Question (2): Does Section I classify weld joints meeting the requirements of PFT -11 .4 as
butt joints?
Reply (2): No.
Question (3): Does Section I have rules establishing when a visual examination such as
that mentioned in PW-40. 1 is to be performed?
Reply (3): No.
Question (4): Does Section I classify the hydrostatic test required by PG-99 as a
nondestructive exammation?
Reply (4): No.
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PFT-11.4 - Rules for anaching unflanged tubcsheet to the shell; full penetration
weld.
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Section I
Interpretation 1-10·30
Subject: PG-16.3 (2010 Edition)
Date Issued. April19. 2012
File No.: 12-165
Question: Is the Code requirement for minimum wall thickness of Y. in. (6 mm) for pipe over
NPS 5 (ON 125) referring to nominal wall thickness?
Reply: No.
Interpretation: 1-10-32
Subject: PG-99. PW-54 (2010 Edition). Preliminary Leak Test
Date Issued: June 20. 2012
File No.: 12-195
Question (1 )· Is a Manufacturer permitted to perform a preliminary leak test for informational
purposes before performing the Code-required hydrostatic test?
Reply ( 1): Yes.
Question (2). Does the Code require the Authorized Inspector to witness the preliminary leak
test?
Reply (2)· No
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Interpretation 11-A-10-12
Subject: SA-213/SA-213M (201 0 Edition)

Date Issued: November 23. 2011
File No.: 11-756
Question: Can tubes purchased and certified to SA-213/SA-213M be supplied
as U-tubes conforming to SA-688/SA -688M?
Reply: No. Purchasers may specify bending requirements for SA-213/SA-213M

tubing; see para. 4.1.11.
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The reason for this inquiry is that SA-688 contains specific requirements in 14.3.2
for U-Bends, while SA-2 13 does not. So the Inquirer was asking if they could
purchase SA-213 tubes for which the U-bends comply with SA-688 requirements.
The answer given by the Col1Ulllttee was that the SA-213 tubes can be ordered per
that specification with U-bends.
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Interpretation 11-A- 10-13

Section II, Part A
Subject: SA-182/SA-182M. Rolled Bar Use and S1ze Limitations for Valve Disks and
Valve Bonnets (2010 Edition,
2011 Addenda)
Date Issued: February 22, 2012
File No.: 11 -1261
Question (1): Can rolled bar be certified to meet SA-182/SA-182M?
Reply (1 ): No. SA-182/SA-182M is a specification for piping components: see para. 1. 1.
Question (2): Does SA-182/SA-182M permit cylindrfcally shaped parts larger than NPS 4.
machined directly from rolled bar without additional hoi working , to be certified to SA-
182/SA-182M?
Reply (2): No See SIZe limitations in SA-234/SA-234M and SA-403/SA-403M as
referenced 1n para. 5.4 of SA- 182/182M.
Question (3): Do the piping components covered by SA-1 82/SA-182M include valves and
valve parts?
Reply (3): Yes. See para. 1.1 of SA-182/182M.
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Question 1 addresses the purpose of this product specification. Unlike SA-479 (which is a
material specification for bar as a raw material), SA-182 (as its title, scope, paragraph 5.4
and its general specification, SA-961, clearly state) is a product specification for finished
components. This is not to say that SA-479 could not have been the starting material to
make the SA-182 component (as SA-182 5.4 clearly states), but that the certification is of a
COMPONENT, not of a piece of bar. This is no different for numerous other
ASME/ASTM part/component specifications, like SA-234 or SA-403.
Question 2 addresses the limitations of using bar to machine a component for certification to
SA-182. The various specifications that permit this say it in different ways, but the result is
essentially the same - sec SA-l 05 Ll & 4.2, SA-181 4.1, and SA-961 6.1.1. The way that
the ASTM CoiJ1Jlllttec decided to word the limitations on the use of bar to machine SA-182
components was in 3 ways:
ln the Scope paragraph 1.2, SA- 182 refers us to other specifications for bar.
Also, 5.4 offers specific PERMISSIONS and PROHIBITIONS for the use of bar for
machining components.
The permission uses a kind of shorthand as to the specific limitations for
such applications: "for small cylindrically shaped parts within the limits
defined by Specification A 234/A 234M ... and Specification A 403/A
403M ... " . So, we have to look at those specifications for such detail, SA-
234 6.1 NOTE I sets the limit at NPS 4, as does SA-403 5.12.
The prohibitions are in SA-182 5.4, which prohibits flanges, elbows, return
bends, tees and header tees to be machined from bar- basically any part
whose shape "turns the comer" relat ive to the axial grain orientation of the
bar.
Finally, SA-961 , the general specification for SA-182, echoes the SA-l 82
permissions and prohibitions in 6.1.1 .

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Interpretation 11-A-10-13
Section II, Part A
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Subject: SA-182/SA-182M. Rolled Bar Use and Size Limitations for Valve Disks and
Valve Bonnets (201 0 Edition.
2011 Addenda)
File No.: 11-1261
Question (1 ): Can rolled bar be certified to meet SA-182/SA-182M?
Reply {1 ): No. SA-182/SA-182M is a specification for piping components: see para. 1.1
Question (2): Does SA-182/SA-182M permit cylindrically shaped parts larger than NPS 4.
machined directly from rolled bar without additional hot working. to be certified to SA-
182/SA-1 82M?
Reply (2): No. See SIZe limitations in SA-234/SA-234M and SA-403/SA-403M as
referenced in para. 5.4 of SA- 182/182M.
Question (3): Do the piping components covered by SA-182/SA-182M include valves and
valve parts?
Reply (3): Yes. See para. 1 1 of SA-18V182M.
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Question 3 was trying to understand whether the reference to SA-234 and SA-403 in
SA -1 82 5.4 limited the certification of parts to SA-182 to those covered under those
specifications only (e.g., Bl6.9 and B16.11 fittings). As the Scope ofSA-182 1.1
indicates, valves (and thus valve parts) could be certified to SA-182.
As an historical note, here are some points on the development of SA-182 over the
years:
The prohibition on the use of bar for SA-182 parts was in the Code at least
as far back as the 1937 Edition [designated S-35 back then]. The
specification is written primari1y for a true forging process, not for making
rolled/forged bar, and not for making parts from rolled/forged bar. Sec
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vHGgyLtl52o and
http://www.youtube.com/watch?NR=l&v=Ffl i!!cLShHY for videos of
forging processes.
This prohibition continued all the way forward to the 1974 Edition.
In the 1974 Edition, Su mmer 1976 Addenda, apparently [our Code book
collection is not complete in that time frame], ASTM Al82-75 was adopted
as SA-182. This specification included a permission for "small cylindrically
shaped parts" to be machined from rolled/forged bar, "within the limits
defined by" SA-234.
SA-182 is essentially unchanged with this regard to date.
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Interpretation V- 10-06
Section V
Subject: Article 2, T-276.2(a) (2010 Edition}
Date Issued: June 20, 2012
File No.: 10-1445
Question: Paragraph T-276.2(a) of Article 2 indicates that, for welds with
reinforcement, the 101 is based on the nominal single-wall thickness plus the
estimated weld reinforcement not to exceed the maximum permitted by the
referencing Code Section. Does the term "weld reinforcement: as used in T-
276.2(a). include both external and internal reinforcement when both are
present?
Reply: Yes.
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Interpretation V- 10-07
Subject: Article 6, T-642 (2010 Edition). Surface Preparation

Date Issued: June 20, 201 2
File No.: 11-381
Question: According to T-642(a), surface preparation by grinding, machining, or
other methods may be necessary where surface irregularities could mask
indications on parts in the as-welded, as-rolled, as-cast. or as-forged
conditions. According to Table T-621. surface preparation is an essential
variable. Does T-621.2 require the demonstration of all surface preparation
methods and surface cleaning methods listed in the procedure?
Reply: In accordance with T-150(a). the procedure is required to be

demonstrated to the satisfaction of t he Inspector.
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Interpretation Vlll- 1- 10-41
Subject: Appendix 2. 2-14; UG-99(b); UG-99(c); and Interpretation Vlll-1-07-52

(2010 Edition)
Date Issued: August 30, 2011
File No. : 11 -1236
Question: In satisfying the provisions of Appendix 2, 2-14, is it required to
calculate the flange rigidity for hydrostatic test condition with test pressure
established as per UG-99(b) or UG-99(c)?
Reply: No.
NOTE: Some manufacturers have found that they were unable to prevent
leakage of large flanges during the pressure test. A check of the flange rigidity
for the pressure test condition identified flange rotations that exceeded the
recommended limits in 2-14.
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Because Section Vlll, Division 1 does oot contain rules that explicitly address
design conditions for the pressure test, the Committee answered this question stating
that the flange rigidity rules in Appendix 2, 2-14 do not apply to the hydrostatic test
condition.
Additional background information can be foun d in the followi11g paper:
Title: INVESTIGATION AJ'-10 REPAIR OF A HEAT EXCHAI.JGER

TUBESHEET-TO-CHANNEL FLANGE
Author(s): lvlichael A Porter. Dennis H. Martens. Steven R. Massey Donald R. Skaggs.
Brian C. Hiatt
PubliCBtion: ASME PVP 2001 Vol. 430
Date: July 2001
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Surrunary of2013 Edition Revisions
Interpretation Vlll-1-1 0-42
Subject: UG-119, Nameplate Marking (2010 Edition)

Date Issued: September 22, 2011
File No.: 11-779
Question: Is it permitted for a pressure vessel nameplate to be marked with a
pressure range as the MAWP rather than a single value?
Reply: No.
(b)( l ) lh= ryre of 'X•nsauc:i<>n ured l ot th:- v~i .shl.lll
::_::a:-=ri d ireC!Iy u nder th~ Certifle:s:io GM~;l: by/
r.
f:'!t.J:Wt v.d t>-rnp-:t a.tw~ c?n:ilt~.'lthts Y~u~.s el rra.W!'nllm ~lt'l'l'.·~blt
worbnz J>:>.:..-.n- w1t.": L'>o emrddont p!Yrr<.l'-">ble ">"?"'"'"'• :my m
I
·~/he:) ~ t:'e.s...~e ,,e:.::::J ~ ti\p:e-cte'C t? operatt- <\t ro:-R tha.") fiX':::
~dun~~ :oe UG-20.'0)
... r .,.,. /
,. ~ !ml.!=:!~n ~!':"'x~'b!.e wox~~ ;c--.::'\::t- :-N.y be ~:n:N:! t.o ~
/"~777P·~··~ ·~~7~~
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Sununary of 201 3 Edition Revisions
Interpretation Vlll-1 - 10-44
Subject: UW-18(d), Base Metal and Filler Material (2010 Edition)

Date Issued: October 20. 2011
File No.: 11-1139
Question: In UW-18(d), does the "material being weldedn only refer to the base
metal?
Reply: Yes.
"" • • o •• . . . .. . .. · - .
UW-18(d)- Fillet Welds stru~ ion d!:tatls that are n->r ;:>!rm!SSibit-.
-----~ td) ii:l!~~ the .!j:-...ing b~is is given f::l.sewhere in this
Div:.fio:-.. t~ a!l~wat> ~ lc,ad (•n :illet weles Zlall equal the
JX'Ctdilc: o: ih:: we-ld 2:e~ !ba-~d <•n :r:i:::mu:n ~g dn:i!:'h·
sion). t~~ aHc··.a:ah~ Sb'e.ss ;.-ait.Je ir. :en.s:c•r. c,f t~ mat~i31
I
bo:-ing wdd::c!. at•d 2 jC':nt eo!ftcJ~!l.:.v <•! 55~
,////'/// I
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Interpretation Vlll- 1- 10-47
Subject UG-99(e), Maximum Allowable External Pressure (2010 Edition. 201 1

Addenda)
Date Issued: January 27, 2012
File No.: 11- 1606
Question: In accordance with the provisions of UG-99(e)(1), when pressure
chambers of combination units have been designed to operate independently
and be hydrostatically tested as separate vessels (each chamber tested without
pressure in the adjacent chamber), is it permitted by the rules of ASME Section
VIII, Division 1 that the hydrostatic test pressure in one chamber acting as
external pressure on the common element may exceed the maximum allowable
external pressure of such common element?
Reply: Yes.
• Possibility of damaging (e.g. collapsing) common element due to large

external test pressure.
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The pressure test rules for combination units, such as heat exchangers, can be found
in paragraph UG-99(c) of Section VIII, Division 1. UG-99(e)(l) contains the rules
for testing combination units that have been designed to operate independently.
This means that when the pressure vessel is operating, it is possible to have zero
pressure in one chamber while the other chamber is operating at maximum pressure.
Therefore the pressure test must be conducted in a similar manner, whereby each
chamber is tested without pressure in the adjacent chamber. This interpretation
confirms that a common element, such as a heat exchanger tube, could be subjected
to an external pressure that exceeds the maximum allowable external pressure for
the component. The designer of the equipment needs to be aware of this, and
possibly increase the wall thickness of the common clement to be able to withstand
this high external pressure. Alternati vely the designer can design the equipment
based on differential pressure, and thereby test it per the rules ofUG-99(c)(2).
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Vlll-2 Interpretation
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Subject: ASME Section VIII, Division 2 (2010 Edition, 2011

Addenda), 2-A.2.2 and 2-8.2 .2 Design Reports
Date: April 5, 2013
File: 12-2276
Question: Is it required by the rules of ASME Section VIII,

Division 2 that the Authorized Inspector be responsible for
ensuring the accuracy of the engineer's credentials regarding
registration in the US, Canada, internationally or as authorized
by a registering authority?
Reply: No.
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This inquiry confirms that it is not the Authorize Inspectors responsibility to verify
the accuracy of the credentials of an engineer who will certify either a users design
specification or manufacturers design report for construction to Vlll-2. It
specifically addresses engineers who arc either recognized by some authority in the
country that they work to perfonn engineering work, or arc registered with the
International Mobility Form (Washington Accord).
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Interpretation: IX-10-39
Section IX
• Subject: QW-424.1,
Base Metal Used for Procedure Qualification
Date Issued: February 16 , 2012
File No.: 12-178
Question: Does a PQR recording a P-No. 58 base metal
welded to itself support a WPS for welding P-No. 56
mE;tal to any metal assigned P-No. 4 , 3, or 1?
Reply: No.
B.....". ).k•:,h'l r~·tl l t.•t
f)tt.,,:~d~lfo.' Qu;tlifr,•;,tu•n
;
'
({)I.IJ"~Q •"' '
n.,~ "t..k~..b c.n.:~hii,,J
On• m.•;;:,l ;wm > p. '\um"-•r t<• -\:'1~ J':'k"CJ.1..,1,,1~th.'tt l ....:JI
:.n~ Dk"t.U
P !'l.rn\.t'lo." i
tmm lht."" '-'*""'" 1•-'U""''t
IISB Clobal St.<HH1ard!';
The code is very clear on P-numbers not mentioned explicitly in the first column of
table QW-424. 1. Table QW-424. 1 states: "One metal from a P-Number to any metal
from the same P-Number qualifies any metals assigned that P-Number." Therefore,
a PQR developed using P-No. 5B material welded to itself qualifies welding of P-
No. 5B material only.
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Interpretation : IX-10-37
Section IX
• Subject: QW-151 .3, Tensile Tests - Turned Specimens
File No.: 11-2029
Question: For a 1-in. (25-mm) deep groove weld
deposited in a 2-in. (50-mm) thick plate test coupon, may
a single-turned 0.505 inch tensile specimen conformi ng
to QW-462.1 (d) be used for each tension test requ ired by
QW-451 ? - <J" ~~~~-~ Tunlt'd "JH·dm\·tr-. 1uzu~"\l '-f"..'-Hl)('ll'
-"''"·-/
h':uun~ It• 1tw.• h.'~lmr"•n~:c,;nt... f:ih·n in ugun.· Q\\ ~f\~.l1t.h ~
Reply: Yes. 11\..l\ "., U""'\J f,lt h.'O'Ut!"! It"~' ~
tel) h't lhtt.·l.lk"'"'"-"'t,. ur h:~ :u~J t1k iUJIO~ I Ill t :~ mnu. ~
.1 ..m;,:k tum \.-u 're'" unr-o 11\J~ he u -...·J h)f c.·;• h f("qlfU\"\1 t
&&.·u,h•n h .... I "'JlH"h .. h;alll'· a " fX"... nn.-u c.•f lhL· brf~....... , Jr:ll111.'• ~
·-I
h.'l IJ •'-J Jr[.:tlf\" ~)\\ ',.J t,~ :h.! l r'~~... thk lt'f k .. l n•upcm Uu\"J.,.
~~~'' Jprr ,\ ;,,Jc· ~ ~JI ''J n;urc 1,. !\\~<!. lt d 1)
---.;~~ ..
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Interpretation clarifies that irrespective of the test coupon plate thickness, two (2)
individual 0.505 in. turned specimens are sufficient to satisfy the QW-451
requirement of two (2) tensile tests for PQR's developed with weld deposits not
exceeding 1 inch (25 mm) in thickness.
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Interpretation: IX-10-34
Section IX
• Subject: QW-200.4(b)
Date Issued: December 8, 2011
File No.: 10-1966
Background: PQR A.is welded with SMAW to join 5/8 in.
(16 mm) thick plates with 5/8 in. (16 mm) of SMAW
deposit. PQR B is welded with GTAW and SMAW to join
5/16 in. (8 mm) thick. plates with 1/8 in. (3 mm) of GTAW
and 3/16 in. (5 mm) of SMAW deposit. PQR Cis welded
with GTAW to join 3/16 in. (5 mm) thick plates with 3/16
in. (5 mm) of GTAW deposit.
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Interpretation: IX-10-34 (Contd)

Section IX
• Question (1 ): Do PQRs A and 8 qualify the combination
WPS for a base metal thickness range of 1/ 16 in. (1 .5
mm) to 1~ in. (32 mm) when impact testing is not
required? S/8• . SMAW t . J.'QRA
Reply (1 ): No. \ / ~ ~;e·

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\,:_
i_ _ ____, •
3/ 16 Sl.l;\'; \ _ , PQR 8 ~
1~1~/8G~T4_
w_
. '
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1. 1
;5116.
• Question (2): Do PQRs A and 8 qualify the combination

WPS for a base metal thickness range of 1/16 in. (5 mm)
to 1Y2 (38 mm) when impact testing is not required?
• Reply (2): No.
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Interpretation: IX-10-34 (Contd)

Section IX
• Question (3): Do PQRs A and 8 qualify the combination
WPS for a maximum deposit weld metal thickness range
of~ in. (6 mm) for the GTAW process and 1~in. (32
mm) for the SMAW process? sw.sMAw \ \ , / PQv. 1~w
Reply (3): No.
[ 3/l~SMA\\' \\:--!' I
\ ,
'-------"
\/ ______, .
PQR8 5/l6' \ I 11 ) j !E'
I l / 8GTJ,W \. .. /
PQRC
• Question (4): Do PQRs A and C qualify the combination

WPS for a maximum deposit weld metal thickness range
of 3/8 in. (10 mm) for the GTAW process and 1% in. (32
mm) for the SMAW process?
• Reply (4): No.
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Interpretation: IX-1 0-34 (Contd)

Section IX
• Question (5): Do PQRs A and C qualify the combination
WPS for a base metal thickness range of 1/16 in. (1.5
mm)to 1% in. (32 mm)when impact testing is not
required? Reply (5): No.
Question (6).: Do PQRs A and C qualify the combination
WPS for a base metal thickness range of 1/16 in. (1.5
mm) to 1% in. (38 mm) when impact testing is not
required?
Reply (6): No.
Question (7): Do the provisions in QW-200.4(b) affect the
responses to the above questions?
Reply (7): No. ·. -/ - · oc,~-( ;; 1•·
jns·-.,,.,-.w- --c-
'.'
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'"'
Note: The basis for Question and Reply (7) is not understood at this time. Input
from the Section IX Committee is currently being solicited.

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SEYTING 1Hl STANDARD

ASME Technical Presentation

-. • ASME B&PV Code Updates - 2013 Edition

Presented by: Thomas P. Pastor, Vice President

HSB Global Standards

Thomas P. Pastor, P.E.

Jayaram Vattappilly, P.E.

ASME Boiler & Pressure Vessel Code

Presented by: Thomas P Pastor

IISB 'x<. Clobal St.<Jndards

Removal of mandatory requirements

IISB -f GICJbal St<~ndards

• PG-3 is revised to now require the Manufacturer to

The ~danufacnu'er shall es t~blish the

» Continued in Next Page

HSR""' Clobill Sl<lndard~

• This revision allows the following:

- What defines which code edition must be used for construction ?

HSR \ :' Glohal St<.~ndards

It is important to understand the consequences of Section I's decision to allow all

- Existing pressure parts that have been stamped and certified to

It is permitted to provide a replacement part "in kind" (i.e.

HSB' -Giobal St.andarrls

Replacement Parts -These new rules will permit a Manufacturer to fabricate a

Chinese Material Specification SAIGB 71 3 Grade

\~..;. O~j j ~~i';!~'" fD: B .. sl:-n :t.nd ?:~'.,W< \'c.,~d" tv.lkw.1qc

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• PG-9.1 & PG-9.2- Material Specification Titles

,, IISJf Cloh<JI St.;trHlardB

• PG-21 -Components with multiple design conditions

- Heat Recovery Steam Generators and other boilers operate

- New Paragraph added, to allow design of components which have

- Added Definitions. "Sustained Conditions, Transient Conditions. etc

" Continued in Next Page

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PG-32.3 S ize of Opening.-;

• Trade Marked Materials

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Examples include "C-22" , "Hastclloy'', "alloy 800H"

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• Inspection Versus Examination

• Post weld versus Postweld

The words "Inspection" and "Examination" are currently used interchangeably in

• PG-35.1, reference to PG-32.1.4

PG-35 COMPENSATION REQUIRED FOR

IISB f Global St~mdards

• Revision to PW-9.3, PW-9.3.1 and PW-9.3.2

,. llSB "~'-"'G lobal Standards

PW-9.3.1 is revised to make the clarification by deleting the words " In

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PW-27.1 The following w •. ing processes m<~y be

IISB Glohal St.anctards

• [PW-39] Ni + Mn Limitations on Filler Metal for P-No. 15E

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[PW-39] Ni + Mn limitations on Filler Metal for P-No.15E

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