68-ASME 2004 Code Revisions Presentations

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The 2004 EDITION OF THE CODE is the valid reference – NOT THIS HANDOUT

This material was prepared from Code Meeting Minutes and every effort was made to make it an accurate presentation of changes to be found in the 2004 EDITION. However, some items may have been withdrawn from consideration that are included in this compilation or some may have passed on second consideration and failed to be entered in this compilation. Every effort was made to be accurate, but it is important that this compilation not be used as a replacement for the Code. We hope the information presented will be useful.

Code changes considered to be either editorial or errata may not have been included in these presentations. However all Code changes are identified in the Reasons and Explanation document.

Section I Section I –– Edition 2004Edition 2004

Section I Section I ––Edition 2004Edition 2004MetricationMetrication

Delete the last paragraph of the Foreword in all Book SectionsDelete the last paragraph of the Foreword in all Book Sections..

Nonmandatory AppendixNonmandatory AppendixGuidance for the Use of US Customary and SI Units in the Guidance for the Use of US Customary and SI Units in the ASME Boiler and Pressure Vessel CodesASME Boiler and Pressure Vessel Codes

ErrataErrataErrata and editorial revisions were made to remedy the mistakes Errata and editorial revisions were made to remedy the mistakes made in the past.made in the past.

PG-8.4 & PG-8.4.2.1Added Use of SB-148 and Temperatures

PG-9.6Added new paragraph PG-9.6 Use of Titanium in Section I (Added Text)

PG-42.1.13Deleted reference to ASME B16.28

PG-67.2.1Revised PG-67.2.1 define the maximum designed steaming capacity based on MAWP of boiler (Revised Text)

Section I Section I –– Edition 2004 Edition 2004 Part PGPart PG


PG-67.7Added Use of SB-148 and Temperatures

PG-68.7New paragraph PG-68.7 (Added Text) and Tables PG-68.7 & 68.7M (Added Tables)

PG-99Revise Paragraph PG-99 and PG-99.1 delete the 6 percent overpressure limit and move the 90 percent stress limit rule to PG-99.1 (Revised Text)

PG-106.8.3Add new Paragraph PG-106.8.3 (Added Text)


PG-107Revised Paragraph PG-107.2 & PG-107.2.3 Stamping and Data Report for Boilers Assembled by Multiple Assemblers (Revised Text)

PG-110Revised paragraph PG-110(5) (Revised Text)Add item 17 in A-356 Guide to P-7 Report (Added Text)

PG-112Revised all PG-112 paragraphs to read P-3A as Master Data ReportRevised paragraph PG-112.1 to read Ten (Revised Text)Added paragraph PG-112.2.2 use of New P-2B Data Report Form for Electric Boilers (Revised Text)


PG-112 – ContinuedRevised paragraph PG-112.2.6 (Revised Text)Revised paragraph PG-112.5.1 to clarify which Data Report form is to be used as Master Data Report. (Revised Text)

PG-113Revised paragraph PG-113.1 to clarify which Data Report form is to be used as Master Data Report (3A)


Table PG-19Incorporate UNS N06690 Alloy 690 Up to 1200FIncorporate Austenitic Stainless Steel Tubes 347HFG (18Cr 10Ni-Cb)

Table PG-27Incorporate UNS N06690 Alloy 690 Up to 1200F

The incorporations above in Table PG-19 & PG-27 apply only to use in “superheater parts” as covered by already existing specifications in PG-9.2.

Section I Section I –– Edition 2004 Edition 2004 Part PWPart PW

Table PW-11Revised Table PW-11 General Notes added (e) (Added Text)

PW-27Revised PW-27.1 addressing limitation for resistance WeldingRevised PW-27.3 to correct reference (Revised Text)Added New paragraph 27.5 (Added Text)

Table PW-39Added (k) to Notes. (Revised Text)Revised PWHT for P-N° 4 Materials (Revised Text)P-No.1: Revise notes (a) & (b) of Note 1, j, 3 (Revised Text)P-No. 3: Revise notes (a) & (b) of Note 1, h, 3 (Revised Text)P-No. 4: Revise notes (a) & (b) of Note 1, e, (Revised Text)P-No. 51: Note PWHT is neither required or prohibited

PW-50Added New PW-50.1, PW-50.2, and PW-50.3 (Added Text)

PW-51Revised paragraph PW-51.1 corrected reference (Revised Text)deleted paragraph PW-51.5 replaced by PW-50

PW-52deleted paragraph PW-52.4 replaced by PW-50

PW-54.3Revised PW-54.3.2 to allow welding non-pressure parts to pressure parts after hydrostatic test under certain limited conditions. (Revised Text)

allowed for attachment of plain carbon steel attachments with less than 0.2% C to P-No. 1 pressure parts.

Section I Section I –– Edition 2004 Edition 2004 Part PWPart PW

Section I Section I –– Edition 2004Edition 2004Part PEBPart PEB

PEB-5.3Revised paragraph 5.3 added SA-347 and replace previous sub-paragraph (a) with (b) (Revised Text)

PEB-15Revised paragraph 15.2 (Revised Text)Add new paragraph PEB-15.3 (Added Text)

PEB-17Revise PEB 17.2 to conduct hydrostatic test of completed miniature electric boilers at a pressure not less than the safety valve setting.

Section I Section I –– Edition 2004 Edition 2004 Part PEBPart PEB

PEB-18Revise PEB 18.3.2 Inspection and Stamping of Boilers. (Revised Text)

Section I Section I –– Edition 2004Edition 2004Part PFTPart PFT

PFT-16Delete PFT-16Delete Fig. PFT-16

PFT-17Replace Adamson with ring reinforcement

PFT-23.2Revise PFT-25.2 formula to show “S” rather than 11,000 and show S = as given in Table IA of Section II Part D

PFT-25.2Revise PFT-25.2 to read cylindrical furnace or water cooled turnaround chamber.

PFT-30.2Delete Adamson Type Furnace

PFT-51Delete Adamson Type Furnace

Section I Section I –– Edition 2004 Edition 2004 Mandatory AppendixMandatory Appendix

AA--301 301 Revised text concerning Certified Individual (Revised text concerning Certified Individual (Revised TextRevised Text))Deleted Deleted statements that are inconsistent with ASME Conformity statements that are inconsistent with ASME Conformity Assessment PolicyAssessment PolicyAdd new certificate scopes for coverage of parts fabrication. Add new certificate scopes for coverage of parts fabrication.

AA--360360Revised Table ARevised Table A--360 to reference B16.11360 to reference B16.11--2001 2001 Revised Table ARevised Table A--360 to add ASNT CP360 to add ASNT CP--189, 1995 189, 1995 –– ASNT Standard ASNT Standard for Qualification and Certification of Nondestructive Testing Pefor Qualification and Certification of Nondestructive Testing Personnel.rsonnel.Deleted reference to ASME B16.28Deleted reference to ASME B16.28Revised Table ARevised Table A--360 to reference B16.34a360 to reference B16.34a--19981998

AA--370 370 Revised Certificate of Authorization and guideRevised Certificate of Authorization and guide

Code Case 2042Code Case 2042Use of Welded Pipe as the Shell of a Use of Welded Pipe as the Shell of a BoilerBoiler

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PGPG--9.69.6

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PGPG--67.2.167.2.1

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PGPG--68.768.7

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PGPG--99.199.1

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PGPG--106.3106.3

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PGPG--107107

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PGPG--110110

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PGPG--112.5.1112.5.1

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Table PGTable PG--68.7 & PG68.7 & PG--68.7M68.7M

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Table PWTable PW--1111

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PWPW--27.327.3

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PWPW--27.527.5

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Table PWTable PW--39 (k)39 (k)

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Table PWTable PW--39 P39 P--Numbers 1 Numbers 1 -- 44

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Table PWTable PW--39 (P39 (P--4)4)

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PWPW--5050

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PWPW--54.3.254.3.2

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PEBPEB--5.35.3

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PEBPEB--15.2 & PEB15.2 & PEB--18.3.218.3.2

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PEBPEB--15.315.3

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AA--356 (P356 (P--7)7)

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PEBPEB--18.3.218.3.2

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Section II Section II –– Edition 2004Edition 2004

Section II Section II –– Edition 2004Edition 2004Parts A, B, C, and DParts A, B, C, and D

MetricationMetricationDelete the last paragraph of the Foreword in all Book SectionsDelete the last paragraph of the Foreword in all Book Sections..

Nonmandatory AppendixNonmandatory AppendixGuidance for the Use of US Customary and SI Units in the ASME Guidance for the Use of US Customary and SI Units in the ASME Boiler and Pressure Vessel CodesBoiler and Pressure Vessel Codes


Section II Section II –– Edition 2004Edition 2004Parts A, and BParts A, and B

Update both Section II, Part A, Appendix A and Section II. Part Update both Section II, Part A, Appendix A and Section II. Part B, Appendix A by adding a "VIIIB, Appendix A by adding a "VIII--3" Book Section column, and 3" Book Section column, and populate the columns as applicable. populate the columns as applicable. Approve the addition of a notice in SC IIApprove the addition of a notice in SC II--A and B regarding A and B regarding material specifications that are being considered for withdrawalmaterial specifications that are being considered for withdrawal. . Addition of SC XII Applicability Column to Appendix A Addition of SC XII Applicability Column to Appendix A

Section II Section II –– Edition 2004Edition 2004Part APart A

Adoption of ASTM SpecificationsAdoption of ASTM SpecificationsSASA--47/SA47/SA--47M47M SASA--564/SA564/SA--564M564M SASA--134134SASA--194/SA194/SA--194M194M SASA--666666 SASA--135135SASA--209/SA209/SA--209M209M SASA--693693 SASA--334/SA334/SA--334M334MSASA--476/SA476/SA--476M476M SASA--705/SA705/SA--705M705M SASA--688/SA688/SA--688M688MSASA--437/SA437/SA--476M476M SASA--376/SA376/SA--376M376M SASA--691691SASA--449/SA449/SA--449M449M SASA--832/SA832/SA--832M832M SASA--703/SA703/SA--703M703MSASA--302/SA302/SA--302M302M SASA--312/SA312/SA--312M312M SASA--747/SA747/SA--747M747MSASA--387/SA387/SA--387M387M SASA--358/SA358/SA--358M358M SASA--572/SA572/SA--572M572MSASA--537/SA537/SA--537M537M SASA--350/SA350/SA--350M350M SASA--1008/SA1008/SA--1008M1008MSASA--533/SA533/SA--533M533M SASA--724/SA724/SA--724M724M SASA--790/SA790/SA--790M790MSASA--537/SA537/SA--537M537M SASA--814814 SASA--1017/SA1017/SA--1017M1017MSASA--533/SA533/SA--533M 533M SASA--540/SA540/SA--540M540M SASA--803/SA803/SA--803M803MSASA--217/SA217M217/SA217M SASA--751751 SASA--999SA999SA--999M999MSASA--691691 SASA--53/SA53/SA--53M53M


SASA--53/SA53/SA--53M Type E53M Type ERevised Appendix A to read Revised Appendix A to read ““ Identical except for test practice in Identical except for test practice in 11.1.111.1.1Revised paragraph 11.1.1 to add test practices E213, E309 or Revised paragraph 11.1.1 to add test practices E213, E309 or E570E570

SASA--358/SA358/SA--358M358MClarified heat treatment requirements in Clarified heat treatment requirements in parapara. 6.3.1. . 6.3.1. Deletion of Deletion of parasparas. 6.3.2.2 and 6.3.2.3. . 6.3.2.2 and 6.3.2.3. Editorial difference in Editorial difference in parapara. 1.2. . 1.2. SC III and SC VIIISC III and SC VIII--1 requirements on Code stamping and data 1 requirements on Code stamping and data reports.reports.

SASA--671671Revised paragraph 1.3.3 to indicate correct Heat Treatment Revised paragraph 1.3.3 to indicate correct Heat Treatment references.references.


SASA--350/SA350/SA--350M350MDeletion of 6.1.2 and 14.1. Deletion of 6.1.2 and 14.1. Revision of 14.1.5.Revision of 14.1.5.Test Reports have been made mandatory.Test Reports have been made mandatory.

Add a Note for SAAdd a Note for SA--350 Grade LF2 Forgings in Appendix A 350 Grade LF2 Forgings in Appendix A use of Grade LF2 forgings made to an earlier revision of the use of Grade LF2 forgings made to an earlier revision of the specification where there is no Class identificationspecification where there is no Class identification

Section II Section II –– Edition 2004Edition 2004Part BPart B

Adoption of ASTM SpecificationsAdoption of ASTM SpecificationsSBSB--6161SBSB--6262SBSB--626626SBSB--462462

Various editorial modifications and clarifications covered by ErVarious editorial modifications and clarifications covered by Erratarata

Section II Section II –– Edition 2004Edition 2004Part DPart D

Incorporation of Code Case 2224Incorporation of Code Case 2224--11Incorporation of Code Case 1973Incorporation of Code Case 1973--2 for 9Cr2 for 9Cr--1Mo1Mo--VVIncorporation of Code Case 2121Incorporation of Code Case 2121--1 1 Incorporate Code Case 2159Incorporate Code Case 2159--1, Austenitic Stainless Steel Tubes 347HFG1, Austenitic Stainless Steel Tubes 347HFGIncorporation of SBIncorporation of SB--366 UNS N08367366 UNS N08367Incorporate Code Case 2083, Alloy UNS N06690 Up to 1200FIncorporate Code Case 2083, Alloy UNS N06690 Up to 1200FChange SAChange SA--351 to SA351 to SA--995 for Grades CE8MN and CD4MCuN995 for Grades CE8MN and CD4MCuNAdd SAAdd SA--705, Type XM705, Type XM--16, Conditions H900, H950, and H1000 age16, Conditions H900, H950, and H1000 age--hardening stainless steel forgings to Section II, Part D Table Yhardening stainless steel forgings to Section II, Part D Table Y--3 up to 100F 3 up to 100F and to Section VIII, Division 3, Table KHAand to Section VIII, Division 3, Table KHA--1. 1. Addition of External Pressure Curves and Tabular Values for UNS Addition of External Pressure Curves and Tabular Values for UNS N06230 at N06230 at 1600F and 1700F in Fig. NFN1600F and 1700F in Fig. NFN--24 24 Addition of SAAddition of SA--564, Type XM564, Type XM--12, XM12, XM--13, XM13, XM--16, and XM16, and XM--25 Bar25 Bar


Increase the Maximum Temp. Limit for SAIncrease the Maximum Temp. Limit for SA--765 Grades I and II Forging 765 Grades I and II Forging Material to 1000F for Section VIII, Division 1 ApplicationsMaterial to 1000F for Section VIII, Division 1 ApplicationsNew NonNew Non--Mandatory Appendix A Mandatory Appendix A

Incorporation of Code Case 2198 Incorporation of Code Case 2198 -- Alloy UNS N06686Alloy UNS N06686Incorporation of SBIncorporation of SB--564 UNS N08825 forgings and adoption of an enabling 564 UNS N08825 forgings and adoption of an enabling code case for Section VIII, Division 1 constructioncode case for Section VIII, Division 1 constructionIncorporation of Code Case NIncorporation of Code Case N--621 for UNS N06022 Material Section VIII, 621 for UNS N06022 Material Section VIII, Division 2; Addition of UNS N06022 to Table ANFDivision 2; Addition of UNS N06022 to Table ANF--1.3 1.3 Incorporation of SC VIIIIncorporation of SC VIII--1 Code Case 1983 for UNS N088101 Code Case 1983 for UNS N08810Incorporation of Code Case 2240Incorporation of Code Case 2240--1 for UNS N06200, Section VIII, Division 1 1 for UNS N06200, Section VIII, Division 1 Welded Construction up to 800FWelded Construction up to 800FSection VIII, Division 1; Allow use of SASection VIII, Division 1; Allow use of SA--240 & SA240 & SA--479 Type 321H Material 479 Type 321H Material up to 1500F up to 1500F


Section VIII, Div. 2; Incorporation of Code Case 2355 for SC VIISection VIII, Div. 2; Incorporation of Code Case 2355 for SC VIIII--2 2 Applications Applications Section III, Division 1; Incorporation of Code Case NSection III, Division 1; Incorporation of Code Case N--625625--1 1 Section I, the Use of Titanium in Table 1B Section I, the Use of Titanium in Table 1B Section VIII, Division 1, and Section IX; Incorporation of SBSection VIII, Division 1, and Section IX; Incorporation of SB--462 from Code 462 from Code

Case (BC03Case (BC03--910) and 2240910) and 2240--1 for SC VIII1 for SC VIII--1 Applications1 ApplicationsSection VIII, Division 1, and Section IX; Removal of BPV Code CoSection VIII, Division 1, and Section IX; Removal of BPV Code Coverage for verage for

the use of Alloy UNS N08366the use of Alloy UNS N08366

addition of SC XII Applicability for the specified materials curaddition of SC XII Applicability for the specified materials currently rently covered by SC VIIIcovered by SC VIII--1 in Tables 1A and 1B of SC II1 in Tables 1A and 1B of SC II--D up to 650F or D up to 650F or the temp. indicated by SC VIIIthe temp. indicated by SC VIII--1 (whichever is lower) and deletion of 1 (whichever is lower) and deletion of SC XII applicability for UNS N08800, N08810, and N08811.SC XII applicability for UNS N08800, N08810, and N08811.Various editorial modifications and clarifications covered by ErVarious editorial modifications and clarifications covered by Erratarata

Section IV Section IV –– Edition 2004Edition 2004

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Section IV Section IV –– Edition 2004Edition 2004Revise Preamble

Pressure retaining covers for inspection openings, such as manhole covers and handhole covers, and plugs are included within the scope of this Section. (Revised Text)

HGHG--703703Revised HGRevised HG--703.1703.1

Add reference to B31.9 in a non-mandatory manner in footnote 2

HGHG--709.1709.1Delete table HG-709.1 Expansion Tank Capacities and the reference to same in HG-709.2.

HGHG--713713Revised HGRevised HG--713(c)713(c)

Tubes attached by welding.

Section IV Section IV –– Edition 2004Edition 2004HLWHLW--100100

HLWHLW--100 (d) & (e) 100 (d) & (e) DeletedHLW-100 (h) & (g) Moved to HLW-300

Code Case XXXX New CaseUse of impregnation to correct seepage leaks in aluminum alloy sand castings used in Section IV Part HC Hot Water Heating Boilers

Code Case 2053 ReaffirmationFor Materials in Inventory Sections IV and VIII, Div. 1 & 2

Code Case XXXX New CaseUse of Aluminum Alloys 5052-H32, 6061-T6, and 6061-T651 aluminum may be used for the construction of Section IV hot water heating boilers.

Code Case 2256 ReaffirmationValve markings Section IV

Section IV Section IV –– Edition 2004Edition 2004Code Case 2258 Reaffirmation

Use of SA-278 material for Part HLW construction for lined headers.

Code Case 2314 ReaffirmationUse of SB-111 UNS C60800, Aluminum Bronze Tube for Hot Water Boilers and Water Heater Section IV.

Code Case 2320 ReaffirmationPermissible materials for Arc or Resistance Welded Studs

Code Case 2329 ReaffirmationUse of SA-278 material for Part HLW Construction of Lined Headers Section IV

Code Case 2382-1 RevisedRevised to permit welded repair of Sand Cast Aluminum Alloy EN AC-AlSi10Mg(a), F temper, for hot water heating boilers per Part HC Section IV.

Code Case 2344 ReaffirmationUse of Sand Cast Aluminum Alloy A356.0, T6 Temper, for the Manufacturer of Hot Water Heating Boilers Under Part HC Section IV.

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Section V Section V –– Edition 2004Edition 2004

• Internal Undercut

• Burn Through

• Transverse & LongitudinalCracks

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Guidance for the Use of US Customary and SI Units in the Guidance for the Use of US Customary and SI Units in the ASME Boiler and Pressure Vessel CodesASME Boiler and Pressure Vessel Codes



Article 2Article 2Revised TRevised T--221.1 (221.1 (Revised TextRevised Text))Errata Table TErrata Table T--232.2 (232.2 (CorrectionCorrection))Revised paragraph TRevised paragraph T--262.2(a) (262.2(a) (Revised TextRevised Text))Delete paragraph TDelete paragraph T--262.3(a)262.3(a)Revised paragraph TRevised paragraph T--274 (274 (Revised TextRevised Text))Revised paragraph TRevised paragraph T--277.2(b) (277.2(b) (Revised TextRevised Text))Revised TRevised T--283.2 (283.2 (Revised TextRevised Text))Delete paragraph TDelete paragraph T--285 and renumber T285 and renumber T--286286Revised paragraph TRevised paragraph T--291 (291 (Revised TextRevised Text))Revised Mandatory Appendix IRevised Mandatory Appendix I--274 (274 (Revised TextRevised Text))Revised Nonmandatory Appendix ARevised Nonmandatory Appendix A--210 (210 (Revised TextRevised Text))


Article 4Article 4Various technical changes are necessary to Various technical changes are necessary to update Article 4 update Article 4 that that were not addressed:were not addressed:

Article 5Article 5TT--510 510

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Section V Section V –– Edition 2004Edition 2004Article 7Article 7

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Article 8Article 8Add Add New Appendix New Appendix in Art. 8 for Measurement of Nonconductive in Art. 8 for Measurement of Nonconductive Coating Thickness on a Nonmagnetic Metallic Material Coating Thickness on a Nonmagnetic Metallic Material

Article 9Article 9TT--921.2 Revised paragraph (921.2 Revised paragraph (Revised TextRevised Text))Table TTable T--921 Revised Table (921 Revised Table (Revised TableRevised Table))

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Guidance for the Use of US Customary and SI Units in the ASME BoGuidance for the Use of US Customary and SI Units in the ASME Boiler iler and Pressure Vessel Codesand Pressure Vessel Codes

ErrataErrataErrata and editorial revisions were made to remedy the mistakes Errata and editorial revisions were made to remedy the mistakes made made in the past.in the past.

Section VIII Div. 1 Section VIII Div. 1 –– Edition 2004Edition 2004Table UTable U--3 3 revised as follows:revised as follows:

FactoryFactory--Made Wrought Buttwelding Fittings ASME B16.9 Made Wrought Buttwelding Fittings ASME B16.9 –– 20012001deletedelete

Wrought Steel Buttwelding Short Radius Elbows and Returns ASME/AWrought Steel Buttwelding Short Radius Elbows and Returns ASME/ANSI NSI B16.28B16.28--19861986

UGUG--2323add to step 2add to step 2At the end of step 4 addAt the end of step 4 add

If tabular values are used, determine B as in Step 2 and apply iIf tabular values are used, determine B as in Step 2 and apply it to the t to the equation in Step 4.equation in Step 4.

UGUG--28 28 Revised the definition of BRevised the definition of BSimilar changes have been made in the steps for determining cyliSimilar changes have been made in the steps for determining cylindrical ndrical shells and tubes and spherical shells in UGshells and tubes and spherical shells in UG--28.28.

Section VIII Div. 1 Section VIII Div. 1 –– Edition 2004Edition 2004UGUG--29 29

revised to match changes to UGrevised to match changes to UG--23 and UG23 and UG--28.28.UGUG--35 Quick35 Quick--Actuating Closures Actuating Closures

revised in total (revised in total (Attachment 1Attachment 1))UGUG--36 Add to definition of d36 Add to definition of d11 and dand d2 2 the followingthe following

The centerline of an The centerline of an unreinforcedunreinforced opening as defined in (a) and (b) opening as defined in (a) and (b) above shall not be closer than its finished diameter to any mateabove shall not be closer than its finished diameter to any material used rial used for reinforcement of an adjacent openingfor reinforcement of an adjacent opening

UGUG--44 44 delete references to ASME/ANSI B16.28 deleted from Table Udelete references to ASME/ANSI B16.28 deleted from Table U--33

UGUG--79 79 at the end of the first sentence deleteat the end of the first sentence delete

carbon and low allow steels [ see UCScarbon and low allow steels [ see UCS--79(d) and UHT79(d) and UHT--79(a)]. 79(a)]. and and replace with replace with carbon and low alloy steels, nonferrous alloys, high alloy steelcarbon and low alloy steels, nonferrous alloys, high alloy steels, s, and ferrite steels with tensile properties enhanced by heat treaand ferrite steels with tensile properties enhanced by heat treatment [see tment [see UCSUCS--79(d), UHA79(d), UHA--44(a)(1), UNF44(a)(1), UNF--79(a), and UHT79(a), and UHT--79(a)].79(a)].


add a new subparagraph (c)add a new subparagraph (c)formed by other than the Manufacturer of the vessel, the requireformed by other than the Manufacturer of the vessel, the required d certification for parts shall include whether or not the part hacertification for parts shall include whether or not the part has been heat s been heat treated [see UCStreated [see UCS--79, UHA79, UHA--44, UNF44, UNF--79 and UHT79 and UHT--79].79].

UGUG--116(1)(a) 116(1)(a) Revise stamping to include Revise stamping to include maximum allowable external working maximum allowable external working pressure and temperaturepressure and temperatureAdd a new footnote, Add a new footnote, The maximum allowable external working pressure The maximum allowable external working pressure is required only when specified as a design condition.is required only when specified as a design condition.

UGUG--118 118 Add a new line listing Add a new line listing maximum allowable external working pressure at maximum allowable external working pressure at temperaturetemperature


Revise UGRevise UG--125(g) as follows:125(g) as follows:The pressure relief device required in (a) above need not be insThe pressure relief device required in (a) above need not be installed directly on a talled directly on a pressure vessel when either of the following conditions apply:pressure vessel when either of the following conditions apply:

11) ) the source of pressure is external to the vessel and is under suthe source of pressure is external to the vessel and is under such positive ch positive control that the maximum allowable working pressure at the operacontrol that the maximum allowable working pressure at the operating ting temperature, except as permitted in (c) above (see UGtemperature, except as permitted in (c) above (see UG--98), or under the 98), or under the conditions set forth in Appendix Mconditions set forth in Appendix M2) there are no intervening stop valves between the vessel a2) there are no intervening stop valves between the vessel and the pressure nd the pressure relief device or devices except as permitted under UGrelief device or devices except as permitted under UG--135(d).135(d).See See Attachment 9 Attachment 9 for revisions to Appendix M, Mfor revisions to Appendix M, M--55

UGUG--116(1)(a) 116(1)(a) Revise stamping to include Revise stamping to include maximum allowable external working pressure and maximum allowable external working pressure and temperaturetemperatureAdd a new footnote, Add a new footnote, The maximum allowable external working pressure is The maximum allowable external working pressure is required only when specified as a design condition.required only when specified as a design condition.

UGUG--118 118 Add a new line listing Add a new line listing maximum allowable external working pressure at maximum allowable external working pressure at temperaturetemperature

Section VIII Div. 1 Section VIII Div. 1 –– Edition 2004Edition 2004UWUW--16(c)(2) 16(c)(2)

requirements for reinforcing elements sketches UWrequirements for reinforcing elements sketches UW--16.1 (a16.1 (a--2) and (a2) and (a--3) 3) revised. (revised. (Attachment 2Attachment 2))

UWUW--26 26 Revise UWRevise UW--26(d) to read:26(d) to read:

The Manufacturer (Certificate Holder) may engage individuals by The Manufacturer (Certificate Holder) may engage individuals by contract or contract or agreement for their services as welders at the shop location shoagreement for their services as welders at the shop location shown on the wn on the certificate of authorization and at field sites (if allowed by tcertificate of authorization and at field sites (if allowed by the Certificate of he Certificate of Authorization) for the construction of pressure vessels or vesseAuthorization) for the construction of pressure vessels or vessel parts,, l parts,, provided all of the following conditions are met.provided all of the following conditions are met.

UWUW--40 40 Revise UWRevise UW--40(f)(5) to read:40(f)(5) to read:

the thickness of the shell in connections to tubesheets, flat heads, covers, flanges (except for welded parts depicted in Fig. 2except for welded parts depicted in Fig. 2--4(74(7), where the thickness of the weld shall govern), or similar connections.

Section VIII Div. 1 Section VIII Div. 1 –– Edition 2004Edition 2004Table UCSTable UCS--5656

Revise PRevise P--4 Material holding temperature from 11004 Material holding temperature from 1100°°F to F to 1200°F (650°C)

UCSUCS--79 79 Revise UCSRevise UCS--79(d)(4) to read:79(d)(4) to read:

the reduction by cold forming from the asthe reduction by cold forming from the as--rolled thickness is more than 10rolled thickness is more than 10% % at the location where extreme fiber elongation exceeds 5%at the location where extreme fiber elongation exceeds 5%

Delete subparagraph UCSDelete subparagraph UCS--79(e), replaced by changes to 79(e), replaced by changes to UG-79 andUGUG--80.80.

Table UHATable UHA--23 23 Delete SADelete SA--351 J93345 CE8MN351 J93345 CE8MNAdd SAAdd SA--995 J93345 2A995 J93345 2A

Table UNFTable UNF--23.3 23.3 Add SBAdd SB--564 UNS N08825564 UNS N08825Add SBAdd SB--815 R31233 and SB815 R31233 and SB--818 R31233818 R31233Add SBAdd SB--366 N08367366 N08367

Section VIII Div. 1 Section VIII Div. 1 –– Edition 2004Edition 2004UBUB--1414

Revise a) and b), change design to appropriate design equations Revise a) and b), change design to appropriate design equations and and add a new subparagraph (c) as follows:add a new subparagraph (c) as follows:

The appropriate joint efficiency factor to be used in design equations for seamless flat heads and seamless formed heads, excluding seamless hemispherical heads, is 1.0. The appropriate joint efficiency factor to be used in the design equations for circumferential stress in seamless cylindrical or conical shells is 1.0.

ULWULW--16 16 Delete Fig. ULWDelete Fig. ULW--2.22.2Delete ULWDelete ULW--16.3(b)(3)16.3(b)(3)

Fig. ULWFig. ULW--17.417.4Delete lower three sketches and note (3)Delete lower three sketches and note (3)

ULWULW--7676Delete ULWDelete ULW--76(c)76(c)

Section VIII Div. 1 Section VIII Div. 1 –– Edition 2004Edition 2004UNFUNF--1212

Add a new subparagraph (e):Add a new subparagraph (e):For vessels constructed of UNS N06230 and when welding is performed with filler metal of the same nominal composition as the base metal, only GMAW or GTAW processes are allowed.

UNFUNF--1919Add a new subparagraph (e):Add a new subparagraph (e):

For vessels constructed of UNS R31233 during weld procedure qualification testing, when using a matching filler metal composition, the minimum specified tensile strength of the weld metal shall bb 120 ksi (828 MPa). Longitudinal bend tests are permitted per Section IX, QW-160.

UNFUNF--5656Add a new subparagraph (f):Add a new subparagraph (f):

Post weld heat treatment of UNS R31233 is required prior to cold forming when the cold forming bend radius at the weld is less than four (4) times the thickness of the component. Post weld heat treatment shall consist of annealing at 2050°F (1121°C) immediately followed by water quenching.

Section VIII Div. 1 Section VIII Div. 1 –– Edition 2004Edition 2004Appendix 3 Appendix 3

Add Definition for full vacuumAdd Definition for full vacuumfull vacuum (FV) full vacuum (FV) –– a condition where the internal absolute pressure is 0 a condition where the internal absolute pressure is 0 psipsi ( ( 0 0 kPakPa) and the external absolute pressure on the vessel is 15 ) and the external absolute pressure on the vessel is 15 psipsi (100 (100 kPakPa). ). (See UG(See UG--116).116).

Appendix 5Appendix 5delete current 5delete current 5--6 Marking and Reports and replace (6 Marking and Reports and replace (Attachment 3Attachment 3))

Appendix 10Appendix 10Add in 10Add in 10--1 at end of second sentence the following:1 at end of second sentence the following:

The Certified Individual authorized to provide oversight may alsThe Certified Individual authorized to provide oversight may also serve as o serve as the Certificate Holderthe Certificate Holder’’s authorized representative responsible for signing s authorized representative responsible for signing data reports or certificates of conformance.data reports or certificates of conformance.


Revise 13Revise 13--4(j)(2)4(j)(2)(2) (2) As a minimumAs a minimum, , the reinforcement of other openings in nonthe reinforcement of other openings in non--circular circular vessels shall comply with UGvessels shall comply with UG--39 39 except the required thickness to be used in except the required thickness to be used in the reinforcement calculations shall be the thickness required tthe reinforcement calculations shall be the thickness required to satisfy the o satisfy the stress criteria in 13stress criteria in 13--4(b).4(b). Compensation Compensation ------

Appendix 14 Appendix 14 Add at end of 14Add at end of 14--1(a)1(a)

For openings in which the nozzle is attached with nonFor openings in which the nozzle is attached with non--integral welds (i.e. a integral welds (i.e. a double fillet or partial penetration weld) use the design rules double fillet or partial penetration weld) use the design rules fofo an opening an opening without an attached nozzle or hub.without an attached nozzle or hub.

Appendix 17 Appendix 17 Delete 17Delete 17--2(c)(1) which reads as follows:2(c)(1) which reads as follows:

Unless exempted by UGUnless exempted by UG--20(f), UCS20(f), UCS--66(d), or UCS66(d), or UCS--68(a), Part UCS 68(a), Part UCS materials may not be used in the construction of assemblies covematerials may not be used in the construction of assemblies covered in this red in this Appendix which are intended for service at temperatures below Appendix which are intended for service at temperatures below --2020°°F.F.


revised titanium specifications and design temperature requiremerevised titanium specifications and design temperature requirements. nts. ((Attachment 4Attachment 4))

Appendix 26 Expansion JointsAppendix 26 Expansion Jointsrevised in totalrevised in total

Appendix XXXAppendix XXXNew Appendix New Appendix Guidance for the design and operation of QuickGuidance for the design and operation of Quick--Actuating ClosuresActuating Closures

Appendix UHXAppendix UHXContains numerous errors and errataContains numerous errors and errata

Appendix M Appendix M Sizing of PR devices, MSizing of PR devices, M--14(a) at the end of paragraph (a) add:14(a) at the end of paragraph (a) add:

For some fire situations, there may be an insufficient rise in pFor some fire situations, there may be an insufficient rise in pressure to ressure to activate a pressure relief device. The user should consult otheractivate a pressure relief device. The user should consult other references, references, which provide guidelines for protecting vessels from the effectswhich provide guidelines for protecting vessels from the effects of fireof fire..

Section VIII Div. 1 Section VIII Div. 1 –– Edition 2004Edition 2004Appendix W Appendix W

Revise Data Report Form URevise Data Report Form U--1A, line 9 to list both1A, line 9 to list bothinternal and external MAWP and both internal and external temperinternal and external MAWP and both internal and external temperatureature

Code Case XXXX Code Case XXXX new code case new code case Used for nickelUsed for nickel--ironiron--chromiumchromium--MolybdenumMolybdenum--Copper Alloy SBCopper Alloy SB--564 UNS 564 UNS N08825 ForgingsN08825 Forgings

Code Case 2418 Code Case 2418 new code casenew code caseSASA--182, SA182, SA--240, and SA240, and SA--479 21 Cr479 21 Cr--5Mn5Mn--1.5Ni1.5Ni--CuCu--N (UNS S32101) N (UNS S32101) AusteniticAustenitic--FerriticFerritic Duplex Stainless SteelDuplex Stainless Steel

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Section VIII Div. 2 Section VIII Div. 2 –– Edition 2004Edition 2004Table AGTable AG--150.1 revised as follows:150.1 revised as follows:

FactoryFactory--Made Wrought Buttwelding Fittings ASME B16.9 Made Wrought Buttwelding Fittings ASME B16.9 –– 20012001deletedelete

Wrought Steel Buttwelding Short Radius Elbows and Returns ASME/AWrought Steel Buttwelding Short Radius Elbows and Returns ASME/ANSI NSI B16.28B16.28--19861986

AGAG--300 300 add to end of paragraphadd to end of paragraph

The Code Edition year and Addenda date on the UserThe Code Edition year and Addenda date on the User’’s Design Specification s Design Specification and Manufacturerand Manufacturer’’s Design Report shall be the same as the Code Edition s Design Report shall be the same as the Code Edition year and Addenda on the Manufacturer's Data Report.year and Addenda on the Manufacturer's Data Report.

ADAD--300.1 300.1 add to step 4add to step 4At the end of step 6 addAt the end of step 6 add

If tabular values are used, determine B as in Step 4 and apply iIf tabular values are used, determine B as in Step 4 and apply it to the t to the equation in Step 6.equation in Step 6.

Section VIII Div. 2 Section VIII Div. 2 –– Edition 2004Edition 2004ADAD--300 300

Revised the definition of BRevised the definition of BSimilar changes have been made in the steps for determining cyliSimilar changes have been made in the steps for determining cylindrical ndrical shells and tubes (ADshells and tubes (AD--310) and spherical shells (AD310) and spherical shells (AD--320).320).

ADAD--623623delete paragraph delete paragraph -- ASME/ANSI B16.28ASME/ANSI B16.28

ADAD--213213Errata delete ADErrata delete AD--213 (c) (213 (c) (Attachment 1Attachment 1))

Section VIII Div. 2 Section VIII Div. 2 –– Edition 2004Edition 2004Fig. ADFig. AD--1117.4 Layered Shells1117.4 Layered Shells

Delete figures (h), (hDelete figures (h), (h--1) and Note (c)1) and Note (c)Fig. ADFig. AD--1117.6 Layered Shells 1117.6 Layered Shells

Delete figure (h)Delete figure (h)AFAF--210 210

Revise AFRevise AF--210.1(b) to read:210.1(b) to read:The Manufacturer (Certificate Holder) may engage individuals by The Manufacturer (Certificate Holder) may engage individuals by contract or contract or agreement for their services as welders at the shop location shoagreement for their services as welders at the shop location shown on the wn on the certificate of authorization and at field sites (if allowed by tcertificate of authorization and at field sites (if allowed by the Certificate of he Certificate of Authorization) for the construction of pressure vessels or vesseAuthorization) for the construction of pressure vessels or vessel parts,, l parts,, provided all of the following conditions are met.provided all of the following conditions are met.

Section VIII Div. 2 Section VIII Div. 2 –– Edition 2004Edition 2004AFAF--810810

Delete subparagraph AFDelete subparagraph AF--810.20(b)(5) (5) Interlocking strips of helically 810.20(b)(5) (5) Interlocking strips of helically wound constructionwound construction

Table AFTable AF--810.1 810.1 Delete in Category A helically wound interlocking stripsDelete in Category A helically wound interlocking strips

Table ANFTable ANF--1.3 Add 1.3 Add SBSB--366 N06022, N06059366 N06022, N06059SBSB--564 N06022, N06059564 N06022, N06059SBSB--574 N06022, N06059574 N06022, N06059SBSB--575 N06022, N06059575 N06022, N06059SBSB--619 N06022, N06059619 N06022, N06059SBSB--622 N06022, N06059622 N06022, N06059SBSB--626 N06022, N06059626 N06022, N06059

Appendix 18Appendix 18--100 100 Add new sentance permitting the CI to be the representative as wAdd new sentance permitting the CI to be the representative as well as ell as the CIthe CI


Section VIII Div. 3 Section VIII Div. 3 –– Edition 2004Edition 2004KGKG--420 420

delete KDdelete KD--104 which is replaced by KD104 which is replaced by KD--810(f) and KD810(f) and KD--931931KDKD--141 141

revise theoretical collapse pressure factor from 2 to 1.732revise theoretical collapse pressure factor from 2 to 1.732KDKD--141 141

delete current (c) and replace delete current (c) and replace with:(cwith:(c) For additional leak) For additional leak--beforebefore--burst criteria for shrink fit layered vessels see KDburst criteria for shrink fit layered vessels see KD--810(f); for wire 810(f); for wire wound vessels see KDwound vessels see KD--931.931.

KDKD--231 231 in four locations delete the term in four locations delete the term ““kk””

Fig. KDFig. KD--230 230 delete the term delete the term ““kk”” in three locations and delete note 2in three locations and delete note 2

KDKD--240 240 revise theoretical collapse pressure factor from 2 to 1.732 in trevise theoretical collapse pressure factor from 2 to 1.732 in two wo locationslocations





Interlocking Strip wound vesselsInterlocking Strip wound vesselsDelete in totalDelete in total

Section VIII Div. 3 Section VIII Div. 3 –– Edition 2004Edition 2004KGKG--420 420

Certification of Subcontracted ServicesCertification of Subcontracted ServicesKGKG--423 423

Control of IndividualsControl of IndividualsKFKF--211 211

Manufacturers ResponsibilityManufacturers ResponsibilityKSKS--120 & KS120 & KS--301 301

Parts Marking & Partial Data Reports Parts Marking & Partial Data Reports KDKD--251.1 251.1

in formula revise 1/1.732 to 2/3in formula revise 1/1.732 to 2/3KDKD--251.3 251.3

in formula revise 2/1.732 to 4/3in formula revise 2/1.732 to 4/3

Section VIII Div. 3 Section VIII Div. 3 –– Edition 2004Edition 2004KDKD--251.4 251.4

in formula revise 2/1.732 to 4/3in formula revise 2/1.732 to 4/3KDKD--251.5 251.5

revise theoretical collapse pressure factor from 2 to 1.732revise theoretical collapse pressure factor from 2 to 1.732KDKD--301 301

delete the following from the second paragraph:delete the following from the second paragraph:For design fatigue curves, see Fig. KDFor design fatigue curves, see Fig. KD--320.1 for forged 320.1 for forged nonweldednonweldedconstruction and Fig KDconstruction and Fig KD--320.2 for welded construction.320.2 for welded construction.

Table KDTable KD--320.1320.1Addition of 15Addition of 15--5PH stainless steel5PH stainless steel

Fig KDFig KD--320.4 320.4 Addition of 15Addition of 15--5PH stainless steel5PH stainless steel

KDKD--321321Addition of 15Addition of 15--5PH stainless steel5PH stainless steel

Section VIII Div. 3 Section VIII Div. 3 –– Edition 2004Edition 2004KDKD--321.4 321.4

Addition of 15Addition of 15--5PH stainless steel5PH stainless steel

KDKD--522522in two locations delete the term in two locations delete the term ““1.151.15””

KDKD--810810add a new paragraph KDadd a new paragraph KD--810(f) (810(f) (Attachment 1Attachment 1))

KDKD--931 931 revise paragraph KDrevise paragraph KD--931 (931 (Attachment 2Attachment 2))

KDKD--1254 1254 in formula revise 0.4 to 0.8/1.732in formula revise 0.4 to 0.8/1.732

Table KHATable KHA--1 1 the addition of 1SAthe addition of 1SA--705 XM705 XM--16 16 CondCond. H900, H950, & H1000. H900, H950, & H1000

Section VIII Div. 3 Section VIII Div. 3 –– Edition 2004Edition 2004KMKM--230 230

revision to Impact testing requirements (revision to Impact testing requirements (Attachment 3Attachment 3))KMKM--234.2(a) 234.2(a)

revise reference from KDrevise reference from KD--104 to KD104 to KD--810(f) and KD810(f) and KD--931931Appendix DAppendix D

add the following to Dadd the following to D--401:401:For fatigue crack growth calculations, For fatigue crack growth calculations, qyqy may be set equal to zero.may be set equal to zero.A similar change was made in DA similar change was made in D--403(a).403(a).

Appendix EAppendix E--200200add a new third paragraph as follows:add a new third paragraph as follows:

For vessels where the outside diameter is not uniform along the For vessels where the outside diameter is not uniform along the whole whole length of the body, the methods given in this Appendix for calculength of the body, the methods given in this Appendix for calculating thread lating thread load distribution may be nonload distribution may be non--conservative due to the effect of the vessel conservative due to the effect of the vessel outer diameter on the flexibility factors calculated in Eouter diameter on the flexibility factors calculated in E--210 for such vessels, 210 for such vessels, see KDsee KD--100(b).100(b).

Section IX Section IX –– Edition 2004Edition 2004

Section IX Section IX –– Edition 2004Edition 2004MetricationMetrication




Section IX Section IX –– Edition 2004Edition 2004QWQW--191191

Revised to replace "penetrameter" with "image quality" and to Revised to replace "penetrameter" with "image quality" and to remove reference to paragraph Tremove reference to paragraph T--285 of Article 2, Section V285 of Article 2, Section V

QWQW--202.4(b)(1)202.4(b)(1)Revised to replace PRevised to replace P--NN°° 47 with P47 with P--NN°° 4949

QWQW--202.4(b)(1)202.4(b)(1)Revised to replace PRevised to replace P--NN°° 47 with P47 with P--NN°° 4949

Section IX Section IX –– Edition 2004Edition 2004TEMPER BEAD WELDINGTEMPER BEAD WELDING

QWQW--290 Temper Bead Welding290 Temper Bead WeldingWhen the applicable Code Section specifies the use of this When the applicable Code Section specifies the use of this paragraph for temper bead welding, the following shall applyparagraph for temper bead welding, the following shall apply

QWQW--290.1 Basic Qualification and Upgrading Existing 290.1 Basic Qualification and Upgrading Existing WPSWPS’’ssQWQW--290.2 Welding Process Restrictions290.2 Welding Process RestrictionsQWQW--290.3 290.3 Variables for Temper Bead Variables for Temper Bead Welding QualificationsWelding QualificationsQWQW--290.4 Test Coupon Preparation and Testing290.4 Test Coupon Preparation and TestingQWQW--290.5 In290.5 In--process Repair Weldingprocess Repair Welding


Revised QWRevised QW--423.1423.1Change the words “P-number” to read “P or S Number”

QWQW--424424Revised QWRevised QW--424.1424.1

Change the words “P-number” to read “P or S Number”

QWQW--433433Added FAdded F--Number 55 filler metals for Welder Performance Number 55 filler metals for Welder Performance Qualification .Qualification .


Added FAdded F--Number 55 filler metals for Welder Performance Number 55 filler metals for Welder Performance Qualification .Qualification .

FF--number 55 titanium filler metals were added to table QWnumber 55 titanium filler metals were added to table QW--432 in 432 in 2000 Addenda 2000 Addenda

Section IX Section IX –– Edition 2004Edition 2004Table QW/QBTable QW/QB--422422

SASA--508 4N 508 4N ClCl. 2. 2SASA--508 5 508 5 ClCl. 2. 2

Revised from PRevised from P--NN°° 11A to P11A to P--NN°° 11B11BSASA--543 B 543 B ClCl. 2. 2SASA--543 C 543 C ClCl. 3. 3

Revised from PRevised from P--NN°° 11A to P11A to P--NN°° 33A182 A182 AA--276276AA--815815AA--928928SS--22052205

PP--NN°°’’ss Added for above with the Approval of UNS S32205 by B31.1Added for above with the Approval of UNS S32205 by B31.1

Section IX Section IX –– Edition 2004Edition 2004Table QW/QBTable QW/QB--422 422 -- ContinuedContinued

SBSB--564 N08825 564 N08825 Assigned SAssigned S--NumberNumber

AA--356 Grade 1, 2, 6, 8, 9, 10, & 12356 Grade 1, 2, 6, 8, 9, 10, & 12Assigned SAssigned S--NumbersNumbers

SASA--815 Gr. 65 & 8815 Gr. 65 & 8Assigned PAssigned P--Numbers & SNumbers & S--NumbersNumbers

Section IX Section IX –– Edition 2004Edition 2004Revisions to Figure QBRevisions to Figure QB--462.1(c) regarding qualification 462.1(c) regarding qualification specimens for lap and rabbet joints.specimens for lap and rabbet joints.

Specify Specify reduced section length reduced section length to 2 1/4 in (57 mm) min.to 2 1/4 in (57 mm) min.Change distance from overlap to radius from 1/4 in (6 mm) to "Change distance from overlap to radius from 1/4 in (6 mm) to "A, A, minmin" which is defined as "the greater of 1/4 in (6mm) or 2T. " Add " which is defined as "the greater of 1/4 in (6mm) or 2T. " Add definition as Note 2.definition as Note 2.Add pinAdd pin-- loaded specimen as an loaded specimen as an alternate specimenalternate specimen..Change Change definition of X definition of X from "4T min or as specified by design" to from "4T min or as specified by design" to "test specimen overlap." "test specimen overlap." Move definition to Notes as Move definition to Notes as Note 3Note 3..

Section IX Section IX –– Edition 2004Edition 2004QBQB--300.3300.3

More than one manufacturer or contractor More than one manufacturer or contractor may simultaneously qualify one or more may simultaneously qualify one or more brazersbrazers or brazing operators. When or brazing operators. When simultaneous qualifications are conducted, simultaneous qualifications are conducted, each participating organization shall be each participating organization shall be represented by a responsible employee represented by a responsible employee during brazing of the test coupons. during brazing of the test coupons. The brazing procedure specifications (BPS) The brazing procedure specifications (BPS) which are followed during simultaneous which are followed during simultaneous qualifications shall be compared by the qualifications shall be compared by the participating organizations. The qualified participating organizations. The qualified thickness ranges for base metal and thickness ranges for base metal and deposited braze metal need not be identical, deposited braze metal need not be identical, but these thicknesses shall be adequate to but these thicknesses shall be adequate to permit brazing of the test coupons. permit brazing of the test coupons. Alternatively, the participating organizations Alternatively, the participating organizations shall agree upon the use of a single BPS shall agree upon the use of a single BPS provided each organization has a provided each organization has a PQR(sPQR(s) to ) to support the BPS covering the range of support the BPS covering the range of variables to be followed in the performance variables to be followed in the performance qualification. When a single BPS is to be qualification. When a single BPS is to be followed, each participating organization followed, each participating organization shall review and accept that BPS. shall review and accept that BPS.

QBQB--300.3300.3More than one manufacturer or contractor More than one manufacturer or contractor may simultaneously qualify one or more may simultaneously qualify one or more brazersbrazers or brazing operators. When or brazing operators. When simultaneous qualifications are conducted, simultaneous qualifications are conducted, each participating organization shall be each participating organization shall be represented by a responsible employee represented by a responsible employee during brazing of the test coupons. during brazing of the test coupons. The brazing procedure specifications (BPS) The brazing procedure specifications (BPS)

which are followed during simultaneous which are followed during simultaneous qualifications shall be compared by the qualifications shall be compared by the participating organizations. participating organizations. The The BPSsBPSs shall shall be identical for all essential variables be identical for all essential variables except that the flow position, base metal except that the flow position, base metal thickness, and overlap lengthsthickness, and overlap lengths need not need not be identical, butbe identical, but they these thicknessesthey these thicknessesshall be adequate to permit brazing of the shall be adequate to permit brazing of the test coupons. Alternatively, the participating test coupons. Alternatively, the participating organizations shall agree upon the use of a organizations shall agree upon the use of a single BPS provided each organization has single BPS provided each organization has a a PQR(sPQR(s) to support the BPS covering the ) to support the BPS covering the range of variables to be followed in the range of variables to be followed in the performance qualification. When a single performance qualification. When a single BPS is to be followed, each participating BPS is to be followed, each participating organization shall review and accept that organization shall review and accept that BPS. BPS.

Fig. QBFig. QB--462.1(c)462.1(c)--aa

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Fig. QBFig. QB--462.1(c)462.1(c)--cc

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Fig. QBFig. QB--462.1(c)462.1(c)--dd

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Fig. QBFig. QB--462.1(c)462.1(c)-- notesnotes

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QWQW--290 Temper Bead Welding Variables290 Temper Bead Welding Variables

XXBead overlap Bead overlap 410.x19410.x19

XXPostweld Postweld BakeoutBakeout406.x20406.x20

XXSurface Bead RemovalSurface Bead Removal410.x18410.x18

XXSurface Bead PlacementSurface Bead Placement410.x17410.x17

XXPreheat soak timePreheat soak time406.x16406.x16

XXDiffusible HydrogenDiffusible Hydrogen404.x15404.x15

XXStorageStorage404.x14404.x14

XXGas MoistureGas Moisture408.x13408.x13

XXXX+ thermal preparation+ thermal preparation410.x12410.x12

XXXXØØ type of weldingtype of welding410.x11410.x11

XXXXØØ Single to multiple electrodeSingle to multiple electrodeQWQW--410.10 (exists)410.10 (exists)

XXXX-- surface temper beadssurface temper beads410.x9410.x9

XXXXØØ heat input ratioheat input ratio409.x8409.x8

XX< preheat temp.< preheat temp.406.x7406.x7

XX> > interpassinterpass temptemp406.x6406.x6

XX+ fluid backing+ fluid backing402.x5402.x5

XX+ fluid backing+ fluid backing402.x4402.x4

XX> T> T403.x3403.x3

XX>Carbon Equiv>Carbon Equiv403.x2403.x2

XXØØ PP--No No GrGr No.. No.. 403.x1403.x1

NonessentialVariables

Impact Test EssentialVariables

Hardness TestEssentialVariables

Brief ofVariables

QW-400Variable

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Training ofTraining ofReview Team Leaders Review Team Leaders

for Section XII Transport for Section XII Transport TanksTanks

Charles H. WaltersCharles H. Walters-- NBBVINBBVIAllen Allen SelzSelz--Chairman SCChairman SC--XIIXII

A Sense of MagnitudeA Sense of Magnitude

There are over 1 million hazardous There are over 1 million hazardous materials shipments per day in the materials shipments per day in the US.US.33--4 billion tons are shipped annually 4 billion tons are shipped annually in the USin the USThe US exports $80 billion and The US exports $80 billion and imports $74 billion of hazardous imports $74 billion of hazardous materials annually, excluding materials annually, excluding petroleumpetroleum

BackgroundBackground

In December 1996, the US DOT In December 1996, the US DOT asked the ASME to create a new asked the ASME to create a new Code for transport tanks for the Code for transport tanks for the following reasons:following reasons:To create an internationally To create an internationally acceptable Code that was also acceptable Code that was also acceptable to US DOTacceptable to US DOTTo establish a way in which to To establish a way in which to accredit the manufacturers of accredit the manufacturers of transport tankstransport tanks

Background (ContBackground (Cont’’d)d)

To establish requirements for thirdTo establish requirements for third--party inspection and for various sorts party inspection and for various sorts of inspections, both during of inspections, both during construction and inconstruction and in--serviceservice

To incorporate industry consensus To incorporate industry consensus standards into federal regulations as standards into federal regulations as required by P.L. 104required by P.L. 104

Scope of SCScope of SC--XIIXII

Develop Codes and Standards for:Develop Codes and Standards for:

Accreditation Accreditation ConstructionConstructionInspections (AIA) (QIO) (CI)Inspections (AIA) (QIO) (CI)InIn--service (Continued Service)service (Continued Service)Repairs and AlterationsRepairs and Alterations

Organization of Section XIIOrganization of Section XII

TG TG –– General RequirementsGeneral Requirements

TM TM –– Material RequirementsMaterial Requirements

TD TD –– Design RequirementsDesign Requirements

Organization (Continued)Organization (Continued)

TF TF –– Fabrication RequirementsFabrication Requirements

TE TE –– Examination RequirementsExamination Requirements

TT TT –– Testing RequirementsTesting Requirements

Organization (Continued)Organization (Continued)

TR TR –– Pressure Relief DevicesPressure Relief Devices

TS TS –– Stamping, Marking, Stamping, Marking, Certification, Reports, and RecordsCertification, Reports, and Records

TP TP –– Requirements for Repairs, Requirements for Repairs, Alterations, Testing, and Inspection Alterations, Testing, and Inspection for Continued Servicefor Continued Service


Modal Appendices establishes Class Modal Appendices establishes Class of pressure vessel (Class 1, 2 or 3) of pressure vessel (Class 1, 2 or 3) and type of inspector (AI), (QI) and and type of inspector (AI), (QI) and (CI):(CI):

May take precedence over May take precedence over requirements of Section XII for requirements of Section XII for design, materials, testing, etc.design, materials, testing, etc.


Four Modal AppendicesFour Modal Appendices

•• Cargo TanksCargo Tanks•• Rail TanksRail Tanks•• Portable TanksPortable Tanks•• Ton TanksTon Tanks


Modal AppendicesModal Appendices

Mandatory AppendicesMandatory Appendices

Non Mandatory AppendicesNon Mandatory Appendices

Some Significant IssuesSome Significant Issues

TransparencyTransparency

Design MarginsDesign Margins

Adoption by DOTAdoption by DOT


Pressure Relief DevicesPressure Relief Devices

•• ASMEASME

•• Non ASMENon ASME


Inspection Organizations and InspectorsInspection Organizations and Inspectors

•• Authorized Inspection Agency Authorized Inspection Agency -- AIAAIA

•• Qualified Inspection Organization Qualified Inspection Organization -- QIOQIO

•• Manufacturer Manufacturer -- CICI


Classification of pressure vessels and Classification of pressure vessels and Inspection Organization inspectorsInspection Organization inspectors

•• Class 1 Class 1 –– AIAI’’ss

•• Class 2 Class 2 –– QIQI’’ss

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ARTICLE 4

ULTRASONIC EXAMINATION

METHODS FOR WELDS 2003 Addenda Proposed Changes

T-420 GENERAL

T-421 Basic Requirements

The requirements of this Article shall be used together with

Article 1, General Requirements.

T-422 Written Procedure Requirements

T-422.1 Requirements. Ultrasonic examination shall be

performed in accordance with a written procedure which shall, as

a minimum, contain the requirements listed in Table T-422. The

written procedure shall establish a single value, or range of values,

for each requirement.

T-422.2 Procedure Qualification. When procedure

qualification is specified, a change of a requirement in Table T-

422 identified as an essential variable from the specified value, or

range of values, shall require requalification of the written

procedure. A change of a requirement identified as a nonessential

variable from the specified value, or range of values, does not

require requalification of the written procedure. All changes of

essential or nonessential variables from the value, or range of

values, specified by the written procedure shall require revision of,

or an addendum to, the written procedure.

(Remove)

Refer to T-451 for special provisions for coarse grain materials

and welds. Refer to T-452 for special provisions for

computerized imaging techniques.

T-421

T-421.1

T-421

T-421.2

421

2003 Addenda 11/14/2003 Proposed Changes

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TABLE T-421

REQUIREMENTS OF AN ULTRASONIC EXAMINATION PROCEDURE

Requirement

Essential

Variable

Nonessential

Variable

W eld configurations to be examined, including thickness dimensions and basematerial product form (pipe, plate, etc.)

X

The surfaces from which the examination shall be performed X

Technique(s) (straight beam, angle beam, contact, and/or imm ersion) X

Angle(s) and mode(s) of wave propagation in the material X

Search unit type(s), frequency(ies), and element size(s)/shape(s) X

Special search units, wedges, shoes, or saddles, when used X

Ultrasonic instrument(s) X

Calibration [calibration block(s) and technique(s)] X

Directions and extent of scanning X

Scanning (manual vs. automatic) X

Method for discriminating geometric from flaw indications X

Method for sizing indications X

Computer enhanced data acquisition, when used X

Scan overlap (decrease only) X

Personnel performance requirements, when required X

Personnel qualification requirements X

Surface condition (examination surface, calibration block) X

Couplant: brand name or type X

Automatic alarm and/or recording equipment, when applicable X

Records, inc luding minimum calibration data to be recorded (e.g., instrum ent settings)

X

(Essential and nonessential variables have been reordered.)


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T-430 EQUIPMENT

T-431 Instrument Requirements

A pulse-echo-type of ultrasonic instrument shall be used. The

instrument shall be capable of operation at frequencies over the

range of at least 1 MHz to 5 MH z and shall be equipped with a

stepped gain control in units of 2.0 dB or less. If the instrument

has a damping control, it may be used if it does not reduce the

sensitivity of the examination. The reject control shall be in the

“off” position for all examinations, unless it can be

demonstrated that it does not affect the linearity of the

examination.

T-434.1.6 Surface Finish . The finish on the scanning

surfaces of the block shall be representative of the scanning

surface finishes on the component to be examined.

T-434.2.2 Block Thickness. When two or more base

material thicknesses are involved, the calibration block

thickness shall be determined by the average thickness of the

weld.

T-434.2.3 Block Range of Use. When the block thickness

± 1 in. (25 mm) spans two weld thickness ranges as shown in

Fig. T-434.2. 1, the block*s use shall be acceptable in those

portions of each thickness range covered by 1 in. (25 mm) .

v.

FIG. T-434.4.1

The instrument, when required because of the technique being

used, shall have both send and receive jacks for operation of

dual search units or a single search unit with send and receive

transducers.

(No changes to paragraph)

.

Alternatively, a calibration block having the greater base

material thickness may be used provided the reference reflector

size is based upon the average or smaller weld thickness.

of the

calibration block’s thickness. As an example, a calibration

block with a thickness of 1-1/2 in. (38 mm) could be used for

weld thicknesses of 0.5 in. (13 mm) to 2.5 in. (64 mm).

FIG. T-434.4.1 (Revised hole location to put reflecting

surface at the clad interface.)


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T-434.2.1 Basic Calibration Block. The basic calibration

block configuration and reflectors shall be as shown in Fig. T-

434.2. 1. The block size and reflector locations shall be

adequate to perform calibrations for the beam angles used.

No changes to paragraph.

(Added Notes (d) and (f) to FIG. T-434.2.1and list of

minimum and notch dimensions. Rounded square ended

notches.)


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* Notches shall be located not closer than T or 1 in. (25 mm), whichever is greater, to any block edge or to other notches.

GENERAL NOTES:

(a) The minimum calibration block length (L) shall be 8 in. (200 mm) or 8T, whichever is greater.

(b) For OD 4 in. (100 mm) or less, the minimum arc length shall be 270 deg. For OD greater than 4 in. (100 mm), the minimum

arc length shall be 8 in. (200 mm) or 3T, whichever is greater.

(c) Notch depths shall be from 8% T minimum to 11% T maximum.

(d) Maximum notch width is not critical. Notches may be made with EDM or with end mills up to 1/4 in. (6.4 mm) in diameter.

(e) Notch lengths shall be sufficient to provide for calibration with a minimum 3 to 1 signal-to-noise ratio.

FIG. T-434.3 CALIBRATION BLOCK FOR PIPE

(Revised Note (c) for depth and made width, Note (d) the same as FIG . T-434.2 .1 and made length, Note (e).)

T-434.3 P iping Calibration B locks. The basic cali-

bration block configuration and reflectors shall be as shown

in Fig. T-434.3. The basic calibration block shall be a

section of pipe of the same nominal size and schedule. The

block size and reflector locations shall be adequate to

perform calibration for the beam angles used.

No changes to paragraph.

(Changed notch length in Fig. T-434.3.)


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T-421.1 Austenitic-Type W eld Deposits. Ultrasonic

examinations of austenitic-type weld deposits are usually more

difficult than ferritic-type weld examinations, because of the

wide variations that usually occur in the acoustic properties of

the weld deposit. It usually is necessary to modify and/or

supplement the provisions of this Article in accordance with T-

150(a) when examining such welds. Additional items, which

may be necessary, are weld mockups with reference reflectors in

the weld deposit and single or dual element longitudinal wave

transducers.

T-450 TECHNIQUES

The techniques described in this article are intended for

applications where either single or dual element search units are

used to produce:

(a) normal incident longitudinal wave beams for what are

generally termed straight beam examinations or

(b) angle beam longitudinal waves, where both refracted

longitudinal and shear waves are present in the material under

examination. When used for thickness measurement or clad

examination, these examinations are generally considered to be

straight beam examinations. W hen used for weld examinations,

they are generally termed angle beam examinations or

(c) angle beam shear waves, where incident angles in wedges

produce only refracted shear waves in the material under

examination are generally termed angle beam examinations.

Contact or immersion techniques may be used. Base materials

and/or welds with metallurgical structures producing variable

attenuations may require that longitudinal angle beams are used

instead of shear waves. Additionally, computerized imaging

techniques may enhance the detectability and evaluation of

indications.

Other techniques or technology which can be demonstrated to

produce equivalent or better examination sensitivity and

detectability using search units with more than two transducer

elements may be used. The demonstration shall be in

accordance with Article 1 Paragraph T-150(a).

T-451 Coarse Grain Materials

Ultrasonic examinations of high alloy steels and high nickel

alloy weld deposits and dissimilar metal welds between carbon

steels and high alloy steels and high nickel alloys are usually

more difficult than ferritic weld examinations. Difficulties with

ultrasonic examinations can be caused by an inherent coarse-

grained and/or a directionally-oriented structure which can

cause marked variations in attenuation, reflection and refraction

at grain boundaries and velocity changes within the grains. It

usually is necessary to modify and/or supplement the provisions

of this Article in accordance with T-150(a) when examining

such welds in these materials. Additional items, which may be

necessary, are weld mockups with reference reflectors in the

weld deposit and single or dual element angle beam longitudinal

wave transducers.


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T-421.2 Computerized Imaging Techniques. The major

attribute of Computerized Imaging Techniques (CIT s) is their

effectiveness when used to characterize and evaluate

indications; however, CITs may also be used to perform the

basic scanning functions required for flaw detection. Computer-

processed data analysis and display techniques are used in

conjunction with automatic or semi-automatic scanning

mechanisms to produce two and three-dimensional images of

flaws, which provides an enhanced capability for examining

critical components and structures. Computer processes may be

used to quantitatively evaluate the type, size, shape, location,

and orientation of flaws detected by ultrasonic examination or

other NDE methods. Descriptions for some CITs that may be

used are provided in Nonmandatory Appendix E.

T-463.1 .2 Techniques. Appendices B and C provide general

techniques for both angle beam and straight beam calibrations.

Other techniques may be used.

T-452

shear wave

The angle beam shall be directed toward the calibration reflector

that yields the maximum response in the area of interest. The

gain control shall be set so that this response is 80% ± 5% of

full screen height. This shall be the primary reference level.

The search unit shall then be manipulated, without changing

instrument settings, to obtain the maximum responses from the

other calibration reflectors at their beam paths to generate the

distance-amplitude correction (DAC) curve. These calibrations

shall establish both the distance range calibration and the

distance amplitude correction.


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T-463.1.3 Angle Beam Calibration. As applicable,

the calibration shall provide the following measurements

(Nonmandatory Appendix B contains a general technique):

(a) distance range calibration;

(b) distance-amplitude correction

(c) echo amplitude measurement from the surface notch in

the basic calibration block.

When an electronic distance-amplitude correction device is

used, the primary reference responses from the basic calibration

block shall be equalized over the distance range to be employed

in the examination. The response equalization line shall be at a

screen height of 40% to 80% of full screen height.

T-463.1.4 Straight B eam Calibration. The calibration

shall provide the following measurements (Nonmandatory

Appendix C gives a general technique):

(a) distance range calibration;

(b) distance-amplitude correction.

When an electronic distance-amplitude correction device is

used, the primary reference responses from the basic calibration

block shall be equalized over the distance range to be employed

in the examination. The response equalization line shall be at a

screen height of 40% to 80% of full screen height.

T-464.1 .4 Straight Beam C alibration. When required,

straight beam calibrations shall be performed to the

requirements of Nonmandatory Appendix C. This calibration

shall establish both the distance range calibration and the

distance amplitude correction.

s

(Remove)

correction in the area of interest and

calibration and

correction in the area of interest.

using the side drilled hole alternate calibration reflectors of T-

464.1.3.


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T-471.1 Examination Coverage. The volume to be

scanned shall be examined by moving the search unit over the

scanning surface so as to scan the entire examination volume for

each required search unit.

(a) Each pass of the search unit shall overlap a minimum of

10% of the active transducer (piezoelectric element) dimension

perpendicular to the direction of the scan.

(b) Alternatively, each pass of the search unit may overlap a

dimension less than the minimum beam dimension as

determined in Nonmandatory Appendix B, B-466, Beam

Spread. Oscillation of the search unit is permitted provided

improved coverage is demonstrated.

T-471.4.1 Distance Amplitude Techniques. The

scanning sensitivity level shall be set a minimum of 6 dB higher

than the reference level gain setting.

T-472.1 Angle Beam Technique

T-472.1 .1 Beam Angle. The search unit and beam angle

selected shall be appropriate for the configuration being

examined and shall be capable of detecting the calibration

reflectors, over the required angle beam path.

T-472.1.3 Reflectors Transverse to the Weld

Seam. The angle beam shall be directed essentially parallel to

the weld axis. The search unit shall be manipulated so that the

ultrasonic energy passes through the required vo lume of weld

and adjacent base material. The search unit shall be rotated 180

deg and the examination repeated.

10% of the transducer (piezoelectric element) dimension

parallel to the direction of scan indexing. As an alternative, if

the sound beam dimension parallel to the direction of scan

indexing is measured in accordance with Nonmandatory

Appendix B, B-466 , Beam Spread measurement rules, each pass

of the search unit may provide overlap of the minimum beam

dimension determined.

(b) Oscillation of the search unit is permitted if it can be

demonstrated that overlapping coverage is provided.

(Add footnote 3 to the word m inimum.)

The following is footnote 3: 3When the Referencing Code Section requires the detection and

evaluation of all indications exceeding 20% DAC, the gain should

be increased an additional amount so that no calibration reflector

indication is less than 40% FSH . As an alternate, the scanning

sensitivity level may be set at 14 dB higher than the reference level

gain setting. (This additional gain makes the reference DAC curve

a 20% DAC curve so that indications exceeding 20% DAC may be

easily identified and evaluated.)

45 deg. or an angle

If the weld cap is not machined or ground flat, the examination

shall be performed from the base metal on both sides of the weld

cap in both weld axis directions.


2Range has been replaced on many new instruments with”velocity”.

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APPENDIX B – GENERAL

TECHNIQUES FOR ANGLE BEAM SHEAR

WAVE CALIBRATIONS

B-410 SCOPE

This Appendix provides general techniques for angle beam

calibration. Other techniques may be used.

Descriptions and figures for the general techniques relate

position and depth of the reflector to eighths of the V-path. The

sweep range may be calibrated in terms of units of metal path,1

projected surface distance or actual depth to the reflector (as

shown in Fig. B-462). The particular method may be selected

according to the preference of the examiner.

1Reflections from concentric cylindrical surfaces such as providedby some IIW blocks and the AWS distance calibration block maybe used to adjust delay zero and sweep range for metal pathcalibration.

B-460 CALIBRATION

B-462 Distance Range Calibration (See Fig. B-462)

B-462.l Delay Control Adjustment. Position the search unit

for the maximum first indication from the 1/4T side-drilled hole

(SDH ). Adjust the left edge of this indication to line 2 on the

screen with the delay control.

B-462.2 Range2 Control Adjustment. Position the search unit

for the maximum indication from the 3/4T SDH. Adjust the left

edge of this indication to line 6 on the screen with the range

control.

FIG. B-462 SWEEP RANGE

Figs. B-461.1, B-461.2 and B-461.3

(Existing Footnote)

B-461 Sweep Range Calibration

B-461.1 Side Drilled Holes (See Fig. B-461.1)

B-461.1 .1

B-461.1 .2

(Added footnote to Range-See Below)

FIG. B-461.1 SWEEP RANGE (SIDE DRILLED HOLES)

(New footnote to range in B-461.1.2.)


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(Formerly FIG. B-462 SWEEP RANGE)

FIG. B-461.2 SWEEP RANGE (IIW Type I BLOCK)


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B-462.3 Repeat Adjustments. Repeat delay and range

control adjustments until the 1/4T and 3/4T SDH indications

start at sweep lines 2 and 6.

B-462.4 Notch Indication. Position the search unit for

maximum response from the square notch on the opposite surface.

The indication will appear near sweep line 8.

B-462.5 Sweep Readings. Two divisions on the sweep now

equal 1/4T.

B-461.1 .3

B-461.1 .4

B-461.1 .5

B-461.2 IIW Block (See Fig. B-461.2)

IIW Reference Blocks may be used to calibrate the sweep

range displayed on the instrument screen. They have the

advantage of providing reflectors at precise distances that are

not affected by side drilled hole location inaccuracies in the

basic calibration block or the fact that the reflector is not at the

side drilled hole centerline. These b locks are made in a variety

of alloys and configurations. Angle beam range calibrations are

provided from the four(4) in. (100 mm) radius and other

reflectors. The calibration b lock shown in Figure B-461.2

provides an indication at 4 in. (100 mm) and a second indication

from a reflection from the vertical notches at the center point 8

in. (200 mm) back to the radius and returning to the transducer

when the exit point of the wedge is directly over the center point

of the radius. Other IIW blocks provide signals at 2 in. (50 mm)

and 4 in. (100 mm) and a third design provides indications at 4

in. (100 mm) and 9 in. (225 mm).

B-461.2 .1 Search Unit Adjustment. Position the search unit

for the maximum indication from the 4 in. (100 mm) radius

while rotating it side to side to also maximize the second

reflector indication.

B-461.2 .2 Delay and Range Control Adjustment. Without

moving the search unit, adjust the range and delay controls so

that the indications start at their respective metal path distances.

B-461.2 .3 Repeat Adjustments. Repeat delay and range

control adjustments until the two indications are at their proper

metal path on the screen.

B-461.2 .4 Sw eep Readings. Two divisions on the sweep now

equal 1/5 of the screen range selected.


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B-461.3 Piping Block (See Fig. B-461.3)

The notches in piping calibration b locks may be used to

calibrate the d istance range displayed on the instrument screen.

They have the advantage of providing reflectors at precise

distances to the inside and outside surfaces.

B-461.3 .l Delay Control Adjustment. Position the search

unit for the maximum first indication from the inside surface

notch at its actual beam path on the instrument screen. Adjust

the left edge of this indication to its metal path on the screen

with the delay control.

B-461.3 .2 Range Control Adjustment. Position the search

unit for the maximum second indication from the outside surface

notch. Adjust the left edge of this indication to its metal path on

the screen with the range contro l or velocity control.

B-461.3 .3 Repeat Adjustments. Repeat delay and range

control adjustments until the two indications are at their proper

metal paths on the screen.

B-461.3.4 Sweep Readings. Two divisions on the sweep now

equal 1/5 of the screen range selected.


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B-463 Distance - Amplitude Correction (Primary

Reference Level) (See Fig. B-463)

B-463.1 Calibration From the Clad Side

(a) Position the search unit for maximum response from the

SDH, which gives the highest amplitude.

(b) Adjust the sensitivity (gain) control to provide an indication

of 80% (±5%) of full screen height (FSH). Mark the peak of the

indication on the screen.

(c) Position the search unit for maximum response from another

SDH.

(d) Mark the peak of the indication on the screen.

(e) Position the search unit for maximum amplitude from the

third SDH and mark the peak on the screen.

(f) Position the search unit for maximum amplitude from the

3/4T SDH after the beam has bounced from the opposite surface.

The indication should appear near sweep line 10. Mark the peak

on the screen for the 3/4T position.

(g) Connect the screen marks for the SDHs to provide the

distance - amplitude curve (DAC).

(h) For calibration correction for perpendicular reflectors at the

opposite surface, refer to B-465.

B-463.2 Calibration From the Unclad Side

(a) From the clad side of the block, determine the dB change in

amplitude between the 3/4T and 5 /4T SDH positions.

(b) From the unclad side, perform calibrations as noted in B-

463.1(a) through B-463.l(e).

(c) To determine the amplitude for the 5/4T SDH position,

position the search unit for maximum amplitude from the 3/4T

SDH. Decrease the signal amplitude by the number of dB

determined in (a) above. Mark the height of this signal amplitude

at sweep line 10 (5/4T position).

(d) Connect the screen marks to provide the DAC. This will

permit evaluation of indications down to the clad surface (near

sweep line 8).

(e) For calibration correction for perpendicular planar reflectors

near the opposite surface, refer to B-465.

FIG. B-463 SENSITIVITY AND DISTANCE AMPLITUDE

CORRECTION

462

B-462.1 Calibration for Side Drilled Holes Primary

Reference Level From Clad Side

(See Fig. B-462.1)

B-462.2 Calibration for Side Drilled Holes Primary

Reference Level From Unclad Side

(See Fig. B-462.1)

462 .1

462.1

(SIDE DRILLED HOLES)

B-462.3 Calibration For Piping Notches Primary Reference

Level (See Fig. 462.3)

(a) Position the search unit for maximum response from the

notch which gives the highest amplitude.

(b) Adjust the sensitivity (gain) control to provide an indication

of 80% (±5%) of full screen height (FSH). Mark the peak of the

indication on the screen.

(c) Without changing the gain, position the search unit for

maximum response from another notch.


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(Previously FIG. B-463)


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B-461 Inner 1/4 Volume

B-461.1 Number of Beam Angles. The 1/4 volume angle

calibration requirement may be satisfied by using one or more

beams as required to calibrate on 1/8 in. (3.2 mm) maximum

diameter side drilled holes in that volume.

B-461.2 Calibration From Outside Surface. When the

examination is performed from the outside surface, calibrate on

the 1/8 in. (3.2 mm) diameter side drilled holes to provide the

shape of the D AC from ½ in. (13 mm) to 1/4 depth, but set gain

on the Code ho le at 1/4.

B-461.3 Calibration From Inside Surface. When the

examination is performed from the inside surface, calibrate on the

1/8 in. (3.2 mm) diameter side drilled holes to provide the shape of

the DAC and the gain setting.

B-464 Position Calibration (See Fig. B-464)

The following measurements may be made with a ruler, scale,

or marked on an indexing strip.2

B-466 .3 Right of 1/4T Hole. Reposition the search unit for the

original 80% of FSH indication from the 1/4T RBH . Move the

search unit to the right without pivoting the beam toward the

reflector until the indication equals 40% of FSH. Mark the beam

center line “right” position on the block.3

(d) Mark the peak of the indication on the screen.

(e) Position the search unit for maximum amplitude from the

remaining notch at its Half Vee, Full Vee or 3/2 Vee beam paths

and mark the peak on the screen.

(f) Position the search unit for maximum amplitude from any

additional Vee Path(s) when used and mark the peak(s) on the

screen.

(g) Connect the screen marks for the notches to provide the

distance - amplitude curve (DAC).

(h) These points also may be captured by the ultrasonic

instrument and electronically displayed.

B-463 Distance - Amplitude Correction Inner 1/4

Volume (See Appendix J Fig. J-431 View A)

463 .1

463 .2

Unclad

T depth. Set the gain to make the indication from the 1/8

in. (3 mm) diameter side drilled hole at 1/4 T depth the same height

as the indication from the 1/4 T depth hole as determined in B-

462 .1 or B- 462.2 above. Without changing the gain, determine the

screen height of the other near surface indications from the

remaining 1/8 in. (3 mm) diameter side drilled holes from ½ in. (13

mm) deep to the 1/8 in. (3 mm) diameter side drilled hole just short

of the 1/4 T depth. Connect the indication peaks to complete the

near surface DAC curve. Return the gain setting to that determined

in B-462.1 or B-462.2.

463.3

Clad

as per B-463.2 above.

3 (Change footnote to #3)



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C-460 CALIBRATION

C-461 Distance Range Calibration4 (See Fig. C-461)


Sweep

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• JOINT REVIEW CONDUCTED JOINTLY WITH THE ASME DESIGNEE, THE JURISDICTIONAL AUTHORITY AND THE AUTHORIZED INSPECTION AGENCY.

• THE REPRESENTATIVES OF THE AIA SHALL PARTICIPATE IN ALL PHASES OF THE JOINT REVEW BUT MAY NOT PERFORM ANY ACTIVITIES INDEPENDENT OF THE TEAM LEADER.


• THE REVIEW IS CONDUCTED IN FIVE (5) SEGMENTS OR PHASES:

• MANUAL REVIEW• OPENING MEETING

– SHOP TOUR– MANUAL COMMENTS

• IMPLEMENTATION…TWO (2) ELEMENTS– SOFTWARE– HARDWARE

• PRIVATE TEAM MEETING• EXIT MEETING


• THE MANUAL REVIEW IS NORMALLY CONDUCTED AT A HOTEL. IN SOME RARE INSTANCES IT MAYBE CONDUCTED AT THE APPLICANT’S FACILITY (TO BE AVOIDED IF POSSIBLE).

• THE PURPOSE OF THE REVIEW IS TO ASSURE THE MANUAL ADDRESSES ALL THAT NEEDS TO BE ADDRESSED FOR THE PRODUCT THE APLICANT INTENDS TO FABRICATE.

• NORMALLY MANUALS FOLLOW THE CRITERIAS AS INDICATED IN THE VARIOUS QC APPENDICES IN THE APPLICABLE CODE SECTIONS. THIS IS NOTREQUIRED.


• MANUALS MAY ALSO BE WRITTEN BY FUNCTION OR DEPARTMENT OR ANY OTHER SYSTEM OR METHOD THE APPLICANT DESIRES.

• NO CORPORATE MANUALS.

• WHAT IS IMPORTANT IS INDIVIDUAL RESPONSIBILITY IS ASSIGNED AND ALL NECESSARY ELEMENTS ARE ADDRESSED.

THE STATEMENT OF AUTHORITY

• EXACTLY AS IT IMPLIES. IT SHOULD IDENTIFY THE INDIVIDUAL RESPONSIBLE FOR IMPLEMENTATION OF THE PROGRAM.

• IT SHALL GIVE STATEMENT OF SUPPORT OF MANAGEMENT AND IT MAY ALSO ADDRESS:– RESPONSIBILITY/ RESOLUTION OF CONFLICTS– DELEGATION OF AUTHORITY– IDENTIFICATION OF THE WORK CONTROLED BY MANUAL

ORGANIZATION SECTION

• SHOULD IDENTIFY THOSE ASSIGNED SPECIFIC RESPONSIBILITY BY TITLE AND MUST SHOW AN ORGANIZATION CHART.

• INCLUDING TYPICAL FIELD ORGANIZATION IF THE MANUAL AND SCOPE INCLUDES FIELD ASSEMBLY.

• ORGANIZATION CHART SHOULD SHOW INTEFACE BETWEEN DEPARTMENTS (i.e.: Engineering, QC, Purchasing, etc.) HAVING RESPONSIBILITY IN THE MANUAL.

DRAWINGS, DESIGN AND SPECIFICATIONS• HOW ARE INQUIRIES RECEIVED?

• BY WHO AND WHAT TYPE OF REVIEW IS PERFORMED?

• IS ITEM TO BE NB REGISTERED?

• WILL IT CONTAIN LETHAL SUBSTANCE (PURCHASER RESPONSIBILITY)?

• HOW AND WHEN ARE JOB OR SHOP NUMBERS ASSIGNED AND BY WHOM?

DRAWINGS, DESIGN AND SPECIFICATIONS

• WHAT DOCUMENTS AS A MINIMUM THAT WILL IDENTIFY JOB OR SHOP NUMBER?

• IS DESIGN PERFORMED IN HOUSE OR SUBCONTRACTED?

• ARE COMPUTER PROGRAMS USED..HOW VERIFIED AND BY WHOM?

• WHERE ARE MATERIALS IDENTIFIED? ON THE DRAWING? MAT’L REQUESTION? OTHER?

• WHAT INFORMATION WILL DRAWINGS CONTAIN?– CODE EDITION / ADDENDA– CODE SECTION i.e. viii DIV 1, DIV 2, SECTION 1 etc.– DESIGN DATA…DESIGN PRESSURE /

TEMPERATURE– MDMT/ NDE /PWHT/IMPACT REQUIREMENTS OR

EXEMPTION– MATERIALS LIST, DIMENSIONS/TOLORANCES/WELD

PROCEDURES– OTHER DRAWINGS OR DOCUMENTS?



• HOW ARE REVISIONS TO DRAWINGS AND CALCULATIONS RECONCILED AND WHERE DOCUMENTED?

• ARE ALL UNIQUE REQUIREMENTS OF SECTION TO BE COVERED ADDRESSED (i.e.: VIII DIVISIONS 2 & 3)?

MATERIAL CONTROL

• WHO IS RESPONSIBLE FOR PURCHASING

• ARE SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS IDENTIFIED i.e. UCS 79, IMPACT TESTING, MTR’s PARTIAL DATA REPORTS FOR WELDED ITEMS IN PO?

• WHO REVIEWS WHO APPROVES PO’S?

• TO WHOM ARE PO’S DISTRIBUTED?

MATERIAL CONTROL

• DOES RECEIVING INSPECTION RECEIVE A COPY OF THE PO?

• IS USE OF STOCK MATERIALS OR PURCHASER SUPPLIED MATERIALS ADDRESSED?

• IS AUTHORITY FOR SUBSTITUTION OF MATERIAL ADDRESSED?

• WHO IS RESPONSIBLE FOR REVIEW AND ACCEPTANCE OF MTR’ ARE HEAT NUMBERS VERIFIED…IS A HEAT CODE LOG OR SOME OTHER METHOD USED TO RECORD HEAT NUMBERS?

MATERIAL CONTROL

• WHERE AND HOW IS RECEIPT INSPECTION DOCUMENTED?

• IS RECEIVING RESPONSIBLE FOR PERFORMING DIMENSIONAL INSPECTION HOW DOCUMENTED AND IS MTE USED IDENTIFIED?

• HOW ARE NONCONFORMING MATERIALS HANDLED?

• IF MATERIAL IS GOING TO BE DIVIDED, HOW IS IT CONTROLLED?

EXAMINATION AND INSPECTION

• IS A TRAVELER, CHECKLIST, OR SOME OTHER DOCUMENT USED TO IDENTIFY FABRICATION STEPS AND INSPECTIONS?

• WHO PREPARES THE TRAVELER?… WHO REVIEWS?… IS IT PRESENTED TO THE AI PRIOR TO THE START OF FABRICATION FOR SELECTION OF HOLD AND/OR WITNESS POINTS?

EXAMINATION AND INSPECTION

• DOES TRAVELLER SPECIFY PROCEDURES TO BE USED i.e. WELD, NDE, HYDROSTATIC etc.? (HELPFUL BUT NOT REQUIRED)

• ARE NCR’S IDENTIFIED ON TRAVELER? IS TRAVELER PRESENTED TO AI FOR ADDITIONAL HOLD POINT IF REPAIRS OR OTHER REVISIONS ARE MADE?

• WHO CONTROLS THE CODE SYMBOL STAMPS? WHO STAMPS ITEM? IS IT PERFORMED ONLYAFTER AI AUTHORIZATION? DOES AI WITNESS OR VERIFY APPLICATION OF CODE SYMBOL STAMP?

CORRECTION OF NONCONFORMITIES

• WHO IS RESPONSIBLE FOR RESOLUTION AND DISPOSITION?

• ARE HOLD TAGS OR SOME OTHER MEANS OF SEGREGATION SPECIFIED?

• WHO HAS THE AUTHORITY TO REMOVE HOLD TAGS?

CORRECTION OF NONCONFORMITIES

• IS THE AI PROVIDED COPIES OF ALL USE AS IS OR REPAIR NCR’S

• DOES THE AI ACCEPT BOTH METHOD AND EXTENT OF REPAIRS TO MATERIAL?

• IS ENGINEERING INVOLVED IN NCR’S WHICH MAY AFFECT DESIGN?

WELDING CONTROL

• WHO IS RESPONSIBLE FOR DEVELOPMENT OF WPS’S AND CERTIFICATION OF PQR’S?

• DO WPS’S IDENTIFY ALL ESSENTIAL, NON ESSENTIAL AND WHEN REQUIRED SUPPLEMENTARY ESSENTIAL VARIABLES FOR THE PROCESS?

• ARE ALL NEW PROCEDURES DEVELOPED TO LATEST EDITION AND ADDENDA OF SECTION IX?

• WHO IS RESPONSIBLE FOR THE CERTIFICATION OF THE WPQ’S…WHO ASSIGNS THE WELDERS IDENTIFICATION SYMBOLS?

WELDING CONTROL• DOES APPLICANT SHARE WELD PROCEDURES

WITH SISTER COMPANY? WERE THEY CERTIFIED BY A PREVIOUS OWNER? IS CONTROL OF PREVIOUSLY QUALIFIED PROCEDURES ADDRESSED IN THE MANUAL?

• WHO IS RESPONSIBLE FOR MAINTAINING LIST OF PROCESSES A WELDER IS QUALIFIED TO PERFORM?

• DOES THE LIST IDENTIFY THE WELDER ESSENTIAL VARIABLES?

• WHAT SYSTEM IS USED TO ASSURE THAT WELDERS MAINTAIN THEIR QUALIFICATIONS?

WELDING CONTROL• WHO ASSIGNS THE WELDER TO MAKE A SPECIFIC

WELD AND HOW?

• DOES THE AI HAVE RIGHT TO REQUIRE THE REQUALIFICATION OF ANY WELDER OR PROCEDURE FOR CAUSE?

• IS THE CONTROL OF WELD MATERIAL AND ELECTRODES ADDRESSED?

• HOW ARE WELDERS IDENTIFIED TO THE WELD SEAM (STAMPING OR OTHER DOCUMENTATION)?

NDE• IS IT NORMALLY USED?

• IS NDE SUBCONTRACTED OR PERFORMED IN HOUSE?

• WHO IS RESPONSIBLE FOR APPOINTING OR CERTIFICATION OF LEVEL III?

• DOES THE WRITTEN PRACTICE IDENTIFY THE LATEST ACCEPTABLE CODE EDITION?

NDE• ARE NDE PERSONNEL QUALIFICATION RECORDS

(INCLUDING EXAMINATIONS) AVAILABLE FOR AI REVIEW?

• ARE MT / PT PERSONNEL CERTIFIED TO APPENDIX 6 AND /OR 8 OR ASNT TC 1A?

• ARE VISUAL INSPECTORS QUALIFIED?

• ARE NDE PROCEDURES DEMONSTRATED TO THE AI?

NDE• WHO PREPARES AND WHO APPROVES NDE

PROCEDURES?

• WHO ACCEPTS SUBCONTRACTOR PERSONNEL AND PROCEDURE QUALIFICATIONS?

• IS THERE A DENSITOMETER, VIEWING EQUIPMENT AND A CALIBRATED STEP WEDGE OR COMPARISON STRIP AVAILABLE?

• ARE THE NDE PROCEDURES AVAILABLE FOR USE AND DO THEY ADDRESS THE NECESSARY ESSENTIAL AND NON ESSENTIAL VARIABLES?

• WHO REVIEWS AND ACDCEPTS NDE RESULTS?

HEAT TREATMENT

• PERFORMED IN HOUSE OR SUBCONTRACTED?

• WHO PREPARES AND APPROVES THE HEAT TREAT PROCEDURE OR INSTRUCTION?

• DOES PO TO SUBCONTRACTOR ESTABLISH ALL CONTROLS…INCLUDING EVIDENCE OF USE OF CALIBRATED INSTRUMENTS?

HEAT TREATMENT

• ALL MATERIAL AND ITEMS IDENTIFIED?

• IS INSPECTION FOR DAMAGE AND LOSS OT IDENTIFICATION PERFORMED AFTER HEAT TREATMENT?

• DOES SUBCONTRACTOR SUBMIT ACTUAL FURNACE CHARTS AND/OR OTHER RECORDS?

CALIBRATION

• ARE INSTRUMENTS TO BE CALIBRATED IDENTIFIED?

• ARE RECORDS AVAILABLE TO IDENTIFY INSTRUMENT, CALIBRATION FREQUENCY, CALIBRATION STANDARD USED, NEXT DUE DATE?

• WHAT HAPPENS IF AN INSTRUMENT IS FOUND TO BE OUT OF CALIBRATION? IS AN INVESTIGATION PERFORMED?…WHERE HAS THE INSTRUMENT BEEN USED?

CALIBRATION

• IS PURCHASER NOTIFIED IF ITEM HAS BEEN SHIPPED?

• IS EVIDENCE OF IMPACT MACHINE OR TENSILE MACHINE CALIBRATION RECORDS AVAILABLE FROM SUBCONTRACTOR?

• ARE PERSONAL TOOLS OR INSTRUMENTS ALLOWED TO BE USED FOR ACCEPTANCE INSPECTION? ARE THEY IN THE CALIBRATION PROGRAM?

RECORDS

• WHO IS RESPONSIBLE FOR REVIEW AND ACCEPTANCE OF RECORDS?

• WHO PREPARES AND CERTIFIES THE MDR’S?

• TO WHOM ARE MDR’S DIDTRIBUTED?

• HOW ARE MDR’S TO BE NAT’L BD REGISTERED CONTROLLED?

RECORDS

• DOES THE NAT’L BD. LOG CONTAIN ALL INFORMATION REQUIRED BY NB?

• HOW LONG AFTER CERTIFICATION IS MDR TRANSMITTED TO NB (60 DAYS)?

• WHERE ARE THE RECORDS TO BE MAINTAINED AND IS A TIME PERIOD SPECIFIED?

• ARE ADDITIONAL REQUIRMENTS OF SECTION VIII DIV 2 (AI 24 HOUR ACCESS) SPECIFIED?

AUTHORIZED INSPECTOR

• IS THERE A SECTION THAT ADDRESSES AI ACTIVITIES OR ARE THEY CONTAINED THROUGHOUT THE MANUAL?

EXHIBITS

• ARE THEY REFERENCED IN THE MANUAL?

• ARE THEY MEANINGFUL?

• SHOULD ONLY BE THOSE WHICH ARE UNIQUE TO COMPANY. NO NEED TO HAVE CODE FORMS AS EXHIBITS.

• SHOULD HELP MAKE THE MANUAL MORE INTELLIGIBLE.

MANUAL CONTROL

• WHO PREPARES, REVIEWS, APPROVES, DISTRIBUTES AND REVISES MANUAL?

• ARE QC MANUALS BOTH CONTROLLED AND UNCONTROLLED?

• ARE UNCONTROLLED MANUALS ALLOWED IN HOUSE? NEVER!

• HOW ARE REVISIONS MADE…BY PAGE OR BY SECTION?

MANUAL CONTROL

• IS THE USE OF NEW MANUAL EDITIONS ADDRESSED?

• ELECTRONIC DISTRIBUTION…WHAT CONTROLS ARE IN PLACE? HOW ARE REPRODUCED (COMPUTER PRINTOUT) DOCUMENTS CONTROLLED?

• WHAT CONTROLS EXIST TO PREVENT ERROR OF USE? ARE REPRODUCED DOCUMENTS DATE-STAMPED OR OTHERWISE IDENTIFIED?

DEMONSTRATION ITEM

• IS IT MEANINGFUL?

• WHAT IS THE PURPOSE?…TO DEMONSTRATE WELDING AND CONTROL OF MATERIALS?…OR IS IT AN ACTUAL CODE JOB?

• HAS ALL ACTIVITY BEEN IN ACCORDANCE WITH MANUAL REQUIREMENTS?

• IF CODE WORK IS BEING PERFORMED ALL CODE WORK IS FAIR GAME.

RECOMMENDATION

• TWO (2) QUESTIONS:

– HAS THE APPLICANT PROVIDED A QUALITY CONTROL MANUAL THAT ADDRESSES ALL CONTROLS THAT NEED TO BE ADDRESSED FOR THE TYPE OF PRODUCT OR PRODUCTS HE INTENDS TO CONSTRUCT? AND…..

– IS HE WORKING TO THAT MANUAL?

RECOMMENDATION• THE JOINT REVIEW TEAM SHALL MEET TO CONSIDER AND DISCUSS

THE RESULTS OF THE REVIEW

• THE TEAM HAS ONLY THREE OPTIONS (RECOMMENDATIONS):

- ISSUE

- AIA FOLLOW-UP- Should not be freely used- When a problem can not be resolved due to time constraints (i.e. re-qualification of

welding procedure, NDE procedure, etc…)- Should never be used to allow AIA prevent company from failure

- FAILURE- Uncorrected Code violation on demonstration item- Definite lack of Code knowledge- Review team judgment

• THE TEAM LEADER SHALL INFORM THE APPLICANT THAT TEAM RECOMMENDATION IS TO SCBPVA WHO HAS THE RESPONSIBILITY TO ISSUE OR NOT ISSUE A CERTIFICATE.

ABORTABORT

• IF REVIEW IS TO BE ABORTED:

– LETTER FROM APPLICANT IS REQUIRED…PACK BAGS AND LEAVE…

– DO NOT OFFER TO STAY AND HELP APPLICANT!–– IF THE APPLICANT REQUESTS YOU TO STAY, REJECT IF THE APPLICANT REQUESTS YOU TO STAY, REJECT

THE REQUEST AND LEAVE PREMISESTHE REQUEST AND LEAVE PREMISES

–– YOU ARE YOU ARE ASMEASME’’ss DESIGNEE / CONSULTANT, DESIGNEE / CONSULTANT, NOT NOT APPLICANTAPPLICANT’’ss..

Review CommentsReview Comments

WHAT SHOULD BE INCLUDED IN A BPV QC MANUAL?WHAT SHOULD BE INCLUDED IN A BPV QC MANUAL?• ASME Construction Code Sections include endless

requirements, and it is a judgment call whether any given requirement needs to be included in the QC Manual.

• It is easy to discover a new requirement, and decide it needs to be addressed in the QC Manual.

• There will always be differences in emphasis between Team Leaders.

• One of our objectives as a group is to be consistent, where an applicant and the AIA can expect the same treatment from any ASME Team Leader.

• A proposal?


MANUAL DEFICIENCIES FOR BPV REVIEWS

Source:Conduct of ASME Surveys, Reviews, Audits, Investigations

and Interviews, paragraph 5.1.4, Manual Review:"The Team should avoid, as much as possible, imposing

personal stylistic preferences as corrections to the program.

Any changes recommended by the Team should be substantiated by a requirement of the applicable Code or standard".


WHAT IS A CODE PARAGRAPH REFERENCE?

•• Example From Form QB:Example From Form QB:The responsibility for certifying PQRs was not The responsibility for certifying PQRs was not addressed.addressed.

•• Reference given:Reference given: 1010--99

•• How about :How about : Section IX, Para. QWSection IX, Para. QW--200.2 (b) ?200.2 (b) ?


MANUAL "NON-DEFICIENCIES" FOR BPV REVIEWS

ITEM REQUIREMENT SOURCEContent of Cover Sheet NB-57, Guide

Content of Design Drawings 17

Revision Status of Process NCA-4134.9(b) Documents on Travelers

Content of NCR Form Unsatisfactory ?


MANUAL "NON-DEFICIENCIES" FOR BPV REVIEWS

ITEM REQUIREMENT SOURCETechnical Justification for NCRs NQA-1, 15S-1, Para. 4.4

Dispositioned "Use-as-Is" or "Repair“

Traceability of Out-of-Calibration NQA-1, 12S-1, Para. 3.2Measuring & Test Equipment

Sample Form of Nameplate NB-21 1, Application for Authorization to Register

Sources used as a basis for a deficiency or manual revision should based upon BMPV requirements, not sources such as Section III, NQA-1, etc.

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