ASME Team Leader Training

ASME BPVC
2004 Edition

Code Revisions & Presentations

May 13, 2004
Nashville, Tennessee
 NOTICE
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 However, some items may have been withdrawn from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 – Edition 2004
 Section I –Edition 2004
„ Metrication
X Delete the last paragraph of the Foreword in all Book Sections.
„ Nonmandatory Appendix
X Guidance for the Use of US Customary and SI Units in the
ASME Boiler and Pressure Vessel Codes
„ Errata
X Errata and editorial revisions were made to remedy the mistakes
made in the past.
 Section I – Edition 2004
Part PG
„ PG-8.4 & PG-8.4.2.1
f Added Use of SB-148 and Temperatures
„ PG-9.6
f Added new paragraph PG-9.6 Use of Titanium in Section I
(Added Text)
„ PG-42.1.13
f Deleted reference to ASME B16.28
„ PG-67.2.1
f Revised PG-67.2.1 define the maximum designed steaming
capacity based on MAWP of boiler (Revised Text)
 Section I – Edition 2004
Part PG
„ PG-67.7
f Added Use of SB-148 and Temperatures
„ PG-68.7
f New paragraph PG-68.7 (Added Text) and Tables PG-68.7 &
68.7M (Added Tables)
„ PG-99
f Revise 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-106.8.3
f Add new Paragraph PG-106.8.3 (Added Text)
 Section I – Edition 2004
Part PG
„ PG-107
X Revised Paragraph PG-107.2 & PG-107.2.3 Stamping and Data
Report for Boilers Assembled by Multiple Assemblers (Revised
Text)
„ PG-110
X Revised paragraph PG-110(5) (Revised Text)
X Add item 17 in A-356 Guide to P-7 Report (Added Text)
„ PG-112
X Revised all PG-112 paragraphs to read P-3A as Master Data
Report
X Revised paragraph PG-112.1 to read Ten (Revised Text)
X Added paragraph PG-112.2.2 use of New P-2B Data Report
Form for Electric Boilers (Revised Text)
 Section I – Edition 2004
Part PG
„ PG-112 – Continued
X Revised paragraph PG-112.2.6 (Revised Text)
X Revised paragraph PG-112.5.1 to clarify which Data Report form
is to be used as Master Data Report. (Revised Text)
„ PG-113
X Revised paragraph PG-113.1 to clarify which Data Report form
is to be used as Master Data Report (3A)
 Section I – Edition 2004
Part PG
„ Table PG-19
X Incorporate UNS N06690 Alloy 690 Up to 1200F
X Incorporate Austenitic Stainless Steel Tubes 347HFG (18Cr
10Ni-Cb)
„ Table PG-27
X Incorporate 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 – Edition 2004
Part PW
„ Table PW-11
X Revised Table PW-11 General Notes added (e) (Added Text)
„ PW-27
X Revised PW-27.1 addressing limitation for resistance Welding
X Revised PW-27.3 to correct reference (Revised Text)
X Added New paragraph 27.5 (Added Text)
„ Table PW-39
X Added (k) to Notes. (Revised Text)
X Revised PWHT for P-N° 4 Materials (Revised Text)
X P-No.1: Revise notes (a) & (b) of Note 1, j, 3 (Revised Text)
X P-No. 3: Revise notes (a) & (b) of Note 1, h, 3 (Revised Text)
X P-No. 4: Revise notes (a) & (b) of Note 1, e, (Revised Text)
X P-No. 51: Note PWHT is neither required or prohibited
 Section I – Edition 2004
Part PW
„ PW-50
X Added New PW-50.1, PW-50.2, and PW-50.3 (Added Text)
„ PW-51
X Revised paragraph PW-51.1 corrected reference (Revised Text)
X deleted paragraph PW-51.5 replaced by PW-50
„ PW-52
X deleted paragraph PW-52.4 replaced by PW-50
„ PW-54.3
X Revised 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 – Edition 2004
Part PEB
„ PEB-5.3
X Revised paragraph 5.3 added SA-347 and replace previous sub-
paragraph (a) with (b) (Revised Text)
„ PEB-15
X Revised paragraph 15.2 (Revised Text)
X Add new paragraph PEB-15.3 (Added Text)
„ PEB-17
X Revise PEB 17.2 to conduct hydrostatic test of completed
miniature electric boilers at a pressure not less than the safety
valve setting.
 Section I – Edition 2004
Part PEB
„ PEB-18
X Revise PEB 18.3.2 Inspection and Stamping of Boilers. (Revised
Text)
 Section I – Edition 2004
Part PFT
„ PFT-16
X Delete PFT-16
X Delete Fig. PFT-16
„ PFT-17
X Replace Adamson with ring reinforcement
„ PFT-23.2
X Revise 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-25.2
X Revise PFT-25.2 to read cylindrical furnace or water cooled turnaround
chamber.
„ PFT-30.2
X Delete Adamson Type Furnace
„ PFT-51
X Delete Adamson Type Furnace
 Section I – Edition 2004
Mandatory Appendix
„ A-301
X Revised text concerning Certified Individual (Revised Text)
X Deleted statements that are inconsistent with ASME Conformity
Assessment Policy
X Add new certificate scopes for coverage of parts fabrication.
„ A-360
X Revised Table A-360 to reference B16.11-2001
X Revised Table A-360 to add ASNT CP-189, 1995 – ASNT Standard
for Qualification and Certification of Nondestructive Testing Personnel.
X Deleted reference to ASME B16.28
X Revised Table A-360 to reference B16.34a-1998
„ A-370
X Revised Certificate of Authorization and guide
„ Code Case 2042
X Use of Welded Pipe as the Shell of a Boiler
Section I – Edition 2004
A-301

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PG-9.6

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PG-67.2.1

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PG-68.7

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PG-99.1

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PG-106.3

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PG-107

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PG-110

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PG-112.1

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PG-112.2

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PG-112.2.6

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PG-112.5.1

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Table PG-68.7 & PG-68.7M

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Table PW-11

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PW-27.3

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PW-27.5

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Table PW-39 (k)

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Table PW-39 P-Numbers 1 - 4

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Table PW-39 (P-4)

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PW-50

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PW-51.1

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PW-54.3.2

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PEB-5.3

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PEB-15.2 & PEB-18.3.2

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PEB-15.3

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A-356 (P-7)

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PEB-18.3.2

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Section II – Edition 2004
 Section II – Edition 2004
„ Parts A, B, C, and D
X Metrication
X Delete the last paragraph of the Foreword in all Book Sections.
X Nonmandatory Appendix
X Guidance for the Use of US Customary and SI Units in the ASME
Boiler and Pressure Vessel Codes
„ Errata
X Errata and editorial revisions were made to remedy the mistakes
made in the past.
 Section II – Edition 2004
„ Parts A, and B
X Update both Section II, Part A, Appendix A and Section II. Part
B, Appendix A by adding a "VIII-3" Book Section column, and
populate the columns as applicable.
X Approve the addition of a notice in SC II-A and B regarding
material specifications that are being considered for withdrawal.
X Addition of SC XII Applicability Column to Appendix A
 Section II – Edition 2004
„ Part A
X Adoption of ASTM Specifications
X SA-47/SA-47M XSA-564/SA-564M XSA-134
X SA-194/SA-194M XSA-666 XSA-135
X SA-209/SA-209M XSA-693 XSA-334/SA-334M
X SA-476/SA-476M XSA-705/SA-705M XSA-688/SA-688M
X SA-437/SA-476M XSA-376/SA-376M XSA-691
X SA-449/SA-449M XSA-832/SA-832M XSA-703/SA-703M
X SA-302/SA-302M XSA-312/SA-312M XSA-747/SA-747M
X SA-387/SA-387M XSA-358/SA-358M XSA-572/SA-572M
X SA-537/SA-537M XSA-350/SA-350M X SA-1008/SA-1008M
X SA-533/SA-533M XSA-724/SA-724M X SA-790/SA-790M
X SA-537/SA-537M XSA-814 XSA-1017/SA-1017M
X SA-533/SA-533M XSA-540/SA-540M XSA-803/SA-803M
X SA-217/SA217M XSA-751 XSA-999SA-999M
X SA-691 XSA-53/SA-53M
 Section II – Edition 2004
„ Part A
X SA-53/SA-53M Type E
X Revised Appendix A to read “ Identical except for test practice in
11.1.1
X Revised paragraph 11.1.1 to add test practices E213, E309 or
E570
X SA-358/SA-358M
X Clarified heat treatment requirements in para. 6.3.1.
X Deletion of paras. 6.3.2.2 and 6.3.2.3.
X Editorial difference in para. 1.2.
X SC III and SC VIII-1 requirements on Code stamping and data
reports.
X SA-671
X Revised paragraph 1.3.3 to indicate correct Heat Treatment
references.
 Section II – Edition 2004
„ Part A
X SA-350/SA-350M
XDeletion of 6.1.2 and 14.1.
XRevision of 14.1.5.
XTest Reports have been made mandatory.
X Add a Note for SA-350 Grade LF2 Forgings in Appendix A
X use of Grade LF2 forgings made to an earlier revision of the
specification where there is no Class identification
 Section II – Edition 2004
„ Part B
X Adoption of ASTM Specifications
X SB-61
X SB-62
X SB-626
X SB-462
X Various editorial modifications and clarifications covered by Errata
 Section II – Edition 2004
„ Part D

X Incorporation of Code Case 2224-1

X Incorporation of Code Case 1973-2 for 9Cr-1Mo-V
X Incorporation of Code Case 2121-1
X Incorporate Code Case 2159-1, Austenitic Stainless Steel Tubes 347HFG
X Incorporation of SB-366 UNS N08367
X Incorporate Code Case 2083, Alloy UNS N06690 Up to 1200F
X Change SA-351 to SA-995 for Grades CE8MN and CD4MCuN
X Add SA-705, Type XM-16, Conditions H900, H950, and H1000 age-
hardening stainless steel forgings to Section II, Part D Table Y-3 up to 100F
and to Section VIII, Division 3, Table KHA-1.
X Addition of External Pressure Curves and Tabular Values for UNS N06230 at
1600F and 1700F in Fig. NFN-24
X Addition of SA-564, Type XM-12, XM-13, XM-16, and XM-25 Bar
 Section II – Edition 2004
„ Part D
X Increase the Maximum Temp. Limit for SA-765 Grades I and II Forging
Material to 1000F for Section VIII, Division 1 Applications
X New Non-Mandatory Appendix A

X Incorporation of Code Case 2198 - Alloy UNS N06686

X Incorporation of SB-564 UNS N08825 forgings and adoption of an enabling
code case for Section VIII, Division 1 construction
X Incorporation of Code Case N-621 for UNS N06022 Material Section VIII,
Division 2; Addition of UNS N06022 to Table ANF-1.3
X Incorporation of SC VIII-1 Code Case 1983 for UNS N08810
X Incorporation of Code Case 2240-1 for UNS N06200, Section VIII, Division 1
Welded Construction up to 800F
X Section VIII, Division 1; Allow use of SA-240 & SA-479 Type 321H Material
up to 1500F
 Section II – Edition 2004
„ Part D
X Section VIII, Div. 2; Incorporation of Code Case 2355 for SC VIII-2
Applications
X Section III, Division 1; Incorporation of Code Case N-625-1
X Section I, the Use of Titanium in Table 1B
X Section VIII, Division 1, and Section IX; Incorporation of SB-462 from Code
Case (BC03-910) and 2240-1 for SC VIII-1 Applications
X Section VIII, Division 1, and Section IX; Removal of BPV Code Coverage for
the use of Alloy UNS N08366
X addition of SC XII Applicability for the specified materials currently
covered by SC VIII-1 in Tables 1A and 1B of SC II-D up to 650F or
the temp. indicated by SC VIII-1 (whichever is lower) and deletion of
SC XII applicability for UNS N08800, N08810, and N08811.
X Various editorial modifications and clarifications covered by Errata
Section IV – Edition 2004
 Section IV – Edition 2004
„ Metrication
X Delete the last paragraph of the Foreword in all Book Sections.
„ Nonmandatory Appendix
X Guidance for the Use of US Customary and SI Units in the
ASME Boiler and Pressure Vessel Codes
„ Errata
X Errata and editorial revisions were made to remedy the mistakes
made in the past.
 Section IV – Edition 2004
„ Revise Preamble
X 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)
„ HG-703
X Revised HG-703.1
X Add reference to B31.9 in a non-mandatory manner in footnote 2
„ HG-709.1
X Delete table HG-709.1 Expansion Tank Capacities and the
reference to same in HG-709.2.
„ HG-713
X Revised HG-713(c)
X Tubes attached by welding.
 Section IV – Edition 2004
„ HLW-100
X HLW-100 (d) & (e) Deleted
X HLW-100 (h) & (g) Moved to HLW-300
„ Code Case XXXX New Case
X Use of impregnation to correct seepage leaks in aluminum alloy
sand castings used in Section IV Part HC Hot Water Heating
Boilers
„ Code Case 2053 Reaffirmation
X For Materials in Inventory Sections IV and VIII, Div. 1 & 2
„ Code Case XXXX New Case
X Use 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 Reaffirmation
X Valve markings Section IV
 Section IV – Edition 2004
„ Code Case 2258 Reaffirmation
X Use of SA-278 material for Part HLW construction for lined headers.
„ Code Case 2314 Reaffirmation
X Use of SB-111 UNS C60800, Aluminum Bronze Tube for Hot Water Boilers and
Water Heater Section IV.
„ Code Case 2320 Reaffirmation
X Permissible materials for Arc or Resistance Welded Studs
„ Code Case 2329 Reaffirmation
X Use of SA-278 material for Part HLW Construction of Lined Headers Section IV
„ Code Case 2382-1 Revised
X Revised 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 Reaffirmation
X Use 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 – Edition 2004

• Internal Undercut

• Burn Through

• Transverse & Longitudinal

Cracks
 Section V – Edition 2004
„ Metrication
X Delete the last paragraph of the Foreword in all Book Sections.
„ Nonmandatory Appendix
X Guidance for the Use of US Customary and SI Units in the
ASME Boiler and Pressure Vessel Codes
„ Errata
X Errata and editorial revisions were made to remedy the mistakes
made in the past.
 Section V – Edition 2004
„ Article 2
X Revised T-221.1 (Revised Text)
X Errata Table T-232.2 (Correction)
X Revised paragraph T-262.2(a) (Revised Text)
X Delete paragraph T-262.3(a)
X Revised paragraph T-274 (Revised Text)
X Revised paragraph T-277.2(b) (Revised Text)
X Revised T-283.2 (Revised Text)
X Delete paragraph T-285 and renumber T-286
X Revised paragraph T-291 (Revised Text)
X Revised Mandatory Appendix I-274 (Revised Text)
X Revised Nonmandatory Appendix A-210 (Revised Text)
 Section V – Edition 2004

„ Article 4
X Various technical changes are necessary to update Article 4 that
were not addressed:
„ Article 5
X T-510
X Add and revise to be consistent with scope in Article 4. (Revised
Text)
„ Article 6
X T-641
XAdd " or duplex" in T-641 and App. II, II-642
 Section V – Edition 2004
„ Article 7
X T-779
XAdd Paragraph to Article 7;Revise Table of Contents (Added
Text)
„ Article 8
X Add New Appendix in Art. 8 for Measurement of Nonconductive
Coating Thickness on a Nonmagnetic Metallic Material
„ Article 9
X T-921.2 Revised paragraph (Revised Text)
X Table T-921 Revised Table (Revised Table)
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Art. 2 – Table T-232.2

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Art. 7 –T-779

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Art. 2 – T-283.2

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Art. 6 – T-641

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Art. 6 – Appendix II-642

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A-210

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Section VIII Div. 1 – Edition 2004
Section VIII Div. 1 – Edition 2004
„ Metrication
X Delete the last paragraph of the Foreword in all Book Sections.
„ Nonmandatory Appendix
X Guidance for the Use of US Customary and SI Units in the ASME Boiler
and Pressure Vessel Codes
„ Errata
X Errata and editorial revisions were made to remedy the mistakes made
in the past.
Section VIII Div. 1 – Edition 2004
„ Table U-3 revised as follows:
X Factory-Made Wrought Buttwelding Fittings ASME B16.9 – 2001
X delete
X Wrought Steel Buttwelding Short Radius Elbows and Returns ASME/ANSI
B16.28-1986
„ UG-23
X add to step 2
X At the end of step 4 add
X If tabular values are used, determine B as in Step 2 and apply it to the
equation in Step 4.
„ UG-28
X Revised the definition of B
X Similar changes have been made in the steps for determining cylindrical
shells and tubes and spherical shells in UG-28.
Section VIII Div. 1 – Edition 2004
„ UG-29
X revised to match changes to UG-23 and UG-28.
„ UG-35 Quick-Actuating Closures
X revised in total (Attachment 1)
„ UG-36 Add to definition of d1 and d2 the following
X The centerline of an unreinforced opening as defined in (a) and (b)
above shall not be closer than its finished diameter to any material used
for reinforcement of an adjacent opening
„ UG-44
X delete references to ASME/ANSI B16.28 deleted from Table U-3
„ UG-79
X at the end of the first sentence delete
X carbon and low allow steels [ see UCS-79(d) and UHT-79(a)]. and
replace with carbon and low alloy steels, nonferrous alloys, high alloy steels,
and ferrite steels with tensile properties enhanced by heat treatment [see
UCS-79(d), UHA-44(a)(1), UNF-79(a), and UHT-79(a)].
Section VIII Div. 1 – Edition 2004
„ UG-80
X add a new subparagraph (c)
X formed by other than the Manufacturer of the vessel, the required
certification for parts shall include whether or not the part has been heat
treated [see UCS-79, UHA-44, UNF-79 and UHT-79].
„ UG-116(1)(a)
X Revise stamping to include maximum allowable external working
pressure and temperature
X Add a new footnote, The maximum allowable external working pressure
is required only when specified as a design condition.
„ UG-118
X Add a new line listing maximum allowable external working pressure at
temperature
Section VIII Div. 1 – Edition 2004
„ UG-125
X Revise UG-125(g) as follows:
X The pressure relief device required in (a) above need not be installed directly on a
pressure vessel when either of the following conditions apply:
1) the source of pressure is external to the vessel and is under such positive
control that the maximum allowable working pressure at the operating
temperature, except as permitted in (c) above (see UG-98), or under the
conditions set forth in Appendix M
2) there are no intervening stop valves between the vessel and the pressure
relief device or devices except as permitted under UG-135(d).
„ See Attachment 9 for revisions to Appendix M, M-5
„ UG-116(1)(a)
X Revise stamping to include maximum allowable external working pressure and
temperature
X Add a new footnote, The maximum allowable external working pressure is
required only when specified as a design condition.
„ UG-118
X Add a new line listing maximum allowable external working pressure at
temperature
Section VIII Div. 1 – Edition 2004
„ UW-16(c)(2)
X requirements for reinforcing elements sketches UW-16.1 (a-2) and (a-3)
revised. (Attachment 2)
„ UW-26
X Revise UW-26(d) to read:
X The Manufacturer (Certificate Holder) may engage individuals by contract or
agreement for their services as welders at the shop location shown on the
certificate of authorization and at field sites (if allowed by the Certificate of
Authorization) for the construction of pressure vessels or vessel parts,,
provided all of the following conditions are met.
„ UW-40
X Revise UW-40(f)(5) to read:
X the thickness of the shell in connections to tubesheets, flat heads, covers,
flanges (except for welded parts depicted in Fig. 2-4(7),
4(7 where the thickness
of the weld shall govern), or similar connections.
Section VIII Div. 1 – Edition 2004
„ Table UCS-56
X Revise P-4 Material holding temperature from 1100°F to 1200°F
(650°C)
„ UCS-79
X Revise UCS-79(d)(4) to read:
X the reduction by cold forming from the as-rolled thickness is more than 10%
at the location where extreme fiber elongation exceeds 5%
X Delete subparagraph UCS-79(e), replaced by changes to UG-79 and
UG-80.
„ Table UHA-23
X Delete SA-351 J93345 CE8MN
X Add SA-995 J93345 2A
„ Table UNF-23.3
X Add SB-564 UNS N08825
X Add SB-815 R31233 and SB-818 R31233
X Add SB-366 N08367
Section VIII Div. 1 – Edition 2004
„ UB-14
X Revise a) and b), change design to appropriate design equations and
add a new subparagraph (c) as follows:
X 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.
„ ULW-16
X Delete Fig. ULW-2.2
X Delete ULW-16.3(b)(3)
„ Fig. ULW-17.4
X Delete lower three sketches and note (3)
„ ULW-76
X Delete ULW-76(c)
Section VIII Div. 1 – Edition 2004
„ UNF-12
X Add a new subparagraph (e):
X 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.
„ UNF-19
X Add a new subparagraph (e):
X 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.
„ UNF-56
X Add a new subparagraph (f):
X 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 – Edition 2004
„ Appendix 3
X Add Definition for full vacuum
X full vacuum (FV) – a condition where the internal absolute pressure is 0 psi (
0 kPa) and the external absolute pressure on the vessel is 15 psi (100 kPa).
(See UG-116).
„ Appendix 5
X delete current 5-6 Marking and Reports and replace (Attachment 3)
„ Appendix 10
X Add in 10-1 at end of second sentence the following:
X The Certified Individual authorized to provide oversight may also serve as
the Certificate Holder’s authorized representative responsible for signing
data reports or certificates of conformance.
Section VIII Div. 1 – Edition 2004
„ Appendix 13
X Revise 13-4(j)(2)
X (2) As a minimum, the reinforcement of other openings in non-circular
vessels shall comply with UG-39 except the required thickness to be used in
the reinforcement calculations shall be the thickness required to satisfy the
stress criteria in 13-4(b). Compensation ---
„ Appendix 14
X Add at end of 14-1(a)
X For openings in which the nozzle is attached with non-integral welds (i.e. a
double fillet or partial penetration weld) use the design rules fo an opening
without an attached nozzle or hub.
„ Appendix 17
X Delete 17-2(c)(1) which reads as follows:
X Unless exempted by UG-20(f), UCS-66(d), or UCS-68(a), Part UCS
materials may not be used in the construction of assemblies covered in this
Appendix which are intended for service at temperatures below -20°F.
Section VIII Div. 1 – Edition 2004
„ Appendix 23
X revised titanium specifications and design temperature requirements.
(Attachment 4)
„ Appendix 26 Expansion Joints
X revised in total
„ Appendix XXX
X New Appendix Guidance for the design and operation of Quick-
Actuating Closures
„ Appendix UHX
X Contains numerous errors and errata
„ Appendix M
X Sizing of PR devices, M-14(a) at the end of paragraph (a) add:
X For some fire situations, there may be an insufficient rise in pressure to
activate a pressure relief device. The user should consult other references,
which provide guidelines for protecting vessels from the effects of fire.
Section VIII Div. 1 – Edition 2004
„ Appendix W
X Revise Data Report Form U-1A, line 9 to list both
X internal and external MAWP and both internal and external temperature
„ Code Case XXXX new code case
X Used for nickel-iron-chromium-Molybdenum-Copper Alloy SB-564 UNS
N08825 Forgings
„ Code Case 2418 new code case
X SA-182, SA-240, and SA-479 21 Cr-5Mn-1.5Ni-Cu-N (UNS S32101)
Austenitic-Ferritic Duplex Stainless Steel
Attachment 3

Back
Section VIII Div. 2 – Edition 2004
Section VIII Div. 2 – Edition 2004
„ Metrication
X Delete the last paragraph of the Foreword in all Book Sections.
„ Nonmandatory Appendix
X Guidance for the Use of US Customary and SI Units in the ASME Boiler
and Pressure Vessel Codes
„ Errata
X Errata and editorial revisions were made to remedy the mistakes made
in the past.
Section VIII Div. 2 – Edition 2004
„ Table AG-150.1 revised as follows:
X Factory-Made Wrought Buttwelding Fittings ASME B16.9 – 2001
X delete
X Wrought Steel Buttwelding Short Radius Elbows and Returns ASME/ANSI
B16.28-1986
„ AG-300
X add to end of paragraph
X The Code Edition year and Addenda date on the User’s Design Specification
and Manufacturer’s Design Report shall be the same as the Code Edition
year and Addenda on the Manufacturer's Data Report.
„ AD-300.1
X add to step 4
X At the end of step 6 add
X If tabular values are used, determine B as in Step 4 and apply it to the
equation in Step 6.
Section VIII Div. 2 – Edition 2004
„ AD-300
X Revised the definition of B
X Similar changes have been made in the steps for determining cylindrical
shells and tubes (AD-310) and spherical shells (AD-320).
„ AD-623
X delete paragraph - ASME/ANSI B16.28
„ AD-213
X Errata delete AD-213 (c) (Attachment 1)
Section VIII Div. 2 – Edition 2004
„ Fig. AD-1117.4 Layered Shells
X Delete figures (h), (h-1) and Note (c)
„ Fig. AD-1117.6 Layered Shells
X Delete figure (h)
„ AF-210
X Revise AF-210.1(b) to read:
X The Manufacturer (Certificate Holder) may engage individuals by contract or
agreement for their services as welders at the shop location shown on the
certificate of authorization and at field sites (if allowed by the Certificate of
Authorization) for the construction of pressure vessels or vessel parts,,
provided all of the following conditions are met.
Section VIII Div. 2 – Edition 2004
„ AF-810
X Delete subparagraph AF-810.20(b)(5) (5) Interlocking strips of helically
wound construction
„ Table AF-810.1
X Delete in Category A helically wound interlocking strips
„ Table ANF-1.3 Add
X SB-366 N06022, N06059
X SB-564 N06022, N06059
X SB-574 N06022, N06059
X SB-575 N06022, N06059
X SB-619 N06022, N06059
X SB-622 N06022, N06059
X SB-626 N06022, N06059
„ Appendix 18-100
X Add new sentance permitting the CI to be the representative as well as
the CI
Section VIII Div. 3 – Edition 2004
Section VIII Div. 3 – Edition 2004
„ KG-420
X delete KD-104 which is replaced by KD-810(f) and KD-931
„ KD-141
X revise theoretical collapse pressure factor from 2 to 1.732
„ KD-141
X delete current (c) and replace with:(c) For additional leak-before-
burst criteria for shrink fit layered vessels see KD-810(f); for wire
wound vessels see KD-931.
„ KD-231
X in four locations delete the term “k”
„ Fig. KD-230
X delete the term “k” in three locations and delete note 2
„ KD-240
X revise theoretical collapse pressure factor from 2 to 1.732 in two
locations
Section VIII Div. 3 – Edition 2004
„ Metrication
X Delete the last paragraph of the Foreword in all Book Sections.
„ Nonmandatory Appendix
X Guidance for the Use of US Customary and SI Units in the ASME Boiler
and Pressure Vessel Codes
„ Errata
X Errata and editorial revisions were made to remedy the mistakes made
in the past.
„ Interlocking Strip wound vessels
X Delete in total
Section VIII Div. 3 – Edition 2004
„ KG-420
X Certification of Subcontracted Services
„ KG-423
X Control of Individuals
„ KF-211
X Manufacturers Responsibility
„ KS-120 & KS-301
X Parts Marking & Partial Data Reports
„ KD-251.1
X in formula revise 1/1.732 to 2/3
„ KD-251.3
X in formula revise 2/1.732 to 4/3
Section VIII Div. 3 – Edition 2004
„ KD-251.4
X in formula revise 2/1.732 to 4/3
„ KD-251.5
X revise theoretical collapse pressure factor from 2 to 1.732
„ KD-301
X delete the following from the second paragraph:
X For design fatigue curves, see Fig. KD-320.1 for forged nonwelded
construction and Fig KD-320.2 for welded construction.
„ Table KD-320.1
X Addition of 15-5PH stainless steel
„ Fig KD-320.4
X Addition of 15-5PH stainless steel
„ KD-321
X Addition of 15-5PH stainless steel
Section VIII Div. 3 – Edition 2004
„ KD-321.4
X Addition of 15-5PH stainless steel
„ KD-522
X in two locations delete the term “1.15”
„ KD-810
X add a new paragraph KD-810(f) (Attachment 1)
„ KD-931
X revise paragraph KD-931 (Attachment 2)
„ KD-1254
X in formula revise 0.4 to 0.8/1.732
„ Table KHA-1
X the addition of 1SA-705 XM-16 Cond. H900, H950, & H1000
Section VIII Div. 3 – Edition 2004
„ KM-230
X revision to Impact testing requirements (Attachment 3)
„ KM-234.2(a)
X revise reference from KD-104 to KD-810(f) and KD-931
„ Appendix D
X add the following to D-401:
X For fatigue crack growth calculations, qy may be set equal to zero.
X A similar change was made in D-403(a).
„ Appendix E-200
X add a new third paragraph as follows:
X For vessels where the outside diameter is not uniform along the whole
length of the body, the methods given in this Appendix for calculating thread
load distribution may be non-conservative due to the effect of the vessel
outer diameter on the flexibility factors calculated in E-210 for such vessels,
see KD-100(b).
Section IX – Edition 2004
 Section IX – Edition 2004
„ Metrication
X Delete the last paragraph of the Foreword in all Book Sections.
„ Nonmandatory Appendix
X Guidance for the Use of US Customary and SI Units in the
ASME Boiler and Pressure Vessel Codes
„ Errata
X Errata and editorial revisions were made to remedy the mistakes
made in the past.
 Section IX – Edition 2004
„ QW-191
X Revised to replace "penetrameter" with "image quality" and to
remove reference to paragraph T-285 of Article 2, Section V
„ QW-202.4(b)(1)
X Revised to replace P-N° 47 with P-N° 49
„ QW-202.4(b)(1)
X Revised to replace P-N° 47 with P-N° 49
 Section IX – Edition 2004
„ TEMPER BEAD WELDING
X QW-290 Temper Bead Welding
X When the applicable Code Section specifies the use of this
paragraph for temper bead welding, the following shall apply
X QW-290.1 Basic Qualification and Upgrading Existing WPS’s
X QW-290.2 Welding Process Restrictions
X QW-290.3 Variables for Temper Bead Welding Qualifications
X QW-290.4 Test Coupon Preparation and Testing
X QW-290.5 In-process Repair Welding
 Section IX – Edition 2004
„ QW-423
X Revised QW-423.1
X Change the words “P-number” to read “P or S Number”
„ QW-424
X Revised QW-424.1
X Change the words “P-number” to read “P or S Number”
„ QW-433
X Added F-Number 55 filler metals for Welder Performance
Qualification .
 Section IX – Edition 2004
„ QW-433
X Added F-Number 55 filler metals for Welder Performance
Qualification .
X F-number 55 titanium filler metals were added to table QW-432 in
2000 Addenda
 Section IX – Edition 2004
„ Table QW/QB-422
X SA-508 4N Cl. 2
X SA-508 5 Cl. 2
X Revised from P-N° 11A to P-N° 11B
X SA-543 B Cl. 2
X SA-543 C Cl. 3
X Revised from P-N° 11A to P-N° 3
X A182
X A-276
X A-815
X A-928
X S-2205
X P-N°’s Added for above with the Approval of UNS S32205 by B31.1
 Section IX – Edition 2004
„ Table QW/QB-422 - Continued
X SB-564 N08825
X Assigned S-Number
X A-356 Grade 1, 2, 6, 8, 9, 10, & 12
X Assigned S-Numbers
X SA-815 Gr. 65 & 8
X Assigned P-Numbers & S-Numbers
 Section IX – Edition 2004
„ Revisions to Figure QB-462.1(c) regarding qualification
specimens for lap and rabbet joints.
X Specify reduced section length to 2 1/4 in (57 mm) min.
X Change distance from overlap to radius from 1/4 in (6 mm) to "A,
min" which is defined as "the greater of 1/4 in (6mm) or 2T. " Add
definition as Note 2.
X Add pin- loaded specimen as an alternate specimen.
X Change definition of X from "4T min or as specified by design" to
"test specimen overlap."
X Move definition to Notes as Note 3.
 Section IX – Edition 2004
QB-300.3
More than one manufacturer or contractor
may simultaneously qualify one or more
brazers or brazing operators. When
simultaneous qualifications are conducted,
each participating organization shall be
represented by a responsible employee
during brazing of the test coupons.
The brazing procedure specifications (BPS)
which are followed during simultaneous
qualifications shall be compared by the
participating organizations. The qualified
thickness ranges for base metal and
deposited braze metal need not be identical,
but these thicknesses shall be adequate to
permit brazing of the test coupons.
Alternatively, the participating organizations
shall agree upon the use of a single BPS
provided each organization has a PQR(s) to
support the BPS covering the range of
variables to be followed in the performance
qualification. When a single BPS is to be
followed, each participating organization
shall review and accept that BPS.
QB-300.3
More than one manufacturer or contractor
may simultaneously qualify one or more
brazers or brazing operators. When
simultaneous qualifications are conducted,
each participating organization shall be
represented by a responsible employee
during brazing of the test coupons.
The brazing procedure specifications (BPS)
which are followed during simultaneous
qualifications shall be compared by the
participating organizations. The BPSs shall
be identical for all essential variables
except that the flow position, base metal
thickness, and overlap lengths need not
be identical, but they these thicknesses
shall be adequate to permit brazing of the
test coupons. Alternatively, the participating
organizations shall agree upon the use of a
single BPS provided each organization has
a PQR(s) to support the BPS covering the
range of variables to be followed in the
performance qualification. When a single
BPS is to be followed, each participating
organization shall review and accept that
BPS.
Fig. QB-462.1(c)-a

Back
Fig. QB-462.1(c)-c

Back
Fig. QB-462.1(c)-d

Back
Fig. QB-462.1(c)- notes

Back
 QW-290 Temper Bead Welding Variables
QW-400 Brief of Hardness Test Impact Test Nonessential
Variable Variables Essential Essential Variables
Variables Variables
403.x1 Ø P-No Gr No.. X
403.x2 >Carbon Equiv X
403.x3 >T X
402.x4 + fluid backing X
402.x5 + fluid backing X
406.x6 > interpass temp X
406.x7 < preheat temp. X
409.x8 Ø heat input ratio X X
410.x9 - surface temper beads X X
QW-
QW-410.10 (exists) Ø Single to multiple electrode X X
410.x11 Ø type of welding X X
410.x12 + thermal preparation X X
408.x13 Gas Moisture X
404.x14 Storage X
404.x15 Diffusible Hydrogen X
406.x16 Preheat soak time X
410.x17 Surface Bead Placement X
410.x18 Surface Bead Removal X
410.x19 Bead overlap X
406.x20 Postweld Bakeout X

Back
 Training of
Review Team Leaders
for Section XII Transport
Tanks
Charles H. Walters- NBBVI
Allen Selz-Chairman SC-XII
 A Sense of Magnitude
™ There are over 1 million hazardous
materials shipments per day in the
US.
™ 3-4 billion tons are shipped annually

in the US
™ The US exports $80 billion and

imports $74 billion of hazardous

materials annually, excluding
petroleum
 Background
™ In December 1996, the US DOT
asked the ASME to create a new
Code for transport tanks for the
following reasons:
ƒ To create an internationally
acceptable Code that was also
acceptable to US DOT
ƒ To establish a way in which to
accredit the manufacturers of
transport tanks
 Background (Cont’d)
ƒ To establish requirements for third-
party inspection and for various sorts
of inspections, both during
construction and in-service

ƒ To incorporate industry consensus

standards into federal regulations as
required by P.L. 104
 Scope of SC-XII
™ Develop Codes and Standards for:

ƒ Accreditation
ƒ Construction
ƒ Inspections (AIA) (QIO) (CI)
ƒ In-service (Continued Service)
ƒ Repairs and Alterations
 Organization of Section XII

„ TG – General Requirements

„ TM – Material Requirements

ƒ TD – Design Requirements
 Organization (Continued)

„ TF – Fabrication Requirements

„ TE – Examination Requirements

„ TT – Testing Requirements
 Organization (Continued)

„ TR – Pressure Relief Devices

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

„ TP – Requirements for Repairs,

Alterations, Testing, and Inspection
for Continued Service
 Organization of Section XII

™ Modal Appendices establishes Class

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

™ May take precedence over

requirements of Section XII for
design, materials, testing, etc.
 Organization of Section XII

™ Four Modal Appendices

• Cargo Tanks
• Rail Tanks
• Portable Tanks
• Ton Tanks
 Organization of Section XII

„ Modal Appendices

„ Mandatory Appendices

„ Non Mandatory Appendices

 Some Significant Issues

™Transparency

™Design Margins

™Adoption by DOT
 Some Significant Issues

™Pressure Relief Devices

• ASME

• Non ASME
 Some Significant Issues

™Inspection Organizations and Inspectors

• Authorized Inspection Agency - AIA

• Qualified Inspection Organization - QIO

• Manufacturer - CI
 Some Significant Issues

™ Classification of pressure vessels and

Inspection Organization inspectors

• Class 1 – AI’s

• Class 2 – QI’s

• Class 3 – CI’s
 Overview of Section XII
™ Satisfies Title 49 CFR, Sections 100 –
185, Transport of Hazardous
Materials

™ Where possible Section XII is

formulated using material from
Section VIII, Division 1

™ Section XII adopts special

considerations for materials and
design from Section VIII, Division 2
 Overview Current Section XII
™ Cradle to Grave Code

• New Construction

• Continued Service – Repairs,

Alterations, and Inservice Inspections
 Overview of Section XII
™ Establishes Classes of Pressure
Vessels

™ Establishes Types of Inspector

™ To be published in June, 2004

™ Becomes Mandatory, January 1,

2005
 Overview of Section XII
™ DOT will seek revision to Title 49 after
publication

™ DOT will establish a grace period of

approximately 2 years before becoming
mandatory

• Now, Section VIII, Division 1

• Then, Section XII

 Overview of Section XII
™ The Legal Jurisdiction for
enforcement is DOT. It is the US
Competent Authority

™ The Legal Jurisdiction in other

countries will be referred as the
Competent Authority

• The Forward of Section XII has been

changed accordingly
 Review Process
™ Review Team make-up for Class 1
accreditation is

• ASME Designee (ASME Consultant, or NB)

• Competent Authority or Legal Jurisdiction

(State) if deferred by the Competent Authority

• Authorized Inspection Agency representative

(AI)
 Review Process
™ Review Team make-up for Class 2
accreditation is

• ASME Designee (ASME Consultant or NB)

• Competent Authority or Legal Jurisdiction

(State) if the Competent Authority defers
to the state.

• Qualified Inspection Organization

representative (QI)
 Review Process
™ Review Team make-up for Class 3
accreditation is

• ASME Designee (ASME Consultant or

NB)

• Competent Authority or Legal

Jurisdiction (State) if deferred by the
Competent Authority
 Review Criteria
„ ASME Policies and Procedure for
Accreditation

„ If required National Board’s Policies and

Procedures for Conducting Review

„ Article TS-2 of Section XII

„ Appendix 1 of Section XII

 Review Difficulties
™ Section XII is in a different format
than Section I, IV, and VIII, Div. 1

™ Formatted like Section VIII, Div. 2

™ Requirements in Section XII may be

modified by the applicable Modal
Appendices for Code compliance
 Inspection Activities
™ Class 1 will require an Inspection
Agreement with an accredited Authorized
Inspection Agency (AIA)

™ Class 2 will require an Inspection

Agreement with an accredited Qualified
Inspection Organization (QIO)

™ Class 2 will require that the manufacturer

has a system for qualifying and certifying
Certified Individuals (CI)
 ARTICLE 4
ULTRASONIC EXAMINATION
METHODS FOR WELDS
2003 Addenda Proposed Changes
T-420 GENERAL

T-421 B asic Requirements (Remove)

The requirements of this Article shall be used together with
Article 1, Ge neral Req uirements. Refer to T -451 for spe cial pro visions fo r coarse grain materials
and welds. Refer to T-452 for special provisions for
T-422 Wr itten Procedure R equirements comp uterized imaging techniques.
T-421

T-421 .1
T-4 22.1 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 T-421
written procedure shall establish a single value, or range of values,
for each req uirement.
T-421.2
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 value s, shall req uire req ualification of the written 421
procedure. A cha nge 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 sha ll require revisio n of,
or an addendum to, the written procedure.

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TABLE T-421
REQUIREMENTS OF AN ULTRASONIC EXAMINATION PROCEDURE
Essential Nonessential
Requirement Variable Variable

W eld configurations to be examined, including thickness dimensions and base X

m aterial product fo rm (pipe, plate, etc.)

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 tech nique(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

Com puter enhanced data acquisition, when used X

Sc an overlap (de crease 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

Re cords, inc luding m inim um calibra tion da ta to be reco rded (e.g., ins trum ent X
settings)

(Es sen tial and non ess ential va riables have be en re orde red.)

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T-430 EQUIPMENT

T-431 Instrumen t Requiremen ts

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.
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.

T-43 4.1.6 Surface Finish . The finish on the scanning

(No changes to paragraph)
surfaces of the block shall be representative of the scanning
surface finishes on the component to be examined.

T-43 4.2.2 Block Thickn ess. W hen two or more base

material thicknesses are involved, the calibration block
thickness shall be determined by the average thickness of the
weld.
Alternatively, a calibration block having the greater b ase
material thickness may be used provided the reference reflector
size is based up on the average or smaller weld thickness.
T-434.2.3 Block Range of Use. W hen the block thickness
±1 in. (25 mm ) spans two weld thick ness 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) .
of the
v.
calibration b lock’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-4 34.4 .1 (Revised hole location to put reflecting

FIG . T-4 34.4 .1
surface at the clad interface.)

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T-434.2.1 Basic Calibration Block. The basic calibration No changes to paragraph.

block configuration and reflectors shall be as shown in Fig. T- (Added Notes (d) and (f) to FIG. T-434.2.1and list of
434.2. 1. The block size and reflector locations shall be minimum and notch dimensions. Rounded square ended
adequate to perform calibrations for the beam angles used. notc hes .)

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 2003 Addenda 11/14/2003 Proposed Changes

* 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 NO TES:

(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 No te (c) for depth and mad e width, Note (d) the same as FIG . T-434.2 .1 and mad e length, Note (e).)

T-43 4.3 P iping Ca libration B locks. The basic cali- No changes to paragraph.
bration block configuration and reflectors shall be as shown
in Fig. T-434.3. The basic calibration block shall be a (Ch ang ed n otch length in Fig. T -434 .3.)
section of pipe of the same nominal size and schedule. The
block size an d reflec tor locations shall be adeq uate to
perform calibration for the beam angles used.

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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 exam inations,
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 im mersion techniques may be use d. Base materials

and/or welds with m etallurgical structures pro ducing 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 tech nology which can be dem onstrated to

produce equivalent or better examination sensitivity and
detectability using search units with more than two transducer
elements ma y be use d. The de mon stration sh all be in
accordance with Article 1 Paragraph T-150(a).

T-451 C oar se Grain M aterials

T-421.1 Austenitic-Ty pe W eld D epo sits. Ultrasonic
examinations of austenitic-type weld deposits are usually more
Ultrasonic examinations of high alloy steels and high nickel
difficult than ferritic-type weld examinations, because of the
alloy weld deposits and dissimilar metal welds between carbon
wide variations that usually occur in the acoustic properties of
steels and high alloy steels and high nickel alloys are usua lly
the weld deposit. It usually is necessary to modify and/or
more difficult than ferritic weld examinatio ns. Difficulties with
supplement the provisions of this Article in accordance with T-
ultrasonic examinations can be caused by an inherent coarse-
150(a) when examining such welds. Additional items, which
grained and/or a directionally-oriented structure which can
may b e necessary, are weld moc kups with refere nce reflectors in
cause marked variations in attenuation, reflection and refraction
the weld deposit and single or dual element longitudinal wave
at grain b ound aries and velo city changes within the grains. It
transducers.
usually is necessary to modify and/or supplement the provisions
of this Article in accordance with T-150(a) when exam ining
such welds in these m aterials. 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-452
T-4 21.2 Co mpu terized Ima ging Techniq ues. The major
attribute of Co mpu terized Imaging T echniques (CIT s) is their
effectiven ess whe n 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

techniq ues for both angle b eam and straight beam calibra tions.
Other techniques may be used. 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. T his shall be the primary reference leve l.
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
distanc e-amp litude co rrection (DAC) curve . These calibrations
shall establish both the distance range calibration and the
distance amplitude correction.

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T-46 3.1.3 Angle B eam Ca libration. As applicable,
the calib ration sh all provide the follow ing measurements
s
(Nonma ndatory Appendix B contains a general technique):
(Remove)
(a) distance range calibration;
(b) distance-amplitude correction correction in the area of interest and
(c) echo amp litude m easurement from the surfac e notch in
the basic calibration block.
W hen an electro nic distance-am plitude corre ction d evice is
used, the primary reference responses from the basic calibration
block shall be equalized over the distance range to be employed
in the examina tion. T he resp onse equa lization line shall be at a
screen height of 40% to 80% of full scree n height.

T-46 3.1.4 Stra ight B eam Ca libration. The calibration

shall provide the following measurements (Nonmandatory
Append ix C gives a general technique):
(a) distance range calibration; calibration and
(b) distanc e-amp litude co rrection. correction in the area of interest.
W hen an electro nic distance-am plitude corre ction d evice is
used, the primary reference responses from the basic calibration
block shall be equalized over the distance range to be employed
in the examina tion. T he resp onse equa lization line shall be at a
screen height of 40% to 80% of full scree n height.

T-4 64.1 .4 Str aigh t 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 using the side drilled hole alternate calibration reflectors of T-
distance amplitude correction. 464.1.3.

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T-47 1.1 E xam inatio n Cove rag e. 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-47 1.4.1 Dista nce Am plitud e 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-4 72.1 .1 Beam Angle. The search unit and beam angle
selected shall be approp riate for the configuration being
examined and shall be capable of detecting the calibration
reflectors, over the required angle beam path.
T-472.1.3 Reflecto rs Transv erse to the W eld
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 thro ugh the required vo lume o f weld
and adjacent base material. The search unit shall be rotated 180
deg and the examinatio n repeated .
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10% of the transducer (piezoelectric element) dimension
parallel to the direction of scan indexing. As an alterna tive, if
the sound beam dimension parallel to the direction of scan
indexing is measured in accordance with Nonm andatory
App endix B , B-466 , Beam Spread measurem ent rules, each pass
of the search unit may provide overlap of the minimum beam
dimension determined.
(b) Oscillation of the sea rch unit is permitted if it can be
demonstrated that overlapping coverage is provided.
(Add foo tnote 3 to the word m inim um .)
Th e follow ing is footn ote 3:
3
W hen the Referencing Cod e Section req uires the detection and
evaluation of all indications exceeding 20% DA C, 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 d eg. or an angle
If the weld cap is not machined or ground flat, the examination
shall be perform ed from the b ase metal on both sides of the weld
cap in bo th weld axis directions.
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APPENDIX B – GENERAL
TECHNIQUES FOR ANGLE BEAM SHEAR
WAVE CALIBRATIONS

B-410 SCOPE

This App endix provides general techniques for angle beam

calibration. Other techniques may be used.
Descriptions and figures for the gene ral techniques relate
position and d epth o f 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 Figs. B -461 .1, B-461 .2 and B-461.3
shown in Fig. B-462). The particular method may be selected
according to the preference of the examiner.
1
Reflections from concentric cylindrical surfaces such as provided (Existing Footnote)
by some IIW blocks and the AWS distance calibration block may
be used to adjust delay zero and sweep range for metal path
calibration.

B-460 CALIBRATION
B-461 Sweep Range Calibration

B-462 Distance Range Calibration (See Fig. B-462) B-461.1 Side Drilled Holes (See Fig. B-461.1)

B-4 62.l Delay C ontrol A djustmen t. Position the search unit B-4 61.1 .1
for the maximum first indication from the 1/4 T side-drilled ho le
(SDH ). Adjust the left edge of this indication to line 2 on the
screen with the d elay control.

B-4 62.2 Range 2 Co ntro l Adjustm ent. Position the search unit B-4 61.1 .2
for the maximum indication from the 3/4T SDH. A djust the left (Added footnote to Range-See Below)
edge of this indication to line 6 on the screen with the range
control.
FIG . B-461.1 SWEEP RANGE (SIDE DRILLED HOLES)
FIG. B-462 SWEEP RANGE

(Ne w footno te to range in B-461.1 .2.)

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

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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-4 61.1 .3
B-4 62.3 Repeat Ad justm ents. Repeat delay and range
control adjustments until the 1 /4T and 3/4T SDH indications
start at sweep lines 2 and 6.
B-4 61.1 .4
B-4 62.4 No tch In dication. Position the search unit for
maximum response from the square notch on the opposite surface.
The indication will appear near sweep line 8.
B-4 61.1 .5
B-4 62.5 Sw eep Readin gs. Two divisions on the sweep now
equal 1/4T.
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 ho le 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 reflectio n 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 m m) and a third design provides indications at 4
in. (100 mm) and 9 in. (225 mm ).

B-461.2 .1 Search Unit A djustmen t. Position the se arch 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-4 61.2 .2 Delay and Ra nge Co ntro l Adjustm ent. W ithout

moving the search unit, adjust the range a nd delay co ntrols so
that the indications start at their respective metal path distances.

B-4 61.2 .3 Repeat A djustmen ts. Repeat delay and range

control adjustments until the two indications are at their proper
metal path on the screen.

B-4 61.2 .4 Sw eep Readin gs. 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 pip ing calib ration b locks may be used to

calibrate the d istance range displayed on the instrument screen.
They have the advantage of pro viding reflectors at precise
distanc es to the inside and outside surfaces.

B-461.3 .l Dela y C ontrol A djustmen t. Position the search

unit for the maximum first indication from the inside surface
notch at its actual beam path on the instrume nt screen. Adju st
the left edge of this indication to its metal path on the screen
with the d elay control.

B-4 61.3 .2 Rang e Control A djustmen t. 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 velo city control.

B-4 61.3 .3 Repea t Ad justm ents. Repeat delay and range

control adjustments until the two indications are at their proper
metal paths o n the screen.

B-461.3.4 Sweep Rea dings. 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) 462

B-463.1 Calibration From the Clad Side B-462.1 Calibration for Side Drilled Holes Primary
(a) Po sition the search unit for maximum response from the Reference Level From Clad Side
SDH, which gives the highest amplitude. (See Fig. B-462.1)
(b) Adjust the sensitivity (gain) control to provide an indication
of 80% (±5%) of full scree n 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 m ark the peak on the screen.
(f) Position the search unit for maximum amp litude 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 ma rks for the SDH s 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 B-462.2 Calibration for Side Drilled Holes Primary
(a) From the clad side of the block, determine the dB change in Reference Level From Unclad Side
amp litude between the 3/4T and 5 /4T SDH positions. (See Fig. B-462.1)
(b) From the unclad side, perform calibrations as noted in B-
463.1(a) through B-463 .l(e). 462 .1
(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 ma rks to provid e the D AC. This will
perm it 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.
462 .1
FIG . B-463 SENSITIVITY AND DISTANCE AMPLITUDE
CORRECTION (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) W ithout chang ing the ga in, position the search unit for
maximum response from another notch.

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(Previously FIG. B-463)

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B-4 61 Inn er 1/4 Volume
B-4 61.1 Numbe r of B eam 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-4 61.2 Ca libration F rom Ou tside S urfa ce. W hen 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-4 61.3 Ca libration F rom Inside Surface. W hen 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 Ho le. 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
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(d) Mark the peak of the indication on the screen.
(e) Position the search unit for maximum amp litude 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 ultra sonic
instrument and electronically displayed.
B-463 Dista nce - Am plitud e Correction Inn er 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. W ithout 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)
4 (Change footnote to #4)
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C-460 CALIBRATION
5 (Change footnote to #5)
C-461 Distance Range Calibration 4 (See Fig. C-461)
Sweep

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FIG. V-860 TYPICAL LIFT OFF CALIBRATION CURVE FOR COATING THICKNESS
SHOWING THICKNESS CALIBRATION POINTS ALONG THE CURVE

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CONDUCTING AN ASME
JOINT REVIEW
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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.
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• 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
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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 NOT
REQUIRED.
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OR DEPARTMENT OR ANY OTHER SYSTEM OR
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• NO CORPORATE MANUALS.

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RESPONSIBILITY IS ASSIGNED AND ALL
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INDIVIDUAL RESPONSIBLE FOR IMPLEMENTATION
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• IT SHALL GIVE STATEMENT OF SUPPORT OF

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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.
 ABORT
• 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
THE REQUEST AND LEAVE PREMISES

– YOU ARE ASME’s DESIGNEE / CONSULTANT, NOT

APPLICANT’s.
 Review Comments
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?
 Review Comments
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".
 Review Comments

WHAT IS A CODE PARAGRAPH REFERENCE?

• Example From Form QB:

The responsibility for certifying PQRs was not
addressed.

• Reference given: 10-9

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

 Review Comments

MANUAL "NON-DEFICIENCIES" FOR BPV REVIEWS

ITEM REQUIREMENT SOURCE
Content 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 ?

 Review Comments
MANUAL "NON-DEFICIENCIES" FOR BPV REVIEWS
ITEM REQUIREMENT SOURCE
Technical 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. 3.2

Measuring & 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.