ASME and NBIC 2015 Edition Changes Some Highlights of Revisions To the 2015 Edition of the NBIC and ASME Code January 7, 2015 1 Item # 14-1296 14-1295 14-1269 14-1223 14-1179 14-1074 14-1071 14-606 14-423 14-422 14-419 14-418 14-417 14-416 14-415 14-337 13-1964 13-1962 13-1676 13-1568 13-1563 13-1475 13-1474 13-1367 13-1039 13-974 13-973 Book Section Description BPV I Section I, Revisions to PG-29 BPV I Section I, Replace A-125 with A-317 BPV I Section I, Review of PG-28 and Stiffening Rings BPV I Section I, Table A-356 Line 19 BPV I Section I, PG-48.1 and Figure A-8(g) BPV I Section I, Review of PG-112 Guidance on use of Data Report Forms BPV I Section I, Clarify Requirements for Demonstration versus Qualification of NDE Procedures BPV I Section I Editorial, PW-44.1 and Endnote 8 BPV I Section I, Table A-360 Reference to ASTM E8/E8M Tension Testing of Metallic Materials BPV I Section I, Table A-360 Reference to B18.1.2 BPV I Section I, Table A-360 Reference to QAI-1 BPV I Section I, Table A-360 Reference to B16.25 BPV I Section I, Table A-360 Reference to B16.20 BPV I Section I, Table A-360 Reference to B16.15 BPV I Section I, Table A-360 Reference to B1.20.1 BPV I Preamble, Section I, Addition of Solar Heated Steam Generator BPV I Section I - PL-1 Manufacturers Data Report Form for Locomotive Boilers BPV I Section I PEB-8.3 Intent Interpretation BPV I Section I, PG-31.3 BPV I Section I, PG-31.2, Nomenclature For Term "S" BPV I Section I, Proposed Revisions to PHRSG-3.3 BPV I Section I, Incorporation of Code Case 2359-2, Ni-25Cr-9.5Fe-2.1Al Alloy (UNS N06025) BPV I Section I, PG-26 BPV I Section I; Revision to Code Case 2684-1, for UNS N06674, to add the forging product form BPV I Section I, Revise Table PG-19 and Table PW-39 to Address Rules for Use of Alloy 800 BPV I Section I, Table A-360 Reference to B16.9-2012 2 BPV I Section I, Table A-360 Reference to B16.34-2013 Item # 13-972 13-708 13-682 13-675 13-318 Book Section BPV I BPV I BPV I BPV I BPV I 13-128 BPV I 13-316 13-120 12-2098 12-2087 12-2086 BPV I BPV I BPV I BPV I 12-1796 BPV I 12-1793 BPV I 11-1208 BPV I 12-1617 12-1445 12-1194 12-1117 12-459 11-1459 11-1180 10-1776 BPV I BPV I BPV I BPV I BPV I BPV I BPV I BPV I BPV I Description Section I, Table A-360 Reference to B16.5-2013 Section I, Table PG-19 Material 310HCbN Section I, Editorial Changes Existing Table PW-39-9 and Proposed Table PW-39-12 Section I, Revise Table PW-39-1, note (a)(1) , Exclude Welded Stays from 200 F Preheat Section I, Specification SA-202 Section I, PW-39, Table PW-39-1, General Note (a)(2)(a), Clarify CE Limitations for Weld Basemetals Section I, Revision of Code Case 1876-4 to extend the maximum permitted design temperature from the present 1100F (593C) maximum to 1200F (649C) for Grade 91 (9Cr1Mo-V) wrought material. Incorporation of Code Case 2328-1 in Section I. BPV I Item, Revision to Table 3 in Code Case 2235 Revision to BPV Section I, PG-26 adding WSRFs for Nickel Base Alloys Section I, Appendix A-250.2.3, Revise to Clarify Thickness to be Used For Acceptance Criteria. Section I Adoption of the ASME CA-1 Standard Section I, Code Case Request – Use of PM/HIP Grade 91 Steel (UNS K91560) supplied under ASTM A989 / A989M-11. Section I, Parts Fabrication Certificate Program Addition of Part PFE - Requirements for Feedwater Economizers Section I, P-3 & P-6 Forms Section I, Table A-360, ASTM E 125, E 186, E 280 and E 446 Section I, Part PL Requirements for Locomotive Boilers BPV I Intent Interpretation, PG-110(e)(2) Section I PW-36.3, Minimum Thickness For Weld Overlay or Weld Metal Buildup Material Assigned a P Number Section I, Oxide Growth - Ferritic High Temperature Headers 3 BPV I; PRV and PARV Capacity Certification and Nameplate Stamping Section I Interpretation: Section I, Preamble, Definition of Connection to Boiler Question: The fourth paragraph of the Preamble defines the point where boiler external piping begins in terms of where the boiler proper terminates at, as follows: (a) the first circumferential joint for welding end connections; or (b) the face of the first flange in bolted flanged connections; or (c) the first threaded joint in that type of connection; and which extends up to and including the valve or valves required by this Code. In the case of boilers where the connection contains one or more fittings between the boiler and final point of connection (e.g. welding neck, elbow or tee), must the Manufacturer list the first of any circumferential weld joint, flange face, or threaded joint as the connection on the Manufacturer’s Data Report? Reply: No, one or more fittings may exist between the boiler and external piping provided the Manufacturer defines where the boiler proper terminates and BEP begins. 4 Section I Item Number 14-1074: Section I, PG-112 – Guidance on use of data report forms • New guidance provided for the use of Form P-3, Form P-4, and Form PL-1 5 Section I Item Number 14-418: Section I, Table A-360 – Reference to B16.25 • Year of publication of all ASME standards listed in ANSI B16.25 Mandatory Appendix II removed so that the latest editions of ASME publications apply. 6 Section I Item Number 14-337: Section I, Preamble – Addition of solar heated steam generator • Includes solar receiver steam generators in the scope of ASME Section I • Preamble Note 6 – “Solar receiver steam generator – a boiler system in which water is converted to steam using solar energy as the principle source of thermal energy. The solar energy is typically concentrated onto the solar receiver through the use of an array of mirrors that focus solar radiation on the heat transfer surface.” 7 Section I Item Number 12-1796: Section I – Adoption of ASME CA-1 standard • Includes ASME CA-1 standard in requirements for obtaining and maintaining a Certificate of Authorization • New paragraph PG-105.2 – “Any organization desiring a Certificate of Authorization shall apply to ASME in accordance with the certification process of ASME CA1. Authorization to use Certification Marks may be granted, renewed, suspended, or withdrawn as specified in ASME CA-1.” 8 Section I Item Number 12-1617: Section I – Parts fabrication certificate program • New “PRT” fabricated parts designator added for ASME Certification Mark • New paragraph in Table A-370: “Certification Mark with ‘PRT’ Designator” ‒ “Manufacture of parts without design responsibility for ASME Section I at the above location only.” ‒ Manufacture of parts without design responsibility for ASME Section I at the above location and field sites controlled by the above location.” 9 10 11 Section I Item Number 12-459: Section I, Part PL – Requirements for Locomotive Boilers • New Part PL added on requirements for locomotive boilers • PL-1 – “The rules in this Part are applicable to steam locomotive boilers and their parts and appurtenances. These rules shall be used in conjunction with the general requirements in Part PG, and the specific requirements in the applicable Parts of this Section that apply to the method of fabrication used.” 12 Item # 14-986 Book Section Description BPV IV HLW-431.6 Internally Threaded Fittings Attached by Resistance Welding 14-857 BPV IV Section IV - REVISION - Deletion of specific references to II-D, Appendix A, Metallurgical Phenomena - HF-207 14-831 14-334 14-328 14-215 BPV IV BPV IV BPV IV BPV IV BPV IV - Traceability of Multi-page Data Report Forms BPV IV - Traceability of Multi-page Data Report Forms Section IV - Incorporation of Code Case 2654-1 Section IV - Proposed Revision to New Nonmandatory Appendix A100 13-1961 BPV IV Section IV - HG-307.5 Electric Immersion Heating Element Support Plates - Intent Interp + Code Revision 13-1960 13-1504 13-1502 13-1473 BPV IV BPV IV BPV IV BPV IV Section IV - HG-403 Heating Surface Section IV - Revisions to Article 2 in Section HC for greater clarity and consistancy Section IV - Welding on Cast Sections Requirements Section IV - New Non-mandatory Appendix A 13-1323 BPV IV Section IV - Revisions to Table HF-300.2 and Table 300.2M to permit brazing Forging brass (SB283 UNS C37700). 13-1233 13-1025 13-197 13-194 13-185 BPV IV BPV IV BPV IV BPV IV BPV IV Section IV - Manufacturers with multiple locations Section IV - HG-401.1, Safety Valve Sizing Section IV - HG-530 Marking of Boilers Section IV - Revision to Table HF-300.2 and HF-300.2M Section IV - Incorporation of Case 2615 and Annulment six months after incorporation 13-182 BPV IV Section IV - Incorporation of CC 2614 and Annulment six months after publication of incorporation 13-181 12-1798 12-277 09-756 BPV IV BPV IV BPV IV BPV IV Section IV - Incorporation of CC 2583 and Annulment six months after publication Section IV - Mandatory Appendix 2 Section IV - Endnote 16 Revision Addition of SA/CSA-G40.21 Grades 44W and 50W to Section IV. 13 Section IV Item Number 14-986: Section IV, HLW-431.6 – Internally threaded fittings attached by resistance welding 14 Section IV Item Number 14-831: Section IV – Traceability of multi-page data report forms • HG-520.4 – “Requirements for completing multiple pages of Data Report Forms are shown in Appendix 4.” • Nonmandatory Appendix L was changed to Mandatory Appendix 4 ‒ Mandatory Appendix 4-100 (a) – “The following pages are a guide for completing the Manufacturer’s Data Report Forms.” ‒ Additional requirements for multiple page data reports were added to Mandatory Appendix 4 15 16 Section IV Item Number 13-1502: Section IV – Welding on cast section requirements 17 Section IV Item Number 13-1266: Section IV – Manufacturers with multiple locations • HG-520.2 (c) – “Manufacturers with multiple locations, each with its own Certificate of Authorization, may transfer parts from one its locations to another without Partial Data Reports, provided the Quality Control System describes the method of identification, transfer, and receipt of the parts.” • Identical new paragraph also added to HLW-601.2 (c) 18 19 Section IV Item Number 13-197: Section IV, HG-530 – Marking of boilers • HG-530.1 (b) – “the information listed in (a) above, including the Certification Mark, shall be applied by stamping or etching that leaves a permanent, legible mark.” • • ‒ “The process controls for etching shall be described in the Quality Control System and shall be acceptable to the Authorized Inspector.” ‒ “The process controls shall be established so that the etched characters shall be at least 0.004 in (0.10 mm) deep.” HG-530.2 (g)(4) – “marking the required data on a nonmetallic nameplate at least 3 in. x 4 in. (75mm x 100 mm) in size using letters and numerals at least 1/8 in. (3 mm) high and permanently attaching the nameplate to the casing in some conspicuous place by an adhesive system.” HG-530.2 (g)(5) – “the nameplate and the adhesive system shall meet the requirements of Appendix 3…” 20 Section IV Item Number 12-1798: Section IV, Mandatory Appendix 2 • Latest edition of QAI-1 referenced in Mandatory Appendix 2 • HG-402.2, HG-515.2 (n) – Certified Individuals certifying Manufacturer’s Data Reports must meet the requirements of the current edition of ASME QAI-1 21 22 23 Item # Book Section Description 14-1667 BPV V Section V: Article 13; Revise T-1311 Section V: Article 8 Mandatory Appendix; VIII-810 Revision of the Term Nonmagnetic to 14-1512 BPV V Nonferromagnetic. 14-704 BPV V Section V: Article 4, Figure T-434.3-1; Revision to the General Notes Section V: Revision of Article 2, Appendices VIII & IX; Paragraphs VIII-287 and IX-287 on Measuring 14-639 BPV V Scale 14-10 BPV V Section V: Revision of Article 2, Mandatory Appendix V, Definition of "Radiograph" 13-2151 BPV V Section V: Revision of Article 12; Change to T-1224.1 13-1984 BPV V Section V: Revision of Article 2; Mandatory Appendix VI Section V: Review of ASTM E2491 - 13 Standard Guide for Evaluating Performance Characteristics of 13-1981 BPV V Phased-Array Ultrasonic Testing Instruments and Systems 13-1582 BPV V Section V: Consistent Use of the Term "Through Wall" In All Articles of Section V Section V: Review of ASTM A609 / A609M - 12 Standard Practice for Castings, Carbon, Low-Alloy, 13-906 BPV V and Martensitic Stainless Steel, Ultrasonic Examination Thereof for Adoption as SA-609 Section V: Review of ASTM A578 / A578M - 07 (2012 Standard Specification for Straight-Beam 13-905 BPV V Ultrasonic Examination of Rolled Steel Plates for Special Applications for Adoption as SA-578 Section V: Review of ASTM A577 / A577M - 90(2012) Standard Specification for Ultrasonic Angle13-904 BPV V Beam Examination of Steel Plates for Adoption as SA-577 13-877 BPV V Section V: Code Case for the Implementation of the Acoustic Pulse Reflection (APR) Method 13-670 BPV V Section V: Article 4, IX-435.4; Weld Joint Configuration and TOFD 13-270 BPV V Section V: Revision of T-224 13-269 BPV V Section V: Image Brightness Variation Requirements 12-2049 BPV V Section V: Review the Use of the Term "Manufacturer" in Section V 12-2047 BPV V Section V: Article 7; Documentation Requirements 12-2046 BPV V Section V: Article 6; Documentation Requirements Section V: Review of ASTM E650 / E650M - 12 Standard Guide for Mounting Piezoelectric Acoustic 12-2042 BPV V Emission Sensors for Adoption as SE 650 12-2000 BPV V Section V: Mandatory Appendix to Article 4 for the Examination of HDPE Section V: Review ASTM E2096 / E2096M - 10 Standard Practice for In Situ Examination of 24 12-1999 BPV V Ferromagnetic Heat-Exchanger Tubes Using Remote Field Testing for Adoption as SE2096 Item # 12-1998 12-1997 12-1996 12-1995 12-1989 12-1987 12-1986 12-1907 12-1886 12-893 11-1975 11-1528 11-1371 11-1199 11-1198 11-1197 Book Section Description Section V: Review ASTM E165 / E165M - 12 Standard Practice for Liquid Penetrant Examination for BPV V General Industry for Adoption as SE 165 Section V: Review ASTM D808 - 11 Standard Test Method for Chlorine in New and Used Petroleum BPV V Products (High Pressure Decomposition Device Method) for Adoption as SD 808 Section V: Review ASTM D516 - 11 Standard Test Method for Sulfate Ion in Water for Adoption as SD BPV V 516 Section V: Review ASTM D129 - 11 Standard Test Method for Sulfur in Petroleum Products (General BPV V High Pressure Decomposition Device Method) for Adoption as SD 129 Section V: Review of ASTM A745 / A745M - 12 Standard Practice for Ultrasonic Examination of BPV V Austenitic Steel Forgings for Adoption as SA 745 BPV V Section V: Article 4; Mandatory Appendices VII and VIII Section V: Review of ASTM A435 / A435M - 90(2012) Standard Specification for Straight-Beam BPV V Ultrasonic Examination of Steel Plates for Adoption as SA-435 Section V: Article 1, T-120 General; Provide an Appendix II Defining Minimum Training and BPV V Experience Requirements for Radiographic and Ultrasonic Methods and Their Techniques BPV V Section V: Article 4; T-471.4.1 Scanning Sensitivity and recording data. BPV V Section V: Article 4; Revision to Mandatory Appendix II-440 Section V: Adopt ASTM E1647 - 09, Standard Practice for Determining Contrast Sensitivity in BPV V Radioscopy, for update of SE-1647 Section V: Article 4; New Nonmandatory Appendix Q; Alternate Straight Beam Calibration Block BPV V Examples Section V: Revisions to Article 8, Mandatory Appendix VIII Eddy Current Examination of BPV V Nonmagnetic Heat Exchanger Tubing Section V: ASTM E1139-12 Standard Practice for Continuous Monitoring of Acoustic Emission from BPV V Metal Pressure Boundaries Section V: ASTM E1118/E1118M-11 Standard Practice for Acoustic Emission Examination of BPV V Reinforced Thermosetting Resin Pipe (RTRP) Section V: ASTM E1067/E1067M-11 Standard Practice for Acoustic Emission Examination of25 BPV V Fiberglass Reinforced Plastic Resin (FRP) Tanks/Vessels Item # Book Section Description 11-1196 BPV V Section V: ASTM E750-10 Standard Practice for Characterizing Acoustic Emission Instrumentation 11-1194 BPV V Section V: Adoption of New Article 18 on Guided Wave UT 11-251 Section V:Article 7; T-762, Yoke Technique Requirements BPV V 10-1813 BPV V Section V: Evaluate APR Technology 10-1576 BPV V Section V: Adopt E999-10, Standard Guide for Controlling the Quality of Industrial Radiographic Film Processing 10-1364 BPV V Section V: Definition of "Examination" 10-1214 BPV V Section V: Article 4; New Paragraph T-462.7 and Nonmandatory Appendix P with accompanying Definition. 09-400 BPV V Section V, Article 6: Define What Steps in the Penetrant Process Are Required to Have Minimum and Maximum Time Limits and Rewrite Requirements for Hydrophilic Emulsifiers to Reflect Current Practice. Revise T-662 to Establish a Maximum Dwell Time Limit and Also Prevent the Penetrant from Drying During the Dwell Time. 06-484 BPV V Section V: Glossary of Terms 04-1472 BPV V Section V: Review Article 13 26 Section V Item Number 13-269: Section V, Mandatory Appendices VIII and IX – Image Brightness Variation Requirements • New text added to paragraph VIII-277.1 – “If verified by measurement, pixel intensity variations up to 2% are permitted in the determination of “equal to”. • New text also added to paragraphs VIII-277.3, VIII-282, IX-277.1, IX-277.3, and IX-282. 27 Section V Item Number 09-400: Section V, T-662 – Establish maximum dwell time limit 28 29 Item # 14-545 14-499 14-35 13-2108 13-2074 13-1952 13-1950 13-1577 13-1575 13-1455 13-1423 13-1347 13-1295 13-1294 13-1279 13-1261 13-1240 13-1152 13-1104 13-955 13-899 13-878 13-543 13-519 13-455 Book Section Description BPV VIII Section VIII, Division 2; Para. 7.5.5.1 BPV VIII Section VIII, Division 2; Table 6.1; Equations For Calculating Forming Strains BPV VIII Section I & Section VIII, Division 1; Code Case 2652, Add N06696 Plate BPV VIII Section VIII, Division 1; Revision to Part UIG-23. BPV VIII Section VIII, Division 1; UG-100(e) BPV VIII Section VIII, Division 1; Partial Incorporation of Code Case 2418-1. BPV VIII Section VIII, Division 1; Re-designation of UNS N08904 from SB to SA specifications BPV VIII Section VIII, Division 1; Mandatory Appendix 1-4(c) BPV VIII Section VIII, Division 1; UW-53 Technique for Ultrasonic Examination of Welded Joints Section VIII, Division 2; Correct nominal compositions in Division 2 Table 3-A.1 for SA-542 classes C BPV VIII and D BPV VIII Section VIII, Division 2; Incorporate Code Case 2295-3, UNS S32906 (29Cr-6.5Ni-2Mo-N) BPV VIII Section VIII, Division 3; KT-312 Upper Limit Pressure of Sphere for Hydrostatic Test BPV VIII Section VIII, Division 2; Referenced Standards in Table 1.1 BPV VIII Section VIII, Division 1; Referenced Standards in Table U-3 Section VIII, Div. 1 & 2; Appendix 26 & 4.19: Correction of membrane stress due to pressure in collar BPV VIII of reinforced bellows and editorial revisions BPV VIII Section VIII, Division 2; 7.5.5.1 – Use of Automated UT Section VIII, Division 1; Expand the description of Combination Units to include dependent BPV VIII chambers in UG-19 and UG-99. Section VIII, Division 2; Expand the description of Combination Units to include dependent chambers in paragraphs 4.1.8 and 8.1.3 BPV VIII Section VIII, Division 2; Table 7.4 Section VIII, Division 3; Incorporation of Code Case 2524, Inclusion of European Carbon Steel BPV VIII Material (Error Correction) BPV VIII Section VIII, Division 3; KD-221.1 and KD 221.2 Clarify application of closed and open end cylinders BPV VIII Section VIII, Division 2; Paragraph 7.5.5.2 --Acceptance Criteria for UT in Lieu of RT BPV VIII Section VIII, Division 1; UG-11(d)(5) BPV VIII Section VIII, Division 1; UG-37(a) – Use of Welded Product Form Specifications BPV VIII Section VIII, Division 3; Deletion of Nonmandatory Appendix F 30 BPV VIII Section VIII, Division 1; Part UIG for CCQ and CPQ. Item # 13-454 13-453 13-452 13-449 13-359 13-292 13-231 13-203 13-175 13-132 Book Section Description BPV VIII Section VIII, Division 1; UIG-116(b) BPV VIII Section VIII, Division 1; Part UIG form CMQ BPV VIII Section VIII, Division 1; Appendix 39 BPV VIII Section VIII, Division 1; UIG-3 - Terminology BPV VIII Section VIII, Divisions 1 & 2; Appendix 26 & 4.19: Shear Stress in Bellows Under Torsion Load BPV VIII Section VIII, Divisions 1 and 2; Table UCS-23 - Withdrawal of Specification SA-202 BPV VIII Section VIII Divisions 1 and 2; Incorporation of Code Case 2270 BPV VIII Section VIII, Division 1; UG-11(d) BPV VIII Section VIII, Division 1 UHA-51/Div.2 3.11.4 revisions and interpretations BPV VIII Section VIII, Division 2; Table 4.2.3 - Materials for Major Attachment Parts Section VIII, Division 1; Fig. UG-118 ); Division 2, Paragraph 2-F.1(h),Fig. 2.F.1; Division 3, Fig. KS13-63 BPV VIII 132 12-2301 BPV VIII Section VIII, Division 1; UHT-6(b)(2), Division 2, 3.11.3.3(c) 12-1723 BPV VIII Section VIII, Division 3; Correction to Equations in KR523 and KR531 12-1041 BPV VIII Section VIII, Division 2; Review Environmental Factor for Structural Stress Method in Division 2 12-942 BPV VIII Section VIII, Division 3; New Certification Mark 12-855 BPV VIII Section VIII, Division 1; Table UW-12, General Note (a) 12-772 BPV VIII Section VIII, Division 3; Clean Up Linear Elastic Verbiage in VIII-3 13-737 12-697 12-505 BPV VIII BPV VIII BPV VIII 12-421 BPV VIII 12-363 BPV VIII 12-312 BPV VIII 12-11 BPV VIII Section VIII, Division 1; UW-2(a) Lethal Service for Common Elements; Section VIII, Division 1; UG-131(e)(2), Metrication unit conversion for 1500 psig Section VIII, Division 3; Update to KD-141 Leak-Before-Burst Mode of Failure to KD-4 Methodology Section VIII, Division 1; Intent interpretation with revision to UCL-11; and revision to VIII-2; Part 3.3.6.2. Section VIII, Division 3; KD-6 - Threaded Components Section VIII, Division 1; Revise Part UHX, Appendix 5 and Appendix 26 to comply with revisions to U2(g) and consistency with Division 2. Section VIII, Division 2; Revise paragraphs 4.18, 4.19 and 4.20 for consistency with the Division 1 changes relating to U-2(g). 31 Section VIII, Division 1; Fig. UW-21 - Weld Size Requirements Item # 11-2106 11-1752 11-1575 11-1461 11-1243 11-997 11-995 11-441 11-7 11-5 10-1889 10-1380 10-173 08-1594 08-1506 08-1299 Book Section Description Section VIII, Division 1; Correction of reference paragraphs for overpressure Protection in the Scope BPV VIII and Subsections. BPV VIII Section VIII, Division 3; Materials Permitted BPV VIII Section VIII, Division 1; Part UCD BPV VIII Section VIII, Division 1: UG-37(g) and (h); Section VIII, Division 2: 4.5.3.2(d) BPV VIII Section VIII, Division 2; Paragraph 3.11.2.2 (b) Section VIII, Division 1; Paragraph UCS-66(f) BPV VIII Section VIII, Divisions 1 and 2; Incorporation of EN 10028-2:2003 Grade 10CrMo9-10 BPV VIII Section VIII, Division 1: UW-27(a); & Section VIII, Division 2: 6.2.1.1 Hybrid Welding Processes BPV VIII Section VIII, Division 1; Paragraph UG-45 Allowances for Threading BPV VIII Section VIII, Division 2; Part 5 Local Failure Check BPV VIII Section VIII, Division 1; UW-12-(d) - Seamless Vessel Section Joint Efficiency Section VIII, Division 3; Incorporation of final revisions to Code Case 2579, Incorporation to Sec VIII BPV VIII Div 3 (related to 10-811) BPV VIII Section VIII, Division 3; Moving KD-240 Linear Elastic Analysis into a New Mandatory Appendix BPV VIII Section VIII, Division 1; Reassignment of UNS N08904 from SB-674 to SA-249 Section VIII, Division 1; Revision to paragraph UG-136(d)(2), UG-137(d)(2), and UG-38(d)(2) BPV VIII Hydrostatic Pressure Test BPV VIII Section VIII, Division 1; UG-40(e) Section VIII, Division 2, 4.5.2 BPV VIII Section VIII, Division 2; Incorporation of Code Case 2562 08-1255 BPV VIII Section VIII, Divisions1 and 2; Incorporation of Code Case 2637 for UNS S32205 Material 08-918 08-39 07-2041 07-693 06-736 BPV VIII BPV VIII BPV VIII BPV VIII BPV VIII 05-761 BPV VIII 01-061 BPV VIII Section VIII, Division 2; Clad Tubesheets Section VIII, Divisions 1 and 2; PWHT Exemptions in Section VIII - NPS 4 Limitation Section VIII, Division 1; U-1(g)(1), UG-116, UG-120 Section VIII, Division 1; Incorporation of Code Case 2244-2 Section VIII, Division 1; UNF-79 Section VIII, Division 3; Incorporation of Code Case 2524, Inclusion of European Carbon Steel Material. 32 Section VIII, Division 3; Rupture Disk Devices Section VIII Item Number 13-63: Section VIII, Division 1, Figure UG-118; Division 2, Figure 2.F.1; Division 3, Figure KS-132 • Minor changes made to stamping requirements for all Section VIII pressure vessels ‒ “USER” shall be stamped above the certification mark on the nameplate if inspected by a user’s inspector 33 34 Section VIII Item Number 08-39: Section VIII, Division 1 and Division 2 – PWHT exemptions, NPS 4 limitation • For Section VIII, Division I tables UCS-56-3 (P No. 4), UCS56-4 (P Nos. 5A, 5B, and 5C), and Section VIII, Division 2 tables 6.10 (P No. 4, Groups 1 and 2) and 6.11 (P Nos. 5A, 5B Group 1, and 5C Group 1), postweld heat treatment exemptions can be applied to pipes larger than NPS 4 in diameter, if other requirements are still met 35 Section VIII Item Number 07-2041: Section VIII, Division 1; U1(g)(1), UG-116, UG-120 • New paragraph UG-116 (f) – “An unfired steam boiler, referenced in U-1 (g)(1), shall have its maximum designed steaming capacity recorded in the ‘Remarks’ section of the data report.” 36 Item # Book Section Description 14-1412 BPV IX Section II, Part C, Adoption of AWS A5.5/A5.5M:2014 as SFA-5.5/SFA-5.5M 14-1022 BPV IX SC IX; Editorial Markups of SC IX 14-1021 14-1020 14-834 14-618 14-473 14-452 14-395 14-332 14-331 14-135 14-42 14-17 13-2287 13-2104 13-2128 13-2103 13-2043 13-2040 13-2005 13-1906 13-1857 13-1812 13-1793 13-1736 SC IX; Appendix K SC IX; Definition of "bare electrode" SC IX; QW/QB-422 and Appendix D inclusion of A/SA-403 WP S31726 SC IX; QW-409.1 SC IX; Forms QF-482 & QF-483 SC IX; QW-171 - Impact Testing SC IX; Addition of S31266 Superaustenitic Stainless Steel SC IX; Definition of Special Positions SC IX; Review of AWS B2.2 E4 WD-1 SC IX; Addition of A694 Grades F48 and F50 SC IX; Incorporation of Code Case 2648 (UNS N10362) SC IX; Bend testing of Aluminum SC IX; Revision of QG-106.2 SC IX; QG-106 - Full Supervision & Control During Qualification SC IX; Addition of A/SA-403 N08904 SC IX; Effective Date of Section IX SC IX; Table QW-254.1 and Table QW-258.1 - Strip Cladding SC IX; Table QW/QB-422 - Revise ISO 15608 Ti Groups SC IX; Revision to QW-500 SC IX; QW/QB-422 - Alloy UNS S32101 for SA-240 SC IX; QW-404.35 SC IX; Incorporation of UNS N08367 for specifications A/SA-182, A403 and A/SA-479 SC IX; Hybrid Variables Section II, Part C, Adoption of AWS A5.01/A5.01M:2013 as SFA-5.01/SFA-5.01M BPV IX BPV IX BPV IX BPV IX BPV IX BPV IX BPV IX BPV IX BPV IX BPV IX BPV IX BPV IX BPV IX BPV IX BPV IX BPV IX BPV IX BPV IX BPV IX BPV IX BPV IX BPV IX BPV IX BPV IX 37 Item # Book Section Description 13-1703 BPV IX SC IX; Code Case 2143 13-1701 13-1655 13-1519 13-1448 13-1447 13-1374 13-1071 13-1048 13-1047 BPV IX BPV IX BPV IX BPV IX BPV IX BPV IX BPV IX BPV IX BPV IX SC IX; QW/QB-422 and Appendix D - Inclusion of ASTM A860 Material Section II, Part C, Adoption of AWS A5.34/A5.34M:2013 as SFA-5.34/SFA-5.34M SC IX; QW-409.X SC IX; Table QW-269 and QW-269.1 SC IX; Revision of QW-404.45, and Table QW-257.1 SC IX; QG-105.3 - Nonessential Variables SC IX; Unassigned Base Metals used in Welder Qualifications SC IX; Friction Stir Welding Procedure Qualification Section II, Part C, Adoption of AWS A5.11/A5.11M:2010 as SFA-5.11/SFA-5.11M 13-1046 BPV IX Section II, Part C, Adoption of AWS A5.16/A5.16M:2013 as SFA-5.16/SFA-5.16M 13-823 13-822 BPV IX BPV IX SC IX; F-number assignment for new SFA 5.10 AWS Classifications SC IX; Request from B31.3: P-number assignment for A928 13-650 BPV IX SC IX; Assignment of a P-No. for UNS N06025 13-468 13-351 13-350 13-349 13-348 13-293 13-275 BPV IX BPV IX BPV IX BPV IX BPV IX BPV IX BPV IX SC IX; QF-464 HSTIT Specimen Section II, Part C, Adoption of AWS A5.22_A5.22M 2012 as SFA-5.22_SFA-5.22M Section II, Part C, Adoption of AWS A5.4/A5.4M:2012 as SFA-5.4/SFA-5.4M Section II, Part C, Adoption of AWS A5.9_A5.9M 2012 as SFA-5.9_SFA-5.9M Section II, Part C, Adoption of AWS A5.1_A5.1M 2012 as SFA-5.1_SFA-5.1M SC IX Table QW_QB-422 and Appendix D - Withdrawal of Specification SA-202 SC IX; Appendix K SC IX; Addition of brazing filler metal variables QB-403.3 and QB-403.4 and update QB-252, QB-253, QB-254, QB-255, QB-256, QB-257 and QB-351.1(b) 12-1810 BPV IX 12-1494 BPV IX SC IX; QW-409.26 - Strip Cladding 12-1139 BPV IX SC IX; Review and Update of SWPSs 38 Section IX Item Number 13-2128: Section IX – Addition of A/SA-403 N08904 • • Modified paragraph QG-106.1 (a) - “The personnel who produce test joints for procedure qualification shall be under the full supervision and control of the qualifying organization during the production of these test joints.” Modified paragraph QG-106.2 (a) – “The personnel who produce test joints for performance qualification shall be tested under the full supervision and control of the qualifying organization.” 39 Section IX Item Number 13-2103: Section IX – Effective date of Section IX • New paragraph QG-100 (e) – “New editions to Section IX may be used beginning with the date of issuance and become mandatory six months after the date of issuance.” 40 Section IX Item Number 13-1071: Section IX – Unassigned base metals used in welder qualifications Expand table QW-423.1 as follows: Base Metals for Welder Qualification Qualified Production Base Metals Any unassigned metal to the same unassigned metal The unassigned metal to itself Any unassigned metal to any PNumber metal The unassigned metal to any metal assigned to the same P-Number as the qualified metal Any unassigned metal to any other unassigned metal The first unassigned metal to the second unassigned metal 41 Item # Book Section Description 14-643 BPV X BPVC Section X Corrections 14-150 BPV X BPVC Section X, Composite Pressure Vessels for High Pressure Fluids. 13-666 BPV X Section X, Adoption of the ASME CA-1 Standard 12-382 BPV XII Section XII - New Mandatory Appendix XIX 11-1576 BPV XII Section XII - TG 440 and TP-2 11-369 BPV XII Section XII, Modal Appendix 1 Allowable Stress Criteria 11-311 BPV XII Section XII, TR-100 through TR-140 – General Requirements 10-1390 BPV XII Section XII - Inclusion of Section XII in CC1750 10-1331 BPV XII 1. Section XII - Review of TG-300 2. Substitute "Competent Authority" in place of "Legal Jurisdiction" 08-97 BPV XII Revision to Section XII, TW-100.1 42 Section X Item Number 13-666: Section X – Adoption of CA-1 Standard • New paragraph RS-203 – “ASME may at any time make regulations concerning the issuance and use of Certification Marks as it deems appropriate, and all such regulations become binding upon the holders of any valid Certificates of Authorization. The regulation and use of stamps shall be in accordance with ASME CA-1: Conformity Assessment Requirements. 43 44 NBIC Part Reference Part 1 1.1 Part 1 1.5 Part 1 2.1 Part 1 2.5.3 Part 1 2.6.3.2 Part 1 2.9.4 Part 1 3.1 Part 1 3.5.3.1 Part 1 3.5.3.2 Part 1 4.1 Description Revised Part 1 scope statement Added requirements for changes of service for a pressure retaining item Revised Part 1, Section 2 scope statement Added requirements for electrical potential disconnect for power boilers Revised requirements for power boiler drain piping Revised requirements for power boiler economizer safety relief valves Revised Part 1, Section 3 scope statement Added requirements for electrical potential disconnect for heating boilers Added requirements for controls and electrical potential disconnects for potable water heaters Revised Part 1, Section 4 scope statement Part 1 4.5 Added requirements regarding making pressure relief device selection information available to the Jurisdiction Part 1 Part 1 Part 1 Part 1 Part 1 Part 1 Part 2 Part 2 Part 2 Part 2 Part 2 Part 2 Part 2 Part 2 5.1 Revised Part 1, Section 5 scope statement S3.4 Revised requirements for CO2 gas detection system alarm threshold levels S3.5 Revised requirements for CO2 gas detection system alarm threshold levels S3.5 Added requirements for CO2 vent lines joints and piping Supplement 4 Added new supplement on installation of biomass fired boilers Supplement 5 Added new supplement on installation of thermal fluid heaters 1.6 Added requirements for changes of service for a pressure retaining item 2.2.10.6 h) Revised requirements for flow sensing devices on forced circulation boilers 2.3.6.6 Added requirements for the scope of NBIC Part 2 in regards to DOT transport tanks 4.4.8.7 Added requirements for leaving widely scattered corrosion pits in a pressure retaining item 5.2 Revised requirements for replacement of stamping or nameplate for a pressure retaining item 5.3 Revised NB-136 form S1.4.2.8.1 Added requirements for bulged stayed sheets in locomotive boilers 45 S2.6.3 Added requirements for evaluation of corrosion in historical boilers NBIC Part Reference Description Part 2 S2.8.1 Added requirements for safety relief valves for historical boilers Part 2 S2.10.4 Revised requirements for stayed surfaces for historical boilers Part 2 S2.10.4.2 Added requirements in regards to bulging stayed historical boilers in historical boilers Part 2 S2.10.6 Revised nomenclature section for calculations relating to historical boilers Part 2 S7.10 Added requirements for change of service from above-ground to underground service Part 2 Supplement 9 Added new supplement on requirements for change of service Part 2 Supplement 10 Added new supplement on inspection of stationary high pressure composite pressure vessels Part 3 1.8 Revised requirements for “NR” quality programs Added requirements for nondestructive examination of welds produced with welding methods Part 3 2.5.3 without postweld heat treatment Added requirements for NBIC Welding Method 2 regarding hardness and carbon equivalency Part 3 2.5.3.2 f) testing Added requirements for NBIC Welding Method 4 regarding hardness and carbon equivalency Part 3 2.5.3.4 f) testing Added requirements for NBIC Welding Method 5 regarding hardness and carbon equivalency Part 3 2.5.3.5 d) testing Part 3 2.5.3.6 Added new NBIC welding method, Welding Method 6 Part 3 3.2.7 Added requirements for changes of service for a pressure retaining item Part 3 3.3.4.9 Added requirements for tube plugging in a firetube boiler Part 3 5.7.5 Added requirements for method of attaching nameplates Part 3 5.13.5.1 Revised guide for completing National Board Form NR-1 reports Part 3 5.13.6.1 Revised guide for completing National Board Form NVR-1 reports Part 3 S2.13.9.5 Added requirements for historical boiler barrel replacement repair Part 3 S3.5.2.4 Added requirements for finishing repairs on graphite pressure equipment Part 3 S3.5.5 Added requirements for tube replacement for graphite pressure equipment Revised and rearranged requirements for registration, stamping, and documentation of "TR" Part 3 S6.14-S6.19 forms Part 3 S7.14.2 Added requirements for assembly of spring loaded pressure relief valves Parts 1, 2, Added new glossary terms "Biomass Fired Boiler", "Conveyor System", "Dense Phase Pneumatic 46 Section 9 and 3 System", "Lean Phase Pneumatic System", and "Seal Weld" NBIC Several general revisions were made to the NBIC • Tables and figures – consistency, resolution, numbering, placement • Complete revision of Index in NBIC Parts 1, 2, and 3 • Administrative requirements removed from Part 3 and posted on National Board web site • Roman numeral pages formatting updated • Table of contents moved to beginning • Interpretation index formatting improved – see National Board web site • Future – color pictures and figures no longer used 47 48 NBIC NBIC Part 1, 1.5; Part 2, 1.6; and Part 3, 3.2.7 – Added requirements for changes of service for a pressure retaining item • “See NBIC Part 2, Supplement 9 for requirements and guidelines to be followed when a change of service or service type is made to a pressure retaining item. Whenever there is a change of service, the jurisdiction where the pressure retaining item is to be operated shall be notified for acceptance, when applicable. Any specific jurisdictional requirements shall be met.” 49 NBIC NBIC Part 1, 2.5.3; 3.5.3.1; 3.5.3.2 – Added requirements for electrical potential disconnect • “A disconnecting means capable of being locked in the open position shall be installed at an accessible location at the boiler so that the boiler can be disconnected from all sources of potential. The disconnecting means shall be an integral part of the boiler or adjacent to it.” 50 NBIC NBIC Part 2, 4.4.8.7 – Added requirements for leaving widely scattered corrosion pits in a pressure retaining item • “Widely scattered corrosion pits may be left in the pressure retaining item in accordance with the following requirements:” ‒ “Their depth is not more than one-half the required thickness of the pressure-retaining item wall (exclusive of corrosion allowance);” ‒ “The total area of the pits does not exceed 7 in.2 (4500 mm2) within any 50 in.2 (32000 mm2); and” ‒ “The sum of their dimension (depth and width) along any straight line within this 50 in.2 (32000 mm2) area does not exceed 2 in. (50 mm).” 51 NBIC NBIC Part 3, 1.8 – Revised requirements for “NR” quality programs • Complete revision of National Board “NR” Accreditation Program • NBIC Part 3, 1.8.1 a) – “This section provides requirements that must be met for an organization to obtain a National Board Certificate of Authorization to use the “NR” Symbol Stamp for repair/replacement activities to nuclear items constructed in accordance with the requirements of the ASME Code or other internationally recognized codes or standards for construction of nuclear facilities” 52 NBIC NBIC Part 3, 3.3.4.9 – Added requirements for tube plugging in a firetube boiler • “When the replacement of a tube in a firetube boiler is not practicable at the time the defective tube is detected, with the concurrence of the owner, Inspector, and when required, the Jurisdiction, the tube may be plugged…” using the course of repair prescribed in NBIC Part 3, 3.3.4.9 53 54