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ASME Section VIII Interpretations Summary

The document discusses three interpretations related to Section VIII of the ASME Boiler and Pressure Vessel Code: 1. It is not permissible to use SA-453 Grade 651 bolting at 1200°F according to Code rules. 2. Materials can be used if they meet an ASTM specification that is identical or more stringent than the ASME specification, or if certified to meet ASME requirements. 3. The intent of Code rules is that each piece of plate or sheet be marked according to material specifications before vessel fabrication.

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ASME Section VIII Interpretations Summary

The document discusses three interpretations related to Section VIII of the ASME Boiler and Pressure Vessel Code: 1. It is not permissible to use SA-453 Grade 651 bolting at 1200°F according to Code rules. 2. Materials can be used if they meet an ASTM specification that is identical or more stringent than the ASME specification, or if certified to meet ASME requirements. 3. The intent of Code rules is that each piece of plate or sheet be marked according to material specifications before vessel fabrication.

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Reply: No. SA-53 Type F is presently not listed in the tables of Subsection C with appropriate stress values.

(See UG-8.)

Interpretation: VIII-78-38 Subject: Section VIII, Division 1, UG-20(b) and UG-10 Date Issued: March 10, 1978 File: BC78-81 Question (1): construction? Reply (1): Is it permissible to use SA-453 Gr. 651 Bolting at 1200F for Section VIII, Division 1

No. See UG-20(b).

Question (2): Under UG-10, is it permissible to use a material for Section VIII, Division 1 construction if it is not identified with a specification number as listed in Subsection C if it is proven to meet the requirements of an ASME Specification listed in Section VIII, Division 1? Reply (2): It is the intent of the Code that materials for Code use should be ordered, produced, and documented to an SA Specification; however, material produced to an ASTM Specification may be used in place of an ASME Material Specification provided the requirements of the ASTM Specification are shown to be identical or more stringent than the ASME Specification, or that the ASTM Specification is certified to meet all the basic requirements of the ASME Specification. In reply to the question, a material could be produced to some other specification and be qualified as an SA material provided the Inspector is presented with evidence acceptable to him, including the specific requirements of UG-10, indicating that the material satisfies all requirements of the Code approved specification.

Interpretation: VIII-78-39 Subject: Section VIII, Division 1, UG-94 Date Issued: March 14, 1978 File: None Question: Is it the intent of Section VIII, Division 1, UG-94 that each piece of plate or sheet be marked as required by the applicable Material Specification prior to fabrication of the vessel? Reply: It is the intent of UG-94 that each piece of plate or sheet be marked in accordance with the requirements of the applicable Material Specification in Section II. If the material is subject to the requirements of SA-20 or SA-414, for example, these specifications require that each piece be marked by the Material Manufacturer.

Interpretation: VIII-78-40 Subject: Section VIII, Division 1, UG-90(b) Date Issued: March 14, 1978 File: None Question: What are the requirements of UG-90(b)(6) and (b)(12) relative to the examination of materials before fabrication" and "parts prior to joining" as applicable to the vessel Manufacturer and Inspector?

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