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Asme III Introduction NPP Components
Asme III Introduction NPP Components
Marcus N. Bressler, PE
mbresslerpe@juno.com 05/13/2008
First Published in 1963 Transition from ASA to USAS to ANSI 1971 Edition, Nuclear Power Plant Component 2007 Edition, ASME B & P V Code Code Publication Cycle
REFERENCED SECTIONS
SECTION II - Materials SECTION V - Nondestructive Examination SECTION IX - Welding And Brazing Qualification
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Publication in Supplements, Four per Year Dual Numbering: e.g. Case N-155-2 (1792-2)
Fiberglass Reinforced Thermosetting Resin Pipe Section III, Division 1, Class 3
INTERPRETATIONS
Publication Used as reference Cannot change Code requirements Volume 58, July 1, 2008
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MANDATORY APPENDICES
NONMANDATORY APPENDICES Coverage and Use Numbering Uses Alphabetic Capital Letters, but Try not to Use those that are aqkso Roman Numerals
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COMMON TERMINOLOGY
Owner Construction ASME Certificate Of Authorization Manufacturer (N-Certificate Holder) Installer (NA-Certificate Holder) Fabricator (NPT-Certificate Holder) Authorized Nuclear Inspector (ANI)
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Component
Piping System Part Appurtenance Piping Subassembly Support NPT Code Symbol Stamp
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Material
Design Specification
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Inspection
Performed by an ANI
Examinations
Performed by Qualified Personnel Nondestructive Examinations
Radiography Magnetic Particle Eddy Current Ultrasonic Liquid Penetrant Visual
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Section III Provides Construction Rules for Each Class Multiple Class Components or Optional Use of Classes Listed in the Design Specification
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Operating Testing
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Subsection NF - Supports
Plate and Shell Type Linear Type Standard Supports Support Class is the Class of the Component Supported
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Subsection NH
Elevated Temperature Components Service Temperature Over 8000F Refers to Subsection NB No Fracture Toughness Rules
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Documents and Files QA Program and Manual Obtains a Certificate of Authorization Not Responsible for Design Fabricates Parts, Appurtenances, and Material Welded with Filler Metal Responsible for Meeting Applicable Code Requirements Buys Material from Accredited MOs Qualifies MOs and Suppliers of Services May have Responsibility for Part Design such as Component and Piping Supports
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NCA - 9000 GLOSSARY OF TERMS Definitions used in Divisions 1 and 2 of Section III
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Boundaries Of Jurisdiction
First Circumferential Weld Face Of Flange Face Of Threads
NB - 1100 (contd)
Task Group On Attachments Attachments
Pressure Retaining Non-Pressure Retaining Structural Non-Structural
NB - 2000 MATERIAL
Limited In Number Carbon & Low Alloy Steel to 700 F (370C) Austenitic And High Alloy Steels To 800 F (425C) Material Must Be Certified Material Must Be Traceable Including Welding Material Test Performed On Material Coupons Plates for Pressure Vessels and All Plates 2 Thick And Greater Must Be Examined Ultrasonically Repairs to Material Are Limited According To Product Form Material Inspection Is Based On Product Form
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NDT Temp = (Temp No Break - 10F) Run Set Of Charpies At NDT + 60 F All Three Cv Specimens Must Exhibit 50 ft-lb and 35 MLE
(MLE = Mils Lateral Expansion, 1 mil = 0.001)
RTNDT = (CVT - 60 F)
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Brittle Weld Can Only Be Made In One Pass Reduced NDT By ~250 F % Shear Fracture reporting was dropped in Summer 1985 Addenda
For Piping, Pumps and Valves With t => 2-1/2 in. (75 mm) RTNDT = (Cv - 100F) For t < 2-1/2 in., Cv is Tested At Lowest Service Temperature and Acceptance Is Based On MLE Typical Charpy Curve
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Design Pressure and Temperature used to Size Vessel by Formula Design By Analysis Only Method For Class 1 Pressure Vessels Reinforcement of Openings is Determined By Formulas
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SUBSECTION NB - CLASS 1 (contd) NB - 3000 DESIGN (contd) Stress Categories and Limits of Stress Intensity for Design Conditions
Figure NB-3221-1- Primary and Secondary Stresses for Design
Conditions
For Level A and B Conditions
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Check For Need Of Fatigue Analysis Certification Of Design Report By RPE Is Required Acceptability Requirements Are Listed In NB-3211 Fracture Mechanics Evaluation May Be Required Classification of Stress Intensity
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Permitted Design
Design By Analysis or Experimental Stress Analysis
Other Parts Designed By Formulas Inlet and Outlets Are Reinforced Pump Shafts May Be Designed To Appendix S Pump Internals To Appendix U
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Weld Joint Categories Used to Define Weld Locations & Establish NDE Rules
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Preservice Examination Has Been Added To Section III All Personnel Performing NDE Are Required To Be Qualified, Trained, And
Tested. The Reports Of All Examinations Must Be Maintained. Even Visual Examination Must Meet All Requirements.
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1.1 PD is
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SUBSECTION NC - CLASS 2
NC - 2000 MATERIAL
Rules For Class 2 Material Are Similar To Class 1 More Materials Are Available In Section II, Part D, Subpart 1,
Tables 1A, 1B and 3
Plates Over 2 in (51mm) Are Not Subject To UT Examination Impact Testing Is Required But Acceptance Standards Are Lower Dropweight Test To Show That The Lowest Service Metal Temperature Is
Satisfied In Accordance With Appendix R Is Alternate Test
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Design of Valves
Generally Designed to Pressure-Temperature Rating Of ANSI B16.34
Design of Piping
Designed Using Simplified Formulas And System Analysis Similar To ANSI B31.1 Design
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NC - 5000 EXAMINATION
Longitudinal And Circumferential Welds Require RT Surface Examination Of These Welds Is Not Required Personnel Qualifications For NDE Are The Same As Class 1 Penetration Welds Only Require RT When They Are Butt Welds
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SUBSECTION ND - CLASS 3
ND - 2000 MATERIALS
More Materials Available Testing Is In Accordance With Material Specifications Design Spec. Must State Whether Impact Testing Is Required Only Cv Testing Is Required More Exemptions From Testing
ND - 3000 DESIGN
Same As For Class 2 Design By Analysis Alternative Not Available For Vessels Weld Joint Efficiency Factors Used In Formulas When NDE Is Reduced
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ND - 5000 - EXAMINATION
All Butt Welds Are Not Required To Be RT Examined In Full Spot Radiography Permitted With Reduced Weld Joint Efficiency NDE Based On Material Size Construction Is More Economical Personnel Qualification Same As Class 1
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SUBSECTION NE
NE - 2000 - MATERIAL
Requirements For Materials Are Almost The Same As For Class 2 Impact Testing Is Required For All Containment Vessel Materials Drop-weight Test Required Only For Material Over 2-1/2 in (64mm) The Lowest Service Temperature Difference Between TNDT And Cv Temperature Is 30 F Appendix R Referenced In The Winter 1980 Addenda. Provides A Factor A Which Is Added To TNDT To Establish The LST. It Is 30 F Up To 2-1/2 in., And Increases With Material Thickness t.
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SUBSECTION NE (contd)
NE - 3000 DESIGN
Containment Vessels Are Designed By Analysis Except For Some Small Pressure Parts Allowable Stress Intensities Are 10% Higher Than For Class 2, Due To Fact that No Overpressure Protection Devices Are Allowed Materials Are Limited To Those For Class 1 With Some Additions Design Stress Intensity Tables Of Appendix I - 10.0 Deleted In The 1991 Addenda, Published In Section II, Part D, Subpart 1, Tables 1A, 1B, and 3, Same As Class 2 The 10% Increased Factor Added To Formulas
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SUBSECTION NE (contd)
NE - 4000 FABRICATION
Same As Class 2, But All Nozzle Opening Assemblies Must Be PWHT Before Installation In the Vessel
NE - 5000 EXAMINATION
Slightly More Restrictive Than For Class 2 Vessels
NE - 6000 TESTING
Due To Size, The Pressure Test Is Pneumatic Weld Inspection For Leakage Is Generally Verified By An Integrated Leak Rate Test
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SUBSECTION NF
NF - 2000 MATERIAL
Rules For Materials Are Similar to Class 2 Supports Are Classified According To The Class Of The Component They Support Materials Are Listed In Tables 1A, 1B, 2A, 2B, 3 and 4 of Section II Part D Additional Materials For Supports Were Listed In Code Case 1644, Now In Code Cases N-71 and N-249 Design Specification Must State Whether Or Not Impact Testing Is Required. If It Is, Only Cv Testing Is Required In The 1991 Addenda, Impact Test Exemption Curves Were Added To NF
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SUBSECTION NF (contd)
NF - 3000 DESIGN
Plate And Shell Type Supports Maximum Shear Stress Theory Supports Skirts, Saddles, Biaxial Stress Linear Type Supports
Originally In Appendix XIII, then XVII; Now In NF-3300 Based on AISC Specification
Standard Supports Can be Both Plate and Shell or Linear Type Design
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SUBSECTION NF (contd)
NF - 4000 FABRICATION
Rules Are Similar To Class 2 But Less Restrictive
NF - 5000 EXAMINATION
Depends On Class Of Component Being Supported More Lenient Than Rules For The Supported Component More Extensive Visual Examination
GENERAL COMMENTS
Supports Fabricated By Welding Are NPT Stamped. If Specified to The 1998 Edition, 1999 Addenda, Stamping Is Not Required Standard Supports Supplied As Material (NF-1214) Can Be Supplied With Certificates Of Compliance (Up to 1998 Addenda)
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Quality Factor On Stress And Fatigue Factor Are Determined By Joint Design And Amount Of NDE
NG - 4000 FABRICATION
Almost Identical To Class 1 Rules Choice Of Weld Detail Determines Quality Factor
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Corporate Certificates
Can be Extended to Other Sites Agreement with AIA Code Symbol Stamps Not Provided
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N Certificate Holder Components (Includes Piping Systems) NA Certificate Holder Shop and Field Installation NPT Certificate Holder - Parts, Piping Subassemblies, Appurtenances NV Certificate Holder - Pressure Relief Devices, Safety Valves NS Certificate Holder - Supports (Beginning with 1999 Addenda)
Scopes Can Describe Activities Performed At Other Locations Corporate Certificates Can Be Extended To Other Sites Scopes Can Permit Manufacture Or Supply Of Material All Require Agreement With AIA Utilities Can Get N-Type Certificates For a Nuclear Plant Site
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Other Certificates
Application for Initial Certificate When Ready for Survey Renewal Application Required at least 6 Months Before Expiration Deposit Must be Submitted With Application
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Initial Application Made After ANIS or a Consultant (for QSC) is Satisfied with Readiness Process Differs for Various Certificates
Owners Certificate
Initial Application Results in an Interview ASME Interview Team: ASME Team Leader, AIA Representative and Jurisdictional Authority or National Board Representative QA Program Can Be 10CRF50 Appendix B
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Recommendation For Issuance Or Renewal Subject To Approval By SC-NA And Payment Of Invoice Fee Includes At Least 2 Unannounced Audits By A Single Team Member
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Issuance or Renewal Of Certificates Is Accomplished By Completing A Successful Survey Performed By An ASME Team, Including
Review For Approval Of The QA Manual Acceptance Of A Demonstration Which Implements The program Receiving A Favorable Team Recommendation Successful Completion Of SC-NA Ballot Process Notification By Staff And Submittal Of Invoices Payment Of Invoices And Cost Of Code Symbol Stamps Receipt Of Certificates
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Failure Of A Renewal Survey Would Require A Resurvey, With Potential Loss Of the
Certificates During The Appeal Process Due Process Permits Extension Of Certificates If All Required Steps Are Met Survey Can Only Be Aborted by Request of Applicant ASME Staff Must Be Notified and Has to Approve
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All Certificates Other Than QSC Require Agreement With AIA AIA Provides Third Party Inspection Services With One or More ANIs, Supervised by an ANIS
Survey Participation
ANI and ANIS Participate in Survey ANIS Participates in Review/Acceptance of Final Version of QA Manual Observers Can Be Part of Team, As It Is Necessary to Train SC-NA Members and Alternates, New Candidates for ANI, and New Candidates for ASME Team Members Observers Have No Vote on The Team
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Manual Revisions Between Surveys Must Be Submitted To ASME For Review And Acceptance By A Member Of The Survey Team Manual Revisions Should Not Be Implemented Until Approved By ASME QSC Applicants Pay For 2.6 Unannounced Audits During The Three Year Term Of The Certificates. Twenty Percent Of The MOs Will Be Subjected At Random To A Third Unannounced Audit All Changes To The Manual Are Subject To Verification During The Audits And Surveys
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CONCLUSION
Presentation Included History And Philosophy Of ASME Section III Limitation In Time Prevented In-Depth Coverage Assumed Audience Had Some Knowledge Of Nuclear Code Courses Available Through ASME Continuing Education Institute Lack Of New Nuclear Plants In US Has Not Slowed Development Of Section III Standard Has Gained Acceptance Of World Nuclear Community Participation Includes Canada, Japan, Korean, Spanish, South African, UK, And
Russian Members And Globalization Is Proceeding
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