ASME Boiler and Pressure Vessel Code

SECTION V

INTERPRETATIONS
Volume 57
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INTERPRETATIONS
VOLUME 57 — SECTION V
Replies to Technical Inquiries
January 1, 2006 Through December 31, 2006

FOREWORD
This publication includes all written interpretations issued between the indicated dates by the ASME Staff
on behalf of the ASME Boiler and Pressure Vessel Committee in response to inquiries concerning interpreta-
tions of the ASME Boiler and Pressure Vessel Code. A contents is also included which lists subjects specific
to the interpretations covered in the individual volume.
These interpretations are taken verbatim from the original letters, except for a few typographical and
editorial corrections made for the purpose of improved clarity. In some instances, a review of the interpretation
revealed a need for corrections of a technical nature. In these cases, a revised interpretation is presented
bearing the original interpretation number with the suffix R and the original file number with an asterisk.
Following these revised interpretations, new interpretations and revisions to them issued during the indicated
dates are assigned interpretation numbers in chronological order. Interpretations applying to more than one
Code Section appear with the interpretations for each affected Section.
ASME procedures provide for reconsideration of these interpretations when or if additional information
is available which the inquirer believes might affect the interpretation. Further, persons aggrieved by an
interpretation may appeal to the cognizant ASME committee or subcommittee. As stated in the Statement
of Policy in the Code documents, ASME does not “approve,” “certify,” “rate,” or “endorse” any item,
construction, proprietary device, or activity.
An interpretation applies either to the Edition and Addenda in effect on the date of issuance of the
interpretation or the Edition and Addenda stated in the interpretation. Subsequent revisions to the Code may
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supersede the interpretation.

For detailed instructions on preparation of technical inquiries to the ASME Boiler and Pressure Vessel
Committee, refer to Appendix I.

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SECTION V

Subject Interpretation File No.

Section V, Article 2, T-277.3 and T-282 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . V-07-02 BC06-743

Section V, Article 2, T-281 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . V-07-01 BC06-914
Section V, Article 2, T-284 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . V-07-03 BC06-965
Section V, Article 2, VIII-288. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . V-04-13 BC06-110
Section V, Article 4, T-434.3 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . V-07-04 BC06-1110

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Interpretation: V-04-13

Subject: Article 2, VIII-288 (2004 Edition, 2005 Addenda)

Date Issued: May 25, 2006
File: BC06-110

Question: For the final image interpretation, is it acceptable to adjust the acquired digital image display
in order to obtain the required IQI sensitivity, provided all other requirements of Appendix VIII are satisfied?
Reply: Yes.

Interpretation: V-07-01

Subject: Article 2, T-281 (2004 Edition, 2006 Addenda)

Date Issued: October 4, 2006
File: BC06-914

Question: May radiographs contain blemishes in the area of interest to the extent that they do not mask
or are not confused with the image of any discontinuity?
Reply: Yes.

Interpretation: V-07-02

Subject: Article 2, T-277.3 and T-282 (2004 Edition, 2006 Addenda)

Date Issued: November 14, 2006
File: BC06-743

Question (1): Is it acceptable to have a density through a shimmed hole-type IQI that is less than 2.0
(gamma) and 1.8 (X-ray) provided the required IQI sensitivity of T-283.1 is met and the area of interest is
within the minimum/maximum limitations of T-282.1?
Reply (1): Yes.

Question (2): Is it acceptable to have a density through a shimmed hole-type IQI that is greater than 4.0
provided the required IQI sensitivity of T-283.1 is met and the area of interest is within the minimum/
maximum limitations of T-282.1?
Reply (2): No.

Interpretation: V-07-03

Subject: Article 2, T-284 (1989 Edition Through the 2004 Edition, 2006 Addenda)
Date Issued: December 4, 2006
File: BC06-965

Question: In accordance with T-284, if a faint light image appears at the location of the lead letter “B,”
is the radiograph considered unacceptable?
Reply: Yes, if the faint image is discernable as a “B.”

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Interpretation: V-07-04

Subject: Article 4, T-434.3 (2004 Edition)

Date Issued: December 4, 2006
File: BC06-1110

Question: Is it permissible to apply the non-piping range of block curvature (T-434.1.7) and the non-piping
range of thicknesses (T-434.2.3) to piping calibration blocks?
Reply: No.

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