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2019 ASME Section I

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PG-20
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• Revised PG-20 to include cold forming

rules for carbon and carbon-molybdenum
materials. Added reference to PG-20-1.2
in pg-90.1.12.
• An effort was undertaken to collect the
latest corrective actions employed by the
various US boiler manufacturers that
encompasses the range of fabrication
and design conditions where failures had
occurred, and develop a set of rules that
incorporates the necessary controls.

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PG-69.2.4
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Alternative Method for Valves Exceeding the

Laboratory Size or Capacity Capability

• Add new paragraphs PG-69.2.4, PG-69.2.5,

PG-69.2.6. Reformatted paragraph PG-
73.4.3
• Incorporate Code Case 2397 into Section I

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PG-27.2.3 deletion
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• Remove the reference to PG-27.2.3 in

PG-27.1 and delete paragraph PG-
27.2.3.
• The deletion of paragraph PG-27.2.3
removes the 705.4°F temperature
check for thick walled cylinders.
• Per PG-27.1, already permits the use of
the A-317 equations without restriction
on wall thickness or temperature.

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PG-60.1
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Revise PG-60.1 to clarify that the level gage shall

cover the full operating range.

The following benefits will result from this action.

1. The Code will clarify the minimum range for a water
gage glass, which is already a general practice by the
manufacturers. However, it is not presently defined.
2. A water gage glass that covers the full operating
range enables an operator to validate the operating
level that is indicated by other indirect (remote) level
indicating device. This is especially helpful if a
discrepancy ever occurs between two or more remote
level indicators.
3. Eliminate the risk caused by short range water level
gage glasses from being installed, which may prevent
the operator from actually confirming high & low
alarms or low water shut down levels.
4. This clarification will provide a defined resource for
specifiers and improve operating safety.

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Revise PG-69.1
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• Revise PG-69.1 to add

explanatory Note and
delete existing Note in
PG-73.4.4
• Explanatory Note on
capitalization of
Manufacturer

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New Non-mandatory Appendix
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Dissimilar metal welds (DMWs) between creep strength enhanced ferritic (CSEF) steel and
austenitic stainless steel components
• New Non-mandatory Appendix
for incorporation in BPV I
• this new Non-mandatory
Appendix X, Guideline for
Fabrication of Dissimilar Metal
Welds between 9Cr CSEF Steels
and Austenitic Stainless Steels is
being developed to provide best
practices and enhanced safety
of dissimilar metal welds.

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PG-31.4 / PW-17
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• PG-31.4 is revised by clarifying

that “The forged head shall
meet the requirements of PW-
17” for illustrations (a), (b-1)
and (b-2).

“The hub shall be integrally forged,

No Plate Bar or rod

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PG-106.1 and PG-106.4
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• PG-106.1 and PG-106.4

revised to allow alternative
marking methods for the Code
required stamping and publish
enabling Code Case.
• Methods include etching (laser,
plasma or chemical), peening
and engraving.

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PG-32.2.2 & PG-32.3.3
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• PG-32.2.2 and PG-32.3.3

made reference to only a
proof test but the more
correct reference should
have been PG-16.1.

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PW-53 Test Plates
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• Revised PW-53.1(a). Deleted

"cylindrical" in PW-53.1(b).
• Provides exemption from test plates
for:
– welds joining heads to cylindrical
pipes, tubes and headers and
– all pressure parts constructed
from P-No. 1 materials,

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PW-53.2 Welded Test Plates
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• Addition of two new paragraphs to

require that test plates are welded
using consumables of the same
manufacturer and lot, control or heat
number as that to be used in
production, except that if weld
consumables are purchased with a
Certified Material Test Report with
testing per schedule 4 or I as defined in
ASME SFA-5.01 then the requirement to
make a test plate is exempted

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PW-38
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• Comprehensive revision
of PW-38:
– Detailed rules for
preheating and inter-
pass temperatures, as
well as interruption of
welding and preheat.
– Eliminates non-
mandatory appendix A-
100.

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PG-42.4.12
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• Added new paragraph to

provide requirements for the
use of clamped connections.

• Note 4: For tubular butt welds made using machine or automatic weld processes,
preheat may be considered as self-preheating, when the weld is completed without
interruption, subject to: …
• PW-38.8 Interruption of Welding
(a) The minimum preheat temperature shall be maintained until welding is complete
except interruption of welding is permitted when the following conditions as
appropriate shown below are satisfied: …

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PW-5.4 and Table PW-39-5, Note (3)
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• Revise PW-5.4 and Table

PW-39-5, Note (3) to add
filler metal AWS
Classification B91 and
change EN to ISO.

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PW-39.2 Revised
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• Revise paragraphs PW-39.2 to clarify to which materials the PWHT exemption

notes in Tables PW-39 apply.

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Review of Fig. PG-33
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• Revise x-axis title and insert

sketch depicting the angle
theta.

An example:

𝜃𝜃 = 90° 𝜃𝜃 = 45° 𝜃𝜃 = 0°
F=0.50 F=0.75 F=1.00

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PG-58.3.4
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Two or more boilers fed from a common source

• Revise PG-58.3.4 to
eliminate the required
globe valve for any boiler
arranged as shown in
Figure PG-58.3.1(b)
illustration (2).

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Graphic revised. Also

redesignate as "Figure PG-
58.2.1(b)" per R17-440.

Code Jurisdictional Limits for Piping

— Isolable Economizers Located in
Feedwater Piping and Isolable
Superheaters in Main Steam Piping
(Boiler Pressure Relief Valves,
Blowoff, and Miscellaneous Piping
for Boiler Proper Not Shown for
Clarity)

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PG-112.2.5
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• Line 5 of Form P-4A and Form P-4B, has the

provision “Code Design By :” which allows an
organization other than the Certificate Holder
/ Manufacturer (who certifies Form P-4A
and/or Form P-4B) to perform the design
work. Interpretation I-98-17 further clarifies
that design may be performed by a non-
certificate holder.
• This created confusion about who ultimately
bares the responsibility for design especially
when the Certificate Holder receives an order
to “build to print” and often not provided
with the supporting design calculations.
• PG-112.2.5 was revised to state that the
organization certifying Form P-4A or P-4B
retains the responsibility for the Code design.

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PG-113.4, Retention of Form P-4A
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• Revise PG-113.4 to address

retention requirements for Form
P-4A
• The revision to PG-113.4
therefore establishes a
requirement for the fabricator of
Code piping to retain Form P-4A
for a minimum period of 5 years.

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Appendix E-6
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• Revise Section I, Nonmandatory

Appendix E-6 Personnel Qualification
by removing the reference to Section
V, Article 1, Mandatory Appendix II,
II-124.3.

However, Section I PW-50 Section I, does require the inclusion of

the training, experience, and examination requirements in
Section V, Article 1, Mandatory Appendix II, II-124 TRAINING
OUTLINES, II-124.3 in the employer's written practice.
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PG-58.3.1 - Single Boiler Prime Mover Installation
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• Change PG-58.3.1 to clarify the

BEP limitation for single boiler-
prime mover installations when
the required stop valve is omitted.

This action is to support how the industry has been viewing

such installations and now providing better guidance.

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BEP
Superheater

Desuperheater

vvv
v
Pressure

vv
Relief Valve Valve(s)

Hottest Area
of the Furnace Drain

Integral
BEP
Prime Mover
Superheater Not only the valve, but (e.g. Turbine)
the connection can be
omitted from BEP

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Revision to Table PW-39-1
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• New note (a) and general note (b2)

and changing CE equation to remove
silicone;
• Remove CE requirement from P-No
1 Group 1 requirements based on item
17-2079.
• Change thickness exemption from 3/4"
to 1". Re-letter notes b-(2) thru b-(7)
to b-(3) thru b-(8)

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Table PW-39-1
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(a) Postweld heat treatment is not mandatory for P-No 1 Group 1 materials under the following
conditions:
1. when the nominal thickness as defined in PW-39.3 is 1 in. (25 mm) or less regardless of CE.
2. when the nominal thickness as defined in PW-39.3 exceeds 1in. (25mm), postweld heat
treatment is not required when the calculated carbon equivalent, CE, of each of the base metals
in the weld joint is less than or equal to 0.45 using the formula below, and a minimum preheat
of 200°F (95°C) is applied.

2017 Edition
• (a) PWHT is not required for P-No. 1 Group 1 materials when the calculated carbon equivalent (CE)
is less than or equal to 0.45, and the nominal thickness as defined in PW-39.3 is 1.5 in. (38 mm) or
less. When the nominal thickness is greater than 1.5 in. (38 mm), PWHT is not required when the
calculated CE is less than or equal to 0.45 and a minimum preheat of 250°F (120°C) is applied.
Electroslag welds shall follow the PWHT requirements of PW-27.3 and PW-39.7.

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• CE = C + (Mn + Si)/6 + (Cr + Mo + V)/5 + (Ni + Cu)/15

2017
• CE= C + (Mn + Si)/6 + 0.15
Edition
Removed silicone (to be consistent with the equations in the material specifications.

• CE = C + Mn/6 + (Cr + Mo + V)/5 + (Ni + Cu)/15

2019 • If the chemistry values required for the last two
Edition terms are not available, 0.15% shall be substituted
for those two terms as follows:
• CE= C + Mn/6 + 0.15

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Blowoff and Blowndown Connections
• Clarify that the maximum size limit
of NPS 2 1/2 apply to surface
blowoff connections when
provided.
• Clarify that the size requirements
for blowoff connections provided
in PG-59.3.5 apply to bottom
blowoff connections only and add
a reference to the size exceptions
provided in Part PEB in PG-59.3.5.
• Clarify that PEB-12 rules apply
only to bottom blowoff
connections.
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Surface Blowdown
A surface blowdown is normally a surface blow, and is
defined as a method where a portion (between 1 and 10
percent) of the boiler water is continuously removed by
skimming the surface of the water in the steam drumBEPto
remove the entrained solids.
Boiler Water Level
Surface Blowdown
Flow
Blowoff Piping & Double Valve Drains
Solids concentrated in boiler water
tend to promote foaming and scaling
with a resultant loss of heat transfer
Boiler
which may result in overheating of the
boiler tubes. Solids also may settle to
the bottom of the boiler to form
Quick Acting Valve
sludge. “Blowing off” part of the boiler
BEP water is a means of removing solids
Slow Acting Valve from the water while controlling boiler
water levels.
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PG-99.4.2 Test Gage Range
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• Revise wording to clarify

requirements for Test Gage
Range during hydrotest.

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Code Jurisdictional Limits for Piping
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• Add new figure for Code Jurisdictional Limits for Piping for Firetube Boilers and
add a reference to the figure.
• Some jurisdictions have asked for guidance on Code jurisdictional limits for
piping for firetube boilers, indicating that it is not clear to inspectors how Figure
PG-58.3.1(a) should be applied to this equipment. This new figure clarifies the
limits.

Firetube Boilers

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New figure for Code

Jurisdictional Limits
for Piping for
Firetube Boilers

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Table A-360, reference to B31.1-2018.
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• Revise Table A-360 to

reference B31.1-2018,
revise note (2), delete note
(3), and renumber remaining
notes.

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Section II, Part A Table II-200-1
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Since the construction Codes The summary of Code usage was discontinued.
and/or Section II, Part D control
the application of the material for
construction, and since there is a
complete index on materials in the
Code Case books, the
continuation of the Table II-200-1
summary of usage is of limited
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• Added new additional requirements

for non-ASTM specifications
prohibiting mechanical properties
(yield strength, tensile strength,
and elongation) by agreement
between the material Producer and
the Customer, and editorially
revised.
• Includes a thickness limit for all
non-ASTM ferrous material
specifications for which such
thicknesses have negotiable
properties, and prohibits
nonferrous materials without
specific properties.

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Summary of Key Changes

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HG-510 and HLW-505.2
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• Revised HG-510(c) and HLW-505.2 HG-510 HYDROSTATIC TESTS

to include requirements for a

suitable pressure test and visual
inspection of joints that will be
hidden during the final hydrostatic or
pneumatic test.

Highlighted area is new text. Also applies

To HLW-505.2.
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• Revise the potential energy

equation in HG-511.
• Added E to paragraph (c).
Replaced the potential energy
equation with one that utilizes a
new constant so the units balance.
Replaced the k factor with new
constant C.

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HG-531 Marking of Parts and Accessories

• BPV IV - 2019: Revise figure HG-530.1
and paragraph HG-531 to incorporate
two new figures depicting stamping
requirements.

Figure HG-530.1

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HG-615 Modular Boilers
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• Add "Hot Water Supply Boilers" to HG-

615 and remove "Hot Water Heating"
from HG-615 (a) and (b).
• This change will provide requirements
for both Hot Water Heating and Hot
Water Supply Boilers instead of just Hot
Water Heating Boiler. All requirements
currently required to Modular Hot Water
Heating Boilers will be applied to Hot
Water Supply boilers as well.

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HC-403 Cast Iron Boilers
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• Electronic signatures are now allowed for

“Witnessing, Recording and Certifying Tests” in
HC-403 and for “Certificates of Conformance in
HC-520.
• Electronic signatures are also allowed in
paragraphs HA-404 and HA-504 in Part HA - Cast
Aluminum Boilers.

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HLW-600.3 Authorized Inspector’s Duty
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Inspection of Hydrostatic Test by AI HLW-600.3 Authorized Inspector’s Duty

• Add new subparagraphs (d) and (e) to

HLW-600.3 to address the Authorized
Inspector witnessing of proof tests and
hydrostatic tests.

• Change existing subparagraph (d) to (f).

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HLW-602 Stamping
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HLW-602

• Revise HLW 602 to include

the maximum (water)
temperature on the
nameplate.

E-100
water temperature, maximum: the maximum
water temperature permissible in a completed
boiler or water heater.

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HLW-602 Stamping
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• Revise HLW 602.4(a) to allow either the

HLW or PRT designators along with
certification mark for marking parts.
• HG-531(1)(a) was also revised to match
HLW 602.4(a).

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HLW-701 Temperature Controls
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• Replace the last sentence of paragraph

Water heaters are now being
fabricated with a max design temp
of 180 degrees F.
2017E wording allowed for a high
limit control set at 210 F installed
on a 180 F water heater.
HLW-701.1 which states: " The
temperature range of the high
temperature limit control shall not allow
a setting over 210°F (99°C)." with the
following:

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Appendix 2, Table 2-100
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• Replace the edition

dates of standards
referenced in Table 2-
100 with "latest
edition".

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T-120(e)(1) and (e)(2)
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• Revised SNT-TC-1A and CP-189

required edition to the 2016 instead T-120 GENERAL
of the 2006.

• Section VIII, Div. 1, UW-54 and

Section VIII, Div. 2. 7.3 reference to
T-120 , which means this change will
apply to all RT and UT Examiner
qualifications.
– Note: Section I has not yet taken any
action to reference Section V, T-120.

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Article 1 Mandatory Appendix III & IV
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Mandatory Appendix III & IV are used for the purpose of identifying exceptions to 2016 Edition of SNT-TC-1A
and ASNT/ANSI CP-189 requirements for “Qualification and Certification of Nondestructive Testing Personnel.”
The requirements identified in Mandatory Appendix III & IV take exception to those specific requirements as
identified in the 2016 Editions of SNT-TC-1A and ASNT/ANSI CP-189 documents.

In addition to Mandatory Appendix II, the following are exceptions and additions to SNT-TC-1A 206 / CP-189
2016 Editions apply:

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T-150(d)
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• Revised introductory sentence

of T-150(d) to state that the
procedure qualification
demonstration shall be
performed prior to the
acceptance of production This permits the NDE to be performed on the item at risk prior to
examinations. the required procedure qualification demonstration. If the
procedure qualification is not accepted by the AI, successful
requalification would need to be completed before the NDE results
are accepted.
Example:
7.5.5 ULTRASONIC EXAMINATION USED IN LIEU OF RADIOGRAPHIC EXAMINATION
(e) Qualification of the procedure shall be performed per Section V, Article 1, T-
150(d), and Section V, Article 4, Mandatory Appendix VIII, VIII-421.2.
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• Added to the first sentence of

Article 4, Mandatory Appendix
VIII, VIII-421.2, "and shall
comply with Article 1, T-150(d)."

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I-121
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• Added definitions for Visible Add

Light (white light),
Unprocessed Data, and
deleted lux (lx) definition
Visible light - electromagnetic radoiation
in the 400-700 nm (4000-7000A)
wavelength range.
Unprocessed Data - the original recorded
data prior to any post examination
modification, transformation or
enhancement.

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• The full matrix capture (FMC) ultrasonic technique has

been added to Article 1, T-120 and Mandatory Appendix II
to provide the additional personnel qualification and
examination requirements for the technique.

• Article 4, Mandatory Appendix XI was incorporated into

ASME Sec. V, Article 4 to provide rules for implementing
the emerging UT technique of Full Matrix Capture (FMC).

Full Matrix Capture (FMC): FMC is a specific data-acquisition process using

ultrasonic array probes where each element in an array is successively used as the
transmitter, while all elements are used as receivers for each transmitted pulse

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T-262.1
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• Revised densitometer calibration from every “90 days” to “three months”.

The calibration period could change from a

minimum of 89 days to a maximum of 90
days without affecting the quality and easily
using the calendar to calculate the expiring
date.

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2006/2011/2016
Comparison
Including Section V Mandatory Appendix III

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Article 1, Mandatory Appendix III
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EXCEPTIONS AND ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS

• Where ASNT SNT-TC-1A 2016 Edition has used the verb “should” throughout the
document to emphasize the recommendation presented, Section V has modified
many of the “should” statements to designate minimum requirements when
SNT-TC-1A is utilized as the basis for the required Written Practice for Section V
compliance. Replacing Section V “shall” statements with “should” statements is
not allowed.

• The following are exceptions, modifications, and additions to SNT-TC-1A 2016

Edition:

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• Article 1, Mandatory Appendix III replaces Paragraph 1.4 with:

• When developing a written practice as required in ASME Section V, the employer

shall review and include the detailed recommendations presented in SNT-TC-1A–
2016 and ASME Section V including this Mandatory Appendix. Modifications that
reduce or eliminate basic provisions of the program such as training, experience,
testing, and recertification shall not be allowed.

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2.0 Definitions
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2.0 Definitions / 3.0 NDE Testing Methods
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2011 App III

• Added Technique
• Identified
applicable methods

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4.0 Levels of Qualification
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App III 2016

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4.0 Levels of Qualification
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App III 2016

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5.0 Written Practice
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6.0 Education, Training and Experience
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6.0 Education, Training and Experience
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App III 2016

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7.0 Training Programs
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8.0 Examinations
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2011 App III

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8.0 Examinations
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App III

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App III 2016

A valid ACCP Level II or ASNT NDT Level II certification shall not be accepted as fulfilling the specific and practical
examination criteria for each applicable method.

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App III 2016

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2011 App III

The candidate shall detect at least 80% of discontinuities and conditions specified by the NDE
Level III.

Essentially adds the need for a practical in techniques of methods, not just the method alone.

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2011 App III

A valid ACCP Level III or ASNT NDT Level III certification shall not be accepted as fulfilling the specific examination.

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2011 App III 2016

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App III
8.7 NDT/PdM Level III Examinations

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9.0 Certification
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2011 App III 2016

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12.0 Recertification
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13.0 Termination
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Paragraph U-2(g) and New Appendix 46
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• Paragraph U-2(g) revised with rules

to allow usage of ASME Section
VIII, Div. 2 for design methods not
provided in Section VIII, Div. 1 as
well as other recognized Standards
or Codes.
• New Appendix 46 was created to
incorporate Code Case 2695 into
Section VIII, Div. 1 and provide a
means for the designer to use the
rules given in ASME Section VIII,
Div. 2.
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Revised Figure UW-3
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• Revised Figure UW-3 by adding a

sketch of weld neck flange with its
weld category as C.
• The sketch now shows a weld
neck flange pointing out it is as
category C as opposed to category
B. Note that this weld has been
category C for a long time.

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• Revised, "hydrostatic" to,

"pressure" in 10-13(b)(14)
• The intention is to maintain all
Pressure Test Records
(Hydrostatic or Pneumatic).

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• Revised Paragraph 10-13(b)(8)

• The Code record should be identified as the Interpretation Report. The interpretation
of radiograph indicates that the weld or component complied with all of the applicable
Code rules at the time of fabrication/manufacturer and documented accordingly.

In addition, surface examinations such as dye penetrant and magnetic particle

examination must also be retained.

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• Revised subparagraph UCS-66(c);

added new subparagraph (c) to Note
1, and revised the text for Note 2(a)
in Figs. UCS-66/66M
1. Assign "as forged" A/SA-105 forged
flanges to Curve A for toughness
considerations, and
2. Impose a limit of 0F (-18C) upon
MDMT for the exemption of "as
forged" A/SA-105 forged flanges
from impact testing under the rules
of UCS-66(g), which is consistent
with the current requirements of
Section VIII, Division 2.

16-450 See 16-450 Proposal for Section VIII, Div. 2

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• Nameplate markings between Divs. 1 and

2 have been aligned by reducing the
“construction type” markings that are
mandatory on the nameplate for Section
VIII.
1) Removed the W, P, B and RES from the table
titled "Types of Construction" in UG-116(b)
2) Added the UHT marking to UG-116(b) and
reference to UHT-115
3) Added the WL marking to UG-116(b) and
reference to ULW-115
4) Added the ULT marking to UG-116(b) and
reference to ULT-115
5) Added a reference to UIG-116 with the
Graphite marking G
6) Added the CS marking to UG-116(b) and
reference to Mandatory Appendix 44, 44-7
For Division 2, the only two letters being
removed are the W and the F. See 13-63, and
15-317 also was under RN 13-2006
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• Added definition of "NPS" in

Appendix 3 “NP S : Nominal Pipe Size as
• There are a number of other
used throughout this Division
places where the Code limit a size is defined as the pipe outside
to a NPS value. It has not been diameter for a given pipe size
explicitly defined when the Code in accordance with ASME
states the size is limited to a given B36.10M”
NPS size. If one is using a
standard fitting, it may be defined,
but it may not well defined for a
custom engineered component.

15-722
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UW-16
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Clarification for a radial nozzle attachment

• Added paragraph (h)
to UW-16

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• Added a new detail (p-2) to

Figure UW-16.1 and re-labelled
the existing detail (p) to (p-1) in
Figure UW-16.1(c) and in UW-
16(d)(2).
• Added the words "Studding outlet
type flanges may also be attached
by full penetration welds as shown
in Figure UW-16.1 sketch (p-2)" in
UW-16(d)(2).
See 16-633, Section VIII Div. 2 Table 4.2.11
detail 5
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• Since martensitic stainless

steels are particularly crack
sensitive, paragraph
• UHA-34 was revised to add
martensitic chromium steel
welds to the list of weldments
for which penetrant testing is
required.

17-1344
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UG-14
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• Revised UG-14 and

Appendix 2, 2-2(d) to
incorporate the [revised]
Code Cases and reconcile
UG-14 and Appendix 2.

17-1800 See RN17-683 3.2.5.2 (a) for Section VIII Div. 2 changes

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• Deleted Appendix DD
• Certification and Accreditation requirements
are now contained and kept current at CA
Connect, including preparation, application,
and certification guidelines. This eliminates
the need to maintain this information in
nonmandatory appendixes and normative
annex. This item will eliminate guides for
certificates of authorization in VIII-1 Appendix
DD, VIII-2 Annex 2-H, VIII-3 Appendix 3 and
eliminate supporting references. Reference to
https://www.asme.org/shop/certificati
on-accreditation provided in appropriate
paragraphs.

17-230 See 17-230, VIII Division 2 Annex 2H deleted

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• Revised Section UG-

39 and Figure UG-39
to accommodate
more geometries

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UW-11(a)(4)
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• Revised UW-11(a)(4) to remove the second reference to Paragraph (2).

This proposed change makes nozzle or communicating chamber radiography required only when
the nozzle or communicating chamber itself exceeds the thickness requirements of UW-11(a)(2),
or if the shell and/or head (so the entire vessel) is designed for lethal service or as an unfired
steam boiler exceeding 50PSI.
UW-11(a)(4) does allow for certain exemptions for Category B and C butt joints, due to thickness
in these nozzles and communicating chambers, but not for Category A or D joints butt joints

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• Incorporated the provisions of

Code Case 1518-5 into UW-50.
• The incorporation of this code
case will permit waiving the
surface examination requirements
imposed by UW-50 when
performing pneumatic testing
under the rules of UG-100 when
qualifying conditions have been
met.

17-982 & 18-1976

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• Revised UW-51(a)(2) by deleting the exception to

written (radiography) procedure requirements.

• Replacing the term "penetrameter" with "image

quality indicator", and striking the phrase "shall be
the basis for final acceptance.

• Revised UW-51(a)(4) to clarify that the permission

to use UT in lieu of RT applies to welds in which the
thinner of the members joined is 1/4 inch thick or
greater.

• Revised UW-51(b) to simplify the wording, and

delete the requirement for Inspector confirmation of
the defect indication by ultrasonic examination.

17-3222, 18-1091,
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• Replaced UG-84(h)(2)(-b) with

the following, "be in the same
heat-treated condition and this
heat-treated condition shall be
noted on the PQR and WPS
used for construction; and"

See RN: 18-1930, for VIII Div. 2 3.11.8.3 change

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• Revised Annex 1-B to add Certifying

Engineer and Designer. This item outlines the
• Revised Part 2 to indicate Certifying qualifications and competence
Engineer must certify the UDS and requirements for designers and
MDR. Editorially revised Annex 2-A.
Revised Annex 2-B to change from engineers.
Professional Engineer to Certifying
Engineer.
• Revised Annex 2-B for requirements of
MDR certification by a Designer.
Editorially revised Table 2-B.1. Revised
Annex 2-E for requirements of QC
System to cover procedures for
qualifications of Certifying Engineers
and designers. Added new Annex 2-J.

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• Added new subparagraphs 2.2.2

and 2.3.1.3 in Div. 2, permitting
pressure vessels being designed
and constructed to the same design
specifications to follow a single
UDS, and their compliance to the
UDS.

Each vessel will continue to be ASME Code certified by the

Manufacturer on a separate Manufacturer's Data Report.

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• Added an additional sentence

to the end of 3.11.8.4(a) and
(b) for requirements of test
plate when multiple welding
process are utilized.

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• Created new Article KM-6 in Div. 3, This is an attempt to make the Code more
to consolidate location of all user friendly by consolidating all of the
material models used for analysis. material models into part KM and referencing
• Created Part KM-6, moved KD-360 them in all other areas of the book.
cyclic stress strain curves to Part
KM-6, modified reference to
material model in KD-231.1, moved
KD-231.4 to new Part KM-6,
modified material reference in KD-
234.1, KD-236 and other misc.
references throughout the book to
refer to new part KM-6, and moved
description of elastic perfectly
plastic material model to KM-6 from
KD-236.

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• Incorporation of Code Case 2564 into the main body of ASME VIII-3 will
include the following additions:
– KG-6, Requirements for Impulsively Loaded Vessel
– KM-6 Rules for covers on impulsively loaded vessels
– KD-210(t), definition of Impulsively Loaded Vessel and KD-250(u) definition of
QSP
– KD-240, Additional Requirements for Impulsively Loaded Vessels
– KT-350, Requirements for Impulsively Loaded Vessels
– KR-7, Requirements for Impulsively Loaded Vessels
– KS-102, Marking of Impulsively Loaded Vessels
– Non-Mandatory Appendix K, Guidance on Fatigue and Fracture Assessment for
Impulsively Loaded Vessels

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• Revised KM-211.1(b) and KM-

211.1(c) to specify a test specimen
depth location of T/2 instead of
T/4.
• T/4 did not adequately capture the
potential variation in mechanical
properties through the thickness of
the plate, especially for the thicker
plates which will be allowed by the
proposed changes in RN 13-1999.
It is recognized that the most
variation in material properties of a
plate will occur at the mid-point of
the thickness (T/2).

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Table KG-141
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• Revised reference edition for CA-1 to latest edition.

17-1545
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KT-312 Upper Limit
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(hydrostatic test pressure)

• Revised KT-312
• Revised the equations in KT-312.1
• Revised the equations in KT-312.2
• Added new KT-312.3
• Revised old KT-312.3 and change KT-
312.3 to KT-312.4

17-264
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• Revised KG-310 and KG-322

relative to the manufacture of
vessels with single UDS or
Manufacturer's Design Report
for construction of multiple
vessels.

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QG-104
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• Revised QG-104 to clarify

requirements for documenting
the performance qualification
test.

15-179
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QW-423.1
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• Revised QW-423.1 to clarify the

base metal substitutions
allowed and range qualified for
welder qualification.

16-1274
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QW-404.10
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• Revised QW-404.10 to omit

reference to Authorized
Inspector

ASME Construction Codes provide document availability.

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• Added provisions to both

procedure and performance
qualification to allow use of low-
energy capacitor discharge
welding. Issue a code case to
allow early implementation

16-2647
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QW-300.1
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• Revised for the purpose of

establishing performance
qualification continuity.

16-2786
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PQR Form QW-483
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• Revised Form QW-483

15-178 / 16-2979
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• Revised QG-106 to require that

the individuals who provide
supervision and control over the
personnel who join qualification
coupons be shown by the
organization to be qualified,
trained or experienced to
perform the oversight
defined.

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• Revised QW-202.2 to add

requirements addressing
qualified base metal and weld
metal thickness ranges when
dissimilar thickness test
coupons are used and clarify
that the thickness, t, of
deposited weld metal in QW-
451 must be exclusive of weld
reinforcement.

17-1962
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QW-101
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• Revise QW-101 to address

recording of variable that are
not within the scope of a WPS
or PQR.

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• Revise QG-107 due to the

increasing number of mergers,
acquisitions, divestments, and
name changes within the Boiler
and Pressure Vessel Industry

17-2167
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QW-403.5
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• Revised QW-403.5(c) to clarify

qualification for Group Numbers
within the same P-Number.

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QW-191.1.3
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• Revised QW-191.2.1(b), deleted current

subparagraphs QW-191.2.1(c) and QW-
191.2.2, redesignated QW-191.2.3 as QW-
191.2.2, redesignated QW-191.2.4 as QW-
191.2.3,
• added new paragraph QW-191.4,
referencing ASME Section V, Article 1 for
qualification and certification the
requirements applicable to all volumetric
examination personnel.

(which requires qualification and

certification to the employer's Written
Practice and either SNT-TC-1A, CP-189,
national or international programs such
as ACCP or ISO 9712:2012)

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QW-404.5
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• Revised QW-404.5 to add the

word "by" in two places to
improve clarity

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RT-510(a)
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• Revise BPVC Section X, RT-

510(a).

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Appendix 8
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• This incorporates Code Case

2745 and Code Case 2820.

• These vessels are routinely

used for other fluids, as
addressed by the new list.

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• Table 8-700.2.1-1 revised

• This incorporates Code Case 2747

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• This incorporates Code

Case 2742 • 18-1844
• Requires inclusion of
requirement to show
lower pressure limit on
nameplate.

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• Pressurization Rate changed.

• This incorporates Code Case
2746.

This sets the maximum allowable

pressurization rate at 200 psi/sec

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