© canHeymane Vetag GmbH Lnemburger Seta 440 0-560 Koln AD 2000-Merkblatt Ics 23,020.30 ‘July 2006 edition aasietiala) ‘AD 2000-Merkbiatt for General principles for materials Pressure vessels, wo The AD 2000-Merkbitter are prepared by the seven associations listed below who together form the “Arbetsaemelnschaft Druck bbehater” (AD). The structure and the appllcalion of the AD 2000 Code and the procediral guidelines are covered by AD 2000-Aerk- lat @ The AD 2000-Merkblatter contain safety requirements to be met under normal operating condttions. above-normal loadings re to be expected dung the operation ofthe pressure vessel, tis shall be fakon into account by meeting special requirements. 1 thee ar any evergences from the requirements ofthis AD 2000-Merkblat, it shall b possible to prove thatthe standard of safety of ‘this Cade has bean maintained by her means, eg. by materia esting, tess, sross analysis, operating axperanco. Fachverband Dampihessel, Behite- und Ratrleitungsbau @ V. (OBR), Dsseldort Hayptverband dr goworlohen Borufoganeeconschaton @V., Sankt Auguctin ‘Verband dar Chemvischan industiee.V. (VCD, FranktutiMain Verband Deutscher Maschinen- und Anlagenbau e.V. (/DMA), Fachgomeinschaft Vertabrenstechnische Maschinen und ‘Appavate,Franktun/tain ‘Stannstnut vDEn, Dasseluort G8 PowerTech .v, Essen Verband der TOV eV. (VaTOM, Bertin The above associations continuously uodate the AD 2000-Merkbate in fine with technical progress. Please adress any proposals for this to the publisher: Verband dor TUV e.V,, FriedrichstraBe 136, 10117 Bertin. Contents © Foreword 1 Scope 2 General requirements 0 Foreword ‘The AD 2000 Code can be applied to satisfy the basic satety requirements of the Pressure Equipment Uirective, principally for the conformity assessment in accordance vith Modules "G" and "B + Fr ‘The AD 2000 Code is structured along the lines of a self ‘contained concept. if other technical rules are used in accordance with the state of the art to solve related prob- lems, it is assumed that the overall concept has been taken into account. ‘The AD 2000 Gode can be used as appropriate for ather modules of the Pressure Equipment Directive or for iffer- ‘ent sectors of the law. Responsibility for testing is as ‘specified in the provisions of the relavant sector of the law. 1 Scope ‘The W series of AD 2000-Merkbiftter apply to metals for use in different product forms for the manufacture of pressure-bearing components of pressure vessels. ine AU ZUUU-MerKOIatt lays down general principles tor the quality of the products, their manufacture and testing 3 Materials for pressure vessels 4 Filler metals and other consumables ‘The W series of AD 2000-Merkblatter regulate the applica- tion and the requirements of various product forms, 0.9 plate, strip, tubes. This AD 2000-Merkblatt does not cover materials for = gaskets and = attachment and instalation part. The N series of the AD 2000-Merkblatter cover non- metalic materials, 2. General requirements 2:4 The materials shall attain the required mechanical properties on the fished structural par ‘Materials in contact with the vessel content shall suffer nether serious corrosion attack nor form dangerous com- pounds with the same, 2.2 The purchaser/user or the manufacturer of the pres- ‘sure vessel, piping and accessories shall select only ma- terials which, when correctly processed, wil attain the bropeites fully vompatibie with he service vous UF the pressure vessels, piping and accessories. ‘Supersedes October 2004 edition; | = Amendments to previous edition ‘0 2000-Martlator are protected by Copyright. The rigs of use, pariclary of any tarslatn, reproduction, exact of gues, vansisicn by [hotel meass an stage cin etn Sycteme even ont, osarve fo he autor Ou aya Veg he aes a son ‘Bie measures to ansre the aozracy of hs tanaltion but ee that no fsponsibity can be accept for any a oman or nacoury. tase of doubt ept, the test eto te Geman tt ony alAD 2000-Merkblatt 23. Ihe quaity charactenstics ot matenais in ine aolivery ‘condition, essential for satisfying the conditions of 2.1 and 22, andthe qualty-affecting measures to be adopted ssesament of the sultabilty of the material for oressure ‘vessels. For meeting the general conditions in accordance with clause 2 the minimum requirements laid down in this document are: = the demands made on the chemical composition and the mechanicaltechnological properties, = the conditions regarding processing and heat treatment methods and practices, = the rater teoting wontons tayether with the type and the content of the test certificate, = the marking requirements, = the conditions governing the design characteristics 3.4.2 The manufacturer of the materials shall = employ equipment ensuring the proper manufacture and testing of the products = employ competent personnel for the manufacture and testing of the products as well as an inspection author- ity for non-destructive tests provided such have been Stipulated in the materials sparificaion = manufacture the products using a suitable method and = ensure by means of quality control and suitable re- cords, the appropriate manufacture and processing of the producte ae wall az the fulilmant of the conditions laid down in the material specification. The same holds for the manufacture ofthe initial material Lite manufacturer issues ais inspection vertiivate 9.4, he shall also have available a documented quality manage- ment system. [The works inspector issuing inspection certificates 3.1 for the manufacturer shall ful the conditions of DIN EN 10 204, The name and the test stamp of the works inspec- tor shail be known to the relevant third party. 3.2. Establishment of the suitability of the matorial 321 The suitability of the materials shall be established by the relevant third party on the basis of the material Speciivallo is avcuidane will: 3.4.4. I the ouitablity of the material cannot be established on the basis of the material specification the relevant third party shall impose additional essential safety conditions. and appropriate tests for the produc ‘The relevant third party shall express the result of the suitability check in writing. In caves where the cuitahilly shack i intandad for wielar application, this can be done in the form of a European ‘material approval (e.g. procedure as specified in VaTUV- ‘Merkblatter 1255 to 1264) Wa suitability check for gereral usage is not available, the rlovant third party may prepare an individual certificate 3.2.2 The materials listed in the W series of AD 2000: Merkblatter are suitable for use within the limits quoted in the relevant AD 2000-Merkblatt. Other application limits are permissible once suitabilty in conformity with 3.2.1 has been established. ‘The W corioe of AD 2000-Morkiblittor aro. continuously aligned with currently valid standards. The use of mater- als, which were delivered in accordance with previously valid editions from the AD-, or AD 2000 Codes, is stil permissible, 3.3 Certificate confirming the fulfilment of the condi- tions laid down for the manufacturer 3.3.4 The manufacturer of the materials shall prove to ‘the relevant third party that the requirements to 3.1.2 have been satisfied. Existing OM systems shall be taken into consideration here. The results of the check shall be con- firmed by the relevant third party. This generally happens before the first delivery ‘The confirmation is valid for 3 years and is extended with- out any furthor test a long ae the rolovant third party reassures itself annually that the material-specitic re- {quirements are met. This may be done within the context Cf continuous material inspections by the relevant third Paty. Manufacturers that meet the requirements. specified in 3.1.2 are listed in VATUV-Merkblatt Werkstoffe 1253/1, for example. 3.3.2. The proof according to 3.3.1 can be replaced in an individual case by an appropriate enlargement of ‘the scope of the tests performed on the delivery, e.g. by a hack of tha chaminal composition on the niece. a heat treatment check, additional sampling to confirm the uni- formity of the state, The necessary supplementary tests shall be imposed by the relevant third party 34 Testing, marking and quality certificates 3.4.1 (1) The conditions governing the suitability check in ‘accordance with 3.2 are decisive for the testing and matk- 1 Asa so TVA Gn ven Sta, 0-1205 CaloAD 2000-! ing of the materia as also for the quality certificate; the ‘marking shall include at least the specifications imposed for a comparable product in accordance with the corre- ponding W aorioe of AD 2000 Moriblat, (2) The quality certifcate shall quote the quantity deliv- fered, the typical dimensions and the full wording of the marking, (@) If the manufacturer uses, for a given product-form, ‘materials not refined by him, he shall be in possession of certificates supplied by the manufacturer of the Initia ‘material stating the chemical composition. the material designation, the marking, the relevant dimensions and the quantity delivered 3.4.2 (1) The test cortiicates according to DIN EN 10204 Foquitod for proof of tho quality eharactoricice aro epecl fied in the W series of AD 2000-Merkblatter as a function of the material. If non-destructive tests are specified, they are generally certified in an inspection certificate 3.1. Test centticates accoraing to DIN EN 1U204:18¥9 italy attain the'r validity within the context of the AD 2000 Code ifthe requirements of 3.1.2 and 3.4.3 are met (2) If an inspection certificate 3.2 accordina to 4.2 of DIN EN 10204:2008 is specified as proof of the quality charac- teristics, the mechanicaltechnological tests (e.g. tensile test, impact test, bending test, flattening test) and the Visual examination and dimensional test shall be carried out in the presence of the relevant third party. As long as adequate production relablity has been proven to the relevant third party, a random visual examination and dimensional test by the relevant third party is permitted (On request, the relevant third party shall indicate the chemical composition of the cast, the steel making proc- ss, the manufacturing method and the delivery condition of the product unless otherwise specified on the basis of the suitability test described in 3.2. ‘The relevant third party Is entitled to observe the manu- facturing process. The manufacturing and test procedures shall not be adversely fected, In ciccumstances according to 3.4.1 para (3), the relevant third party shall be in possession of the certificates from ‘the manufacturer ofthe initial material 3.4.3 If DIN EN 10204:1995 is being applied, the manu- {acturer shall confirm that the requirements of the material specification and of the order have been met. lest certticates (8.1.A), 3.1. and %.2 according to DIN EN 10204:1995 shall be regarded as equivalent with re- spect to inspection certificate 3.2 in the AD 2000 Code. ‘The requirements in 3.4.2 (2) apply with regard to the tests bbeing carried out by the relevant third party. Merkblatt 9.5 Repairs and repair (final) welds Material defects may be repaired in conformity with the conditions laid down in the material specification. f the ‘question or repair (nna welds 1s not coverea in tne mate- rial specification, repair (final) welding (with the exception the repair welding of steel castings) may only be carried ‘out in agreement with the customer and - whenever the felevant third party 1s required to test the product ~ in the presence of the relevant third party. In cases of repairs by means of welding, the nature and the extent of the reoairs. as well as the tvoe and the re- ‘sults of the tests performed on the required area shall be described in a certificate. The conditions laid down in DIN 1680, Part 1 apply for ropair wolde on eteo! castings, unlece otherwice stated in the material specification, A process approval test in ac- cordance with Stahi-Eisen-Werkstoffolatt 110 is required {or repair welds on stee! castings. 8.8 Design characteristics The characteristic values stipulated in the material spec ‘aation are valid for design purposes unless other values, are laid down in the suitability chack in 3.2, 4. Filler metals and other consumables 4.4. The filer metals, if required in combination with con- ‘sumables, shall be suitable for the fabrication of pressure vessels, ie. the weld metal shall be adapted to the base metals and 10 the relevant quality characteristics given in "filler metal specification’. 4.2 The sultabilty of solder and aghesives can be estab- lished in a process approval test. 4.3. Tho suitabilty shall be established by the report of a relevant third party on the basis of the filer metal spectt- cation’. In cases. where a sutablity check for general usage has not been carried out, suitability for a specific, respectively similar application may be established during an extended process anoroval test. The suitabilty of the filer metals quoted in VaTUV- | Kennblatt 1000 shall be established within the scope laid down in that standava, Fa vv eta 160Publisher: Verband der TOV eV. E-Mail: berin@vatuev.de hitpu/www.vdtuev.de Source of supply ® Carl Heymanns Verlay Luxemburaer StraBe 449, D-50939 Kbin Telefax: 0221-9 43 73 603, E-Mail: verkauf@heymanns.com