ASME Boiler and Pressure Vessel Code

SECTION X

INTERPRETATIONS
Volume 58
Interpretations of the Code are distributed annually in July with the issuance of the edition and
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service to Section III, Subsection NCA.

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INTERPRETATIONS
VOLUME 58 — SECTION X
Replies to Technical Inquiries
January 1, 2007 through December 31, 2007

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
supersede the interpretation.
For detailed instructions on preparation of technical inquiries to the ASME Boiler and Pressure Vessel
Committee, refer to Appendix 3.

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Subject Interpretation File No.

RT-430, Weight Percentage (2004 Edition) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . X-07-01 07-633

RT-502, Rate of Applying Test Pressure (2004 Edition) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . X-07-02 07-634
Hydrotest Factor and Welded Metal (2004 Edition) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . X-07-03 07-636
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Interpretation: X-07-01

Subject: RT-430, Weight Percentage (2004 Edition)

Date Issued: May 7, 2007
File: 07-633

Question: Is it acceptable if the final weight of each vessel is within 90% of the weight specified in the
Qualification Test Report for prototype vessel?
Reply: No.

Interpretation: X-07-02
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Subject: RT-502, Rate of Applying Test Pressure (2004 Edition)

Date Issued: May 7, 2007
File: 07-634

Question: May the test pressure be applied gradually instead of in steps with no time limit specified?
Reply: Yes.

Interpretation: X-07-03

Subject: Hydrotest Factor and Welded Metal (2004 Edition)

Date Issued: May 7, 2007
File: 07-636

Question (1): If a filament-wound cylindrical vessel is fitted with nonpreviously hydrotested welded and
nonwelded metal components, is it required to test the vessel at 1.3 times the design pressure when tested
as an assembly?
Reply (1): Yes.

Question (2): In filament-wound cylindrical vessels, nozzles that are attached to the flat heads by retainer
rings are machined out of welded pipe as per the material specification. Is this nozzle to be considered a
“welded metal component” as per RT-450.2?
Reply (2): Yes.

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