ASME Boiler and Pressure Vessel Code

SECTION V

INTERPRETATIONS
Volume 58
Interpretations of the Code are distributed annually in July with the issuance of the edition and
subsequent addenda. Interpretations posted in January at www.cstools.asme.org/interpretations are
included in the July distribution. Interpretations of Section III, Divisions 1 and 2, are part of the update
service to Section III, Subsection NCA.

Interpretations Volumes 54 through 56 were included with the update service to the 2004 Edition of
the Code; Volume 57 is the first Interpretations volume to be included with the update service to the
2007 Edition.

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INTERPRETATIONS
VOLUME 58 — SECTION V
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 I.

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SECTION V

Subject Interpretation File No.

Article 2, VIII-288 (2004 Edition, 2005 Addenda) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . V-07-05 07-90

Article 4, Mandatory Appendix III (2004 Edition, 2005 Addenda) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . V-07-06 07-83
Article 7, T-764.3, Yoke Technique (2007 Edition). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . V-07-07 07-1749

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Interpretation: V-07-05

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

Date Issued: April 27, 2007
File: 07-90

Question: For the final radiographic interpretation, is it acceptable to use post-image processing filters?
Reply: Yes.

Interpretation: V-07-06

Subject: Article 4, Mandatory Appendix III (2004 Edition, 2006 Addenda)

Date Issued: October 19, 2007
File: 07-83

Question: Is it the intent of Article 4 of Section V that for a time of flight diffraction (TOFD) ultrasonic
examination, which is a nondistance amplitude technique, to specify that the confirmation of sensitivity be
based on an amplitude response of 80% full screen height from the specified reference reflections?
Reply: No, the confirmation of sensitivity for a time of flight diffraction (TOFD) ultrasonic examination
is the response from the specified reference reflectors, representative of the zone to be examined, of a
minimum of 6 dB above grain noise and the images shall be apparent in the resulting digitized grayscale
display.

Interpretation: V-07-07

Subject: Article 7, T-764.3, Yoke Technique (2007 Edition)

Date Issued: November 15, 2007
File: 07-1749

Question: When using the yoke technique, does T-764.3 permit the use of a magnetic field indicator (pie
gauge) or artificial shims to determine the adequacy and direction of the magnetizing field?
Reply: No.

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