2019 ASME Section VIII Division 1 Synopsis

Summary of Changes and Explanations for the 2019 Edition of
ASME Section VIII, Div. 1
A
SUMMARY OF CHANGES TO
THE 2019 EDITION
SECTION VIII, DIV. 1
OF THE
ASME CODE
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
Page(s)
Executive Summary……………………………………………………………………………………….. 3–4
List of Changes…………………………………………………………………………………………….. 5–9
Introduction…………………………………………………………………………………………………. 10
Subsection A – General Requirements………………………………………………………………… 11 – 18
Part UG – General Requirements for All Materials of Construction and All Materials……………. 11 – 18
Subsection B – Requirements Pertaining to Methods of Fabrication of Pressure Vessels…… 19 – 25
Part UW – Requirements for Pressure Vessels Fabricated by Welding…………………………… 19 – 23
Part UF – Requirements for Pressure Vessels Fabricated by Forging…………………………….. 24 – 25
Subsection C –Requirements Pertaining to Classes of Materials…………………………………. 26 – 44
Part UCS – Requirements for PV Constructed of Carbon & Low Alloy Steels…………………….. 26 – 29
Part UNF – Requirements for Pressure Vessels Constructed of Nonferrous Materials………….. 30 – 32
Part UHA – Requirements for Pressure Vessels Constructed of High Alloy Steels………………. 33 – 36
Part UCI – Requirements for Pressure Vessels Constructed of Cast Iron……………………....... 37
Part UCL – Requirements for Welded PVs Constructed of Material With Corrosion Resistant
Integral Cladding, Weld Metal Overlay Cladding, or Applied Linings………………... 37
Part UHT – Requirements for Pressure Vessels Constructed of Ferritic Steels With Tensile
Properties Enhanced by Heat Treatment……………………………………………… 38
Part ULW – Requirements for Pressure Vessels Fabricated by Layered Construction……......... 39
Part ULT – Alternative Rules for Pressure Vessels Constructed of Materials Having Higher
Allowable Stresses at Low Temperature………………………………………………. 39
Part UHX – Rules for Shell-and-Tube Heat Exchangers…………………………………………..... 40 – 42
Part UIG – Requirements for Pressure Vessels Constructed of Impregnated Graphite…………. 43 – 44
Mandatory Appendices…………………………………………………………………………………… 45 – 55
Appendix 2 – Rules for Bolted Flange Connections With Ring Type Gaskets……………………….. 45 – 46
Appendix 3 – Definitions………………………………………………………………………………….. 47
Appendix 10 – Quality Control System………………………………………………………………….. 47 – 48
Appendix 13 – Vessels of Noncircular Cross Section………………………………………………….. 48
Appendix 17 – Dimpled or Embossed Assemblies……………………………………………….......... 49
Appendix 26 – Bellows Expansions Joints………………………………………………………........... 49 – 52
Appendix 33 – Standard Units for Use in Equations……………………………………………………. 52
Appendix 35 – Rules for Mass Production of Pressure Vessels………………………………………. 52
Appendix 39 – Testing the Coefficient of Permeability of Impregnated Graphite……………………. 53
Appendix 41 – Electric Immersion Heater Element Support Plates…………………………….......... 53
Appendix 42 – Diffusion Bonding………………………………………………………………………… 53
Appendix 44 – Cold Stretching of Austenitic Stainless Steel Pressure Vessels……………………... 54
Appendix 45 – Plate Heat Exchangers………………………………………………………………….. 55
Appendix 46 – Rules for Use of Section VIII, Division 2………………………………………….......... 55
Nonmandatory Appendices……………………………………………………………………………… 56 – 58
Appendix A – Basis for Establishing Allowable Loads for Tube-to-Tubesheet Joints……………….. 56
Appendix M – Installation and Operation………………………………………………………….......... 57
Appendix DD – Guide to Information Appearing on Certificate of Authorization…………………….. 57
Appendix GG – Guidance for the Use of U.S. Customary and SI Units in the ASME BPVC………... 57
Appendix JJ – Flowcharts Illustrating Toughness Testing Requirements and Exemptions From
Toughness Testing by the Rules of UHA-51…………………………….................... 58
Appendix NN – Guidance to the Responsibilities of the User and Designated Agent………………. 58
Note: This Table only shows those sections affected by the new changes in 2019 Edition.
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EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
The 2019 edition of ASME Section VIII, Division 1, issued on July 1, 2019 and becomes mandatory January
of 2020. These are some, but not necessarily all of the major changes to the 2019 edition of ASME Section
VIII, Div.1. The Certificate Holder is responsible for assuring all Code requirements are met and to assure
the QC System is updated as required each time a new edition becomes mandatory. As always, should
you require assistance, please contact your AI. Please see the major changes as follows:
1) U-2(g) has been revised with rules allowing the use of ASME Section VIII, Div. 2 for design formulas
that do not exist in Section VIII, Div. 1. The revised rules continue to allow the use of design rules from
other recognized Standards or Codes. The ”as-safe-as” provision has been replaced with an absolute
limitation on applied stress. A new Appendix 46 was also created to incorporate Code Case 2695 into
Section VIII, Div. 1. This makes it clear to all that the designer can use the rules in Part 4 of Section
VIII, Div. 2 for Division 1 vessel design under qualifying conditions and limitations. Code Case 2695
will be annulled.
2) UG-14 concerning rods and bars in fabrication. The 2017 Code does not allow flanges to be machined
from rod or bar. The 2019 does under certain conditions. Due in part to the integration of Code Cases
2155 and 2166, UG-14 now offers an alternative approach for using rod and bar over 4 inches and up
to 8 inches in diameter and also replacing the requirements in these Code Cases with a “knockdown”
factor of 50% on the allowable stress value used in their design. Though this is very conservative, it
offers a substantial relief from the detailed requirement processes.
3) UG-23 has added new rules to limit shear and bearing stresses applied to the pressure vessel
components. These limitation were not specifically address in the previous Editions of the Codes, so
users are advised to take note of these new design requirements.
4) UG-39 refers to the Figure UG-34 for the definition of “d” for a flat head, which has nineteen (19)
geometry examples showing this definition of “d”. In addition, paragraph UG-39(b)(3) refers to the outer
edge of the flat head for the definition of terms “U3” and “U5”, but only one type of head to shell geometry
and the dimension “d” in Figure 34 is not the edge dimension as referenced here. Therefore, these two
paragraphs are revised to include more geometries.
5) As part of the integration of Code Case 2901 into UG-44, UG-44 is revised to include the guidance from
this Code Case for considering external load conditions when selecting an appropriate flange Class
rating and also for the use of next greater Class of flange to meet the recommended criteria. Users are
advised to take note these new design conditions and apply to the design accordingly.
6) UG-84(g) has been revised to clarify impact testing of the HAZ when welding dissimilar base metals,
for example P-1 to P-8. In this case, specimens must be removed from both HAZs. This was not clear
in the 2017 edition.
7) The 2019 edition, in UG-84(h)(2) now states that the test plate material “be in the same heat-treated
condition, and this heat-treated condition shall be noted on the PQR and WPS used for construction.”
Again, this was not specified in the 2017 edition. This may require new qualifications for impacts in
some cases. Also, Table UG-84 has been revised to delete the last row and only having two rows. This
should not affect you if you did two sets when testing greater than or equal to 1-1/2” base metals.
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EXECUTIVE SUMMARY (CONTINUED)
8) Stamping requirements have been changed in UG-116 to delete the “Types of Construction” on the
nameplate. This means things like “W”, “L”, etc. are not shown under the U designator anymore. The
nameplate will now show “ULT, WL, ULT, G or CS.”
9) The requirement in UW-2(a) for PWHT for lethal service has been clarified. Now it states that the
exemptions in UCS-56-1 for carbon steels are applicable even for lethal service. This was not clear in
the 2017 Edition.
10) UW-50 has been revised to incorporate Code Case 1518, which exempts surface examination of welds
prior to pneumatic testing under certain conditions, for example, the working pressure must be less
than or equal to 500 psi.
11) UW-51(a)(2) is revised to remove the previous exemption for written procedure requirements for RT.
This revision is significant as it is now require all R.T. to be performed following a written procedure
approved by a Level III examiner as stated in ASME Section V, Article 2.
12) Unrelated to the new changes to UW-54, users are cautioned that ASNT SNT-TC-1A and ASNT/ANSI
CP-189 are no longer referenced in Table U-3. For the qualification of NDE personnel, the user is
instructed by UW-54 to go to ASME Section V, Article 1, T-120(e), which references these two
documents. In 2019 Edition of ASME Section V, the referenced Edition for these two documents is now
2016 Edition. What is significant in the 2016 Edition of SNT-TC -1A is that all of the “should” statements
become “shall” requirements. For details, please refer to our OneCIS ASME Section V 2019 Synopsis.
Even though SNT –TC-1A is a “recommended guide”, if used, there can be significant changes in the
NDE Written Practices of NDE companies required.
13) There are some significant changes in UCS-66. UCS-66(c) and Figure UCS-66 are revised to assign
the impact testing exemption curves for SA-105 forged flanges depending on its supplied condition, i.e.
“heat treated” and “as-forged” conditions as there has been concerning the low toughness of this flange
materials recently. This is significant for the fact that it is now requiring flange manufacturers to begin
documenting these requirements, and may affect acceptability of these materials in inventory, as well
as ordering and receiving these flanges. As the result, SA-105 forged flanges supplied in “as-forged”
condition, is now a Curve ‘A’ material for Figure UCS-66. The 2017 edition had it listed as a Curve ‘B’
material. The other noted change here that users should be aware of in UCS-66 is the removal of
UCS-66(b)(1)(c) for the option to reduce the MDMT of B16.5 and B16.47 standard flanges using the
coincident stress ratio for the vessel shell, which does not affect the remaining option of MDMT
reduction based on the ratio of maximum design pressure and maximum allowable pressure for flanges
given in UCS-66(b)(1)(-b).
14) UCS-79 is revised to remove the requirements for applying heat treatment for cold formed thin walled
tubing and pipe made of P-No. 3 through P-No. 5C. This is a significant change for U-tube heat
exchangers Manufacturers, as these materials can be very thin and only require mere seconds of being
held at the prescribed temperatures to achieve stress relief in which a minimum of 15 minutes will
destroy the mechanical properties of the tubing.
15) Mandatory Appendix 45, subparagraph 45-5(b) has added an alternative way to determine MAWP of
gasketed plate packs without performing proof test or design calculations for plate heat exchangers.
This is the result of incorporating Code Case 2766.
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LIST OF CHANGES
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Location Brief Description
(Syp.) (Code) Number
10 3 U-2(g) 12-307 Reference new Appendix 46 (Div. 2)
10 4 U-4 13-2204 Table 33-1 renamed U-4-1
10 5 Table U-3 14-598 Minor revisions to Table U-3
11 10 UG-11 18-1306 External Forces on weld neck flanges
11 12 *UG-14 17-1800 Clarify the use of rod and bar in fabrication
11 13 UG-16 12-307 Reference to Appendix 46
11 14 UG-18 15-2814 Impact testing of dissimilar base metals
12 16 UG-23 17-2204 Sheer stress and Bearing stress now covered
12 33 UG-34 13-1075 Revised the definition of ‘C’
12 33, 38 UG-34(c)(1) & 18-1306 Changed reference from UG-44 to UG-44(a)
UG-35.3
12 40 UG-36(g)(2) 16-2413 Address angles exceeding 30 degrees
13 45 UG-39 17-2671 Added more geometries
13 47 UG-40 18-1306 Changed the reference from UG-44 to UG-44(a)
13 54, 55 UG-44 & 18-1306 Renumbered paragraph
Table UG-44-1
13 70 *UG-84(g) 15-2814 Impact testing of dissimilar metals
14 71 *Table UG-84 18-2228 Specimen removal for HAZ specimen
14 70 UG-84(g) 18-1563 Allows the notch to be aligned parallel to the fusion line
14 72 *UG-84(h)(2)(-b) 18-1930 Clarified information required to be on the PQR and WPS
14 73 UG-84(i)(3)(-b) 17-2773 Clarified specimen requirements
15 74 UG-91 17-2783 Clarified definition of the AI to be consistent with QAI-1
15 78 UG-99(k) 12-1556 Pressure testing of lined vessels in lethal service
15 84 *UG-116 15-317 Changed required stamping for “Type of Construction”
15 84 UG-116 17-2587 Clarified stamping for “U” and “PRT
16 86 UG-117(c) 17-230 Deleted reference to Appendix DD
16 88 UG-119(a) 16-2433 Stamping of combination units
16 89 UG-120 15-120 Specify form U-5 for fixed tubesheet exchangers
17 94 UG-129 14-1168 Addresses test media for pressure relief valves
17 97 UG-131 16-2766 Certification of non-reclosing relief devices
17 105 UG-136(b)(3) 09-209 Accounts for bolting not manufactured from carbon steels
18 107 UG-136(d)(4) 16-2766 Pressures exceeding ASME Labs capability
18 109 UG-138 17-2193 Change valve to device to account for non-reclosing relief
devices
19 114 *UW-2 17-3211 Allows the exemptions in UCS-56-1 to apply to lethal service
vessels.
19 116 Figure UW-3 14-1972 Added a weld neck flange to the figure
19 117 UW-9 11-1132 Clarifies what welding processes are allowed
19 119 UW-11(a)(4) 17-341 Clarified thickness requirement
20 128 UW-13(e)(2) 16-2385 Clarified inconsistency between UW-13 & App. 2 sketches
20 132 Figure UW-16.1 16-633 Correct the problem with fillet weld size on large studded
outlets on smaller diameter vessels
20 140 UW-16(h) 16-801 Correct the problem with fillet weld size on large studded
outlets on smaller diameter vessels
Please note: * means a major change.
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LIST OF CHANGES (CONTINUED)
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21 141 UW-19 17-3355 Increase the weld size for plug welds in stayed plates
21 143 UW-20.3 16-662 Revised definitions of ‘S’ and ‘St’
21 145 UW-20.7 16-662 Clarified the stress to use when a tubesheet is cladded
22 152 *UW-50 17-982 Permits waiving of surface examination
22 153 UW-51 17-3222 Deleted the exception to a written procedure
22 153 UW-51 18-1091 Clarified the permission to use UT in lieu or RT applies
to welds in which the thinner is 1/4” or greater
23 153 UW-51 18-1195 Replaced Penetrameter with Image Quality Indicator
23 154 UW-54 17-3223 Removed the reference to Article T-120(h)
24 155 UF-5(c) 15-1391 Deleted reference to austenitic steels
24 156 UF-26 15-1391 Removed reference to forged vessels
24 156 UF-31 15-1391 Moved reference to austenitic steels to another
paragraph
25 159 UF-45 15-1391 Revised to refer to inspections and tests
26 168 UCS-11 18-1306 Changed reference from UG-44 to UG-44(a)
26 170 UCS-33 09-716 Delete the reference to Figure CS-2
26 170 UCS-56 16-2840 Added Section is the governing document for P
numbers
26 170 UCS-56 17-2194 Revised to address PWHT between dissimilar metals
27 172 Table UCS-56-1 17-3211 Minor changes to Note 3(c) and (e)
27 180 Table UCS-56-11 14-598 Added Mn+Ni limits for weld consumables for
P-15E materials
27 181 *UCS-66 16-450 Added SA-105 to Curve A under certain conditions
28 181 UCS-66(b)(1)(-c) 17-3135 Deleted “or (c)”
28 181 UCS-66 18-280 Clarified the Figure UCS-66.1 is not for nuts and bolts
28 182 Figure UCS-66 16-450 Moved SA-713 to Curve B if as rolled and Curve D if
normalized
28 198 UCS-79(d) 18-490 Relaxed PWHT requirements after forming for thin
walled tubing and piping
29 199 Table UCS-79-1 14-598 Added Mn+Ni limits for weld consumables for
P-15E materials
29 198 UCS-85 16-49 Added “torch brazing”
30 203 UNF-23 17-1448 Deleted reference to UG-31(a)
30 204 Table UNF-23.2 09-716 Delete the reference to Figure CS-2
30 204 Table UNF-23.2 16-3137 Added C71520 and C70620
30 206 UNF-33 09-716 Delete the reference to Figure CS-2
31 206 UNF-56(c) 17-1554 Deleted them requirement for PWHT for UNS-C95400
31 208 UNF-79 16-2090 Reduced minimum annealing time from 10 min to 20
min/in.
31 209 Table UNF-79 15-2426 Changed minimum heat treatment temperatures for
certain UNF materials
32 208 UNF-91 18-1195 Replaced “Penetrameter” with "Image Quality
Indicator" or "IQI"
33 213 UHA-23 17-1448 Deleted reference to UG-31(a)
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33 214 Table UHA-23 07-799 Added UNS S32003 under some SA specs
33 214 Table UHA-23 09-1776 Materials added
33 214 Table UHA-23 17-2082 Added UNS-S31254
34 213 UHA-31 09-716 Delete the reference to Figure CS-2
34 213 UHA-32 15-698 Correct references to deleted paragraphs
34 213 UHA-32 16-2462 Deleted reference to PWHT as a service requirement
34 213 UHA-32(c) 17-2194 Revised to address PWHT of welds between
dissimilar metals.
35 217 Table UHA-32-2 17-1200 Footnote added to exempt certain materials from PWHT
35 217, 219 Table UHA-32-3 18-1198 Added note to warn about sensitization
& -7
35 219 UHA-34 17-1344 Added a requirement for PT testing for martensitic
chromium steels
36 220 UHA-44 16-2099 Reduced minimum annealing time from 10 min to 20
min/in.
36 223 UHA-51(d)(3) 15-2391 Revised to account for “nominal material thickness”
36 225 Nonmandatory 15-698 Corrected references to deleted paragraphs
Appendix UHA-A
37 228 UCI-35 18-1306 Changed reference from UG-44 to UG-44(a)
37 235 UCL-52 12-1556 Integral clad vessels or weld metal overlay are not
subject to leak testing
38 242, 245 UHT-18 & Table 17-2272 Revised to include SA-553 Type III and 7% Ni
UHT-23
38 247, 246 Table UHT-56 17-2272 Revised to include SA-553 Type III and 7% Ni
and UHT-57
38 249 UHT-82 17-2272 Revised to include SA-553 Type III and 7% Ni
39 266, 268 ULW-52 & ULW- 18-1090 Modified to require PT on no ferromagnetic materials
53
39 274, 275 ULT-5 & ULT 16 17-2272 Revised to include SA-553 Type III and 7% Ni
39 275, 276 ULT-17 & Table 17-2272 Revised to include SA-553 Type III and 7% Ni
ULT-23
39 275, 279 ULT-30 & ULT- 17-2272 Revised to include SA-553 Type III and 7% Ni
56
39 279 ULT-79 & 82 17-2272 Revised to include SA-553 Type III and 7% Ni
39 280, 281 Tables ULT-82 & 17-2272 Revised to include SA-553 Type III and 7% Ni
82M
40 283 UHX-4 18-1306 Changed reference from UG-44 to UG-44(a)
40 283 UHX-4(h) 07-1495 New paragraph dealing with openings near tubesheets
40 287, 289 UHX-10 & Figure 16-295 Revised to show a maximum tubesheet butt length when
UHX-10 attached directly to a hemi-head
40 287 UHX-10(f) 17-145 Revised to allow the use of design pressure in operating
load cases
41 288 UHX-11.3 11-163 Added a new illustration showing the location “T”
41 293 UHX-12.3 17-2222 Deleted the definitions of Sps,c, and Sps,s. Added
definition of Sy.
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41 300 UHX-12.5.9 17-2222 Deleted the definitions of Sps,c, and Sps,s. Added
definition of Sy.
41 308 Figure UHX-13.4 17-1599 Revised the word “Increased” to “Different”
definition of Sy.
42 313 UHX-13.7 17-2150 Added plasticity factors
42 314 UHX-13.8.3 11-163 Added a new illustration showing the location of “T”
definition of Sy.
42 328 UHX-14.6.3 11-163 Added a new illustration showing the location of “T”
42 329 UHX-14.8 17-2150 Added plasticity factors
43 337 UIG-34 16-1251 Improved the procedure for calculating tubesheets
43 338 – 339 Figure UIG-34-1 - 16-1251 Improved the procedure for calculating tubesheets
UIG-34-3
43 337 UIG-34-4 16-1251 Improved the procedure for calculating tubesheets
43 347 – 348 Tables UIG-34.4 & 16-1251 Improved the procedure for calculating tubesheets
34.5
43 344 UIG-60 16-2198 Reduced the hydro stress multiplier
44 355, 356 Figure UIG-76-1 & - 16-2716 Revised diameter dimensions for tensile specimen
2
44 362 UIG-99 17-2248 Deleted the 1.5 hydro test calculation and changed
design pressure to MAWP
45 391 Appendix 2, 2-2 03-1596 Revised flange section thickness
45 391 Appendix 2, 2-2 17-1800 Reconciled UG-14 and Appendix 2
45 392 Appendix 2, 2-3 18-1167 Replaced “W” with “W m1”
46 393 Appendix 2, 2-4 17-1137 Clarifies what welding processes are allowed
46 403 Appendix 2, 2-9 18-413 Applies to split flange rigidity rules
46 410 Appendix 2, 2-12 18-1306 Changed reference from UG-44 to UG-44(a)
47 414 Appendix 3, 3-2 18-1195 Defined “NPS”
47 431 Appendix 7, 7-2 18-1195 Defined “NPS”
47 446 Appendix 10, 10-13 15-2694 Revised “hydrostatic” to “pressure”
47 446 Appendix 10, 16-2391 Clarification of record retention for “UM” vessels
10-13
48 446 Appendix 10, 16-2944 Added hydrostatic and pneumatic test records
10-13(b)(14)
48 446 Appendix 10, 17-1378 Changed to state “NDE Reports”
10-13(b)(8)
48 462 Appendix 13, 13-6 14-1794 Changed equations to include “+”
49 485 Appendix 17, 17-1 17-3355 Increase the weld size for plug welds in stayed plates
49 511 Appendix 26, 26-2 17-178 Clarified testing requirements and added fatigue curves
for materials not listed in the appendix
49 511 Appendix 26, 26-3 06-261 Revised procedure for cycle counting and stress ranges
50 511 Appendix 26, 26-3 18-453 Revised coefficient names
50 516 Appendix 26, 06-261 Revised procedure for cycle counting and stress ranges
26-4.2
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50 522 Appendix 26, 17-178 Clarified testing requirements and added fatigue
26-6.6.3.1 & 3.2 curves for materials not listed in the appendix
50 525 Appendix 26, 17-178 Clarified testing requirements and added fatigue
26-7.6.3.1 & 3.2 curves for materials not listed in the appendix
50 527, Appendix 26, 17-178 Clarified testing requirements and added fatigue
528 26-8.6.3.1 & 3.2 curves for materials not listed in the appendix
51 530 Appendix 26, 18-1820 Added difference between “extension” and
Figure 26-8 “compression”
51 529 Appendix 26, 06-261 Revised procedure for cycle counting and stress
26-9.5 ranges
51 529, Appendix 26, 26- 18-1820 Added difference between “extension” and
530 9.5 & Figure 26-9 “compression”
51 532 Appendix 26, 18-1820 Added difference between “extension” and
Figure 26-10 “compression”
52 537, Appendix 26, 06-261 Revised procedure for cycle counting and stress
539 Form 26-1 & ranges
26-1M
52 552 Appendix 33 13-2204 Appendix was deleted
52 556 Appendix 35, 35-6 18-1976 Changed the year for PCC-2
53 564, Appendix 39, 16-1805 Revised variables for clarity
565 39-2 & 39-6
53 569, Appendix 41, 15-2046 Changed nomenclature to account for external
571 41-5 & 41-7 pressure
53 575 Appendix 42, 42-7 17-2410 Clarified when PT is to be performed
54 577 Appendix 44, 09-1776 Materials added
Table 44-4.1
54 577 Appendix 44, 44-5 17-2997 Added a statement about thickness after cold
stretching
54 578 Appendix 44, 18-887 Added a statement about welding qualification when
44-6.1 impacts are required
55 581 Appendix 45, 45-5 18-1094 Deletes requirement for proof testing in some cases
55 582 Appendix 45, 45-7 18-1308 Editorial
55 583 Appendix 46 12-307 Added to support U-2(g)
56 585, Appendix A, A-1 & 08-829 Added joints and cautionary notes
586 A-2
56 585 Appendix A, A-1 14-2469 Added reference to Appendix HH and 4-E
56 586 Appendix A, A-2 17-1897 Added formulas for interfacial pressures
56 588 Appendix A, 08-829 Added joints and cautionary notes
Table A-2
57 607 Appendix M, M-3 16-2433 Deleted subparagraph “j”
57 665 Appendix DD 17-230 Deleted
57 674 Appendix GG, 13-2204 Clarified Units to be used in equations
GG-1
58 689 Appendix JJ 18-1623 Revised the flowchart
58 706 Appendix NN, 15-698 Corrected references to deleted paragraphs
NN-6-4
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INTRODUCTION
Page Location Change (Record Number)

3 U-2(g) 12-307
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.
Explanation
The attached proposal shows 2017 code paragraphs with proposed revisions to U-2(g) to direct the Section
VIII, Division 1 User to Section VIII, Division 2 via new Mandatory Appendix 46 and other design methods.
This proposal is simpler than previous versions as it does not attempt to revise every paragraph where U-
2(g) is noted in Division 1, but still provides a bridge to Section VIII, Div. 2 and other recognized Standards
or Codes.

4 U-4 13-2204
Explanation
Revised in its entirety. Table 33-1 re-designated as Table U-4-1.

5 Table U-3 14-598
Minor revisions to Table U-3.
Explanation
Revised to clarify units and the term equations.
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SUBSECTION A, PART UG – GENERAL REQUIREMENTS FOR ALL METHODS OF
CONSTRUCTION AND ALL MATERIALS

10 UG-11 18-1306
Added provisions from Code Case 2901 to UG-44. Reference UG-44 from UG-11(c)(1). This Code Case
addresses external forces on weld neck flanges.
Explanation
Code Case 2901 has to do with external forces on weld neck flanges.

12 UG-14 17-1800
Revised UG-14 in its entirety and revised Appendix 2, 2-2(d). Code Cases 2155 and 2156 revised to
remove the 30% reduction of area requirement. The code cases have to do with the use of rod and bar in
pressure vessel construction.
Explanation
Clarify the use of rod and bar in Code pressure vessel construction.

13 UG-16 12-307
Added the sentence “As an alternative, the design rules of Mandatory Appendix 46 may be used.”
Explanation
Revisions to U-2(g) and the addition of Mandatory Appendix 46 to allow the use of Div. 2 or other means
of design when Div. 1 does not contain sufficient information.

14 UG-18 15-2814
Revised UG-18, and added new paragraph UG-84(g)(6) to VIII-1, addressing requirements for toughness
testing and acceptance criteria for weld metal and HAZ test specimens when qualifying a WPS for joining
dissimilar metals where WPS qualification with toughness testing is required.
Explanation
Clarify the requirements for the HAZ in dissimilar base metals. Now is more specific by stating that the
HAZ of each base metal must be tested.
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SUBSECTION A, PART UG (CONTINUED)

16 UG-23 17-2204
Added new paragraph (f) and (g) to UG-23. These paragraphs relate to sheer stress and to bearing stress.
Explanation
The maximum sheer stress in the restricted mode and bearing stress were not covered in the 2017 Div. 1.

33 UG-34 13-1075
In the definition of “C” in VIII-1 UG-34(b) and VIII-2 4.6.5, it is stated that “The factors for welded covers
also include a factor of 0.667 that effectively increases the allowable stress for such constructions to 1.5S”.
The definition of “C” has been revised.
Explanation
This rationale of a 0.667 factor is not required in code rules and questions the allowable stress used for
non-welded covers.

33 UG-34(c)(1) & UG-35.3 18-1306
Changed cross reference from UG-44 to UG-44(a).
Explanation
Reference to external forces on weld neck flanges.

40 UG-36(g)(2) 16-2413
Added "except as provided for in 1-5(g)." to UG-36(g)(2).
Explanation
Several sections of the code refer to 1-5(g) when the included angle exceeds 30 degrees (see UG-32(f),
UG-32(g), UG-36(e)(5)(a) and UG-36(e)(5)(b)). However, this phrase is not present in UG-36(g)(2), titled
“Oblique Conical Shell Sections Under Internal Pressure.” When the included angle exceeds 30 degrees.
This proposal remedies this oversight.
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44 UG-39 17-2671
Revised Paragraph UG-39 and Figure UG-39 to accommodate more geometries.
Explanation
Self-explanatory.

47 UG-40 18-1306
In sub paragraph (e), change cross reference from UG-44(j) to UG-44(a)(10).
Explanation
Due to revisions to UG-44 and Code Case 2901. The Code Case deals with external loads on weld neck
flanges.

53 UG-44 & Table UG-44-1 18-1306
Renumber the existing UG-44 to be UG-44(a). Add UG-44(b) to add the provisions from the Code Case
2901. Add Table UG-44-1. The Code Case gives requirements for external forces on weld neck flanges.
Explanation
Due to revisions to UG-44 and Code Case 2901. The Code Case deals with external loads on weld neck
flanges.

70 UG-84(g) 15-2814
Revised UG-18, and added new paragraph UG-84(g)(6) to VIII-1, addressing requirements for toughness
testing and acceptance criteria for weld metal and HAZ test specimens when qualifying a WPS for joining
dissimilar metals where WPS qualification with toughness testing is required.
Explanation
Clarify where HAZ specimens are to be taken when dealing with dissimilar base metals.
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70 Table UG-84 18-2228
Revised the second sentence in UG-84(g)(2) to clarify the intent of the code. Revised Table UG-84.6 to
clarify the intent of the code related to approximate location of the notch in the test specimens.
Explanation
Used to clarify the intent of the table as it relates to location of the specimen removal for HAZ specimens.

70 UG-84(g) 18-1563
Added new last sentence to Section VIII Div. 1, UG-84(g)(2), "Where the material thickness permits, the
axis of the notch may be inclined to allow the root of the notch to align parallel to the fusion line."
Explanation
Once a bevel angle is introduced, or multiple welding processes of varying heat input or techniques are
used, the heat affected zone will not necessarily align normal to the surface.

71 UG-84(h)(2)(-b) 18-1930
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".
Explanation
Clarified information required to be recorded on the PQR and WPS.

72 UG-84(i)(3)(-b) 17-2773
Added requirements for the number of HAZ test specimen sets in UG-84(i)(3)(-b); and revised the text in
order to provide clarification relative to the number of impact specimen required.
Explanation
Clarified the specimen requirements between Table UG-84-6 and UG-84(i)(3)(-b).
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74 UG-91 17-2783
Revised UG-91 to add the definition of an AI to include the requirements from QAI-1. Deleted endnote 35.
Explanation
Provide consistency among the Codes and QAI-1.

77 UG-99(k) 12-1556
Revised UG-99(k)(2) and UG-100(e)(2) to clarify that leak test requirements are applicable for vessels with
non-metallic linings. Revised UG-99(k)(3) and UG-100(e)(3) to clarify in lieu of pressure testing prior to
installation of linings in vessels for lethal service.
Explanation
Clarification.

83 UG-116 15-317
Removed the W, P, B and RES from the table titled "Types of Construction" in UG-116(b). Added the
UHT marking to UG-116(b) and reference to UHT-115. Added the WL marking to UG-116(b) and reference
to ULW-115. Added the ULT marking to UG-116(b) and reference to ULT-115. Added a reference to UIG-
116 with the Graphite marking G. Added the CS marking to UG-116(b) and reference to Mandatory
Appendix 44, 44-7.
Explanation
It was felt the W, P, B and RES markings were not useful information.

83 UG-116 17-2587
Added UG-116(h)(1)(-a)(-1) and (-2).
Explanation
Clarified the stamping for “U” or “PRT”.
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85 UG-117(c) 17-230
Deleted Non-Mandatory Appendix DD. This appendix showed the guide for information to appear on the
Certificate of Authorization.
Explanation
Certification and Accreditation requirements are now contained and kept current at CAConnect, including
preparation, application, and certification guidelines.

87 UG-119(a) 16-2433
Revised UG-119(a) by deleting the words "[See UG-116(j)]"; and revised M-3 by deleting the sub-paragraph
"(j)".
Explanation
This reduces the confusion over the stamping of combination units.

88 UG-120 15-120
Added paragraph UG-120(b)(3) to advise the manufacturer of the mandatory requirement to fill out form U-
5 for fixed tubesheet exchangers.
Explanation
This change is a reminder in UG-120, Data Reports as opposed to the note already in UHX-19.3.2 which
could be missed.
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94 UG-129 14-1168
Revised UG-129(a)(4) and UG-136(d)(4) to specify test media for pressure relief valves marked for gas or
vapor service; rules for performing set pressure testing using alternate test fluids; and treatment of steam
to air or gas correction factors with respect to CDT. Terminology "popping" pressure changed to "set"
pressure.
Explanation
The current wording of UG-136(d)(4) indicates that gas or vapor pressure relief valves must be tested to
demonstrate set pressure, but does not specify appropriate test media.

96 UG-131 16-2766
Revised UG-131(a) to reference new text. Inserted new text starting at UG-131(k). Renumbered existing
UG-131(k) through (r) to accommodate new text. Inserted new text starting with UG-136(c)(4) and UG-
138(c)(4). Renumbered existing UG-136(c)(4) through UG-136(c)(5). New text included text from CC 2397
and editorial changes.
Explanation
The Code Case references the initial testing of devices under paragraph UG-131 which includes non-
reclosing devices, but does not cover the production certification of those devices. Incorporation can be
used to address this conflict.

104 UG-136(b)(3) 09-209
Remove specific reference to UCS-66 requirements from UG-136(b)(3), UG-137(b)(3) and UG-138(b)(3)
and replace with generic requirement to meet all applicable requirements of Section VIII, Division 1,
Subsection C.
Explanation
To account for bolting not manufactured from Carbon or low alloy steel.
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106 UG-136(d)(4) 16-2766
Revised UG-131(a) to reference new text. Inserted new text starting at UG-131(k). Renumbered existing
UG-131(k) through (r) to accommodate new text. Inserted new text starting with UG-136(c)(4) and UG-
138(c)(4). Renumbered existing UG-136(c)(4) through UG-136(c)(5). New text included text from CC 2397.
Explanation
This Code Case gives requirements for safety valve testing if the pressures exceed the ASME Accepted
Labs capability.

108 UG-138 17-2193
Changed the word "valve" to "device" in paragraphs UG-137(c)(3)(d) and UG-138(c)(3)(d).
Explanation
To account for non-reclosing devices such as rupture disks.
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SUBSECTION B, PART UW – REQUIREMENTS FOR PRESSURE VESSELS FABRICATED
BY WELDING

113 UW-2 17-3211
Provide clarity to UW-2(a) that PWHT is not required for P-No 1 materials, if exempted by Table UCS-56-
1. Also modified the sentence structure for the exemptions in Table UCS-56-1 General Note B3 to make
the exemptions easier to read for the benefit international code users.
Explanation
Clarify the requirements for PWHT for lethal service. States that the exemptions in Table UCS-56-1 are
acceptable.

115 Figure UW-3 14-1972
Revised Figure UW-3 by adding a sketch of weld neck flange with its weld category as C.
Explanation
Reviewers thought that adding a sketch showing a weld neck flange and pointing out its weld category
would be helpful to users.

116 UW-9 11-1132
References to "pressure welding processes" in UW-9(a) and UW-12(f) are replaced with "permitted welding
processes in UW-27(a) that include the application of pressure." Revised UW-9 and UW-12 to correct the
paragraph references to the revised UW-27 paragraphs.
Explanation
Clarification as to what welding processes are allowed.

118 UW-11(a)(4) 17-341
Revised UW-11(a)(4) to remove the second reference to Paragraph (2).
Explanation
Clarify whether the thickness requirement applied to the nozzle itself or to the shell or head it was attached
to.
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SUBSECTION B, PART UW (CONTINUED)

119 UW-12 17-1137
Revised UG-116(b)(1), UW-9, UW-11(e), UW-12, Table UW-12, UW-15 and 2-4(a)(2) to clarify the intent
of Section VIII, Division 1 and delete specific references to "arc or gas" welding.
Explanation
Processes other than just arc or gas processes are allowed.

128 UW-13(e)(2) 16-2385
Revised UW-13(e)(2) to clarify an inconsistency between Appendix 2, 2-13 referenced Figure UW-13.2
sketches and paragraph.
Explanation
Clarification.

132 Figure UW-16.1 16-633
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).
Explanation
Correct the problem with fillet weld size on large studded outlets on smaller diameter vessels.

140 UW-16(h) 16-1801
Added paragraph (h) to UW-16.
Explanation
Correct the problem with fillet weld size on large studded outlets on smaller diameter vessels.
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141 UW-19 17-3355
Revised UW-19(c)(1) to increase the applicable thickness limit from 3/16 in (5 mm) to 1/2 in (12 mm) when
completely filling the hole with weld metal, and deleted the second sentence of 17-1(f).
Explanation
Allowed an increase in thickness of the plate when using plug welds to stay plates.

144 UW-20.3 16-662
Revised the definition of “S” and “St”.
Explanation
An inquiry was received asking for clarification on St, the tubesheet allowable stress to be used when the
tubes are welded to a clad tubesheet. Is the tubesheet allowable stress to be used the clad material or the
base material? This revision clarifies that problem.

145 UW-20.7 16-662
Added UW-20.7(d) to clarify what tubesheet allowable stress is to be used when the tubesheet is clad.
Explanation
An inquiry was received asking for clarification on St, the tubesheet allowable stress to be used when the
tubes are welded to a clad tubesheet. Is the tubesheet allowable stress to be used the clad material or the
base material? This revision clarifies that problem.

146 UW-27 11-1132
See page 116 above.
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152 UW-50 17-982
Completely revised UW-50 to incorporate the provisions of Code Case 1518-5.
Explanation
This code case permits 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.

153 UW-51 17-3222
Revised UW-51(a)(2) by deleting the exception to written procedure requirements, replacing the term
"penetrameter" with "image quality indicator", and striking the phrase "shall be the basis for final
acceptance. Revised UW-51(b) to simplify the wording, and delete the requirement for Inspector
confirmation of the defect indication by ultrasonic examination.
Explanation
This action revises UW-51(a)(2) by deleting the first sentence, eliminating the exception to written
procedure requirements; replacing the term "penetrameter" with "image quality indicator", and striking the
phrase "shall be the basis for final acceptance, and" that potentially confuses code users understanding of
the acceptance criteria.

153 UW-51 18-1091
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.
Explanation
UW-51(a)(4) allows UT in lieu of RT when the thickness of the "material" is 1/4" (6 mm) or greater. It is not
clear whether the word "material" applies to the weld metal, the composite thickness or the thinner of the
members joined. This revision clarifies that.
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153 UW-51 18-1195
Replaced Penetrameter with "Image Quality Indicator" or "IQI" in VIII-1 paragraphs UW-51, UNF-91, and
7-2.
Explanation
The term “penetrameter” is not used anymore.

154 UW-54 17-3223
In UW-54 and 7.3, remove reference to in Section V, Article 1, T-120(h), which is ANDE. Also add reference
to T-120(j) and T-120(k).
Explanation
Clarified confusion between Section VIII, Div. 1 and Section V, T-120.
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SUBSECTION B, PART UF – REQUIREMENTS FOR PRESSURE VESSELS FABRICATED
BY FORGING

155 UF-5 15-1391
Deleted reference to austenitic steel in para (c).
Explanation
This para is specific to SA-372.

156 UF-26 15-1391
Revised UF-26 to remove specific reference to forged vessels, main sections of vessels and other vessel
parts.
Explanation
The current paragraph UF-26 specifies a laundry list of parts that are covered by the fabrication rules in
Part UF, in addition to content from other parts of the Code. Its inclusion suggests that some components
may be exempt, which is not likely the intent. To address this, the words in UF-26 that states ““apply
specifically to forged vessels, main sections of vessels and other vessel parts,” is being removed from this
paragraph.

156 UF-31 15-1391
Moved para UF-31(b)(1) (d) referencing austenitic steels to para UF-31(a) (1)(d), renamed title of UF-31(b)
to SA-372 deleting "material", delete reference to austenitic steel in para (b)(1)(b).
Explanation
The existing UG-31(b)(1)(-d), since it applies to austenitic steels, has been moved up to a new UF-31(a)(2)(-
d) since UF-31(a) applies to normalized or annealed material.
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SUBSECTION B, PART UF (CONTINUED)

159 UF-45 15-1391
Revised UF-45 to refer to inspections and tests given throughout Part UF as well as UG-90 to UG-102.
Explanation
This revision clarifies the rules in the "Inspection and Tests" section of Part UF (UF-45 through UF-55)
supplement the applicable requirements given "throughout this Part" in addition to those tests given in UG-
90 through UG-102.
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SUBSECTION C, PART UCS – REQUIREMENTS FOR PRESSURE VESSELS
CONSTRUCTED OF CARBON AND LOW ALLOY STEELS

168 UCS-11 18-1306
Renumbered the existing reference to UG-44 to be UG-44(a).
Explanation
UG-44 was renumbered to UG-44(a).

170 UCS-33 09-716
Revised UCS-33, UNF-33 and UHA-31, to delete the reference to Figure CS-2.
Explanation
The current references are either incorrect or unclear. For example: UCS-33 only refers to Fig. CS-1 and
CS-2 - we are currently up to CS-6 in II-D.

170 UCS-56 16-2840
Added sentence "Section IX is the governing document for P-Numbers and Group Numbers" to Section
VIII, Div. 1 (UCS-56 (a)).
Explanation
This action is in response to include wording similar to that which was proposed for Section II, Part D.

170 UCS-56 17-2194
Revised UCS-56(c) and UHA-32(c), to address PWHT of welds between dissimilar metals.
Explanation
Revise UCS-56(c), UHA-32(c) in Division 1, to address PWHT of welds between dissimilar metals to be
consistent with the text of UW-40(d).
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SUBSECTION C, PART UCS (CONTINUED)

172 Table UCS-56-1 17-3211
Revised Note 3(c) and (e) with minor editorial changes.
Explanation
None.

180 Table UCS-56-11 14-598
Revised Table U-3, Tables UCS-56-11 and UCS-79-1 to address Mn+Ni limits for weld consumables and
PWHT limits for P-No 15E Group 1 pressure vessels.
Explanation
The approved and published revisions to BPV I setting limits to Mn+Ni content for Grade 91 filler materials
and adjustment of PWHT temperatures was reviewed for application to Section VIII Divisions 1 and 2.

172 UCS-66 16-450
Added SA-105 to Curve A if not made to a fine grain practice and added it to Curve B if produced to a fine
grain practice and normalized, normalized and tempered or quenched and tempered after forging.
Explanation
SA-105 toughness is more greatly affected by the applications of heat treatments after forging, and the
amount of forming blows applied to the material during forming. It is not possible to address the forming
process with code rules at this time, but it is possible to address the heat treatment requirements by taking
this action.
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172 UCS-66 17-3135
Deleted "or (c)" in UCS-66(b)(1)(-c).
Explanation
This revision is to delete the option of reducing MDMT of B16.5 and B16.47 standard flanges using shell
stress ratio. Custom flanges whose MDMT is determined from UCS-66(a) still have the option of reducing
MDMT by the stress ratio from the shell where the flange is attached.

172 UCS-66 18-280
Modified ASME VIII D1, UCS-66(b) to clarify that Figure UCS-66.1 is not permitted for bolts and nuts.
Explanation
A parenthetical statement located in ASME VIII Division 1, UCS-66(b)(1)(-b) [for non-impact tested
materials] and UCS-66(i)(2) [for impact tested materials] appears to allow the use of the stress ratio
methodology to further reduce the bolting and nut exemption temperatures found in Figure UCS-66,
General Note (c).

182 Figure UCS-66 16-450
Revised Figure UCS-66 Notes (2) and (4), Figure UCS-66M Notes (2) and (4) relative to SA-713. Moved
to Curve B for as rolled and Curve D if normalized.
Explanation
This material was found to have better toughness results than SA-516-70 so moving it to the appropriate
curve was done.

187 UCS-79(d) 18-490
Revise Impact toughness curve assignment for Q345R from Curve A to Curve B and D for as rolled and
normalized conditions respectively.
Explanation
Revised UCS-79 (VIII-1), to include provisions for relaxing post forming heat treatment requirements for
thin walled tubing and pipe. Holding thin walled material of this type will damage it.
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197 Table UCS-79-1 14-598
See Page 180 above.

193 UCS-85 16-49
Added "torch brazing" in UCS-85(d).
Explanation
UCS-85(d) provides exemptions for local heating that does not need to be considered when heat treating
test specimens, even though the local heating temperature may exceed the lower transformation
temperature and hence the property of UCS materials may change at localized areas. Torch brazing is
similar to welding in principle thus shall be exempted. This revision is to clarify the Code by adding torch
brazing as an explicit example of local heating to be exempted from test specimen heat treatment. Furnace
brazing is not a local heating, therefore is not included in UCS-85(d).
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SUBSECTION C, PART UNF – REQUIREMENTS FOR PRESSURE VESSELS
CONSTRUCTED OF NONFERROUS MATERIALS

200 UNF-23 17-1448
Revised UNF-23(a) and UHA-23(a) to delete the obsolete reference to UG-31(a).
Explanation
UG-31(a) was revised in the 1988 Addenda. Cross-references to it in UNF-23(a) and UHA-23(a) were not
revised at that time. The cross-reference is no longer valid.

201 Table UNF-23.2 09-716
The current references are either incorrect or unclear. For example: UCS-33 only refers to Fig. CS-1 and
CS-2 - we are currently up to CS-6 in II-D.
Explanation
Correct External Pressure References to II-D, Subpart 3, External Pressure Charts for Formed Head
Design. The current references are either incorrect or unclear. For example: UCS-33 only refers to Fig.
CS-1 and CS-2 - we are currently up to CS-6 in II-D.

201 Table UNF-23.2 16-3137
Added C70620 and C71520 to Table UNF-23.2.
Explanation
C70620 and C71520 are being added to the Section II, Part D tables. These are improved welding grades
of their standard alloy counterparts C70600 and C71500. The improved welding grades have the same
mechanical and physical properties, and chemistry (with lower impurity limits) as the standard grades.

201 UNF-33 09-716
See Page 201 above.
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SUBSECTION C, PART UNF (CONTINUED)

201 UNF-56 17-1554
Deleted the requirement to PWHT welds in UNS C95400 castings in UNF-56(c).
Explanation
The current rules that specify PWHT of SB-148 C954000 are in the subject paragraphs, and buried in an
endnote in Section III and in a footnote in Section II, Part D. PWHT of this alloy has a marginal effect on
corrosion resistance which should be a matter of agreement between the purchaser and the supplier, not
a code requirement.

205 UNF-79 16-2090
Revised UHA-44, UNF-79, 6.1.2.4 and 6.1.2.5. Minimum annealing time reduced from 10 minutes to 20
min/in.
Explanation
The current rules state: "(1) If the following conditions prevail, the cold-formed areas of pressure retaining
components manufactured of austenitic alloys shall be solution annealed by heating at the temperatures
given in Table UHA-44 for 20 min/in. (20 min/25 mm) of thickness or 10 min, whichever is greater, followed
by rapid cooling:" Similar requirements are in UNF-79 and in 6.1.2.4 and 6.1.2.5. For components fabricated
exclusively from thin material, 10 minutes may be excessive. For many of these materials, if given local
heat treatments they may sensitize in adjacent areas if long times are mandated.

205 Table UNF-79 15-2426
Revised Table UNF-79 (included other Nickel alloys from Table UNF-23.3 after cross-checking the
maximum use temperature from BPVC II-D and code cases). The minimum heat treatment temperatures
are based on the heat treatments in SB-366, Table 3 or feedback based on industry experience as
elaborated in the explanation section. The minimum heat treatment temperature for UNS N08811 was
changed to 2100F from 2050F to be consistent with the SB Specifications.
Explanation
Revise Table UNF-79 to include other nickel alloys which are listed in Table UNF-23.3 but not in UNF-79.
Also, changed the minimum heat treatment temperature for UNS N08811 to 2100F from 2050F to be
consistent with material specifications such as SB-407, SB-408 and SB-409 for N08811.
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SUBSECTION C, PART UNF (CONTINUED)

206 UNF-91 18-1195
Replaced Penetrameter with "Image Quality Indicator" or "IQI" in VIII-1 paragraphs UW-51 and UNF-91.
Explanation
Penetrameter is no longer used.
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SUBSECTION C, PART UHA – REQUIREMENTS FOR PRESSURE VESSELS
CONSTRUCTED OF HIGH ALLOY STEEL

210 UHA-23 17-1448
Revised UNF-23(a) and UHA-23(a) to delete the obsolete reference to UG-31(a).
Explanation
UG-31(a) was revised in the 1988 Addenda. Cross-references to it in UNF-23(a) and UHA-23(a) were not
revised at that time. The cross-reference is no longer valid.

211 Table UHA-23 07-799
UNS S32003 added to Table UHA-23 under SA-240, SA-789, and SA-790.
Explanation
Incorporated Code Case 2503-1.

211 Table UHA-23 09-1776
Materials added in Table UHA-23 with footnote giving the correspondence between grades and types of
materials. Grades 304LN and 316LN added in Table UHA-44. Type 304LN added in Table 44-4-1.
Explanation
A request was received for the incorporation of several grades of SA/EN 10028-7 (stainless steel plates
and strips) in Section VIII Divisions 1, 2, and 3. These grades have been found to be essentially equivalent
to SA-240 grades.

211 Table UHA-23 17-2082
Added UNS S31254 to Table UHA-23.
Explanation
Revision is being made in lieu of creating a code case as requested in background file, which would have
to be subsequently incorporated.
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SUBSECTION C, PART UHA (CONTINUED)

210 UHA-31 09-716
See Page 201 above.

210 UHA-32 15-698
Corrected references to deleted paragraphs in UHA-32, Table UHA-32-3, and Table NN-6-4.
Explanation
Nonmandatory Appendix HA of Section VIII, Division 1 contains numerous references to paragraphs that
no longer exist in Section II, Part D, Nonmandatory Appendix A. Section II, Part D, Nonmandatory Appendix
A was rewritten under BC08-845, but VIII-1 Nonmandatory Appendix HA was not subsequently revised.

210 UHA-32 16-2462
Revised UHA-32 to delete references to PWHT of Part UHA materials as a service requirement.
Explanation
There is nothing in UW-2 or in UHA-51 that would invoke PWHT for UHA materials as a service requirement.

210 UHA-32(c) 17-2194
Revised UHA-32(c) in to address PWHT of welds between dissimilar metals.
Explanation
Requires engineering judgement in these cases in lieu of using the “higher postweld temperature.” This
paragraph now agrees with UW-40(d).
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214 Table UHA-32-2 17-1200
Added a new footnote (d) to Table UHA-32-2 to provide an exemption from PWHT for the following alloys:
UNS S40910, S40920, S40930, S40935, S40945, S40975, S40977, S43932, and S43940. These are
P-No. 7 Materials.
Explanation
These are ferritic stainless steels that have a history of being used successfully in the as-welded condition.

214 & 216 Table UHA-32-3 & 32-7 18-1198
Cautionary note ‘b” added to this table warning about sensitization. It refers us to Section II, Part D,
Nonmandatory Appendix A, A-207 through A-210.

214 UHA-34 17-1344
Revised UHA-34 to add martensitic chromium steel welds to the list of weldments for which penetrant
testing is required.
Explanation
It was recommended we consider imposing liquid penetrant (LP) examination of welds in martensitic
stainless in UHA-34. This paragraph currently requires LP examinations for welds in austenitic/ferritic
duplex and austenitic chromium-nickel alloy in thicknesses greater than 3/4". Since martensitic stainless
steels are particularly crack sensitive, it is reasonable to extend this requirement to them as well.
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216 UHA-44 16-2099
Revised UHA-44, UNF-79, 6.1.2.4 and 6.1.2.5. Minimum annealing time reduced from 10 minutes to 20
min/in.
Explanation
The current rules state: "(1) If the following conditions prevail, the cold-formed areas of pressure retaining
components manufactured of austenitic alloys shall be solution annealed by heating at the temperatures
given in Table UHA-44 for 20 min/in. (20 min/25 mm) of thickness or 10 min, whichever is greater, followed
by rapid cooling:" Similar requirements are in UNF-79 and in 6.1.2.4 and 6.1.2.5.
For components fabricated exclusively from thin material, 10 minutes may be excessive. For many of these
materials, if given local heat treatments they may sensitize in adjacent areas if long times are mandated.

219 UHA-51(d)(3) 15-2391
Revised UHA-51(d)(3) to account for “nominal material thickness”.
Explanation
Will now use nominal thickness for pipes and plates defined in Appendix 3, delete "long welding neck" in
(b) since hollow cylindrical forgings cover long welding neck.

222 Nonmandatory Appendix UHA-A 15-698
Corrected references to deleted paragraphs in UHA-32, Table UHA-32-3, and Table NN-6-4.
Explanation
A was rewritten under BC08-845, but VIII-1 Nonmandatory Appendix HA was not subsequently revised.
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SUBSECTION C, PART UCI – REQUIREMENTS FOR PRESSURE VESSELS
CONSTRUCTED OF CAST IRON

225 UCI-35 18-1306
See Page 168 above.
SUBSECTION C, PART UCL – REQUIREMENTS FOR WELDED PRESSURE VESSELS

CONSTRUCTED OF MATERIAL WITH CORROSION
RESISTANT INTEGRAL CLADDING, WELD METAL
OVERLAY CLADDING, OR APPLIED LININGS

232 UCL-52 12-1556
Revise UCL-52 to clarify UG-99(k) is not required for vessels with integral clad or weld metal overlay
cladding.
Explanation
Revised UG-99(k)(2) and UG-100(e)(2) to clarify that leak test requirements are applicable for vessels with
non-metallic linings. Revised UG-99(k)(3) and UG-100(e)(3) to clarify in lieu of pressure testing prior to
installation of linings in vessels for lethal service.
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SUBSECTION C, PART UHT – REQUIREMENTS FOR PRESSURE VESSELS
CONSTRUCTED OF FERRITIC STEELS WITH TENSILE
PROPERTIES ENHANCED BY HEAT TREATMENT

239 & 242 UHT-18 , & Table UHT-23 17-2272
ULT, UHT and appropriate verbiage revised to include SA553 Type III and 7% Ni.
Explanation
This incorporates Code Case 2842, 7% Ni steel conforming to SA553 Type III into Section VIII Div. 1.

243 & 244 Table UHT-56 & UHT-57 17-2272
ULT, UHT and appropriate verbiage revised to include SA553 Type III and 7% Ni.
Explanation
This incorporates Code Case 2842, 7% Ni steel conforming to SA553 Type III into Section VIII Div. 1.

245 UHT-82 17-2272
See Page 243 above.
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SUBSECTION C, PART ULW – REQUIREMENTS FOR PRESSURE VESSELS FABRICATED
BY LAYERED CONSTRUCTION

263 & 265 ULW-52 & ULW-53 18-1090
Modified ULW-52(a) and (b), ULW-53(a), (b), (c) to require the use of PT on non-ferromagnetic materials.
Explanation
The use of Magnetic Particle (MT) WITH Direct Current polarity is currently required. Since Part ULW is
open to using many materials in addition to steels, and since MT cannot be used on nonferromagnetic
materials, this begs the question under the current rules what surface examination requirements are
required for materials such as 300 series stainless steels?
SUBSECTION C, PART ULT – ALTERNATIVE RULES FOR PRESSURE VESSELS

CONSTRUCTED OF MATERIALS HAVING HIGHER
ALLOWABLE STRESSES AT LOW TEMPERATURE

271 & 272 ULT-5 & ULT-16 17-2272
See Page 245 above.

272 & 273 ULT-17 & Table ULT-23 17-2272
See Page 245 above.

272 & 276 ULT-30 & ULT 56 17-2272
See Page 245 above.

276 ULT-79 & ULT-82 17-2272
See Page 245 above.

277 & 278 Tables ULT-82 & 82M 17-2272
See Page 245 above.
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SUBSECTION C, PART UHX – RULES FOR SHELL-AND-TUBE HEAT EXCHANGERS

280 UHX-4 18-1306
See Page 225 above.

280 UHX-4(h) 07-1495
Added new paragraph UHX-4(h) stating new rules for openings near tubesheets.
Explanation
New rules were needed to make sure openings are not too close to tubesheet connections or other
discontinuities. Relatively large openings near tubesheets may adversely affect the integrity of the
tubesheet itself.

284 & 286 UHX-10 & Figure UHX-10 16-295
Revised UHX-10(d) (VIII-1) to show a maximum tubesheet butt length when directly attached to a hemi
head (no intervening cylinder).
Explanation
There have been several inquiries asking whether a tubesheet hub should be treated a as a short cylinder when butt-
welding a hemispherical head to a tubesheet. To clarify under what conditions the tubesheet hub does not have to be
considered a short cylinder, nor require an additional intervening cylinder, this revision was made.

284 UHX-10(f) 17-145
UHX-10(f) was revised to add the option to use design pressure in operating loading cases.
Explanation
A code user has questioned why the operating pressures 'shall' be used for the operating loading cases
when such user would prefer to use the design pressure for the operating loading cases even if the
operating pressures are available. It is recommended that the operating pressures be used for the operating
loading cases but there should not be a prohibition to use the design pressures.
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SUBSECTION C, PART UHX (CONTINUED)

285 UHX-11.3 11-163
Added an illustration to Div. 1 and Div. 2 showing the location of T' and refer to them in the nomenclature.
Explanation
This item clarifies with an illustration the location of the value T' which is needed for calculation of radial
differential thermal expansion adjacent to the tubesheet.

290 UHX-12.3 17-2222
Deleted the definitions of Sps,c, and Sps,s. Added definition of Sy.
Explanation
Change allowable shear for all Tubesheet types in both divisions from 0.8S to min (0.8S,0.533Sy).

297 UHX-12.5.9 17-2222
See Page 290 above.

307 Figure UHX-13.4 17-1599
Revised the title word from 'Increased' to 'Different' in Figures UHX-13.4.
Explanation
There were questions concerning the usage in UHX of the word 'different' for the shell thickness adjacent
to tubesheets (see UHX-13.6.1 Scope (a)) versus the applicable figure that uses ‘increased’. Thus there is
a discrepancy between the applicable figures and the text. This revision clears this conflict by changing the
title of the applicable figure from ‘increased’ to ‘different’.
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SUBSECTION C, PART UHX (CONTINUED)

308 UHX-13.5.8 17-2222
See Page 290 above.

310 UHX-13.7 17-2150
Added plasticity factors in UHX and defined “Facts” and “Factc”. Re-designated paragraph numbers.
Explanation
Clarification.

311 UHX-13.8.3 11-163
Added an illustration to Div. 1 and Div. 2 showing the location of T' and refer to them in the nomenclature.
Explanation
This revision clarifies with an illustration the location of the value T' which is needed for calculation of radial
differential thermal expansion adjacent to the tubesheet.

323 UHX-14.5.8 17-2222
See Page 290 above.

325 UHX-14.6.3 11-163
See Page 311 above.

326 UHX-14.8 17-2150
See Page 310 above.
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SUBSECTION C, PART UIG – REQUIREMENTS FOR PRESSURE VESSELS
CONSTRUCTED OF IMPREGNATED GRAPHITE

334 UIG-34 16-1251
Revised UIG-34(b), calculation procedure for tubesheets was to incorporate all of the necessary information
into part UIG, as well as to make necessary improvements to the procedure itself.
Explanation
After a review of the calculation procedure for tubesheets in part UIG, it was determined that some critical elements in
the design of these parts were not being considered. It was also decided, that for better control of the procedure and
document, that SG-GPE would re-write the entire section, UIG-34(b), incorporating all of the formulas, design
considerations, and nomenclature that had previously been referenced from part UHX.

335 & 336 Table UIG-34-1 - Table UIG-34-3 16-1251
See Page 334 above.

343 UIG-34-4 16-1251
See Page 334 above.

344 & 345 Table UIG-34.4 and Table UIG-34.5 16-1251
See Page 334 above.

341 UIG-60 16-2198
The hydrostatic pressure test stress multiplier for graphite pressure vessels was reduced to make it
consistent with the pressure test requirements in UG-99.
Explanation
Currently the pressure multiplier for graphite pressure vessels is 1.5, but after careful consideration, SG-
GPE can find no benefit to having this higher value. In fact, due to the nature of graphite pressure vessel
assemblies, it is often detrimental.
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SUBSECTION C, PART UIG (CONTINUED)

351 Figure UIG-76-1 & 2 16-2716
Revised Figure UIG-76-1 and Figure UIG-76-2 diameter dimensions shown in the grip area of the tensile
specimens to match the existing critical dimensions.
Explanation
It was recently pointed out to the Subgroup on Graphite Pressure Equipment that something was not correct
with the geometry shown on the tensile test specimen sketches in Figure UIG-76-1 and UIG-76-2. The best
corrective action was identified, and the sketches have been revised.

355 UIG-99 17-2248
Revised UIG-99 by deleting the 1.5 hydro test calculation and also changing “design pressure” to “MAWP”
in the final sentence.
Explanation
In changing UIG-99 to be compliant with UG-99 on record 16-2198, it was pointed out that the final sentence
of UIG-99 may not be perceived as complying with UG-99(g), and therefore the wording was changed.
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MANDATORY APPENDIX 2 – RULES FOR BOLTED FLANGE CONNNECTIONS WITH RING
TYPE GASKETS

385 2-2 03-1596
Revised VIII-1 2-2(b).
Explanation
The "flange section thickness" was revised to the thickness used in the flange design equations, "t".

385 2-2 17-1800
Revised UG-14 and Appendix 2, 2-2(d) to incorporate the [revised] Code Cases and reconcile UG-14 and
Appendix 2.
Explanation
Revised UG-14 in its entirety and revised Appendix 2, 2-2(d). Code Cases 2155 and 2156 revised to
remove the 30% reduction of area requirement. The code cases have to do with the use of rod and bar in
pressure vessel construction.
Explanation
Clarify the use of rod and bar in Code pressure vessel construction.

386 2-3 18-1167
Replaced 'W' with 'Wm1' in the definition of gasket load HG.
Explanation
Clarify definition of gasket load HG to match Division 2 definition. Note that the Code is correct even
without this clarification because W = Wm1 for the operating condition.
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MANDATORY APPENDIX 2 (CONTINUED)

387 2-4 17-1137
Revised UG-116(b)(1), UW-9, UW-11(e), UW-12, Table UW-12, UW-15 and 2-4(a)(2) to clarify the intent
of Section VIII, Division 1 and delete specific references to "arc or gas" welding.
Explanation
An inquiry was received with a proposed code change to UW-12. The words of UW-12 use the phrase "arc
or gas welding", which implies that only arc or gas welding is acceptable. Other welding processes such as
laser, electron beam, and friction stir are currently acceptable under Section IX rules and UW-27(a)(3).

397 2-9 18-413
Revised Appendix 2 (VIII-1) and 4.16 (VIII-2) to state that flange rigidity rules are not required for split loose
flanges.
Explanation
There is confusion in the User community as to the applicability of 2-14 flange rigidity rules to split loose
flanges per 2-9. The flange rigidity rules ONLY apply to flanges that have been designed based on allowable
stress limits alone (see 2-14) and may not be sufficiently rigid to control leakage. Split loose flange has no
leakage problem since it isn’t a closure and there is no gasket.

399 2-12 18-1306
Added provisions from Code Case 2901 to UG-44. Reference UG-44 from UG-11(c)(1). This Code Case
addresses external forces on weld neck flanges.
Explanation
Code Case 2901 has to do with external forces on weld neck flanges.
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MANDATORY APPENDIX 3 - DEFINITIONS

406 3-2 18-1195
Added definition of, "NPS" in Appendix 3.
Explanation
Clarify the use of “NPS to define diameter".
MANDATORY APPENDIX 7 – EXAMINATION OF STEEL CASTINGS

423 7-2 18-1195
Replaced Penetrameter with "Image Quality Indicator" or "IQI" in VIII-1 paragraphs UW-51 and UNF-91.
Explanation
Penetrameter is no longer used.
MANDATORY APPENDIX 10 – QUALITY CONTROL SYSTEM

438 10-13 15-2964
Revised, "hydrostatic" to, "pressure" in 10-13(b)(14).
Explanation
As per 10-13(b)(14) hydrostatic test records are required to be retained. The intention is to maintain
Pressure Test Records (Hydrostatic or Pneumatic).

438 10-13 16-2391
Clarified maintenance of records for UG-90(c)(2) and UM vessels.
Explanation
Clarification for record retention.
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438 10-13(b)(14) 16-2944
Revised paragraph 10-13(b)(14) to read: “(14) hydrostatic test or pneumatic test records.”
Explanation
The Manufacturer or Assembler shall maintain the documents outlined in paragraph 10-13(b) for a period
of at least 3 years. Paragraph 10-13(b)(14) requires the Manufacturer or Assembler shall maintain the
records of hydrostatic tests but it does not specify any requirements for maintaining records of pneumatic
tests.

438 10-13(b)(8) 17-1378
Revised Paragraph 10-13(b)(8) from RT and UT reports to “NDE Reports.
Explanation
Clarification.
MANDATORY APPENDIX 13 – VESSELS OF NONCIRCULAR CROSS SECTION

454 13-6 14-1794
Inserted “+…” and "...+" in equations (5) and (6) in 13-6 (b) of Appendix 13 after the terms starting with
b2T2.
Explanation
Item 13-2226 was a request for Interpretation questioning the accuracy of the equations (5) and (6) in 13-
6 (b) of Appendix 13. The inquirer seems to be confused whether or not the terms starting with b3T3 are
required in equations (5) and (6) in the absence of “+…” and "...+" after the terms starting with b2T2
extending all the way up to the terms containing bnTn if the plate has more than 3 diameters in the hole.
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MANDATORY APPENDIX 17 – DIMPLED OR EMBOSSED ASSEMBLIES

477 17-1 17-3355
See Page 141 above.
MANDATORY APPENDIX 26 – BELLOWS EXPANSION JOINTS

503 26-2 17-178
Revised 26-4.2(b) to make required testing more clear. Added 26-4.2(c) for fatigue curves of materials not
in Appendix 26.
Explanation
Presently clause 26-4.2(b) is unclear and it is difficult to understand the tests to be performed to correlate
the design rules. It should apply only to fatigue rules but the text mention also strength tests. It has been
approved by SG-HTE that the strength equations do not need to be correlated since they are based on the
theory of elasticity.

503 26-3 06-261
Revised procedure for cycle counting and stress ranges in 26-4.2.1 Cumulative Fatigue Damage more
detailed. Paragraph 26-9.5 split into two paragraphs, one dealing with displacement and the other one
dealing with displacement range. Addition of a note for a more precise description of the displacements on
the specification forms.
Explanation
Procedure shown for fatigue cumulative damage of thin expansion joints presently includes only one
example showing how cycles should be combined when superposition of cycles of various origins, could
produce a total stress range greater than the stress ranges of the individual cycle (as shown for concurrent
cycles in the EJMA standard). The case when cycles could be considered independent is omitted. Users
may then think that cycle counting should always follow a procedure where the cycles are combined. This
is not the case and cycle counting should be more detailed to show the different ways cycle counting can
be performed.
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503 26-3 18-453
Revised coefficient names in correlation testing fatigue equations and names added in the nomenclature.
Explanation
There is some confusion with the coefficient names of the generic fatigue equations used for fatigue
correlation testing that now are identical to those used for stresses used. The coefficient names of the
generic fatigue equations are changed in order to avoid confusion. These coefficients also need to appear
in the Nomenclature.

508 26-4.2 06-261
See Page 503 above.

514 26-6.6.3.1 and 26-6.6.3.2 17-178
See Page 503 above.

517 26-7.6.3.1 and 26-7.6.3.2 17-178
See Page 514 above.

519 26-8.6.3.1 and 26-8.6.3.2 17-178
See Page 514 above.
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522 Figure 26-8 18-1820
Added difference between "extension" and "compression" in paragraph 26-9.5. Added alternative formulas
for the calculation of the total equivalent axial displacement range in paragraph 26-9.6.
Explanation
During discussions on record 06-261 and after review of examples on thin expansions joints in PTB-3, it
appeared that the difference between so-called extended convolutions (extension) and compressed
convolutions (compression) is not detailed enough and can lead to confusion.

521 26-9.5 06-261
See Page 508 above.

521 & 522 26-9.5 and Figure 26-9 18-1820
See Page 522 above.

524 Figure 26-10 18-1820
See Page 522 above.
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529 Form 26-1 and 26-1M 06-261
Revised procedure for cycle counting and stress ranges in 26-4.2.1 Cumulative Fatigue Damage more
detailed. Paragraph 26-9.5 split into two paragraphs, one dealing with displacement and the other one
dealing with displacement range. Addition of a note for a more precise description of the displacements on
the specification forms.
Explanation
Procedure shown for fatigue cumulative damage of thin expansion joints presently includes only one
example showing how cycles should be combined when superposition of cycles of various origins, could
produce a total stress range greater than the stress ranges of the individual cycle (as shown for concurrent
cycles in the EJMA standard). The case when cycles could be considered independent is omitted. Users
may then think that cycle counting should always follow a procedure where the cycles are combined. This
is not the case and cycle counting should be more detailed to show the different ways cycle counting can
be performed.
MANDATORY APPENDIX 33 – STANDARD UNITS FOR USE IN EQUATIONS

545 Mandatory Appendix 33 13-2204
Deleted.
Explanation
Clarification of units and changed the reference to this Appendix in U-4.
MANDATORY APPENDIX 35 – RULES FOR MASS PRODUCTION OF PRESSURE

VESSELS

549 35-6 18-1976
Modify Table U-3 of Division 1 to change year for PCC-2 to 2018. Modify End Note 103 in Division 1 to
align with PCC article number.
Explanation
To incorporate the new edition of PCC-2.
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MANDATORY APPENDIX 39 – TESTING THE COEFFICIENT OF PERMEABILITY OF
IMPREGNATED GRAPHITE

557 558 39-2 & 39-6 16-1805
Revised Appendix 39 variables for clarity.
Explanation
It was pointed out to Subgroup Graphite Pressure Equipment that there were some errors in the formula for the
coefficient of permeability testing in Mandatory Appendix 39. The errors were identified and have been updated.
MANDATORY APPENDIX 41 – ELECTRIC IMMERSION HEATER ELEMENT SUPPORT

PLATES

562 & 564 41-5 & 41-7 15-2046
Revise Appendix 41 Nomenclature to account for external pressure in the term ‘P’. Revised Step 12 in 41-7
DESIGN CONSIDERATIONS to account for this change.
Explanation
Section VIII Division 1 Appendix 41 does not currently address design of the Electric Heater Support Plate when internal
vacuum is the principal design pressure. This revision corrects that.
MANDATORY APPENDIX 42 – DIFFUSION BONDING

568 42-7 17-2410
Revised Mandatory Appendix 42, paragraph 42-7(b) to read, "(b) liquid penetrant examination shall be
performed in accordance with Mandatory Appendix 8. When machining is performed, the examination shall
be performed after machining."
Explanation
This revision makes clear that PT examination is required after diffusion bonding regardless of whether final
machining is performed or not. It also changes that PT shall be performed in accordance with Mandatory
Appendix 8. Currently, as written, there is no acceptance criteria listed for PT. By listing Mandatory
Appendix 8, the acceptance criteria found therein will now apply.
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MANDATORY APPENDIX 44 – COLD STRETCHING OF AUSTENITIC STAINLESS STEEL
PRESSURE VESSELS

570 Table 44-4-1 09-1776
See Page 211 above.

570 44-5 17-2997
Revised 44-5(a) to say “The thickness of heads and each shell course after cold stretching shall not be less
than the minimum required thickness.”
Explanation
The revision clarifies that the wall thinning during cold stretching operation shall be considered when
selecting material thickness and the thickness after cold stretching shall meet the calculated minimum
required thickness.

571 44-6.1 18-887
Revised Paragraph 44-6.1(g)(2) to say “When the MDMT is colder than −55°F (−48°C), the Welding
Procedure Qualification shall include impact tests of welds and heat-affected zones (HAZs) made in
accordance with UG-84(h) and with requirements of UHA-51(a) at MDMT.”
Explanation
A clarification was needed in App. 44 welding procedure qualification test. The revision is to clarify that in addition to
the test requirements in Section IX, (only) the impact specimens are to be made from cold stretched plate. This
requirement is only for Categories A and B joints.
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MANDATORY APPENDIX 45 – PLATE HEAT EXCHANGERS

574 45-5 18-1094
Added requirements from Code Case 2766 to 45-5(b). This allows the calculations for plate heat
exchangers without proof testing in certain cases.
Explanation
Adopted the Code Case for clarification.

575 45-7 18-1308
In App. 45, 45-7, deleted first three words in first sentence of the first paragraph and deleted the entire
second paragraph.
Explanation
The current two paragraphs in Mandatory Appendix 45, 45--7 caused confusion for users regarding
independent chamber versus dependent chamber testing. The modification will revert to paragraph UG-99
for pressure testing requirements. The PHE manufacturer will decide whether to use independent chamber
or dependent chamber pressure test requirements.
MANDATORY APPENDIX 46 – RULES FOR USE OF SECTION VIII, DIVISION 2

576 Mandatory Appendix 46 12-307
Added this Appendix.
Explanation
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. This is in addition to the changes in
UI-2(g).
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NONMANDATORY APPENDIX A – BASIS FOR ESTABLISHING ALLOWABLE LOADS FOR
TUBE-TO-TUBESHEET JOINTS

578 & 579 A-1 & A-2 08-829
Added joints f, g and h (expanded and welded) to rules also including I, j, k (expanded only). Added new
note for explosive and hydraulic expansion joints. Added cautionary notes when fT is negative.
Explanation
The radial differential thermal expansion factor, fT, is used for expanded-only tube-to-tubesheet joints, but
not for welded and expanded joints, in the calculation of the maximum allowable axial load. This proposal
adds rules for welded AND expanded joints.

578 A-1 14-2469
Added references to Appendix HH and 4-E.
Explanation
Currently, there is no reference to Informative Annex 4-E, but there should be one. Proposed Annex 4-E
was taken from Appendix HH in Division 1. Currently there is no specific reference to Appendix HH, but
paragraph A-1 in Appendix A states that the Manufacturer should have written procedures for expanded
joints.

579 A-2 17-1897
Added formulas for interfacial pressures Po and Pt to Appendix A (VIIII-1) and Annex 4-C (VIII-2).
Explanation
Appendix A and Annex 4-C require the use of interfacial pressure values Po and Pt, However, no method
nor guidance is provided Added formulas for interfacial pressures Po and Pt to Appendix A (VIIII-1) and Annex 4-C
(VIII-2).

581 Table A-2 08-829
See Pages 578 & 579 above.
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NONMANDATORY APPENDIX M – INSTALLATION AND OPERATION

600 M-3 16-2433
Revised M-3 by deleting the sub-paragraph "(j)".
Explanation
Paragraph UG-119(a) and M-3 give provisions on "location of nameplates" and "marking on the vessels"
respectively. Paragraph UG-116(j) is exclusively on "required markings" of pressure vessels consisting of
"combination units". Referencing specifically UG-116(j) in both UG-119(a) and M-3 can be confusing for
Code users. This revision provides clarification.
NONMANDATORY APPENDIX DD – GUIDE TO INFORMATION APPEARING ON

CERTIFICATE OF AUTHORIZATION

659 Non-Mandatory Appendix DD 17-230
Deleted Non-Mandatory Appendix DD. This appendix showed the guide for information to appear on the
Certificate of Authorization.
Explanation
Certification and Accreditation requirements are now contained and kept current at CA Connect, including
preparation, application, and certification guidelines.
NONMANDATORY APPENDIX GG – GUIDANCE FOR THE USE OF U.S. CUSTOMARY AND

SI UNITS IN THE ASME BOILER AND PRESSURE
VESSEL CODE

668 GG-1 13-2204
Revised to address Units to Be Used in Equations.
Explanation
Corrected reference in Appendix GG to clarify that the term "equations" as used in the Para. GG-1 is referring to
equations used throughout the Division, and not any equations listed in App. GG. Relocated Table "Standard Units For
Use of Equations" in Appendix 33 to paragraph U-4, and deleted Appendix 33 containing this Table.
VIII-2.
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NONMANDATORY APPENDIX JJ – FLOWCHARTS ILLUSTRATING TOUGHNESS
TESTING REQUIREMENTS AND EXEMPTIONS FROM
TOUGHNESS TESTING BY THE RULES OF UHA-51

683 Figure JJ-1.2-3 18-1623
Added two additional decision diamonds in the flowchart of Figure JJ-1.2-3.
Explanation
This revision corrects an error in Non-Mandatory Appendix JJ, Figure JJ-1.2-3 for Pre-Use testing. UHA-
51(a)(3) for MDMTs colder than -320 deg. F turns off the exemptions for pre use testing in UHA-51(f). UHA-
51(f)(4)(-d) and (-e) exemptions are turned off by UHA-51(a)(3). There are no exemptions. Pre use testing
must be performed. In order to account for this, two additional decision diamonds were added to this
proposal.
NONMANDATORY APPENDIX NN – GUIDANCE TO THE RESPONSIBILITIES OF THE

USER AND DESIGNATED AGENT

700 Table NN-6-4 15-698
Corrected references to deleted paragraphs in Table NN-6-4.
A was rewritten but VIII-1 Nonmandatory Appendix HA was not subsequently revised. To simplify future
upkeep, this revision is to eliminate any references to specific paragraphs within Section II Part D while
maintaining a general references to Section II, Part D, Nonmandatory Appendix A.
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Revised in its entirety. Table 33-1 re-designated as Table U-4-1.

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Changed cross reference from UG-44 to UG-44(a).

Reference to external forces on weld neck flanges.

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Revised Paragraph UG-39 and Figure UG-39 to accommodate more geometries.

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Clarified information required to be recorded on the PQR and WPS.

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Clarified the specimen requirements between Table UG-84-6 and UG-84(i)(3)(-b).

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Added UG-116(h)(1)(-a)(-1) and (-2).

Clarified the stamping for “U” or “PRT”.

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Changed the word "valve" to "device" in paragraphs UG-137(c)(3)(d) and UG-138(c)(3)(d).

To account for non-reclosing devices such as rupture disks.

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Clarification as to what welding processes are allowed.

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

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Processes other than just arc or gas processes are allowed.

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