Code and Standard (ASME, API, Etc.)

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Karya Nireko Warga Nusa Protego Indonesia Representative Office
Codes & Standards

ASME VIII,
VIII API AND OTHER
STANDARDS
by:
Gostombang Pardede
E-mail: gostombang.pardede@knwn.co.id; tompardede6691@gmail.com
sales.office@knwn.co.id
PT. Karya Nireko Warga Nusa Protego Indonesia Representative Office
Code And Standard
 ASME Section VIII and others…

others
 US code = the LAW
 Like French CODAP,
CODAP German TRD…
TRD
 Out of US = customer requirement
 API
 Mainly oil and gas market
 Recommendations, standards (NF, DIN…)
 Not mandatory but customer requirement
ASME – USA Boiler And Pressure Vessel

Code
11 sections =
 I : Power boilers  VII : Care of power boilers
 II : Materials to use  VIII : Construction of
 Duplex A890 gr 4A is NOT, pressure vessels
p
use A351 CE8MN or other
approved Duplex grade  IX : Welding, brazing
 III : Nuclear (US)  X : Plastic vessels
 IV : Heating boilers  XI : Inspection of
 V : NDE nuclear components
 VI : Care of heating
boilers
ASME Section VIII
ASME Section VIII,

Division 1
for
Unfired
Pressure Vessels
ASME Section VIII

What ASME Requirements are Relevant?
The most important ASME Code for our lines of pressure relief valves
is Section VIII, Division 1 of the Unfired Pressure Vessel Code. This
section deals with vessels with a design pressure equal to or greater
than 15 psig [1.03 barg]. Within this section, mandatory paragraphs
UG 125 thru UG-136
UG-125 UG 136 specify how pressure relief devices are to be
used to protect a vessel. In addition, this section specifies how a
manufacturer shall design and test a valve or valve product line
f its
for it relieving
li i capacity. it A manufacturer
f t who
h produces
d valves
l iin
accordance with the requirements of this section is permitted
to apply the ASME ‘UV’ Code stamp to those valves. Most AGC
pressure relieving devices set at or above 15 psig have the ASME
Code stamp. There is also a non-mandatory Appendix M which
generally
g y outlines additional good
g practice.
p
ASME Section VIII

What What ASME Requirements are
Relevant?
Most of application will in some way require valves meeting the
requirements of ASME Section VIII. In some cases, municipal, state,
provincial or federal authorities may specify other and/or more strict
standards. Some industries follow other codes even though the
pressure is above 15 psig
psig. Examples are the United States Coast
Guard (USCG) regulations for liquefied gas ships and the
Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) rules for the
h dli
handling, storage,
t andd safety
f t requirements
i t ffor LPG (liquefied
(li fi d
petroleum gas) and ammonia.
Section I of the ASME Code deals with direct fired steam boilers and
the safety valves required. Section VIII valves may not be used for
Section I applications. Section III of the Code applies for nuclear.
ASME Section VIII, UG-125 General
 (a) All pressure vessels within the Scope of this

Division, irrespective of size or pressure, shall
be p
provided with protective
p devices in
accordance with the requirements of UG-125
through UG-136.
 ((b)) An unfired steam boiler, as defined in U-1(g),

(g)
shall be equipped with pressure relief devices
required by Section I insofar as they are
applicable
li bl tto th
the service
i off th
the particular
ti l
installation.
NB
NATIONAL BOARD OF BOILER AND

PRESSURE VESSEL INSPECTORS
“THE COPS”
ENFORCEMENT LAW
JURISDICTIONS
EXEMPTION
ASME Section VIII
CAN APPLY ONLY TO VALVES

SET 15 psig [1.03 barg] & HIGHER
Manufactures Information
Bopp & Reuther CAN PROVIDE PRVs
BUILT TO THE REQUIREMENTS
OF ASME SECTION VIII AND
SET LOWER THAN
15 psig [1.03 barg]
BUT WITHOUT A CODE STAMP
ASME Section VIII
THE ASME DOES NOT CERTIFY OR

APPROVE ANY DEVICE
THE NATIONAL BOARD CERTIFIES VALVE

CAPACITY AND VERIFIES VALVE COMPLIANCE
WITH THE ASME CODE.
NB Method Of Certifying Capacity
• AT AN “ASME
ASME APPROVED
APPROVED” TEST FACILITY, FLOW
EACH OF 9 TOTAL VALVES AT 110% OF SET
PRESSURE (3 VALVE SIZES, 3 SET PRESSURES)
• ESTABLISH THE “KD” FOR EACH TEST VALVE
((CONSIDERING THE FLOW CONDITIONS AND
EACH MEASURED ORIFICE AREA
FLOW OF THE TEST VALVE

KD =
FLOW OF A “PERFECT NOZZLE”

(cont’d)
• CALCULATE THE AVERAGE “KD” FOR THE 9 TEST
VALVES
• NO TEST VALVE’S “KD” CAN DEVIATE MORE THAN ±5%

FROM THE AVERAGE
• ESTABLISH THE ASME “K”
K = AVERAGE KD x 0.90
• THE ACTUAL “KKD”, “K”

K , AND “A”
A (ORIFICE AREA)
VALUES ARE PUBLISHED FOR ALL CODE-STAMPED
PRVs IN THE NATIONAL BOARD “RED BOOK”

(cont’d)
IN 1962,
1962 THE CODE WAS REVISED
REQUIRING THAT “K” BE USED IN SIZING
CALCULATIONS (10% “SAFETY FACTOR”)
INSTEAD OF “KD”.
For Gas Flow
W  CKAP  M
TZ
THE NB ALLOWS PUBLISHED DEVIATIONS FROM “K”

K
AND “A” VALUES IN THE “RED BOOK”. HOWEVER - -
ADVERTISED KA = ASME KA (NB “Red Book”)
ASME Section VIII
Since 1962, Most PRV
Manufacturers Have OVERSTATED
Their “K” Values And UNDERSTATED
Their “A” Values.
ASME Section VIII

Example: Gas Service “J” ORIFICE
(API = 1
1.287
287 in2) [8.303
[8 303 cm2]
NATIONAL BOARD VENDOR CATALOG
K A, in2 [cm2] KA K A, in2 [cm2] KA
FARRIS 1.459
1 459 1.281
1 281 1.287
1 287 1.248
1 248
0.878 [9.413] [8.264] 0.953 [8.303] [7.913]
POPRV
CONSOLIDATED 1.496
1 496 1.279
1 279 1.287
1 287 1.223
1 223
0.855 0.95 [8.303]
DSOPRV [9.652] [8.252] [7.888]
AG/C 1.496 1.312 1.287 1.255

POPRV 0.877 0.975
[9.652] [8.464] [8.303] [8.096]
The National Board
When in doubt regarding a vendor’s

ASME certified range
range, consult the National
Board of Boiler & Pressure Vessel
I
Inspectors
t Website
W b it at: t
www.nationalboard.org
It’s Free!!!!
ASME Section VIII
3.5:1
3 5:1* Factor of Safety
for Pressure Containing Components
EXAMPLES: BODY WALL THICKNESS

CLOSED BONNET WALL THICKNESS
BONNET BOLTS
BONNET BOLT THREADS IN BODY
* was 4:1 until 1999

ASME Section VIII

Blocked PRV
Discharge
Pressure
Vessel OUTLET BLOCK
VALVE CLOSED
FULL INPUT FLOW
((FROM COMPRESSOR OR PUMP))
ASME Section VIII

BLOCKED DISCHARGE
% MAWP
SINGLE PRV
ONE PRV
110
MAXIMUM SET: MAWP
A OWA
ALLOWABLE OV
OVERPRESSURE:
RPR SSUR :
10% OR 3 PSIG , [0.20 BARG]
WHICHEVER GREATER
ONE 10%
PRV
MAWP
100
(MAX. SET)
ASME Section VIII

BLOCKED DISCHARGE
% MAWP
MULTIPLE PRVs
116
1ST PRV
MAXIMUM SET: MAWP
2ND
ALLOWABLE PRV
OVERPRESSURE: 16% 1ST
PRV
2ND PRV
105
MAXIMUM SET: 105% MAWP
ALLOWABLE
OVERPRESSURE 10%
OVERPRESSURE: 100 MAWP
ASME Section VIII

External
Fire PRV
STORAGE
PROCESS VESSEL
ASME Section VIII

FIRE
% MAWP
SINGLE PRV
121
ONE PRV
MAXIMUM SET: MAWP
A OWA
ALLOWABLE
OVERPRESSURE: 21%
ONE 21%
PRV
100 MAWP
(MAX. SET)
ASME Section VIII

FIRE
% MAWP
MULTIPLE PRVs
121
1ST PRV
2ND
MAXIMUM SET: MAWP
PRV
ALLOWABLE
OVERPRESSURE: 21% 1ST
110 PRV
2ND PRV
MAXIMUM SET: 110% MAWP
ALLOWABLE
OVERPRESSURE: 10%
100 MAWP
ASME Section VIII
SAFETY & RELIEF VALVES SHALL BE OF THE

DIRECT SPRING-LOADED TYPE.
PILOT OPERATED VALVES MAY BE USED IF:
PILOT IS SELF ACTUATED

ACTUATED..
VALVE WILL FAIL-

FAIL-SAFE OPEN IF ESSENTIAL
PART WITHIN PILOT SHOULD FAIL.
ASME Section VIII

Pilot Operated Pressure Relief Valve
Pilot
Out
In
ASME Section VIII

PRV Set Pressure Tolerance
UP TO 70 psig [4.83 barg] SET ---- ± 2 psig [0.14 barg]

OVER 70 p
psig
g [[4.83 barg]
g] SET ---- ± 3%
NAMEPLATE
SET PRESSURE
ASME Section VIII
ASME Section VIII
ASME Section VIII

Inlet Riser Flow Area Must be at Least as
Large as the PRV Orifice Area
ASME Section VIII

INLET PIPING PRESSURE
DROP MUST NOT REDUCE
PRD CAPACITY BELOW
THAT REQUIRED OR
ADVERSELY AFFECT
PRV OPERATION.
Vessel
(NOT 3% MAXIMUM)
ASME Section VIII

PRV Discharge Piping
MUST NOT REDUCE PRV CAPACITY

BELOW THAT REQUIRED
MUST NOT ADVERSELY AFFECT

THE PRV OPERATION
ASME Section VIII

No Liquid Head. Cleaner PRV.
Gas/Vapor PRV
Vapor Space
NO!!
Liquid
ASME Section VIII

OUTLET
OUTLET
INLET
INLET
INSTALL PRV IN UPRIGHT
AVOID VERTICAL POSITION
PER ASME SECTION VIII AND API RP520

ASME Section VIII

Liquid Service
EFFECTIVE 1-1-85, PRV’S FOR ALL-LIQUID SERVICE
MUST HAVE CAPACITY AND OPERATION CERTIFIED ON
WATER. VALVE MANUFACTURER MUST:
• SET THE VALVE ON WATER.

WATER
• STAMP NAMEPLATE CAPACITY IN “GPM

GPM WATER
WATER”.
• ONLY 10% OVERPRESSURE IS ALLOWED (NOT

PREVIOUS 25%).
ASME Section VIII
DRAIN AT LOW POINT

OF DISCHARGE
(INCLUDES CLOSED HEADERS)
ASME Section VIII
ASME REQUIRES A LIFT LEVER

FOR SERVICES ON:
• AIR
• STEAM
• HOT WATER (> 140°F) [> 60°C]
ASME Section VIII

Lift Lever (Direct Spring PRV)
Lift Lever
(Spring Operated PRV)
ASME Section VIII

Lift Lever (Pilot Operated PRV)
ASME Section VIII
Pil t O
Pilot Operated
t dVValves
l
A FIELD TEST CONNECTION IS ALLOWED IN LIEU OF

LIFT LEVER IF BOTH PILOT AND MAIN VALVE
CAN BE ACTUATED BY IT.
(AS OF 1988)
ASME Section VIII

Field Test Activation Of Pilot Operated PRV
ACTIVE PROCESS
ASME Section VIII

However
DELETION OF LIFTING DEVICE REQUIREMENTS
ALLOWED FOR PRV’S ON:
• AIR • STEAM • HOT WATER (> 140°F) [> 60°C]
IF
1 THE OMISSION IS SPECIFIED BY THE PURCHASER.
1. PURCHASER EXAMPLE: “IN
IN
ACCORDANCE WITH ASME CODE CASE 2203, THE LIFTING DEVICE IS
OMITTED”.
2 THE USER HAS A DOCUMENTED PROCEDURE AND IMPLEMENTATION
2.
PROGRAM FOR PERIODIC REMOVAL OF THE PRV’S FOR INSPECTION,
TESTING AND REPAIR AS NECESSARY.
3. THE USER OBTAINS PERMISSION FOR THIS DELETION FROM
JURISDICTIONAL AUTHORITIES.
ASME Section VIII

Block Valves Are Permitted For Inspection Or
Maintenance Onlyy
FULL AREA
LOCKED IN OPEN POSITION
IF CLOSED - PERSON SHALL

REMAIN AT VALVE TO
BLOCK MONITOR SYSTEM
VALVE PRESSURE
ASME Section VIII

DISCHARGE
HEADER
BLOCK VALVE HERE - - -
REQUIRES BLOCK VALVE HERE ALSO,

ALSO
PREFERABLY INTERLOCKED
WITH DOWNSTREAM BLOCK VALVE
ASME Section VIII

Factory Proof Test Of Primary Section Of PRV
OVER 1” [25 mm] INLET SIZE
OR
SET PRESSURE OVER 300 psig [20.7 barg]
PRESSURE TEST TO AT LEAST 1.5 TIMES DESIGN

PRESSURE OF VALVE (1 minute)
NO LEAKAGE ALLOWED.
ALLOWED
ASME Section VIII

Factory Test Of Discharge Section Of PRV
OVER 1” [25 mm] INLET SIZE

AND
WHEN PRV DISCHARGES INTO HEADER
AND BONNET IS A CLOSED DESIGN.
GAS PRESSURE TEST OF AT LEAST 30 psig

[2.04 barg].
NO LEAKAGE ALLOWED.
ALLOWED
ASME Section VIII

ASME VIII Seat Tightness
MUST BE IN ACCORDANCE WITH

API 527
API Standard, API 527
Defines leak testing procedure &

acceptance criteria for SRV’s on
Gas Liquid and Steam
Gas,
Schematic represents leak test for

Gas
1/2”
[13 mm]
1/4”
[[6.4 mm]] I.D. 90% Of Set Pressure
API 527 For Gas Service
Set Pressure,
Pressure psig Metal Seat Leakage
g At 90%
[barg] Of Set Pressure, Bubbles/Minute
“D” thru “F” Orifice “G” thru “T” Orifice
15 - 1000 [1.03-69] 40 20
1500 [103] 60 30
2000 [138] 80 40
2500 [172] 100 50
3000 [207] 100 60
4000 [276] 100 80
6000 [414] 100 100
Soft Seat Leakage At 90% Of Set

Pressure Bubbles/Minute
Pressure,
15 - 6000 [0 - 414] 0
ASME Section VIII

Assemblers
NORMALLY AGREED TO BY MANUFACTURER(S)
TO STOCK COMPLETE PRVS & PARTS
CODE STAMP BY ASSEMBLER INDICATES

THE USE OF ORIGINAL, UNMODIFIED PARTS,
IN STRICT ACCORDANCE WITH THE
MANUFACTURERS INSTRUCTIONS.
ASME Section VIII

Rupture Disc With PRV
ASME Section VIII

Rupture Disc Burst Pressure Tolerance
UP TO 40 psig [2.76 barg] - - -  2 psig [0.14 barg]
OVER 40 p
psig
g [2.76
[ barg]
g] - - -  5%
STAMPED
BURST PRESSURE
ASME Section VIII

Rupture Disc Under
• SPACE BETWEEN RD AND PRV MUST BE MONITORED
• PRV CAPACITY EITHER DERATED BY 10% OR NB
COMBINATION FACTOR USED (TYPICALLY 1 TO 3%
REDUCTION)
• SPRING PRV SHOULD BE SET BELOW RD BURST
PRESSURE TO ENSURE PRV OPENS WHEN RD BURSTS.
BURSTS
ASME Section VIII

Rupture Disc On PRV Outlet
• SPACE BETWEEN RD AND PRV MUST BE VENTED
• PRV MUST BE BALANCED AGAINST BACK PRESSURE
Benefit Of ASME Code-Stamped PRVs
• CERTIFIED CAPACITIES OF 9 VALVES (3 SIZES,

3 SET PRESSURES) BY AN INDEPENDENT,
REGULATORY GROUP
• VALVE OPERATING STABILITY CONFIRMED WITH
PROPER COMPANION PIPING
• MINIMUM 3.5:1
3 5:1 FACTOR OF SAFETY FOR ALL PRESSURE
RETAINING COMPONENTS
• CONTROLLED, MAXIMUM SPRING COMPRESSION
API
What API Requirements are Relevant?
API publishes many ‘standards,’ ‘guides,’ and ‘recommended

practices’ for overpressure protection. You will see reference to
practices
RP 520 Parts I & II most often. The full title is Recommended Practice
for the Design and Installation of Pressure- Relieving Systems in
Refineries.
Refineries
API
Part I - Design includes terminology, sizing formulas (all AGC sizing

formulas are derived here), and a little information on types of
pressure relief valves (PRVs), and relief requirements for vessels
exposed to open fires, i.e. fire sizing.
Part II - Installation discusses the effect of pressure losses in the

piping upstream and downstream of pressure relieving valves.valves
Pressure losses can cause valve chatter (see definition) and rapid-
cycling. Part II covers various applications where careful design of
th piping
the i i iis absolutely
b l t l necessary forf proper valve
l performance.
f
RP 520 goes hand-in-hand with ASME Section VIII.
API
The ASME does not apply to pressure vessels where the design
pressure is less than 15 psig [1.03 barg]. This is normally covered by
API Standard 2000, titled Venting Atmospheric and Low-Pressure
Storage Tanks (Non-refrigerated and Refrigerated). Standard 2000
establishes the necessary relieving capacity for vacuum and
pressure conditions. It also governs the design requirements for low
pressure and vacuum relief valves.
However, when valves are set below 15 psig the ‘UV’ stamp may not
be applied even when the valve meets Section VIII Code
requirements.
API
What Kinds of Pressure Relief Valves are in
API?
There are three basic types of pressure relief valves.
1. Weighted pallet type valves are those in which direct weight is
used to keep the seat closed. This valve is limited as to the
maximum set pressure available because of the weight required.required
Substantial overpressure (often 100% or more) is necessary to
get the pallet into full lift. Weighted pallet valves, also called
weight loaded valves
weight-loaded valves, are used for both pressure and vacuum
applications.
API
API?
2. Direct spring operated valves are those in which the valve disc or
spindle is held closed by a spring. As pressure increases under
the disc, the force pushing up on the disc increases. When this
force equals the force of the spring pushing down, the valve is on
the threshold of opening.
opening Any additional increase in pressure
causes the disc to lift and the valve to open.
API
API?
3. Pilot operated pressure relief valves (POPRVs) are those in which
the main valve seat is held closed by the system pressure itself.
The pressure acts upwards on the seat area (nozzle-to-seat
(nozzle to seat
contact area) and downwards on the top side of an unbalanced
moving member, usually a piston, called the dome area.
Th piston
The i t area iis llarger th
than th
the seatt area, causing
i ththe fforce
pushing down to be greater than the force pushing up. A
pilot controls the pressure in the main valve dome. A pilot supply
line transmits system pressure to the dome via the pilot. When
system pressure reaches set pressure, the pilot opens and
pressure in the dome is reduced, which causes the main valve to
p
open and relieve the system. The dome pressure reduction is
sufficient so that the system pressure acting upwards against the
seat area exceeds the downward closing force from the dome
area.
API Standards
API RP 520
API RP 521
API Std 526
A I Std
API S d 527
API 2000
API Standards, API RP 520
First issue year 1955, latest issue 2014

Part 1
 Procedures for sizing,
g, formulas,, etc. Applies
pp to relief devices for
equipment that has a maximim allowable working pressure of 15 psig
(1.03 barg) or greater
 Definition of terms and safety relief valve design principles (e
(e.g.
g full
nozzle, nozzle ring)
 Appendix D: Sizing for Two-Phase Liquid/Vapour Relief per DIERS -
Leung Omega Method
Part 2
 Installation recommendations, reaction force calculations
Effectice Areas
Condition U.S.C.S. Units SI Units
acc. API 526
Orifice in² mm²
Steam W D W
0,110 71
A A E 0,196 126
(critical flow) .  P1  K d  K N  K SH
515 0.525  P  K  K N  K SH
F
G
0 307
0,307
0,5031
198
324
d
H 0,785 506
J 1,287 830
Gases, Vapours W TZ K W
1,838 1185 T Z
(critical flow) A  A L 2,853 1840

C  K d  P1  K b 0.00759  C  K d  P1  K b
M 3,60 2322
M N 4,34 2800 M
P 6,38
, 4116
Q 11,05 7129
V  T  Z M 333.027  V  T  Z  M
R 16,00 10322
A A T 26,00 16774
Effective coefficient of discharge

related to the effective flow
Kd
Kd
= 0.9756 .32
for C
steam,
= 0.65 for liquids
 K&dvapours
gases  P1  K b C  K d  P1  K b
Liquids Q G 0.621 W
A  A
38  K d  K w  K v P1  P2 K d K w K v  P1  P2   
Recommended practice/guide for pressure relief and

depressuring systems
Information starting from cause of overpressure up to

flare stacks
Sizing of safety valves for vessels exposed to open fire

(fire case)
Noise calculations
API Standards, API 526

Industry Standard for Sizes, Pressure-Temperature-Classes,
Maximum Set Pressures and Body Materials of flanged Safety Valves
For each standard orifice (D …T)

 specifies pressure limits (set and BP)
 specifies flange / flange dimensions (A & B)
Now 2 sets of tables:

 spring loaded safety valves
 pilot operated safety valves
The valve manufacturer is responsible for compliance with API 526
The standardized effective orifice areas D-T are only valid in

combination with the calculation of the safety valve acc. API RP 520
Since 1995 2½“ flange size was deleted, but still available
API Standard, API 527
Defines leak testing procedure &

acceptance criteria for SRV’s on
Gas Liquid and Steam
Gas,
Schematic represents leak test for

Gas
1/2”
[13 mm]
1/4”
[[6.4 mm]] I.D. 90% Of Set Pressure
Other Standards
ASME / ANSI
 B16.5 = flange ratings

 B16.34 = valves ratings … not always
applicable to our valves
 B31.3
31.3 = piping in chemical plants and
refineries
Other Standards
NACE MR-01-75/ ISO 15156-1
 Recommendations for selection of materials for services with H2S

present in the flow stream (potential for intergranular corrosion)
 Whether NACE applies depends on H2S partial pressure which is a

function of the H2S concentration and total absolute pressure and is
determined by the end user or engineering consultant
 Does not cover soft goods; gaskets, seats, diaphragms, etc.
 It is the valve manufacturer‘s

manufacturer s responsibilty to interpret NACE and
provide compliance by the supplied ‘‘bill of material‘‘
 Manufacturer and customer interpretations sometimes differ
 B&R standard material code ‘’00’’ complies with NACE, but customer
may want to utilize bellows design, special spring and/or bellow
materials,
t i l etc.
t
NDE/NDT Requirements ….
Customer Specific
 Usually part of an end user corporate

specification and is usually driven by
pressure/temperature of service (e.g.
(e g flange
class selected) or material nominated
MPI (Magnetic Particle Examination/Inspection)

 Applicable to carbon steel castings
 Examination procedure and acceptance criteria per
ASME B16.34 annex C
 S
Superficial
fi i l casting
ti defect
d f t testing
t ti
DPI (Liquid Penetrant Examination/Inspection)
 Applicable to carbon steel or stainless steel castings
 Examination pprocedure and acceptance
p criteria p
per
ASME B16.34 annex D
 p
Superficial g defect testing
casting g
RT (Radiograph Testing)
 Applicable to any castings
 Examination procedure and acceptance criteria per
ASME B16.34
B16 34 annex B
 Manufacturer RT procedure will outline drawing
detailing critical areas for examination
UT (Ultrasonic Testing)
 More applicable to forgings, bars or plates in lieu of
an RT, but can be utilized for castings
 E i ti
Examination d
procedure andd acceptance
t it i per
criteria
ASME B16.34 annex E
PMI (Positive Material Identification)
 Applicable to any valve material, component or part
 Uses an approved instrument to provide
independent verification of supplier EN 10204 3.1 B
material certification
 We need to know on what parts the test is to be
carried out on prior to quote to price accordingly
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 ASME Section VIII and others…

ASME – USA Boiler And Pressure Vessel

ASME Section VIII

ASME Section VIII,

ASME Section VIII

ASME Section VIII

ASME Section VIII, UG-125 General

 (a) All pressure vessels within the Scope of this

 ((b)) An unfired steam boiler, as defined in U-1(g),

NATIONAL BOARD OF BOILER AND

ASME Section VIII

CAN APPLY ONLY TO VALVES

BUT WITHOUT A CODE STAMP

ASME Section VIII

THE ASME DOES NOT CERTIFY OR

THE NATIONAL BOARD CERTIFIES VALVE

NB Method Of Certifying Capacity

FLOW OF THE TEST VALVE

NB Method Of Certifying Capacity

• NO TEST VALVE’S “KD” CAN DEVIATE MORE THAN ±5%

• ESTABLISH THE ASME “K”

• THE ACTUAL “KKD”, “K”

NB Method Of Certifying Capacity

For Gas Flow

THE NB ALLOWS PUBLISHED DEVIATIONS FROM “K”

ADVERTISED KA = ASME KA (NB “Red Book”)

ASME Section VIII

Since 1962, Most PRV

Manufacturers Have OVERSTATED

Their “K” Values And UNDERSTATED

Their “A” Values.

ASME Section VIII

NATIONAL BOARD VENDOR CATALOG

K A, in2 [cm2] KA K A, in2 [cm2] KA

AG/C 1.496 1.312 1.287 1.255

The National Board

When in doubt regarding a vendor’s

ASME Section VIII

EXAMPLES: BODY WALL THICKNESS

* was 4:1 until 1999

ASME Section VIII

FULL INPUT FLOW

((FROM COMPRESSOR OR PUMP))

ASME Section VIII

ASME Section VIII

ASME Section VIII

ASME Section VIII

ASME Section VIII

ASME Section VIII

SAFETY & RELIEF VALVES SHALL BE OF THE

PILOT OPERATED VALVES MAY BE USED IF:

PILOT IS SELF ACTUATED

VALVE WILL FAIL-

ASME Section VIII

ASME Section VIII

UP TO 70 psig [4.83 barg] SET ---- ± 2 psig [0.14 barg]

ASME Section VIII

ASME Section VIII

ASME Section VIII