AN INTERNATIONAL CODE 2007 ASME Boiler & Pressure Vessel Code PAS Tae OL I e RULES FOR CONSTRUCTION OF POWER BOILERS ASME Boiler and Pressure Vessel Committee Subcommittee on Power Boilers OS SUC es DUC eyDate of tsuance!Foly 1, 2007 ‘clades all Addenda dat Joly 2006 and eariee) ‘This interationl code or standard was developed under procedures accredited as meeting the eters for American National ‘Standards and it isan Amencan National Stan, The Standards Committee that approved the cde or standard wa Balanced to ante that individuals from competent and concerned interests have had an opportunity to participate. The proposed code ‘or standard wae made availabe for pubic review and comment tht provides an oppartimity for addkional peti inp from industry, academia, egaltory agencies, and the public-atlage. |ASME does not “approve,” "rate,” ce “endorse” at iem, constuction popstar device, oF acy. 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[No pat ofthis document may be reprodoced in any form. in an electronic retrieval system ot ‘tberwine, without the prior writen permission ofthe publisher, Libeay of Congress Caalog Card Number: 56-7934 Prien he United States of America ‘Adopted by the Council ofthe American Society of Mechanical Engineers, 1914 Revised 1940, 1941, 1943, 1946, 1989, 1952, 1953, 1986. 1989, 1962, 1965, 1968, 1971, 1974, 1977, 1980, 1983, 1986, 198, 1992, 1995. 1998, 2001, 2008, 2007 ‘The American Society of Mechanical Engineers ‘Thre Park Avenue, New York, NY 10016-5990 Copyeight © 2007 by THE AMERICAN SOCIETY OF MECHANICAL ENGINEERS Al Rights Reservedm Vv vl vu vn Ix xt xl 2007 ASME BOILER AND PRESSURE VESSEL CODE CTIONS, Rules for Construction of Power Boilers Materials, Part A — Ferrous Material Specifications Part B — Nonerrous Material Specifications Pact C — Speciticationy for Welding Rods, Electrodes, and Filler Metals Pant D — Properties (Customary) Part D — Properties (Metric Rules for Construction of Nuclear Facility Components Subsection NCA — General Requirements for Division 1 and Division 2 Dixision I Subsection NB — Class | Components Subsection NC — Class 2 Components Subsection ND — Class 3 Components Subsection NE — Class MC Components Subsection NF — Supports Subsection NG — Core Support Structures Subsection NH — Class | Components in Elevated Temperature Service Appendices Division 2 — Code for Concrete Containments Division 3 — Containments for Transportation and Storage of Spent Nuclear Fuel and High Level Radioactive Material and Waste Rules tor Construction of Heating Boilers Nondestructive Examination Recommended Rules for the Care and Operation of Heating Boilers Recommended Guidelines for the Care of Power Boilers Rules for Construction of Pressure Vessels Division Division Division — Altemative Rules — Alternative Rules for Construction of High Pressure Vessels Welding and Braring Qualifications Fibor-Reinforced Phistic Pressure Vessels Rules for Inservice Inspection of Nuclear Power Plant Components. Rules for Construction and Continued Service of Transport TanksADDENDA Colored-sheet Addenda, which include additions and revisions to individual Sections of the Code, are published annually and will be sent automatically to purchasers of the applicable Sections up to the publication of the 2010 Code. The 2007 Code is available only in the loose-leaf format; accordingly, the Addenda will be issued in the loose-leaf, replacement-page format, INTERPRETATIONS ASME issues written replies to inquiries concerning interpretation of technical aspects of the Code. The Inter- pretations for each individual Section will be published ‘separately and will be included as part ofthe update service 1o that Section. Interpretations of Section I, Divisions 1 and 2, will be included with the update service to Subsec- tion NCA, Interpretations of the Code are distributed annually i July with the issuance of the edition and subse- ‘quent addenda, Interpretations posted in January at ‘www estools.asme.orgfinterpretations are included in the July distribution, CODE CASES ‘The Boiler and Pressure Vessel Committee meets regu- larly to consider proposed additions and revisions to the Code and to formulate Cases to clarify the intent of existing requirements or provide, when the need is urgent, rules for materials or constructions not covered by existing Code rules. Those Cases that have been adopted will appear in the appropriate 2007 Code Cases book: “Boilers and Pressure Vessels” and “Nuclear Components.” Supple- rents will be sent automatically to the purchasers of the ‘Code Cases books up to the publication ofthe 2010 Code.Foreword CONTENTS Statements of Policy Personnel Preamble Summary of Changes List of Changes in BC Order PART PG General PG-4 PG-2 PG: PG-4 Materials PG-5 PG-6 Pot PG-8 GENERAL REQUIREMENTS FOR ALL METHODS OF CONSTRUCTION Scope Service Limitations Referenced Standards Units General Plate Forgings. Castings. Pipes. Tubes, and Pressure-Containing Parts Material Identified With or Produced to a Specification Not Permitted by ‘This Section, and Material Not Fully Identified Miscellaneous Pressure Parts Water Level Indicators and Connector Materials. Stays. Rivets General Fubication by a Combination of Methods Design Validation by Proof Test Cold Forming of Austenitic Materials Maximum Allowable Working Pressure Loadings Sires. Values for Calculation Formulas Quality Factors for Steel Castings. Cylindrical Components Under Internal Pressure Welded Access or Inspection Openings Under Extemal Pressure Dished Heads Stayed Dished Heads Unstayed Flat Heads and Covers. avi 10 10 10 10 "1 12 2 B 16 6 18 18Openings and Compensation PG-32 (Openings in Shells, Headers, and Heads oe PG-33 Compensation Required for Openings in Sells and Formed Heads... PG-34 Flanged-in Openings in Formed Heads ....... PG-35, Compensation Required for Openings in Flat Unayed H Heads and Flat, i Sayed Plates... 7G-36 Limits of Metal Available for ( Compensation. 7 PG-37 Strength of Compensation PG-38 ‘Compensation for Multiple Openings. PG-39 Methods of Atachment of Pipe and Nozzle Necks to Vessel Walls PG-42 General Requirements for Fittings, Flanges, and Valves. PG-43 Nozzle Neck Thickness : PG-44 Inspection Openings ......2+.0+00+ : 76-46 Stayed Surfaces .... eee G47 Staybolts i PG-48 Location of Staybolts....... PG-49 Dimensions of Staybolts PG-52 Ligaments. PG-S3 Ligaments ........ PG-5S Supports and Attachment Lugs Boiler External Piping and Boiler Proper Connections PG-58 Outlets and External Piping ie PG-59 Application Requirements forthe Boiler Proper - Design and Application PG-60 Requirements for Miscellaneous Pipe, Valves, and Fittings PG-61 Feedwater Supply Safety Valves and Safety Relief Valves PG-67 Boiler Safety Valve Requirements .. PG-68 Superheater and Reheater Safety Valve Requirements. PG-69 Cenification of Capacity of Safety and Safety Relief Valves PG-70 Capacity of Safety Valves. 3 PG-7I ‘Mounting, : PG-72 Operation. PG-73 Minimum Requirements for Safety and Safety Relief Valves General ... ‘Cutting Plates and Other Stock .... Plate Identification city: = Repairs of Defects in Materials Tube Holes and Ends Permissible Out-of-Roundness of Cylindrical Shells. Tolerance for Formed Heads Holes for Stays Inspection and Tests PG-90 PGI PG-93 PG-99 General Qualification of Inspectors Inspection and Repair of Flat Plate in Comer Joints Hydrostatic Test a 2 2 2 os 63 63 8 re) 65 65Certification by Stamping and Data Reports PG: . PG. PG: PG. PG. PG. PG. PG. PG. PG- 101 Los 108 106 10? Lox 109 110 1 112 ny PG-105.1 PG. PG. PG. PG. 105.2 105.3 1054 106 Heating Surface Compu General Code Symbol Stamps Stamping of Boilers, Field Assembly Stamping for Field-Assembled Boilers Stamping of Pressure Piping. Stamping of Safety Valves Location of Stampings Manufacturer's Data Report Forms. Master Data Report Fonin Maximum Internal Projection of Welded Access or Inspection Openings. Some Acceptable Types of Uastayed Flat Heads and Covers Chart Showing Limits of Sizes of Openings With Inherent Compensation 1 Cylindrical Shells Nomenclature and Formulas for Reinforced Openings Some Representative Configurations Deseribing the Dimensions 1, and d Chart for Determining Value ot F Ulusteations of the Rule Given in PG-38.4 Welding End Transitions Maximum Enselope Acceptable Proportions tor Ends of Throwgh-Stays Diagram for Determining the Efficiency of Longitualinal and Diagonal Ligaments Between Openings in Cylindrical Shells Example of Tobe Spacing With Pitch of Holes Equal in Every Row. Example of Tube Spacing: With Pi ry Second Row Example of Tube Spaci Third Row #xample of Tube Spacing With Tube Holes on Diagonal Lines Diagram for Determining Fguivalent Longitudinal Efficiency of Diagonal jgaments Between Openings in Cylindrical Shells. Code Jurisdictional Limits ior Piping — Drum Type Boilers Code Jurisdictional Limits lor Piping — Forced-Flow Stes With No Bived Steam or Waterline Typical Boiler Bushings ‘Typical Arrangement of Steam and Water Connections for a Water Column Requirements for Pressure Relief Fored-Flow Steam Generator Maximum Permissible Deviation From si Circular Form e for Cylindri Parts Under External Pressure Official Symbols for Stamps to Denote The American Society of Mechanical Engineers’ Standard for Boilers Official Symbol for Stamp % Denote The American Society of Mechanical Engineers’ Standard for Assembly Official Symbol for Stamp 1 Denote The American Society of Mechanical Engineers’ Standard for Welded Piping Official Symbol for Stamp tw Denote The American Society of Mechanical Engineers’ Standard tir Safety Valves Form of Stamping (US. Customary) 4h of Holes Unequal in Bo With Pitch of Holes Varyi nn Every Second and 7 66 66 66 68 1 7 n 5 lo iv y w aw w® 1% 40 4 42 4” 50) o a 8Tables PG-19 Post Cold-Forming Strain Limits and Heat-Treatment Requirements... u G39 Minimum Number of Threads Per Connection Pte 31 PG-68.7 Superheat Correction Factor, Ky, (U.S. Customary) Seon 33 PG-68.7M Superheat Correction Factor, Ky (ST) : 54 PART PW REQUIREMENTS FOR BOILERS FABRICATED BY WELDING . 16 General PW General .. eee: Materials Pw-5 General : 16 Design Pw. General 7 1 pw.9 Design of Welded Joi 1 PW-10 Heat Treatment perereesiac | Pw) Radiographic and Ulrasonie Examination of Welded Butt Joints... B Pw-13 Head-to-Flange Requirements : B Pw-l4 Openings in or Adjacent to Welds B PW-IS Welded Connections. a i - B Pw-16 Minimum Requirements for Atachment Welds... 81 Pw.id ‘Welded-in Stays. i : 86 Fabrication PW.26 General 88 Pw.27 Welding Processes... anaes 88 PW-28 Welding Qualification and Weld Records .......c.ssssscssssicesseuseseeesee | 88 Pw-29 Base Metal Preparation ......... Steen eeeaaraatieos aa sect RO. Pw-3l Assembly... 89 Pw.33 Alignment Tolerance, Shells and Vessels Atung Pipe or Tube Used as a Shell) ‘| i 90 Pw.34 Alignment, Tube and Pipe 9 Pw.35 Finished Longitudinal and Circumferential Joins. % PW-36 Miscellaneous Welding Requirements : 1 Pw-38 reheating 91 Pw-39 Requirements for Postweld Heat Treatment i 91 Pw.40 Repair of Defects i 101 Pw-4l Circumferential Joins in Pipes, Tubes, and Headers «20... 102 Pw.42 Joints in Valves and Other Boiler Appurtenances. preernrries Pw.43 Loading on Structural Attachments. preterit Inspection and Tests Pw-46 General .... ae eee e106: PW-47 Check of Welding Procedure . aed 106 Pw48 Check of Welder and Welding Operator Performance uaieaons. 106 Pw.49 Check of Heat Treatment Practice. 7 106 PW-50 Qualification of Nondestructive Examination Personnel . 106 PW-51 Acceptance Standards for Radiography ..........-++-+ 106 PW-52 ‘Acceptance Standards for Ultrasonic Examination Siteaeset ta 107 PW.53 Test Plates. ....scesceseseseeessseeseeseersee 107 Pw.54 Hydrostatic Test. ..... cere ee 7 110Figures PW-9.1 PW-9.2 Pw-IS PW-16.1 Pw-162 Pw-19.4tay PW-19.4tb) Pw.43.1 Pw43.2 PW.53.1 Pwe532 PW-53.34a) PW-53.3¢b) Tables Pw PW-AS Pw.39 Pw.39.1 Pwo PART PR PART PB General PBI Materials PBS PB.6 PB? Design PB. PB. PB-IO PBL PB-IS PB-I6 PBT PBS PBI Fabrication PB.26 PB-28 PB-29 PB-30 PB.31 Butt Welding of Plates of Unequal Thickness Prohibited Welded Jo Examples of Weld Strength Calculations Some Acceptable Types nf Welded Nozzles and Other Coaneetions to Shelis, Drums, and Hew Some Acceptable Forms of Welds for Lugs, Hangers, and Brackets on Shells, Drums, and Hea Some Acceptable Types of Diagonal Braces for Installation by Welding Unacceptable Types of Diagonal Braces for Installation by Welding Method of Computation of Atachments to Tubes Chart for Determining Load Pactor, L, Test Specimens From Longitudinal Welded Test Plates ‘Method of Forming Longitudinal Test Plates. Details of Tension Test Specimens Details of Bend Test Specimens Required Radiographic and Ultrasonic Examination of Welded Butt Joints Alignment Tolerance of Sections to Be Butt Welded. Mandatory Requirements tor Postweld Heat Treatment of Pressure Parts and Attachments Alternate Postweld Heat Treatment Requirements for Carbon and Low Alloy Steels Tube Attachment Ans! Design Factor. K REQUIREMENTS FOR BOILERS FABRICATED BY RIVETING REQUIREMENTS FOR BOILERS FABRICATED BY BRAZING General General Brazing Filler Metals Huxes and Atmospheres General Strength of Brazed Joints Bruzed Joint Efficiency Application of Brazing Filler Metal Permissible Types of Joints Joint Clearance: Joint Brazing Procedure ‘Openings Brazed Connections General ‘Qualification of Brazing Procedure ‘Qualification of Brazers snd Brazing Operators ‘Cleaning of Surfaces to Be Brazed Clearance Between Surfaces to Be Brazed 7% 80 108 105 108 108 ho nm » 90 101 tos nz mB 4B ia ts m4 14 14 1s 1S 1S us 1S ns ns le 116 117 117 17PB-32 PB-33 Posibrazing Operations. ; : Repair of Defective Brazing. Sees i Inspection and Tests, PB-46 General : ‘ PBs? Check of Brazing Procedure PBa8 Braver and Brazing Operator PB-49 Visual Examination, seve PB-SO Exemptions Marking and Reports PB-51 General . : Siete tia tone Figure PBS ‘Some Acceptable Types of Brazed Joints... Tables PB-I Maximum Design Temperatures [°F (°C)] for Brazing Filler Metal... PB-16 Recommended Joint Clearance at Brazing Temperature PART PWT — REQUIREMENTS FOR WATERTUBE BOILERS. General PWT: General . : naa Materials PWrs General : Design PWT-8 General PWr9 Tubes and Pipe... PWT-10 ‘Tube Wall Thickness PWT Tube Connections ....-. PWT-12 Staybolting Box-Type Headers. bees PWT-13, Staying Segment of Heads PWT-14 Firing Doors... PWT-I5 ‘Access and Firing Doors. Figures PWT-IL Examples of Acceptable Forms of Tube Attachment PWT-I2.1 Box-Type Header Joint ...... PWT-122 Method of Forming Waterleg Joins by Welding . i Table PWT-10 Maximum Allowable Working Pressures for Seamless Steel and Electric Resistance Welded Steel Tubes ot Nipples for Watertube Boilers, Where Expanded Into Drums or Headers, for Different Diameters and Gages of Tes Contoming tothe Requirement of Speifcaons $4178 Gade A, SA-192, and $A-226 esse 7 117 7 7 18 18 118 118 16 us 116 9 ng 119 19 19 119 9 123 123 123 123 12 123 123 120PART PFT General PET Materials PRT-S Design PRT-8 PET PET-10 PET-{1 PET-12 REQUIREMENTS FOR FIRETUBE BOILERS. General General General ‘Thickness Requirements Shell Joints Attachment of Heads and Tubeshcets, Tubes Combustion Chambers PET PPT. PETS PET-I7 PET-IR PFT-19 PFT-20 PFT-21 Stayed Surfaces Combustion Chamber Tubesheet General Plain Curcular Furnaces Ring-Reinforced Type Corrugated Furnaces. Combined Plain Circular and Corrugated Type Attachment of Fumaces. Fireboxes und Waterlegs General : Working Pressure for Stayed Curved Surfaces. Staying Horizontal Return Tube Boilers Staying Segments of Heads Area Supported by Stay Maximum Spacing Staybolts and Stays. Flexible Staybolts Crown Bars and Girder Stays Stay Tubes Stresses in Diagonal Stays Doors and Openings PFT-40 PFT-41 PFT.A2 PFT-A3 PETA Domes PFT-4s Setting PET-46 Welded Door Openings Openings in Wrapper Sheets Fireside Access Openings Requirements for Inspection Openings. Opening Between Boiler and Safety Valve Requirements for Domes. Method of Support 124 124 124 12a 14 124 124 128 126 127 127 17 128 129 129 130 130 Br 132 132 132 132 134 134 Ba 13s 135 136 136 136 136 136 BrPiping, Fittings, and Appliances PET-47 PFT-48 PFT-49 PFT-50 PET-S1 Figures PFT-12.1 PFT-17.2, PET-18.1 PFT-19 PFT-20 PET-21 PET-23.1 PET-25 PET-27 PFT-32 PFT-46.1 PFT-46.2 PART PFH PFH-1 PART PMB General PMB-1 PMB-2 Materials PMB-S Design PMB-8 PMB.9 PMB-10 PMB-I1 PMB-12 PMB-13, PMB-14 PMB-15 PMB-16 PMB-17 PMB-21 PART PEB General PEB-L PEB-2 Water Level Indicators Feed Piping. . ‘ Blowoff Piping, Thickness of Furnaces and Tubes Under Extemal Pressure . ‘Maximum Allowable Working Pressure .....2+1-+0.s+8+0 Some Acceptable Forms of Tube Attachment on Fitetube Boilers Acceptable Type of Ring-Reinforced Fumace . Hu Morison Furnace ..... : Connection Between Plain and Corrugated Furnace Welding Ogee Ring ......-.- Some Acceptable Methods of Forming Watereg Joins by Welding, Stayed Wrapper Sheet of Locomotive-Type Boiler. -...-- Example of Staying of Heads Adjacent to Cylindrical Fumaces.. Pitch of Staybolis Adjacent to Upper Corners of Fireboxes Measurements for Determining Stresses in Diagonal Stays ...... ‘Spacing and Weld Details for Wall-Support Lugs Set in Pais on Horizontal-Return Tubular Boilers . Welded Bracket Connection for Horizontal-Retum Tubular Boilers OPTIONAL REQUIREMENTS FOR FEEDWATER HEATER (WHEN LOCATED WITHIN SCOPE OF SECTION I RULES). REQUIREMENTS FOR MINIATURE BOILERS .....00.200000000005 General .......- Scope... General General . Welding. ‘Washout Openings Feedwater Supply Blowoff i Water Gages... Fixtures and Fittings... Safety Valves Steam Stop Valves, ‘Automatic Devices Hydrostatic Tests and Inspection REQUIREMENTS FOR ELECTRIC BOILERS.......2....000.+ General Scope 137 BB 138 139 139 126 127 128 129 129 130 BL 133 134 135 138 138 141 141 142 142 142 142 142 142 143 143 143 143 143 M3 143 143 143 14s 145 145pEB-3 Optional Requirements for the Boiler Pressure Vessel Materials PEB-S General Design PEB-S General PEB.9 Welding 10 Inspection Openings. PEB-IT Feedwater Supply PEB-I7 Blowofi PEB-I3 Water Level Indicators PEB-IE Pressure Gages. PEB-IS| Safety Valves. PEB-I6 Automatic Devices Hydrostatic Test Inspection and Stamping of Boilers Manufacturer's Data Repor for Electric Boilers PART PVG — REQUIREMI General ‘TS FOR ORGANIC FLUID VAPORIZERS PVG General General General General Requirements Gage Glasses Drain Valves, PVG-12 Safety Valves Figure PVG-12 Constant € for Vapor Related to Ratio of Specific Heats (k = cle, PART PHRSG REQUIREMENTS FOR HEAT RECOVERY STEAM GENERATORS PHRSG-1 General PHRSG-2 ‘Scope PHRSG-3 Requirements for Superheater and Reheater Condensate Removal Connections PHRSG-4 Desuperheuter Drain Pots PHRSG-S Centitication Figure PHRSG- Some Acceptable Desupetheater Spraywater Protection Device ‘Arrangements. MANDATORY APPENDICES: 1 Submittal of Technical Inquiries to the Boiler and Pressure Vessel Commitee 145 146 146 146 146 Lae 146 M46 146 17 7 \a7 148 149 149 149 149 149 149 149 149 130 Ist 151 151 151 151 153 155w Standard Units for Use in Equations NONMANDATORY APPENDIX A Explanation of the Code Containing Matter Not Mandatory Unless Specifically Referred to in the Rules of the Code. Index ee ae 157 158 242FOREWORD The American Society of Mechanical Engineers se up ‘commit in !9T for the purpose of formulating standard rules for the consieuction of steam boilers and other pres sure vessels. This committee is now called the Boiler and Pressure Vessel Committee. ‘The Committee's function isto establish rules of safety relating only to pressure integrity. governing the construc tion! of boilers, pressure vessels, transport tanks and ponents, and inservice inspection for pressure integrity of nuclear components and transport tanks, and tw interpret these ules when questions arise regarding their intent. This code does not address other safety issues relat- ing to the construction of boilers. pressure vessels, transport tanks und nuclear components, and the inservice inspection ‘of nuclear components and transport tanks. The user of the Code should reter to other pertinent codes, standards, laws, regulations, oF other relevant documents, With few ‘exceptions, the rules do not, of practical necessity. retleet the likelihood and consequences of deterioration in service related to specific service fluids oF external operating envi ronments. Recognising this, the Committee has approved. sa wide variety of constuction rules in this Section 10 allow the user or his designee to select those which will provide a pressure vessel having « margin for deterioration in ser vice so as to give a reasonably long, safe period of use- fulness. Accordingly, it is nor intended that this Section be used as a design handbook: rather, engineering judgment must be employed in the sclection of those sets of Code rules suitable 10 any specific service or need. This Code contains mandatory requirements, specitie prohibitions, and nonmandatory guidance for construction activities. The Code does not address all aspects of these activities and those aspects which are not specifically auldressed should not be considered prohibited. The Code is not a handbook nd cannot replace education, experi xl the use vl incering judgment, The phrase cengincering judyment refers to technical judgments made bby knowledgeable designers experienced in the application fof the Code. Engineering judgments must be consistent ‘with Code philosophy and such judgments must never be used {© overrule mandatory requizements or specific prohibitions of the Code. "Cnt as od i his Foe noe i am albinlusy tem so re maeras, depo farina, examination, Hnspecton. fey an pose el. The € es that tools and techniques used for design and analysis change as technology ps resses und expeets engineers 10 use good judgment in the application of these tools. The designer is responsible Tor complying with Code rules and demonstrating compliance with Code equations when such equations are mandatory The Code neither requires ner prohibits the use of comput ers for the design or analysis of components constructed. to the requirements of the Code. However, designers and. engineers using computer programs for design or analysis, are cautioned that they are responsible for all technical assumptions inherent in the programs they use and they are responsible for the application of these programs to their design The Code does not fully address tleranves. When dimensions. sizes, or other parameters are not specified with tolerances, the vllues of these parameters are consid: cred nominal and allowable tolerances or local variances may be considered acceptable when based on engineering judgment and standard practives ay determined by the designer. ‘The Boiler and Pressure Vessel Comm the care and inspection of boilers und pressure vessels in service only fo the extent of providing suggested rules of ood practice as an aid to owners and their inspectors, ‘The rules established by the Committee are not to be interpreted as approving, recommending, or endorsing any proprietary or specific design or as limiting in any way the ‘manufacturer's freedom to choose any methox! of design tee deals with 1 any form of construction that conforms tothe Code rules, ‘The Boiler and Pressure Vessel Committee meets regu larly to consider revisions ofthe rules, new rules as dictated by technological development, Code Cases, and requests, for interpretations. Only the Boiler and Pressure Vessel Committee has the authority to provide official interpreta tions of this Code, Requests for revisions, new rules, Code Cases. oF interpretations shall be adlressed to the Seeretary in writing and shal! give full particulars in order to receive consideration and action (see Mandatory Appendin. cov= ering preparation of technical inquiries). Proposed rev hing from inquiries will be presented to the Main Committee for appropriate action, The action of the Main Committee becomes effective on! firmation by eter ballot of the Committee andl spproval by ASME, sions to the Code reProposed revisions to the Code approved by the Commit- tee are submitted to the American National Standards Insti- tute and published at hrip://estools.asme.org/esconnect/ ‘publicfindex.cfin?PublicReview = Revisions to invite com- ‘ments from all interested persons. Afier the allotted time for public review and final approval by ASME, revisions are published annually in Addenda to the Code. Code Cases may be used in the construction of compo- nents to be stamped with the ASME Code symbol begin- ning with the date of their approval by ASME. ‘After Code revisions are approved by ASME, they may be used beginning with the date of issuance shown on the Addenda. Revisions, except for revisions to material specifications in Section Il, Parts A and B, become manda- tory six months after such date of issuance, except for boilers or pressure vessels contracted for prior to the end of the six-month period. Revisions to material specifica- tions are originated by the American Society for Testing and Materials (ASTM) and other recognized national ot international organizations, and are usually adopted by ASME. However, those revisions may or may not have any effect on the suitability of material, produced to carlier ‘editions of specifications, for use in ASME construction, ASME material specifications approved for use in each construction Code are listed in the Guidelines for Accept- able ASTM Editions in Section I, Parts A and B, These Guidelines list, for each specification, the latest edition adopted by ASME, and earlier and later editions considered by ASME to be identical for ASME construction ‘The Boiler and Pressure Vessel Committee in the formu- lation of its rules and in the establishment of maximum design and operating pressures considers materials, con- struction, methods of fabrication, inspection, and safety devices, ‘The Code Committee does not rule on whether a compo- nent shall or shall not be constructed to the provisions of the Code, The Scope of each Section has been established to identify the components and parameters considered by the Committee in formulating the Code rules. ‘Questions or issues regarding compliance of a specific component with the Code rules are to be directed to the ASME Certificate Holder (Manufacturer). Inquiries con- ceming the interpretation of the Code are to be directed to the ASME Boiler and Pressure Vessel Committee. [ASME js to be notified should questions arise concerning improper use of an ASME Code symbol ‘The specifications for materials given in Section TI are ‘identical with or similar to those of specifications published by ASTM, AWS, and other recognized national or interna- tional organizations. When reference is made in an ASME material specification to a non-ASME specification for ‘which a companion ASME specification exist, the refer- ‘ence shall be interpreted as applying to the ASME material specification. Not all materials included in the material specifications in Section II have been adopted for Code use. Usage is limited to those materials and grades adopted by atleast one of the other Sections of the Code for applica- tion under rales of that Seetion. All materials allowed by these various Sections and used for construction within the scope of their rules shall be fumished in accordance with ‘material specifications contained in Section Il or referenced in the Guidelines for Acceptable ASTM Editions in Section II, Parts A and B, except where otherwise provided in Code Cases or in the applicable Section of the Code, Materials covered by these specifications are acceptable for use in items covered by the Code Sections only to the degree indicated in the applicable Section. Materials for Code use should preferably be ordered, produced, and documented on this basis; Guideline for Acceptable ASTM Editions in Section Il, Part A and Guideline for Acceptable ASTM: Editions in Section I, Part B list editions of ASME and year dates of specifications that meet ASME requirements, ‘and which may be used in Code construction, Material produced to an acceptable specification with requirements different from the requirements of the corresponding speci- fications listed in the Guideline for Acceptable ASTM Editions in Part A or Part B may also be used in accordance with the above, provided the material manufacturer or ves~ sel manufacturer certifies with evidence acceptable to the ‘Authorized Inspector that the corresponding requirements Of specifications listed in the Guideline for Acceptable ASTM Editions in Part A or Part B have been met. Material produced to an acceptable material specification is not limited as to country of origin, ‘When required by context in this Section, the singular shall be interpreted as the plural, and vice-versa, and the feminine, masculine, or neuter gender shall be treated as such other gender as appropriate.STATEMENT OF POLICY ON THE USE OF CODE SYMBOLS AND CODE AUTHORIZATION IN ADVERTISIN ASME hus established procedures to authorize qualified izations to perform various activities ia accordance with the requirements of the ASME Boiler and Pressure Vessel Code, Is the aim of the Society to provide reeogni- tion of organizations so authorized. An organization hold horization to perform various activities in with the requirements of the Code may state ‘his eapahility in its advertising literature ‘Organizations that are authorized t use Code Symbols Yior marking items or constructions that have been con- structed and inypected in compliance with the ASME Boiler anu! Pressure Vessel Code are issued Centificates of Autho- sation, It isthe aim of the Society to maintain the standing bof the Code Symbols for the benatit of the users, the enforcement J the holders of the symbols ‘who comply with all requirements, Based on these objectives, the following policy has been ‘established on the usage in advertising of facsimiles of the spinbols, Certificates of Authorizat Code construction, The American Si Engineers does not “approve, and reference 10 ay of Mechanical ‘certify or “endorse” any item, construction, or activity and there shall bbe no statements or implications that might so indicate. An ‘organization holding 1 Code Symbol and/or aCertiticate of Authorization may state in advertising literature that items, eonstructions, or activities “are built (produced o per formed} of activities conducted in secordance with the requirements of the ASME Boiler and Pressure Vessel Code.” ge “meet the requirements of the ASME Boiler and Pressure Vessel Code. The ASME Symbol shall be wsed only for stamping and nameplates as specifically provided in the Code, However, fuesimiles may be used for the purpose of fostering the use of such construction. Such usage may be by an associa tion oF a society, or by a holder of a Code Symbol who may also use the facsimile in advertising to show that ‘clearly specified items will cary the symbol. General usage ‘only when all of & manufacturer's items are wonsiructed under the rules ‘The ASME logo, which is the cloverleaf with the letters ASME within, shall not be used by any organization other han ASME STATEMENT OF POLICY ON THE USE OF ASME MARKING TO IDENTIFY MANUFACTURED ITEMS ‘The ASME Boiler and Pressure Vessel Code provides rales for the ¢0 nuclear components. This includes requirements for mate- rials, design, fabrication, examination, inspection, and Stamping. ems constructed in accordance with all of the applicable rules of the Code ate identified with the official Cale Symbol Stamp described in the govern ‘of the Cod, Markings such as “ASME.” “A jother marking includin ruction of boilers, pressure vessel Section ME Standard.” or any or the various Code Symbols shall not be used on any item that is not con- Structed in accordance with all of the applicable require- menis of the Code. Items shat! not be described on ASME Data Report Forms nor on similar forms referring « ASME 1 to imply that all Code cequirements have been met when, in fact, they have not been, Data Report Forms covering items not fully complying with ASME requirements should hot refer to ASME or they should clearly identify all excep tions to the ASME requirementsPERSONNEL ASME Boiler and Pressure Vessel Committee Subcommittees, Subgroups, and Working Groups As of January 1, 2007 MAIN COMMITTEE sabi. Secretary Warnes R I. Basie Le Bay DL Berger BEN. Brest B.A Canonice RP Dw RF Gir Gale TE Hansen CC Hsien DRL WM Linh IER Mackay UR. Miller PA Mul CC. Neely WE Now G.C, Pack Tp. Pastor M.D. Rana wens FA Schaat Ie RW. Swayne DF Tanner 5.¥. Voorhees FB Kuvies Alterate B®. Moen, Honorary Meer 1. Tahara, Delegate EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE (MAIN COMMITTEE) 1G. Fuldsein, Ch GG. Kher, Vire Chair ES. Bauschinsieg, Secrotans Warnes DL Berger St Gold OC Pack A Sela D.E. Tanner DA, Canonica, Ome Member Mi E-file emer HONORARY MEMBERS (MAIN COMMITTEE) Baru RO benree RF Bath ® Caplin Chen 1M, Galen WD. Dats [oR Far 0. F. Hed BML pamad AL Justin FU Xemmiee WG. Keech Leto 1G Meany GC milan RE Reedy WW 6 Somers KK Tam UP ick, Ie HONORS AND AWARDS COMMITTEE JR. stack. Chive M. Gold, Vice Char RJ. Basie LE Bates DLL. Berge 1G. Felton FE Gregor Ww. L Haag I SF. Harn KM Jossew WC. Lavchelle 19 Pater A Sele KR Stevenson MARINE CONFERENCE GROUP HON. Patel, Chive LW. Douthsaite B 1 Petow CONFERENCE COMMITTEE 1D. A Douin ~ [inois ‘Chair K. D. Reety — North Dakota (ice Chain DE Tanner — Ohio RJ Abe. I. — Michigan 1.8, Acton — Cairns ALE, Aine — West Virginia JT Amat — Minnesota EA. Anderson — Iino FR Andee — Oregon BP. Anthony Rhode island RD. Austin — Colorado EW. Bachetlier — Nunavut Canad MM Bayer — Mthigan RW. Galen — Agana FP, Baron — inginia M.Bisho British Colum, Canale W.K-Bogham — New Hampshire DLE Burns Nebraska 1H. Bape Mune Cu]. Castle — Nova Scotia, ‘Canada P.A.Conklia — New York D.C Cook — Caitenia & A Cocees — Kentucky D Fastman — Newfoundland and Labrador, Canada 6. Cheyer — Louisiana © fveren — Georgi JM. Given, Ie — Noth Carina P Hackiord — Urb RI. Handy — Kentucky JW Malan — Delaware ML Holloway — Oklahoma K. Hynos — France Ewa Island, Canada 1. T lager — Ohio OJ. Jenkins — Kansas > Kote — British Columba At Kot = Quebec, Canada KT. Lay ~ Alberta, Canoes AOA Alok — Foca GF stankel — Nevacs 8D. Marvin — Washington La Mauit— Atari Canada HOT McEwen — Mssssippt‘CONFERENCE COMMITTEE (CONT'D) R.D. Mile —- Ontaio, Canada. S. Pucek — Wisconsin MF. Mooney — 1D. E, Ross — New Brunswick, Massachusens| ‘Canada G.R. Myrick — Arkansas ——_‘N. Surtees — Saskatchewan, Y. Nagpaul — Hawaii Canada W. R: Owens — Louisiana T.M, Parks — Texas RP, Pate — Alabama 1D. Payton — Pennsylvania MR Peterson — Alaska H. D. Pha — South Dakota J. Pratt — Missout D.C. Price — Yukon Terstry, Canada MR. Toth — Tennessae M1. Verhagen — Wisconsin 'M. Washingion — New Jersey RB, West — lowa MJ. Wheel — Vermont J. Willis — Indiana E Zarate — Arizona [BPV PROJECT TEAM ON HYDROGEN TANKS R.C. Biel, Corresponding ‘Member J. Cameron, Corresponding Member -M. Duncan, Conesponding Member D.R Fikken, Corresponding ‘Member CHL Rivkin, Comesponding Member San Marchi, Corresponding Member B. Somerday, Corresponding Member H. Barthelemy, Corresponding “Member INTERNATIONAL INTEREST REVIEW GROUP V. Felix Y. Park 5-H. Leong P. Williamson W. Lin Y. Kien, Delegate Mina ‘SUBCOMMITTEE ON POWER BOILERS (SC 1) 0. Berges, Chait W.L. Lowry BW. Rober, Vice Chair |. R, MacKay U. D'Uno, Secretary 1. C. McGough 0.A.Canonico RE McLaughlin KK Coleman. PLA. Movie P. D. Edwards ¥. Oishi 1G. Feldstein 17 Pillow J. Hainsworth R. D. Schueler, J: TE. Mansen 1-P. Swery Ie 4.5. Hunter JM. Tanzosh C.F leerings R. V, Wielgoszinski 1. Uibbrechr Dy. Willis Honorary Members ($C D DN. French R.A. Wiliams W.E Somers ‘Subgroup on Design (SC 0 PA Moivie, Chair J.P. Libbrecht Eo Mile, Secretary 16. ugh ML Goats 8. W. Moore J.D. Fishburn RD. Schueler, I. 1.P, Gaspie I. Seighe C.F. Jetings 1P. Swery .B. Komora 5. V. Tokléson Subgroup on Fabrication and Examination (SC) 1. Pilow, Chair 1. Hansen HL Arnold TC. MeGough D.L Berger #8. E Metaughlin 5.W. Cameron ¥. Ohi G.W. Galanes RV, Wielgoszinsk 1 Hainsworth Subgroup on General Requtements (SC D RF McLaughlin, Chait 1.€. McGough J. Hainsworth, Secretary 1.1. Pillow Gc Tompkins PD. Eéwards S.V. Torkldson TE Hansen RV. Wielgoszinsk WL Lowey Diy. wats F Subgroup on Materats SC 1 8. W. Roberts, Chair J. F. Henry J. Hunter, Secretany IP Ubbrecht B.A Canonico 1. Mackay KK Coleman F. Masuyama G.W.Calanes JM. Tanzosh KL Hayes Subgroup on Piping (SCD TE Hansen, Chair F Mast DL. Berger T.C. MeGough PD. Eowares ©. Tompkins ©.W. Galanes EA While WL Lowey ‘Heat Recovery Steam Generators Task Group ($C TE. Hansen, Chair W. Moore EM, Oniman, Secretary NL Plumley R.W. Anderson | RD. Schule, 1. Bell 1. Steverman, LR, Douglas SR Timo 1.0. Fishbum B. Tompkins 6.8. Komora S.V. Totkldion 1. ibbreche 8. Tureeyaski D.L Mariott &A “whanSUBCOMMITTEE ON MATERIALS ($C 1h 1A Hes, Chair CL. Hotfann M1 Goll iow Char PA Larkin Stabe Sevens F Masaya, Faw RK Sante 0.0 Nuinnal ML Nay Wa Ape, te EG Nisbet! A. Appin 0. W. Raho ALN Bese BW Raber HD. Bushveld E Shap Cans RC Suthectin B.A. Caneices RW. Swindernan A Chuuehoat 1M Tanzi P Fale B.E Thang DW. Gandy RA Mux, Hnanary MH Gos Monier 1. Gout 1 kssun, Dotegare Honorary Members (SC It) AP. Aen 1 Hoge Ts cule Gc Hes B Dsl RA Mr WD Dats CE specie ie Wo Hal A.W. Zeathen Subgroup on Faternal Pressure (SC Ml & SC-D) RW Mila, Chair Mater FAA Moos, Seceetan BL Ruel 1 capil E Michalopoulos B.S Gait D. Nadet FF Grub CH Stange Subgroup on Ferrous Specifications ($C 1) FG Rabat Chive D.C. Keouse A Applets, Vice Che Li Lavezai RM havin we AM BM4.Dingrnin J Mahaoey M1 Dowlouran AS Meili 7. Granary KC One NE Geubh F Ups Ko Hate K Zaweucha B.S danibensi AW Zeuthen ‘Subgroup on Interational Material Specitications (SC th) WM Lundy, Chair D.O. Heney A Chaudas, Vice Chur Higuchi LP. Clasp, Secretary H orene DC Auirsal AR Nowening HL, tobtickd B.D. Shuck, DA Cans FA Steen Paha © Ups AF Garholeashy 1. Kwon, Driegate ‘Subgroup on Nonferrous Alloys (SC M) D.W. Ras. Chae AG. iret M Rater secretary I. Kisselt D.C Agirwal PAL Wk Ape HL sts HED Bishield LA AW Stster LG Cates 7. Peters LH Gates E shapin een RC Sutera Ethier R. Zawierna GO Te Subgroup on Strength Ferrous Alloys (SC I) GL. Hasan, Chie F atasuvama 1M Tange, Socratan Haun Fae ura WK Ape DLW. Raa D.A Canes BW. Robes KK Coleman NLS. Shalt P.Falloues RW. Swine inl BE Thanet LF Hear TP. Vassall, : EL Hines Subgroup on Physical Properties (SC I) LF Gris hove D.C Amanal HD Bhima P.Falkaey Shapaa Subgroup on Strength of Weldments (SC I & SC 1X) JM Tanzinh, Chair JF. Mens W.F Nowell fe, Seven 08 Rahn KK Calenam BW. Rabo. PD Henner W. |. Spork D.W Gandy eth Kot Hawes Subgroup on Toughness (SC Ht & SC Vit) WS. jal. Chair K. Mokduasien 1. Lama CO Newly RoI. Ras TT Phils 5 Came MB Raa H.€ Gordan DA Seamon D.C tam E Ups Special Working Group on Nonmetallic Materials (6 1) CW. Rinwley, Chair MR Kessler FL Rewa, ROH. Walker SR Frost FW Wiggaer PS. F Woh SUBCOMMITTEE ON NUCLEAR POWER (SC II RW toroes, Chae V. Kostae Rt. hese. Vice Chae DoF Lambs GA San, Secetary WC Los helle WH Bore KA. Minnis BUN. Seeser FA Mayhew IR. Coe W.N. Mclean RE tama. 1k Moston R.P. Deubler 0.0. Ovamada BA rer RF Rees Gost Fenton 8B. Scot RS. Hi 10, Stesensin CL Hotinann KRW tan CO Kine YH Cot Deegan Honorary Members iSC it Rita FR. Diahin Bean RA. Mow WD. Dewy Ch Poe‘Subgroup on Containment Systems for Spent Fuel and High-Level Waste Transport Packagings (SC G.M Foster, Chair A.B. Moichler G.I. Solovey, Vice Chair RE. Nickel DK. Morton, Secretary EL. eins W. H. Boner 1. Saeguse GR Camel HP. Shrivastava EL. Fare NMA. Simpson RS. HL RH. Smith D.W. Lewis J.D. Stevenson C.G. May C.J. Temas PLE McConnell PTuula 1-0. Molnnes A.D. Watkins Subgroup on Design (SC IID R.P. Deublet, Chair ©. F. Landers RS. Hill, Vice Chair KA Manoly ALN. Nguyen, Secretary RJ. Masterson TM. Adams W.N. McLean MN. Bressler J.C. Minichielo CW. Bruny M. Morishita DL Caldwell FF. Naguib 1-R cole T. Nakamura R.E, Corman, I. W. Z. Novak, AA, Dermenjian EL Plains P. Hirschberg 1. Saito RI Jeter G.C. Siagis RB, Keating 1D. Stevenson LE Kel 1B. Tucker H. Kobayashi KR Wichman ‘Working Group on Supports ($C-D) (SC IND J. Masterson, Chair 1 Sato FJ. Bich, Secretary J. R. Stinson U.S. Bandyopadhyay T.G. Teryah RP. Deubler D.V. Walshe W. P. Golin! cla ALN. Nguyen ‘Working Group on Core Support Structures (SG-D) (SC Ml) J. Kiel, Chair JF. Mallooly 17 tand ‘Working Group on Design Methodology (SG-D) RB. Keating, Chair DF. Landers P.LAndeson, Secretary W. 5. Lapay T.M Adams: H. locker MLK. AuYang J. F. MeCabe RD. Blevins P.R. Olson DL. Caldwell J.D. Stevenson M Hartman 1 yang H. Kobayashi ‘Working Group on Design of Division 3 Containments ED) SC EL. Pleins, Chair D.K, Morton TM. Adams RE. Nickell G. Bjorkman HP. Shrivastava DW. Lewis Ch. Temas 1.0. Maines Tura J.C. Minichiello Working Group on Piping ($G-D) (SC tt P. Hischberg. Chair DF. Landers RC. Fang, Secretary JF McCabe Tt Adams J.C. Miniciello C Basavaraju AN. Nguyen I. Catalano 0.0, Oyamada 18 Cole RD. Patel RI, Gurdal .C, Rodabaugh RW. Haupt M.S. Sils J. Kawahata G.C.Slagis RB. Keating EA Wais V. Kostarev cowie ‘Working Group on Probabilistic Methods in Design {8G-D) (SC I) B.S. Hill, Chaie 5.0. Kuiat Tm Adams ‘A Medel 1. Asayama PJ. O'Regan BM Ayu NA. Palm TA. Bacon 1 Saito AA Dermerjian ME Schmiot MR, Graybeal J.P. Tucker D.O. Henny RM. Wilson EVs imbro Working Group on Pumps (SG-D) (SC mh RE Commman, I, Chair JW. Leavitt M.D. Eychiow I.E Livingston ALA. Fraser TR Rajan M. Higuchi AG, Wathbuen G.R. Jones Working Group on Valves $G-D) (SC 1) J.P. Tucker, Chair J.D. Page RR Brodin 5.N. Shields GA. Kelly H.R. Sonderegger W. N. McLean J. Tsacoyeanes TA MeMahon RG. Visa Working Group on Vessels (SG-D) SC FF Naguib, Chair A Kalnins G.K. Miller, Secretary RB. Keating CW. Bruny Matsunaga G.0. Cooper D.E. Matthews M. Harteman M, Nakahira WJ Hetker RM. Wilson Special Working Group on Environmental Effects (SG-D) (SC HD W. Z. Novak, Chair 3. CL. Hofmann S. Yukawa ¥.H. Choi, Delegate Subgroup on General Requirements (SC Mt & SC 30) W.C. Laftochelle, Chair RD. Mile CA tizote, Secretary MLR Minick ‘A. Appleton B. B. Scot 1. R.Berry HK, Sharma W. P. Gol W. K. Sowder EA Mayhew DM. Vickery RP. Melanyre D.V. WalsheSubgroup on Materials, Fabrication, and Examination ISC My 1 Mostinana, Chote 1, Mturakam| GP. Milles, Soeetary Mt Nakahies WH Boer C1 eper DoAt Dine N.S. Simpson GM inter WL Sparkes GM Gonegiew ER, Stinson Kx fs KH Stuckey CC kw AD. Watkins a S Yukawa ‘Subgroup on Pressure Relief [SC SF aves te Fst Petrnky Chae AL. Saegia D.G. Thhault Subgroup on Strategy and Management ISC MI, Divisions 1 and 2) RMN Hanes. Chae AUF Hessheiner JR. Cale See ks. esha HK Habe FN tito KBr esse BAI RF Reedy CoM. a ¥ Urabe FM Hels Special Working Group on Editing and Review (SC It RT. Rely, Chae 8. P, Deubler WH Boer 8A Erler MN Brel WC. LaRochelle DLL Cale 1D. Stevens Subgroup on Graphite Core Components (SC tt) TD fie hell tae © Gatineau EA Satine Sorta MN. Sichel KOU teats SN. Nemeth SOW Dive 1 Oke SW. Dam Mt Siniasan JOINT ACLASME COMMITTEE ON. ‘CONCRETE COMPONENTS FOR NUCLEAR SERVICE (SC 36) 1.6 ton, Chair J. Gatenee ALC fluent Vice Chair JK. Harrod CA Sine Setar AUF, Hesshetner S Alehaae TE. Johnson TD. atshawat N-H. lee 1 st BB Scot H.G. Asha RE Shossmnaboe 2 Hlylaee 10, Steversin BAe ALY.C. Won F toes 1 Watsan, Faxon Member SUBCOMMITTEE ON HEATING BOILERS (SC 1¥) FA Mole, Chr KOM Motaaue: SV Voorhees, Viwe Chair B War ‘ano. Seeretin f Tt Berteaus T D.C. xa LU Seite 6. yng RV, Wedgoszinsh ‘calland F 8. tton. Honaran P- Chine Member CMC Dove BH Dugan, Honora wo Haas Member La Hat ROH. Seegel Honora LD Hoh Member D. Jenkins J. Woerdvont, Honey WD. Lemos Menber ‘Subgroup on Care and Operation of Heating Builers (SC IN) $8. orien, Chae KOM McTigue Tt tedeaus 2A Mv KL Hay Subgroup on Cast iron Boilers SCV) KOM. Metague, Char PA. tarkin TL. Redeaus WD Temi LP Chicoine CP MeQuiggan LA Hall Subgroup on Materials (SC 1V) PS, Lakin, Chai Wem Fatal Luise Subgroup on Water Heaters (SC IVI WL Haag fe. Cha XM Nt Tague Callan FU sateinee Tb. Ga0t Sa task Lome Te Te Subgroup on Welded Boilers (SC 1V) TL Bedeaus, (fie £.A. Narra et iii OM Dine RW Welgoszinsh 1D. tems SUBCOMMITTEE ON NONDESTRUCTIVE EXAMINATION (SCV) LA Bates, Chai DR Quatehaue TB navacs, Vie Chie FL sate S$ Masqueg, Secretar BH Cath, rn Henan Si akan Mersber LE Aycock HC. Graber, Monaeay AS, Bits Arter PU Beene O01 Heiden, Honoris AF Gatbulevshy J Alockay, Monona GAN Feminoe Mernter RW Krurte 1G MeCarty, Honea 1. stunning ember RO. MeGuie‘on General Requirements’ Personnel Qualifications and inquiies (SCV) RD. McGuire, Char C.W. Hembree 1, Batey 1. W. Houf AS. Birks 1. Mackay N.Y. Faransso. 4.P. Swezy, Ir Subgroup on Surface Examination Methods (SC V) AS. Birks, Chair RW. Kruzic S.J. Akin D.R-Quattebaum, Ir PLL Brown FJ. Sater N.Y. Foransso M. J. Wheel GW. Hembree Subgroup on Volumetric Methods (SC V1 G.W. Hembree, Chair RW. Hardy Sh akrin RA Kellehal JE Aycock FB. Kovacs JE Batey RW. Kruzic P.L Brown J. F. Manning, IN. ¥. Faransso FJ. Sater AF. Garbolevsky Working Group on Acoustic Emiasions (SC.VM) (SC VP IN. ¥. Faransso, Chair LE Batey JE. Ayeoek 1. Manaing. Working Group on Radiography (SC-VM) (SCV FB. Kovacs, Chair AF. Garbolevaky 5} Akrin RW. Hardy I.E Aycock G.W. Hembree JE Batey RW. Keuzie P-L. Brown TL Plasek IN. ¥. Faransso ‘Working Group on Ultrasonics (SC-VM) SC ¥) R.W. Kruzie, Chair R.A Kellerhall 1. Aycock LF. Manning, NY. Faransso M.D. Moles ©. F Hedden FJ. Sattler 1.P. Pastor, Chair CC. Neely K. Mokhtrian, Vice Chair. T, Peters S.J. Ross), Secretary MI sche R.. Basile M.D. Rana 5. Cameron G.B. Rawls, J 1D. B. Demichael S.C. Roberts LP. Glaspie C0. Rodery M. Gold K.. Schneider W. 5. Jacobs A Selz G.G. Karcher 1.R. Sis Ie KT le EA Steen 1S. tee KK Tam R Mahadeen © Upitis 5. Malone EL. Thomas, Ir, Honorary RW. Mikitha Member U.R Miller Subgroup on Design (SC VID UR. Miller, Chair 1.P. Pastor RE Knoblock, Socretay M.D. Rana 0. A Barsky G.B. Rawls, J. RJ. Basile S.C. Roberts M. R. Breach C.D. Rodery FL Brown A Sez IR Far S.C. Shah 4. P. Glaspie 1. Sowins CE Hinnant CH. Sturgeon W. . Jacobs B.A. Swanson M.D. Lower KK Tam RW. Mika EL thomas, I KK Mokbtarian RA Whipple C.D. Rodery, Chae C.D. Lamb EA. Steen, Vice Chair 1S. tee LL Arnold 8B. R. Morelock LF Campbell M.. Pschke HE. Gordon MI Rice W. S.acobs BF. Shelley DiI Kreh J.P. Seay. I ‘Subgroup on General Requirements (SC Vill) S.C. Roberts, Chair AS. Olivares D.B, Demichael, Secretary FL Richter RJ. Basile KE. Scheider J.P. Glaspie D8. Stewart KT. Lay D.A Swanson M.D. Lower KK Tam ©. Neely Subgroup on Heat Transfer Equipment (SC VIN) R. Mahadeen, Chait 8.5. Lerch G. Auroles, Secretary 5. Mayeux SR. Babla, U.R Miller 1-H. Barbee TW. Norton ©. A. Barsky F. Osweiller |. G. Campbell RJ. Stastny M.D. Clark 5 Yokell 1.1. Gordon RP. Zoldak MI Hole S.M. Caldwell, Honorary FE lehwo, MemberSubgroup on Materials (SC Vit) | Cameras, Chair WM Landy FY Murgenegs, Secretary G. Niet D.C. Agarwal D.W. Rahoi FF Gab) RC. Sutherin F1 Hibnor E Upiis NM Ratcher Special Working Group on Graphite Pressure Equipment 6c vith S. Malone, Chae MR, Minick LDU, Seeetan E Saitow FA. Brower ALA Stupict Special Working Group on High-Pressure Vessels (SC Vit) 8 Vasquee, Secretary Task Group on Impulsively Loaded Vessels SC Vil KF Ntekel Chae 1. Didioke n GA Sovak T. A Duty B.D. taker Forgan KO Biel BL, Haraldsen © W. Bowman, HLL Heaton D1, Caldwell EA Rodriguez AM Clavton JR Sims, Ie IBCOMMITTEE ON WELDING (SC 1X) 1G Foldten, Ohs HD. McGuire WI. Sperke, View Chair BR Newmark LED. Wendder, Secretany AS. Olivares D.A. Biers MLL Pischke RK frown, J S.D, Reynolds M1. Campenter DAE Rice 1 Conn 34.8. Sirs PD. Henner GW. Spo a 1AM Given, Ie MJ Stanko 1S. Lee PL. Nan Fosson Ww M Lundy RR Young M41 Pischke, Chir Subgroup on Brazing (SC 1X) AF Garolevsky Lk: Becket CF jeennas LF Compbel 5 Swery In ‘renter Subgroup on General Requirements (SC IX) 8K Rewemars, Chi 8 Porter PK. Bans P-L Sul KM leice KR Wiles AS. Olivares Subgroup on Material (SC 1) ML. Carpenter, Char Mali EL arold 5. Reyne M eraseh CE Sane Lr. Comer WT Sper RM essee MJ Stoke CC kim RR Young, Subgroup on Performance Qualification (SC 1X) DA. Beers, Chait KL ayes VA. Bll 1S. Lee LP. Connor WM Lundy RB Cort RD. MeGuie PR Fane MB Sinn P.D. Flenser GW. Spa tt JOM Given. I ‘Subgroup on Procedure Qualification (SC IX) D.A. Bowers, Chair MB. Sims MI Rice, Secretary W J. Spero IM, Bernasek S.A, Sprague RK Brown, LP, Swery, Ie AS. Olivares PL, Van Fesson S.D. Reynold, 1G. Werner Honorary Member (SC 1X) WK. Seatergood SUBCOMMITTEE ON FIBER-REINFORCED PLASTIC PRESSURE VESSELS (SCX) D. Fishers, Chair 1.C, Murph PI. Conlsk, Vice Chave DI Paimer 5. Vasque2, Secretary D1. Pint FU Brown G. Ramer J.-L Busillos IPR Richter TW. Cowley FA. Rokton| T J. Fowler BF Shelley D-H Hoegkinson FW. Van Name LE Hunt D.0. Yancey, Ie DL. Keeler PH Behl 2. M, Linnemann SUBCOMMITTEE ON NUCLEAR INSERVICE INSPECTION (SC Xh G.C. Patk, Chair WE. Noms RW. Snayne, Vie Chae K. Rhyne RL, Crane, Secretary W. Rogers I w B.A. Scarth R FL. Schaal. D Ae Le Gt Ew De RA ch Gs RA K 1 yExecutive Committee ($C XI) Working Group on Pipe Flaw Evaluation (SG-ES) (SC x1) RW. Swayne, Che 0. Hedden DLA. Scath, Chair K. Hasegawa Perk, Vice Chair Ce Maca CM. Wilhowsk, Soctary PH Hoang RL. Crane, Secretary W. No T. A. Bacon D. N. Hopkins Watt Bamford hype We Bamford J € ashima DD Dae Fe Shad e RC. Cipolla HLS. Meta RL Dyle 1. € Spanner, NG cote Miyazaki RE Gimple We thvecnrton 5K Datvor 15. Paneer FE Gregor A. Yonekowe 6-H De B00 1 Rash E Fdman Kk Yoon 8 cans VA Zibertein Honorary Members (SC XI) aon Lk chock 1. Howstup er tedeueuccsel eae a irae ‘Subgroup on Ui Systems (SC XD aie eee C. G. MoCargar, Chair W.L. Chase Subgroup on Evahsation Standards (SC XI) ‘Subgroup on Nondestructive Examination (SC XI) WM fants Chir Koa ieee ou eee G.L. Stevens, Secretary DR. G.A Loftus, Secretary MR Hum RC. Cipotta HS Mea NR. Bertley Go. Lagleder 5. Coffe 1:6. Mee Tu chan 1 indbers G.H. De Boo 'S Ranganath CB. Cheeze G.R. Perkins 8. Gants D.A Sear 0. Cones XS Reed 1) Grech 16 & Wickman Piped tives K. Hasegawa KK. Yoon FE. Dohmen Ch. wine Nie YS. Chang, Oeegote regan Ve tmamara ‘Working Group on Personnel Qualieation and Surface, Working Group on Flaw Evahation(SG-E) (SC XD Vins, nd Eddy Current Examination (SC-NDB (SCX Cipolla, Char 1. Mee DLR. Condes, Seartary . Quatlebaum J G.Hi.De Boo, Secretry MA. Mitchel BL Canis AS. Reed WH Bao K Miyazaki N-farenbaugh 0 Spake MBasol RK. Qasho 6.8. Georgiev 1. Spanner, I. Bloom 5: Rangansth 5.0.Hewy ovine 8. Gan PJ. Rash 1-7. Uindberg 1) Gresbach Dia Searh HL Gustin 18 Schuman fb Hayes WoL. Server Working Group on Pressure Teting (SG-WCS) (SCX PH Hoang FLA Simonen ©.N. Mepis KR Wickman DW. Lamond, Chair RE Hal Y, Imamura GM, Wilkowski JM. Boughman, Secretary 4. K. McClanahan Dnte Solow, 1.5 Charl A'MeNell bee ahaa Git racer BL montgomery HS Mehta VA Zibesten Pa Lion Working Group on Operating Pant Criteria (SC-ES) (SC XD Working Croup on Procedure and Volume Examination GONDE ($C KD 8 Pace 5: Ranganath Mf. Goshar, Chair Ketel Wot Server GR Pern, Secretary .Kurek EA Siegel C8: Cheese GU Lapeer FA Simonen §-B.Chockie EA Lehhus 6. Steers S/R Doctor CE Moyer D.P, Wenvland FT bows SA Sib Yoon FE Dolmen RY San KJ HackerSubgroup on Repair/Replacement Activites (SG-RRANSC XI) KOA Yonehiw, Char RD. kee 1. Farrell. Secretary $1. MiCracken SH Brown BK Newton Rt Cannell Le sul PD Taber We. Rogers i 1B, Gerla RR. Stenson RU Gimp RW. Swayne PR. Graham DF Washes ROA. Hews 1G. Weeks EY CS. Withers Working Group on Design and Programs (SG-RRA) (SC X1) 1, Gest, cha 1. Grahaen S.A. Brow, Seretar 6.6 Haat A. V, Bas Boucle ROR, Sevensen C6 tke RW, Swayne Hy Fell AH Tague Sok Fier TP. Vassallo, I 1 M4 Camber RAL Yonekawa Working Group on Welding and Special Repair Process (SG-RRA) SC XN DE Washes, Chae RD. Kerr RL Cannel, Secreta Co Kin SU Bindi Sta PD. Fishe SL MeCracken KON Gruss BR Newton St Hall IF ovsalivan KOA Heimann 1G. Weieks KM ava K Willen Subgroup on Water-Cooled Systems (SC Xt) LW, Throcherinin Hh Cha $.D- Kulat J MC Apel Soret ©. Lamond 61 Boks A. Me Nel 1's Bougtiman WE News D.D Davis D. Sor 1g Do FE Salina 1D lis HM Stephens bo aa Ko Thmas Feri RA West 0.4 Hexen GL Wiviman a) Heavens HEU Graves, terme ‘Working Group on Containment (SG-WCS) ‘SC X1) 1 Stations, aie eat He sbor Ro Fgh Sto Brown CN. Rrshnassary KR Che D Naw RO Co S.C Pestyout Fw Crier HNL Stephens In AOL Fert WE Nos, Alora HEL Graves Working Group on 151 Opti 1A, Siegel, Char ization (SG-WCS) SC XD, A. Mahindra DR Cons, Secretary D.G Nagjock RL, Tuer, Seeetany KB. Thomas WE tomor Gb Whitman LM. Bout ¥ Ynguehi kt Hall Working Group on tmplementation of Risk: Based Examination ISG-WCS! SC X1) 8.0. sul Chae KW. Ht A.M Neil IL Serta TW. tana bate LE Linde Saab A stone BA tens PLO Reg 5.T.Chesworth NA. Pale Co elquenn SUA Po HOD: FA Sian R,Fonagrssoe RA Wet MR. Gaal 1G, Younger Hai AT. Kew Meat Working. Group on Inspection of Systems and Components ISG-WCS) SC XI) KB. thomas, Chie 9.1. Kui D. Sing. Surety 1G Nays VL, Armantraut 1 Sem G.I. Below OM Rise Cuet-Feiguenn Rt Tames HQ i RA er 8. Fonageriusie GE Whinn Ras Working Group on General Requizements ‘SC Xb Rhone, Coie ti tar ELI Suakaney, Seertary kK Mat TL than 8 & Sena Loa CS Wither Special Working Group on Editing and Review (SC XH) RW. Suan, Chae 1. Satine Ce Miser “ Special Working Group on Plant Life Extension (SC Xt) TA steser Char Po ue DD. Dine 6G. Youn FE Gregor Special Working Group on High-temperature, Gas-Cooled Reactors (SC XI) J. lets, Chie W. Krse NU A trebsand Secenary ALN Milt ia TA Sea KN eseung Ky. Sue W.AO. Kel SUBCOMMITTEE ON TRANSPORT TANKS SC XID A Sela, Chie 6. MR 1 Pha, Secretary SR. Mii PD Stump, Sectors 81 Pham ALS. Antoniou 39 Rowe Bienes S Stange si ML Cons ART MA. Gate CoH HechmanSubgroup on Design and Materials (SC XIN) M.D. Rana, Chair T.A. Rogers G.G. Katcher AP. Varghese SL MeWilliams MR Ward IJ. Paulick EA Whitle M.D. Pham ‘SUBCOMMITTEE ON DESIGN (SC-D) Subgroup on Fabrication and Inspection (SC XI) 5. V. Voorhees, Chair Dd. Kee 1A Byers GC. McRae BLL Geht M.R Minick LD. Holsinger AS. Olivares CH. Hochman, Chair M.A Ganet TW Alexander KL. Gilmore D.M. Allriten J.-L. Rademacher GA. Bets . Rummel 1-F. Cannon MR Toth 1-L Freiler L Wealper W. L. Garlield ‘SUBCOMMITTEE ON BOILER AND PRESSURE VESSEL ACCREDITATION (SC-BPVA) W.C. LaRochelle, Chait MA. Devries, Alternate P.D.Féwards, Vice Chair CE. Ford, Alerate K I. Baron, Secretary TE Hansen, Alternate MB. Doherty G.L. Hollinger, Alternate P. Hackforé D. I. Jenkins, Aterate KT le B.'B. MacDonald, Alternate LE, MeDonald RD. Mile, Alternate KM, McTague G.P. Miley, Atemate 8. R. Morelock TW. Norton, Alternate 1.0. Oteary H.R Such, Alernate DE Tanner 4 B.C. Turcaynski R Akernate 0.E tute Trapp, Senior Consultant EA Whitle AA Spencer, Honorary G. Bynog, Altemate SUBCOMMITTEE ON NUCLEAR ACCREDITATION (SC-NAY RR. Stevenson, Chair DE Tanner W.C. LaRochelle, Vice Chair. M. Vickery J. Pang, Secretary . Bynog, Altormate MLN. Bresler Dey, Alternate 5M, Goodwin P.D, Edwards, Alternate KA Huber 1. W. Highlands, Atemate M. Kotb KM. Hot, Alternate J.C. Krane B.G. Kovati, Alternate CA Lizote PF Prescot, Alternate RP. Meintyre 5. Toledo, Alternate MLR Minick EA. Whitle, Alerate HB, Prasse RV. Wielgoszins, Alternate TE Quaka HL Wiger, Alternate ALT. Roberts I ©. Trapp, Senior Consuitant BJ. Baile, Chair 2.?. Jones EW Bares RW. mika MR. Beach UR miler P Desbier W.J. Donel .G.Grmven RO. Schuler J GL Holinger Seta BL leter Sulgroop on Design Analyse 5-0) G.L Holnger, Chir X. Masunaga SX Adame GA wile MR Breach WO. Reinhardt RG. Brown 0-H. Roany | Gorda G. Sannazsao C.F Hebering 1 16 Sep CE Hinnant D.A Swanson Fincher G.Taxacher 0. Jones EL Thomas J A alin RA Whipple Wo Kove Subgroup on Elevated Temperatre Design SC-D) B.. ete, Char 1. E MeGreewy T.Asiyama KA. Moore Becht W.J. O'Donnel IF. Cerenka DLA. Onge 0.8. Grin 1.5. Poros 8 F Hama 8. Rw Ma Jawad ToL Sham WI. Koves MS, Seton 5. Mayandar RW. Swindeman DU Maro Subgroup on Fatigue Strength (SCD) 1.1. Donnell, Chair 0. jones Sh Adams G xharhatjian 3. Donavin 5 Maumdar R ) Gon 1 Naar C.F. Hebering I DH Roary PF hischbeg G Tanacher Paw HoH Zieds ‘Subgroup on Openings {SC-D) MR Breach, Chir 1. Madden RW. Mikithe, Secretary DR Pale ©.6 Graven 1A Peter VE iwane M0. Rana heugn Ec Rodabaugh RB. Laney Special Working Group on Bolted Flanged Joints ($C-D) RW. Miktha, Chair 1. R Payne G.D. Bibel PG. Scheckermann HLA. Bouzid RW. Schneider ‘A. Chaudouet RD. Sehueles, Ir. Michalopoulos A Selz S.N. Pagay M.S, Shelton viiSUBCOMMITTEE ON SAFETY VALVE REQUIREMENTS (SC-SVR) SF Hatison, Je hair 1.P. Glaspie 1A. West, Vice Chae HL Gregg, Si Ress, Secretary Wo Mar VF Bl CA Neumann 5. Canmore To, Parks A Can DK. Parish KD. Danzy Df Seallan 1.5, Demichael 1c. Standtas B1 Doeting 2 Wang Subgroup on Design SC-SVR) 1A. West Chave HA Gregg, Co bene D siiler B.D. Danzy T Pate! RF Dowling Tw Tathay Subgroup on General Requirements SC-SVR) ©. 8 Demichael. Chae TM. Parks 1F. Ball DK Pais G. Brazier JW Kamsey IP. Glaspie CA. Neumann JW. Richardson 1G, Standat Subgroup on Testing (SC-SVR) A. Cox, Char WF Ho FE Brie KG. Roth 5S. Cammeres DE Sealian ED Goodson 2. Wang US. Technical Advisory Group ISO/TC 185 Safety Relief Valves 1.1. Bevilacqua, Chair Ys Sj Rass, Secretary D Atiler S.FHausoa, Jr 1A WestPREAMBLE ‘This Code covers rules tor construction of power boil- ers electric boilers. miniature boilers. and high-tempera- ture water boilers? to be ased in stationary service and includes those power boilers used ia locomotive, portable, ‘and traction iph inclues all the subparagraphs and subdivisions under that paragraph. The Code does not contain rules to cover all details of design and construction, Where complete details are not ziven, itis intended that the manufactures, subject t the ‘acceptance of the Authorized Inspector, shall provide details of design and construction which will be as sae as, otherwise provided by the rules in the Code The scope ot jurisdiction of Section I applies to the boiler proper and 10 the boiler external piping, Supe ‘economizers, and other pres nected directly: to the boiler without intervening valves, shall be considered as paris of the boiler proper. and their construction shall confor 10 Section [ rules, Boiler external piping shall be considered as that piping which begins where the boiler proper or separately fired superheater terminates at (aa) the first circu vice. Reference t a pa joint for welding end cone 7b) the Face of the first ange in bolted flanged connee= tions: or (0) the first threaded joint in that type of connection; and which extends up 10 and including the valve or valves required by this Code, ASME Code Certification (including Data Forms and Coxle Symbol Stamping). ana/or inspection by the Author ‘ved Inspector. when required by this Code, is required For w boiler proper and the boiler external piping Construction rules for materials, design, fabrivation, allation, and testing of the boiler external piping are contained in ASME B31.1. Power Piping. Piping beyond, the vallve or valves required by Section Fis not within the ower ver 1 ier which Meum oF her vapce& genre rome than 18 pot 100 KBs) tor wow extemal Hl Eine Wier = a power Per oa high-enpertue water ber "Mininuze boilers power vn wht the lire spite lor or hi sempre wir er PMH? arene exeseded ihvttnperatne tert ater ver nenced tr peaton| stpucsates menses of HA pit. Pat ane temperate mene FAC) scope of Section I, and itis not the imte np be applied to such pipin that the Covle oor any other reutation boilers, boilers with no fived steam and water line, und high-temperature wate? boilers shall conform to the requirements of the Coke. All oth s requirements shall also he met except where relate 10 special features of construction made in boilers of these types, and te accessories that ane man festly not needed or used in connection with such boilers such as Water gaes and w Reheaters reveiving Seam which has passed rough part of a curbine ur other prime mower and separately Hire! Steain superheaters whieh ane not integral with the boiler ste considered fired pressure vessels and thei construction shall comply with Code requirements tor superhi including salety devices. Piping betaeen the rebeater con nections and the tuebine ar ether prime miever isnot withi the scope of the Code. A pressure vessel in which steam is generated by the application of heat re rom the combustion of fuel (Gold, liquid. or gaseous) shall e classed as aired ste boi fer column. Unfired pressure vessels in which steamy is shall be classed as unfired steam boilers with the folloxsing exceptions, {a) vessels known as evapo {ors or hit exch (b) vessels in which steam iy generated by the use of hheat resulting ftom operation of a process tuining a number of pressure vessels sack ys used in the wufacture of chemical and petroleunt products Unfired stoum boilers shall be constructed under the provisions of Section L of Section VII Expansion tanks connected to high-temperature water boilers without intervening valves shall be constructed to the requirements of Section Lor Section VII ‘A pressure vessel in which an organic laid is vaporized by the application of heat resulting trom the combustion ‘of fuel (solid, liquid, or gascous) shall be constructed under the provisions of Section [ Vessels in which sapar is snerited incidental 0 the operation of & processing 935: ‘containing in chemical smd petroleum manufacture, are not covered by the rules of Section 1 ‘number of prevstre vesssls Such as usedSUMMARY OF CHANGES The 2007 Edition at this Code contains revisions in ation to the 2004 Edition with 2005 and 2006 Addenda, The revisions are identified with the designation O7 in the margin and, as described in the Foreword, become manclatary’ six months aiter the publicatinn dave a the 2007 Edition, To invoke these revisions before their mandatory date, use the designation "2007 Editian” in documentation required by this Code. If you choose not to invoke these revisions before their mandatory date, use the designation "2004 Edition through the 2006 Addenda” in documentation required by this Code. The BC numbers listed helow are explained in more detail in “List of Changes in BC Order" fallowing this Summary of Changes. Changes given below are identified on the pages by a margin note, 07, placed nest to the affected area, Page Location Change 186 Number 1 Po2.113) Revised 1BC06-1218) 3 PG-9.t Added SA-345 BCOt-419 4 PG-9.12 Added 1BC03-214 P6-92 Revised BCU0-433) 5 9-9 Added 1BC05-185) 8 PG-12 (1) Revised tile and first paragraph «BC0}-214) (2) Added PG-12.2 and PG12.3 1BCOL-274) 10 PG-ta Rovised in its entizety /BC06-959 Po2t Revised |BC05-1407) u Table PG-A9 Two entries in the last column were sevined (BC06-1499) 15 PG-27.4, Note 6 Last tow in in-text table added *BCO5-185) 2 PG-32.13.1 1 Revised C0654) (2) PG:32.1.3.1.4 through PG-22.1.3.1.3 deleted C065. PG-32.1.43 Paragraph designations corrected by errata (BCO6-55) 7 Fig, PG-33.2 (1) Illustrations 1d and fe revised (8C05-1119) 2) General Note ‘¢) added 8CO5-1119) 30 PG.95.1 ANSI revised to tead ASME (BC06- a PG-42.16 Last sentence added (BC05-1485) 3 Fig PO-A24 Degree sign in Note (1c) cortected to be a percent sign Dy errata iBCU6-55 a Fig, PG-58.3.1 Biow-Cif Single and Multiple Installations line bolded by fertata ‘BCU "49) 45 PG-60.1.14 Added ‘8C03.2 441 PG-60.1.6 Revised (BCU5.214 4% PC-00.3.2 Revised BCU 21 °G-60.33 Revised :BCU8.274 PC. 60.3.6 Revised (BC08-214 PG-60.3,7 Revised (BCO-214Page 7 52 CI 8 69 n cy 79 81 2 3 95 99 103 ng 122 130 147 151, 162 163 168 191 192 152 Location 7C-60.6.4 PC-68.3 7G-73.3.4(6) 7G-73.3.40011) 7G-73.3.410)5) 7G-73.3.410) P7341 P7343 Inspection and Tests PC-106.42'€) PG-108.2 PG-112.2.7 PW15.1 Table PW-11 Fig. PW-15 Pw15.1.2 Fig, PW-16.1 Table PW.39 Table PW-39 Table PW-39 Table PW-39 Table PW-39 Pwes.s Pwrita Fig. PWT-1I Fig. PFT-21 PrT214 PrT-212 PEB-18.2.2 Part PHRSG A193 420.3 Table A-44 Asia A373 ‘Change (BC Number) Spelling of Celsius comected by erata (BCO6-55) Revised (BC04-926, BCD6-748) Revised (BCO5-1655) Revised (BC05-1655) Revised (BC05-1655) Added (BC05-1655) Revised in its entrery (8C02-3580) Revised in its entirety (BC02-3580) G-100 deleted (8006-959) Revised (BC04-926) Revised (BC06-1354) Revised in its entirety (8CO6-1353) Revised (BC05-556) General Note th revised (BC05-1246) Equations revised (BCO5-555) Revised (BC05-556) Mlusvation(q-2) revised (8C05-656) (1) General Note (ait11}) added (BC05-1248) (2) General Note (al(12) added (8005-682) General Note (ai'8)(\3) added (8C05-682) General Note (al6¥e) added (8C05-662) (1) General Note (a)'5) added (8C05-682) (2) General Note (aN(6) added (BCO5-1608) P-No, 10H added (BC05-185) Revised (BC06-745) (1) PWT-11.1(@) added (804-1431) (@) Last sentence revised (BCO4-1431) Illustration (e) added (8C04-1431) Title revised (8C05-1248) First and last sentences revised (BCOS-1248) Last sentence deleted (BC05- 1248) First sentence revised (BC04-1192) ‘Added (BC04-1268) First sentence revised (BC06-749) Revised (BC06-1084) ‘Two values in the fist number column corrected by errata (BC06-55) Revised (8C06-1345) (1) A317.3(c)4) deleted (BC06-1345)Page Location Change BO Sumber by dileted ef 95 194 Form P2 Now header ser! (BCO6- 7705 195, 196 Form 4357 Last sentence added to nimber 3 BEA 370. Number 1 added $8Ca6.370 198 Form P-2A HL: New header added BC. 57 121 Centfed tretvieual chee khux aelded 29 Ceniticate of Compliance of Completed Beier hy BCOE 1192 V4: Number 14 added to Ceniicate ot Shop Inspection st CCorpileted Beier heel COM 1192 199, 200) Form A-I5t.1 (1 Las sentence adele to numer 5 BC .5705 C2) Number 12 wrised Cand 1702: 81 Numbers ale 8006-370 202 203, 204 Form A ow header anlded BCH F7t" ast sentence added to nunnbets bs theoigh B a 2) Numb 3) ale BCS 208, 207 Form Pi New benders auldeed BCH. 57U 208, 209 Form A352 HH Last sentenwee to number 3 adder! BC 00.5701 12) Numbor sh added sBCIn- 570. a Form P-3A 1 New hielo added BCI. 17¢ 12: Fem PLA deleted by errata RCO an Form A351 Hy Kant semtenee added to number 4+ BC 00-570) 12 Number Li added C1657 a4 Form P+ Now header ould Ct 570 15 Form A354 CD Number 12 rexised ¢BCa 570 2) Potagraph designation in number 44 «rected hy errata BE tt HE Number 17 deed BC1l0-5°0 2B Fou PA Now header added BCA 70) 29 Form A541 HU Number 25 revised Ct HU Number 24 added BC 570" 220 Form PAB umber 17 revised to eed 16 i fist hn CD50. 2 Form 354.2 Number 16 revised Bi Form P-? New header sleet «BC Form 456 1D Rumba 2 sed HE ibe9 70 2) Number 1 ded «BC00 71 au A-$00 Table A-toL dled COT. 17% m Table A-3a0 1) HY}, Ha-1U98 revise! to read Blt 2 COST 20 B1.1-2004 revised fo teal BSE. 1h- 200 BCMA 51H 86, 1OML 2K) reise 10 eal B86. 1OM-2008 BEAN: 4e Note 1 deleted BOOT MH BNE IS elite (BCE 825) NOTE: Volume 57 of the interpeetatians to Section Lathe ASME Boiler and Pressure Vessel Code allen the last page of this Edition,LIST OF CHANGES IN BC ORDER BC Number Change ‘000-433 Revised Seotons I, 1, IL, VIM, IX, and XUL and Cage Cases 21-217-1, 2226-2, N-201-4, and W253 t0 change references ta SA3%6 fr stainlesh ste forgings t9 $A-965: 001-419 —__Ineorporation af SA-233 Grade 6 carbon steel from Code Case 2056-1 imo Section I and Section 1, Part D, ‘and anaument of the Code Case months alter publication af the vision, 8002-3560 PG-73.4.1 — Revised hydrostatic test requ rement. 76-73-43 — Revised factate 8C03-214 Revised PG-9, PS-12, ard PG-60 to Incluse permitted materials for use in magmatic water level indicators and provisions for their use. coa-1192 Revised para, PEB-28.2.2 to provide for periodic aus of "Sand “WM stamp holder, as well as “E stomp holders wh elect to make av equiva ent examination ofa completed electric sil without witness by te Autnoriand Inspector as permitted in paras. PEB-18.1 and PEB-18 5 8604-1288 New Part PHRSG, Requirements for Heat Recovery Steam Generators. BC04-1631 Revised PWT-11.1 to allow the attachment of tes ia water tube Daler by expansion ony into tbe hoes With grooved sides. Added sketch () fo Fig. PWT-L2 ta ilustrate the requirement for exranging a tbe into Graoved tube hoes. C08-926 1, Revised PG-59.4 to delete “intearal” ahead of economizer 2. Propased revisions to PG-68.3 and PG-100.8.2e acl "solble” superheaters to safety valve cequre> ‘ments and te nameplate ctamping requirement, Alze, in PG-206.4.2(, “independently” replaced wlth “selable and moninteoral separately feed suerheates, which ae the ‘pe that requlee seaarate nameplates 2605-1129 Ades 30 akg min, transition anal to lutrations (Hane), and add Note e) to Fig. PG-33.2 per the Annex. Ihstration (a was revised 1 show a single 60 deg age, asi the casein illustrations (@) and (h of Fig, 9633.2 AC08-1248 Revised Table PW-12 to add the existing exerptons from RT for waterle, furnace, and Frebox wes jolts, remmving ther from PEY-22. Revised Table PW-39 for P-No. to permit exertion from PWHT for ater, firebox, and Fuerace welds comlyna with PFT-22, which do nat exceed in. (9 mm) in thick fess, Revised PET-21,1 ane PFT-21.2 to delete radegeaphy exertions which have Been relcated to Table PW-11 and to clarify where the watereg width cimension requirements apply. Also, clarified the inten that ‘other watrlg closure designs whieh met the requirements are acceptable by adding a ne Bat sentence to PFT-21,1 and changing the title of Fig, PFT-21 to add Be words "Some Acceptable” at the beginning 8CO5-1407 Deleted reference ta units of measure 005-1485 Action ofthe following sentence to PG-A2.1.6: "Parts suchas ap jcint stub ends fabricated by welding ‘ath Sie metal assed may note uses in Code Construction uness they are fabricated in accordance with Poa." 8005-1608 Revised Table PW-39 for P-N0.5A to ade Note (11), ang an exemption from PWT for corrosion resis tant overlay weleing of pipe and tube under qualifying conditions. C0s-1655 Incorporated CC 2208 by revising PG-73.28 to include the apication of 2 corrason-resstant coating 12 valve sorings tothe permissable modifications by an Assembler. 8C05-185 Revises Seetion |, paras. 96:9 7, PG-27-4, PW34; Section I, Part O; ané Table 1A all ruised to Incorso rate Alloy $2603. 2C0S-18 aed new Par PHRSG to arotect hat cli rom desuperneater spray water quenching. Aso added cew Fig, PHRSG- 2005-379 Table 8-360 wat reseed to refer to 816.26-7008, Vales - Flanged, Threadee, and Welging End, ard 10 dite Note 1, referenced fer both 816.5 and 816.54. Table A361 was eeleted 2005-556 Revised PW-IS.1 to call for use of smaller weld leg when filet weld legs are unequal. Rev se PW-15.1.2 and Fig, PW-1S to ve average diameter when calculating strength of Slt welds 8005-652 Revised Table PW-39 PWHT requirements for P-NO.1, P-No.3,P-o.4, and P-No.5A, permiting the attach ‘ment of nanload tearing sts and irtlaton atachment pi to heatabsorbing surtaces when ving a auto- malic ar std welding 0° automatic resistance stud weldina processes 8005-925 Updated Table A360 for reterence © Standard B16 108 8C06-1004 Corrected she reference to figure 03 Fusibie pugs n A20.3 C06-1218 The revision caries the defition of “Power Beier” as uted in BPV SC-1 8606-1325 Table &-260 revised to delete Note 5 and editorially correct reference paraaraphs in Notes 2 and 6, Note S Is longer needed because of revisions made t> ASME B32 1 8006-1345 The warding "unless the formula isnot ctherwte” removed from A317. Ale, paras, A317.3eIC4) and A-317.3th) are removes,BC Number Porerrs) 606-1354 Bc06-1995, Bcoe-sa Bc08.85 8606-566, 608-57 2606-570 Bc06-656 Bc06 748 8606-785, C0674? Bc0e-738, sc00-749 C06 249 Bc00-959) Bco7-419, change The frst sentence of PGALE 2.7 nas reve Statement added t0 PG-108.2 tc idewtiy where the adltianal nameplate mast ke located, “hie proposal corrects the metrieated values in Table 26-18, Revises PG-32.1 3.1 using 2, not ek Of VPS 2. and combined paras PG-32..3..2, PS2.1.3.1.2, ana G-32:1.31.3 inte PG-92.4.3. Errata items for Section | ‘eer new cet feation rues to Part PHRSG. Paragraph references correcten eitoraly 1. Aades "Page ‘Ret. Ne of Ret a1" 10 elected forme, This ste page nuenber and total number ages forthe india’ form 2- On the second ana thd gages, where agoicane, af the form, tn flowing changes were made (at Acied "Page ! Re No.) of (Ret. .t” en form. This the page rumber ard total umber Uf pages for the inidual Frm, (i Daleed the word "Back oF “Baek (Coma on form. {cl Ades method ef ert fication ofthe baler fam the Brst page of he form, 3. On Forms P-4B and P4814, changed the reference te numer 17 on Ine 1 of te form ta umber 36, (the guides, the following chanees were made: (2) Aaed a Statement ta the beller identification none being used, “To be shown oF al gages of Forms Fx ang PX," a6 appropriate 9) Adaed reference numbers statement, “Stow pape norber and total numberof pages of Forms PX or Px," as appropriate {1 On Guides for Forms Pod, Pat, PGA, P-4A-M, P-8B, P-AB-M, P-7, and P-7M, deleted the words “Ih desired," capitalizes the letter “T,” an changes the word “ray” te shal." (Corrected Fg. PW-16.1, sketch (2) simension “5tsub mia.” to “minimum of Tse Errata to Fg PG-58.3.1, telded ine under PC 58.3.6 ‘gaed reerences to PW 5.4 tepugh PY-€) 5.6 8 PW 5 Corrected the 61.20.1 reference in PE 39.5.1 Feplaced the teat 6 Tb (29 «ai? of steam ger square foot (square meter) 9" with “e Ist? (29 kg) of steam per hour, wing the” for greater clarity. Replaced the Word “renewed” wi weed” fst setence Updates Tabie A 360 for the 2007 eition Deletes para, PG-100 and the last ten wards of P28, Deleted Farm P- 3AM by reat2007 SECTION 1 PART PG GENERAL REQUIREMENTS FOR ALL METHODS OF CONSTRUCTION GE SCOPE RAL PG-4 The requirements of Part PG apply to power boilers and high pressure, high-temperature water boilers and (6 parts and appurtenances thereto and shall he used in conjunction ‘with the specific requirements in the applicable Parts ofthis, ion dhat pertain to the methods of construction used PG? SERVICE LIMITATIONS. PG-2.1 The rules of this Section a following services fay boilers in whieh steam or other vapor is tore than 15 psig.(100 KPa) for use extemal applicable w the ata pressure ol to ibself (by igh-temperature water boilers intended for opera tion at pressures execeding 160 psig (1.1 MPay and/or temperatures exceeding 250°F (120°C) PG-2.2 For services below those specified in PC it is imlended that rules of Section IV apply: however. boilers for such services may be constructed and stamped in accordance with this Section provided all applicable requirements are met PG-2.3. Coil-type hot water boilers where the water ean ash into steam when released ditectly to the atmoyphere through a manually operated nozzle may be exempted from the rules of this Section provided the following conditions are met a) There is no drum, header, oF other steam space (h) No steam is generated within the coil (c) Tubing outside diameter does not exceed 1 in, (25 mm). (ul) Pipe size does not exceed NPS ', (DN 20), (ey Nominal water eapav Uf) Water temperature dovs not exceed 350°F (175 Cy does not exceed 6 gal 231. fa) Adequate safety reliel valves and controls ane pro vided, PG. REFERENCED STANDARDS: Specie editions of standards referenced tn this Seete are shown in 4-300, PGs UuNIts Either U.S. Customary, SI, veany local customary unity may be used to demonstrate compliance with all require ments of this c ‘materials, design, fabrication, examination, inspection, festing, certification, and oser pressure protection) Jn general, i is expected that a single system of units shall he used forall aspeets of design exvept where unteast ble or impractical. When compe manufactured at different lo ‘customary units areditferent than those used for the general design, the local units may he used for the design and documentation of that component, Similarly, for proprietary components ar thes uniquely associated with a system of units different tha that used for the general design, the alternate units may be Used Jor the design anal documentation of that component For any si tables shall be expressed Single system of units. When separate equations provided for US. C y anal ST uaits, those eau must he executed using variables in tl ations where toe Le equation. all \a With the specific equation, Dats expressed in other units shall be gonsented t U.S. Customary or SL units for use in these equations, The result obtained Irom execution of these equations may’ he converted to other units Production, measurement anu test equipment, drawings welding procedure specificatinns, welding procedure an performance qualifications, and other lubrication doc iments may be in U.S. Customary, St, or local eustomary units in accordance with the fubrivator's practice, When ‘values shown in caleubations anal ‘uments or measurement and test equipment are in diferent units. any conversions necessity for verifiction of Cole ‘compliance, ane t cosure that dimensional consis analysis, fabrication doe Imntained. Shall be in accordance with the following2007 SECTION 1 (a) Conversion factors shall be accurate to at least four significant figures (b) The results of conversions of units shall be expressed {o 2 minimum of thee significant figures. Conversion of units, using the precision specified above shall be performed to ensure that dimensional consisteney is maintained, Conversion factors between U.S, Customary and SI units may be found in A-390 of Nonmandatory Appendix A, Guidance for the Use of US. Customary and SI Units in the ASME Boiler and Pressure Vessel Code. Whenever local customary units are used, the Manufacturer shall provide the source of the conversion factors which shall be subject to verification and acceptance by the Authorized Inspector or Cenified Individual. Material that has been manufactured and certified either the US. Customary or SI material specification (eg. SA-S16M) may be used regardless of the unit system used indesign. Standard fitings (eg. anges. elbows, etc.) that have been certified to either U-S. Customary or ST units may be used regardless ofthe units system used in design. All entries on a Manufacturer's Data Report and data for Code-required nameplate marking shall be in units consistent with the fabrication drawings forthe component using U.S, Customary, SI oF local customary units. It is acceptable to show alternate units parenthetically. Users of this Code are cuutioned that the receiving jurisdiction should be contacted to ensure the units are acceptable MATERIALS PGS GENERAL PG-5.1 Material subject to stress due to pressure shall conform to one of the specifications given in Section I and shall be limited to those that are listed in the Tables ff Section Il, Part D. except as otherwise permitted in PG-8.2, PG-8.3, PG-10, and PG-11. Materials shall not be used at temperatures above those for which stress values are limited, for Section I construction. in the Tables of Section II, Part D. Specific additional requirements described in PG-S through PG-13 shall be met as appli- cable. PG-5.2 Material covered by specifications in Section II is not restricted as to the method of production unless so stated in the specification, and as long as the product complies with the requirements of the specification, PG-5.3 If, in the development of the art of boiler con- struction. it is desired to use materials other than those herein described. data should be submitted to the Boiler and Pressure Vessel Committee in accordance with the requirements of Appendix 5 of Section Il, Part D. Materi rot completely identified with any approved Code speciti- cations may be used im the construction of boilers under the conditions outlined in PG-10. PG-S4 Size Limits and Tolerances PG-$.4.1 Materials outside the limits of size or thick- ness given in the ttle or scope clause of any specification in Section Il may be used if the material is in compliance ‘with the other requirements of the specification, and no. similar limitation is given in the rules for construction. PG-5.4.2 Pipe having a tolerance of £1% on either the O.D. orthe .D., rather than the tolerance specifiedin the ‘material specification, may be used, provided the material complies with all other requirements of the specifications. When used under extemal pressure, such pipe shall be limited to a maximum of 24 in, (600 mm} in diameter. ‘The pipe shall include the designation 1% OD. or 1% LD. ‘as appropriate, in any required documentation and marking of the material PG-S.S. The use of austenitic alloy steel is permitted for boiler pressure pars that are steam touched in normal ‘operation. Except as specifically provided in PG-9.1.1, PG-12, and PEB-5.3, the use of such austenitic alloys for boiler pressure parts that are water wetted in normal service is prohibited ' PG-6 PLATE PG-6.1 Steel plates for any part of a boiler subject to pressure, whether or not exposed to the fire or products of ‘combustion. shall be of pressure vessel quality in accor- dance with one of the following specifications: SA-202 Pressure Vessel Plates, Alloy Steel, Chromium- Manganese-Silicon SA.204. Pressure Vessel Plates, Alloy Steel, Molyb- ‘enum SA-240 (Type 405 only) Pressure Vessel Plates, Alloy Steel (Ferrite Stainless), Chromium SA-285 Pressure Vessel Plates, Carbon Steel, Low-and Intermnediate-Tensile Strength SA-299_ Pressure Vessel Plates, Carbon Steel, Manga- nese-Silicon SA-302 Pressure Vessel Plates, Alloy Steel, Manganese Molybdenum and Manganese: Molybdenum-Nickel SA.387 Pressure Vessel Plates, Alloy Steel, Chromium- Molybdenum SA-SIS_ Pressure Vessel Plates, Carbon Steel, for Inter mediate- and Higher-Temperature Service " Austenitic aloys ae susceptible to ntersranalar comosion and sess ‘onosin cracking when uscd in bor applications fe water wetied emice Facies thi fet the snsity to these metalirglal phenom fs ate applied oe residual tess and wate chemi, Susceptbility 10 Sick 1s tstlly enhanced hy nsing the matenal in a stressed condition ‘with a concentration of conosive agents eB. chlorides, caustic, oF reduced slfer species), Por successful operation in water environment, ‘esi ad applied stresses must he minimized and eafetul atenton ‘ust be paid to continuous control of water chemist.