Asme BPVC SSC, Iii, Ii, V, Ix-2023

Summary of
Significant Changes
in the 2023 ASME
Boiler and Pressure
Vessel Code
Sections Ill, II, V, IX, and XIII
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CONTENTS
List of Sections in the ASME Boiler and Pressure Vessel Code . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . iv

Foreword . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . v
Acknowledgments . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . vi
SECTION III 1
Introduction 1
Subsection NCA 3
Appendices 4
Subsection NB 6
Subsection NCO 7
Subsection NE 8
Subsection NF 9
Subsection NG 10
Division 2 11
Division 3 12
Division 4 13
Division 5 14
SECTION II 15
Introduction 15
Part A 16
Part B 24
Part C 26
Part D Customary and Metric . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29
SECTION V 33
Introduction 33
Significant Changes 34
SECTION IX 38
Introduction 38
SECTION XIII 42
Introduction 42
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LIST OF SECTIONS
IN THE ASME BOILER AND PRESSURE VESSEL CODE
Rules for Construction of Power Boilers
II Materials
• Part A - Ferrous Material Specifications
• Part B - Nonferrous Material Specifications
• Part C - Specifications for Welding Rods, Electrodes, and Filler Metals
• Part D - Properties (Customary)
• Part D - Properties (Metric)
III Rules for Construction of Nuclear Facility Components

• Subsection NCA - General Requirements for Division 1 and Division 2
• Appendices
• Division 1
- Subsection NB - Class 1 Components
- Subsection NCO - Class 2 and Class 3 Components
- Subsection NE - Class MC Components
- Subsection NF - Supports
- Subsection NG - Core Support Structures
• Division 2 - Code for Concrete Containments
• Division 3 - Containment Systems for Transportation and Storage of Spent Nuclear Fuel and High-Level
Radioactive Material
• Division 4 - Fusion Energy Devices
• Division 5 - High Temperature Reactors
IV Rules for Construction of Heating Boilers
V Nondestructive Examination
VI Recommended Rules for the Care and Operation of Heating Boilers
VII Recommended Guidelines for the Care of Power Boilers
VIII Rules for Construction of Pressure Vessels

• Division 1
• Division 2 - Alternative Rules
• Division 3 - Alternative Rules for Construction of High Pressure Vessels
IX Welding, Brazing, and Fusing Qualifications
X Fiber-Reinforced Plastic Pressure Vessels
XI Rules for Inservice Inspection of Nuclear Reactor Facility Components

• Division 1 - Rules for Inspection and Testing of Components of Light-Water-Cooled Plants
• Division 2 - Requirements for Reliability and Integrity Management (RIM} Programs for Nuclear Reactor
Facilities
XII Rules for Construction and Continued Service of Transport Tanks
XIII Rules for Overpressure Protection
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FOREWORD
This book is a companion to the 2023 ASME Boiler and Pressure Vessel Code (BPVC). It explains only significant changes
to Code requirements that will be published in the 2023 Edition. It covers the following ASME BPVC Sections:
- Section III, Divisions 1, 2, 3, 4, and 5
- Section II, Parts A, B, C, and D
- Section V
- Section IX
- Section XIII
For each of the above Sections, an Introduction describes the historical background, scope of coverage, and commercial
application of that Section. The list of changes follows the Introduction. The "Explanation" for each change provides the
reason for the action and the value to the Code user. The sequence of the changes follows the order of the Code re
quirements.
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ACKNOWLEDGMENTS
This book is the work of the following ASME Standards and Certification (S&C) staff:
- Adam P. Maslowski, S&C Project Engineering Manager, Section III
- Colleen E. Rodrigues, S&C Project Engineering Manager, Section II, Parts A, B, and D; and Section XIII
- Ray Rahaman, S&C Project Engineer, Section II, Part C; and Section IX
- Carlton R. Ramcharran, S&C Project Engineering Manager, Section V
ASME Press's Online Companion Guide to the ASME Boiler and Pressure Vessel Codes: Criteria and Commentary on Select
Aspects of the Boiler & Pressure Vessel and Piping Codes (January 2020) provided source material for the Introduction
preceding e a c h l i s t of c h a n g e s . T h e complete Guide i s a vailable in the ASME Digital Collection at
https://asmedigitalcollection.asme.org/ebooks/pages/onlinecompanionguide.
ASME gratefully acknowledges the members of the following volunteer committees, who are responsible for devel-
opment of the ASME Boiler and Pressure Vessel Code Sections noted in this book:
- BPV Committee on Construction of Nuclear Facility Components (III)
- BPV Committee on Materials (II)
- BPV Committee on Nondestructive Examination (V)
- BPV Committee on Welding, Brazing, and Fusing (IX)
- BPV Committee on Overpressure Protection (XIII)
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ASME BPVC.SSC.IIl.Il.V.IX.XIII-2023 SECTION III, Introduction
SECTION Ill
Introduction
Section III consists of five major Divisions that cover nuclear components, concrete containments, transportation and
storage containment systems, fusion energy devices, and high temperature reactors. These Divisions provide require
ments that address the material, design, fabrication, installation, examination, testing, overpressure protection, inspec
tion, stamping, and certification for the construction ofnuclear facility components, ensuring pressure boundary integrity
and structural integrity.
Subsection NCA provides the general requirements of Section III, Division 1 and Division 2, which are applicable to all
Classes of construction, including steel vessels, piping, pumps, and valves, as well as concrete structures. It identifies how
to classify components and describes how the jurisdictional boundaries of Section III define what is within and outside the
scope of the Code. The requirements for Design Basis, Design and Construction Specifications, and Design Reports are
included. This Subsection also addresses the responsibilities and Quality Assurance Program requirements of the
different entities involved in constructing a nuclear power plant, from the manufacturer of materials to the Owner.
Requirements for ASME accreditation, application of the ASME Certification Mark, and use of Code Data Reports
are also included.
Section III Appendices are designated as either mandatory or nonmandatory. Mandatory Appendices are required by
Section III rules for construction. Nonmandatory Appendices provide additional information or guidance when using
Section III.
Division 1, Subsection NB contains rules for the material, design, fabrication, examination, testing, overpressure relief,
marking, stamping, and preparation of reports by the Certificate Holder for items that conform to the requirements for
Class 1 construction. The rules of Subsection NB cover the requirements for strength and pressure integrity of items, the
failure of which would violate the pressure-retaining boundary. The rules cover initial construction requirements, but not
deterioration that may occur in service as a result of corrosion, radiation effects, or instability of materials.
Division 1, Subsection NCO contains rules for the material, design, fabrication, examination, testing, overpressure relief,
marking, stamping, and preparation of reports by the Certificate Holder for items that are intended to conform to the
requirements for Class 2 and Class 3 construction. The rules of Subsection NCO cover the strength and pressure integrity
of items, the failure of which would violate the pressure-retaining boundary. The rules cover load stresses but not
deterioration that may occur in service as a result of corrosion, radiation effects, or instability of materials. Subsection
NCO does not contain rules that cover all details of construction of Class 2 and Class 3 vessels and storage tanks.
Division 1, Subsection NE contains rules for the material, design, fabrication, examination, inspection, testing, and
preparation of reports for metal containment vessels. Class MC containment vessels are constructed in accordance with
the rules of this Subsection, except as provided in NCA-2134( c). Only containment vessels and their appurtenances are
classified as Class MC. Piping, pumps, and valves that are part of the containment system (NE-1130) or that penetrate or
are attached to the containment vessel are classified as Class 1 or Class 2 by the Design Specification.
Division 1, Subsection NF contains rules for the material, design, fabrication, examination, installation, and preparation
of certification documents (Certificate of Compliance and NS-1 Certificate of Conformance) for component supports and
piping conforming to the requirements for Class 1, 2, 3, and MC construction as required by Subsections NB, NCO, and NE.
Requirements covered in Subsection NF do not include deterioration that may occur in service as a result of corrosion,
erosion, radiation effects, or metallurgical instability of materials (NCA-1130).
Division 1, Subsection NG contains rules for materials, design, fabrication, examination, and preparation of reports
required in the manufacture and installation of core support structures.
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SECTION III, Introduction ASME BPVC.SSC.IIl.Il.V.IX.XIII-2023
Section III, Division 2 contains rules for the material, design, fabrication, construction, examination, testing, marking,
stamping, and preparation of reports for prestressed and reinforced concrete containments. The containments covered
by this Division include structural concrete pressure resisting shells and shell components, shell metallic liners, and
penetration liners extending the containment liner through the surrounding shell concrete.
Section III, Division 3 rules address transport and storage containments for only the most hazardous radioactive
materials associated with spent fuel and other highly radioactive materials such as high-level waste. Rules pertaining
to the containment of other types of less-hazardous nuclear material and waste are not specifically addressed in
Division 3.
Section III, Division 4 contains the rules for fusion components used in the construction of fusion devices and their
supporting systems. These rules address only those fusion components that are serving a pressure boundary or structural
integrity function.
Section III, Division 5 contains rules for high temperature reactors (HTRs), addressing both high temperature gas
cooled reactors (HTGRs) and high temperature liquid-cooled reactors (HTLRs). These rules address both low tempera
ture operating conditions [typically 370°C (700°F) or less for carbon and martensitic steels and 425°C (800°F) or less for
austenitic or high nickel alloys] and elevated temperature conditions for both metallic and nonmetallic materials.
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ASME BPVC.SSC.IIl.Il.V.IX.XIII-2023 SECTION III, Subsection NCA
Subsection NCA
Location: Articles NCA-3000 and NCA-5000

Subject:Reliability and Integrity Management Programs
Explanation: Articles NCA-3000 and NCA-5000 have been updated to permit the use of Reliability and Integrity Manage
ment (RIM} Programs from Section XI, Division 2 as a basis for designing inservice monitoring and nondestructive
examination.
Location: Table NCA-7100-2

Subject: Referenced Standards and Specifications
Explanation: "Other Acceptable Editions" and "Subsection Applicability" columns have been added to Table NCA-7100-2
for consistency with Table NCA-7100-1. References in Table NCA-7100-2 have been updated.
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SECTION III, Appendices ASME BPVC.SSC.IIl.Il.V.IX.XIII-2023
Appendices
Location: Mandatory Appendix V

Subject:Data Report Forms
Explanation: Data Report Forms N-lA, N-2A, N-3, N-5, N-6, NPV-1, NCS-1, NM-1, NS-1, C-1, G-1, G-2, and G-4 have been
updated for consistency among forms in Mandatory Appendix V.
Location: Mandatory Appendices XI and XII and Nonmandatory Appendix L

Subject: Elevated Temperature Design
Explanation: Mandatory Appendices XI and XII and Nonmandatory Appendix L have been revised to extend their applic
ability to Division 5, Subsection HC, Subpart 8.
Location:Mandatory Appendix XIII, XIII-1223

Subject:Qualification of Certifying Engineers
Explanation: Paragraph XIIl-1223 has been revised to clarify the role of the International Engineering Alliance and the
European Federation of National Engineering Associations in the qualification of Certifying Engineers.
Location: Mandatory Appendix XIII, Articles XIIl-2000 and XIIl-3000

Subject:Migration of Core Support Structures From Subsection NG
Explanation: Design-by-analysis requirements for core support structures have been moved from Subsection NG, NG-
3220 to Articles XIIl-2000 and XIII-3000 so that the requirements can be consistently maintained.
Location: Mandatory Appendix XIII, XIIl-3500

Subject: Analysis of Fatigue due to Cyclic Operation
Explanation: Paragraph XIIl-3500 has been revised to align with revisions made to NG-3222.4. See the explanation at NG-
3222.4 for more information.
Location: Mandatory Appendix XXVI

Subject: Buried High-Density Polyethylene Piping to Include Sidewall Fusion, Fittings, and Volumetric Examination
Explanation: Mandatory Appendix XXVI has been revised to include sidewall fusion, fittings, and volumetric examination
and to incorporate Code Case N-891. This revision incorporates material, design, fusing, installation, and volumetric
examination requirements for use of branch saddle fittings in buried high-density polyethylene (HOPE) piping systems.
Code Case N-891 provided new allowable flaw depth criteria for surface indentations (gouges or cuts) on HOPE piping
material. The criteria are based on an analytical evaluation of the results from the Electric Power Research lnstitute's
testing of large bore piping.
Location: Mandatory Appendix XXVIII

Subject: Powdered Metal-Hot Isostatic Pressing
Explanation: Mandatory Appendix XXVIII has been added to allow the use of powdered metal-hot isostatic pressing for
the production of items from 316L stainless steel. The text of Mandatory Appendix XXVIII is similar to the text in Code Case
N-834, which has been available for use by industry.
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ASME BPVC.SSC.IIl.Il.V.IX.XIII-2023 SECTION III, Appendices
Location: Nonmandatory Appendix G, G-2223

Subject: Toughness Requirements for Nozzles
Explanation: Paragraph G-2223 has been revised to clarify toughness requirements for nozzles and to provide methods
for determining external and thermal loads. This revision aligns the requirements in G-2223 with those in Section XI,
Nonmandatory Appendix G.
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SECTION III, Subsection NB ASME BPVC.SSC.IIl.Il.V.IX.XIII-2023
Subsection N B
Location: NB-2121
Subject: Permitted Material Specifications
Explanation: Paragraph NB-2121(a) has been revised to permit the use of advanced-manufacturing product forms not
included in Article NB-2000 or Section II, Part D, Subpart 1, Table 2A or Table 28, provided the product forms meet the
requirements of Mandatory Appendix XXVIII.
Location:NB-2321.2
Subject:Charpy V-Notch Tests
Explanation: In NB-2321.2, the requirement to use full-size test specimens has been replaced by a requirement to use test
specimens in accordance with SA-370. This revision allows the use of subsize specimens when the expected value will
exceed 80% of the full scale of the Charpy machine to ensure maintaining accuracy of the machines as permitted by
SA-370.
Location: NB-4413
Subject: Effects of Weld Residual Stress on Material Susceptible to Stress Corrosion Cracking
Explanation: Paragraph NB-4413 has been added to require that the Certificate Holder be aware of and control weld
residual stresses during fabrication.
Location: Article NB-5000

Explanation: Article NB-5000 has been updated to permit the use of Reliability and Integrity Management Programs
from Section XI, Division 2 as a basis for designing for inservice monitoring and nondestructive examination.
Location: NB-5540
Subject: Qualification of Nondestructive Examination Personnel
Explanation: Paragraph NB-5540 has been added to permit the use of ANSI/ASNT CP-189 for qualification of nondes
tructive examination (NOE) personnel. Previously, Section III specified only ASNT SNT-TC-lA for NOE personnel quali
fication. This change makes Section III consistent with Section XI, thus allowing personnel qualified to ANSI/ASNT CP-189
to perform both Section III and Section XI examinations.
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ASME BPVC.SSC.IIl.Il.V.IX.XIII-2023 SECTION III, Subsection NCD
Subsection NCO
Location: NCD-2121
Subject: Permitted Material Specifications
Explanation: Paragraph NCD-2121 (a) has been revised to permit the use of advanced-manufacturing product forms not
included in Article NCD-2000 or Section II, Part D, Subpart 1, Table 2A or Table 28, provided the product forms meet the
requirements of Mandatory Appendix XXVIII.
Location: NCD-2321.2
Subject: Charpy V-Notch Tests
Explanation: In NCD-2321.2, the requirement to use full-size test specimens has been replaced by a requirement to use
test specimens in accordance with SA-370. This revision allows the use of subsize specimens when the expected value will
SA-370.
Location: NCD-3124
Explanation: Paragraph NCD-3124 has been updated to permit the use of Reliability and Integrity Management
Programs from Section XI, Division 2 as a basis for designing for inservice monitoring and nondestructive examination.
Location: NCD-4413
Explanation: Paragraph NCD-4413 has been added to require that the Certificate Holder be aware of and control weld
Location: NCD-5540
Explanation: Paragraph NCD-5540 has been added to permit the use of ANSI/ASNT CP-189 for qualification of nondes
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SECTION III, Subsection NE ASME BPVC.SSC.IIl.Il.V.IX.XIII-2023
Subsection NE
Location:NE-2321.2
Explanation: In NE-2321.2, the requirementto use full-size test specimens has been replaced bya requirement to use test
SA-370.
Location: NE-3125
Subject: Reliability and Integrity Management Programs
Explanation: Paragraph NE-3125 has been updated to permit the use of Reliability and Integrity Management Programs
from Section XI, Division 2 as a basis for designing for inservice monitoring and nondestructive examination.
Location: NE-5540
Explanation: Paragraph NE-5540 has been added to permit the use of ANSI/ ASNT CP-189 for qualification of nondes
tructive examination (NOE} personnel. Previously, Section III specified only ASNT SNT-TC-lA for personnel qualification.
This change makes Section III consistent with Section XI, thus allowing personnel qualified to ANSI/ASNT CP-189 to
perform both Section III and Section XI examinations.
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ASME BPVC.SSC.IIl.Il.V.IX.XIII-2023 SECTION III, Subsection NF
Subsection NF
Location: Articles NF-1000, NF-2000, and NF-3000; Table NF-D; and Nonmandatory Appendix NF-E
Subject: Energy Absorbers
Explanation: Articles NF-1000, NF-2000, and NF-3000; Table NF-D; and Nonmandatory Appendix NF-E have been
revised to add requirements for energy absorbers. Requirements for energy-absorbing devices were not fully
defined in previous Editions.
Location:NF-2321.2
Explanation: In NF-2321.2, the requirement to use full-size test specimens has been replaced by a requirementto use test
SA-370.
Location: NF-3300
Subject: Structural Stainless Steel Design Rules
Explanation: Design rules for duplex and precipitation-hardened stainless steel have been added to NF-3300. The rules
reflect applicable requirements from AISC Design Guide 27.
Location: NF-5540
Explanation: Paragraph NF-5540 has been added to permit the use of ANSI/ ASNT CP-189 for qualification of nondes
tructive examination (NOE} personnel. Previously, Section III specified only ASNT SNT-TC-lA for NOE personnel quali
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SECTION III, Subsection NG ASME BPVC.SSC.IIl.Il.V.IX.XIII-2023
Subsection NG
Location: NG-2321.2
Explanation: In NG-2321.2, the requirement to use full-size test specimens has been replaced by a requirement to use test
specimens in accordance with SA-370. This revision allows use of subsize specimens when the expected value will exceed
80% of the full scale of the Charpy machine to ensure maintaining accuracy of the machines as permitted by SA-370.
Location: NG-3200 and NG-3220

Subject: Migration of Core Support Structures from Subsection NG
Explanation: Paragraphs NG-3200 and NG-3220 have been revised to facilitate the merging of primary stress limits,
special stress limits, Level C and Level 0 limits, limit analysis, and experimental analysis into Mandatory Appendix XIII,
XIII-3000.
Location:NG-3222.4
Subject:Analysis of Fatigue due to Cyclic Operation
Explanation: Paragraph NG-3222.4 has been revised to align titles and terminology with the titles and terminology used
in Mandatory Appendix XIII and to clarify areas where analysis for cyclic service is not required.
Location: NG-4413
Explanation: Paragraph NG-4413 has been added to require that the Certificate Holder be aware of and control weld
Location: NG-5540
Explanation: Paragraph NG-5540 has been added to permit the use of ANSI/ ASNT CP-189 for qualification of nondes
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ASME BPVC.SSC.IIl.Il.V.IX.XIII-2023 SECTION III, Division 2
Division 2
Location: CC-2331.2; CC-3532.1.7; Table CC-4333-1; and Mandatory Appendix 02-VIII, Table 02-VIII-1410-1
Subject: Tensile Strength Requirements
Explanation: Paragraphs CC-2331.2 and CC-3532.1.7 and Tables CC-4333-1 and 02-VIII-1410-1 have been revised to
align material requirements and grade options with those in ASTM A615/A615M-20.
Location: CC-2522.1.2
Explanation: In CC-2522.1.2, the requirement to use full-size test specimens has been replaced by a requirement to use
test specimens in accordance with SA-370. This revision allows the use of subsize specimens when the expected value will
SA-370.
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SECTION III, Division 3 ASME BPVC.SSC.IIl.Il.V.IX.XIII-2023
Division 3
Location: WB-2321.2, WC-2321.2, and WD-2321.2

Explanation: In WB-2321.2, WC-2321.2, and WD-2321.2, the requirement to use full-size test specimens has been
replaced by a requirement to use test specimens in accordance with SA-370. This revision allows the use of
subsize specimens when the expected value will exceed 80% of the full scale of the Charpy machine to ensure maintaining
accuracy of the machines as permitted by SA-370.
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ASME BPVC.SSC.IIl.Il.V.IX.XIII-2023 SECTION III, Division 4
Division 4
Location: Section III, Division 4

Subject: Fusion Energy Devices
Explanation: Division 4 has been added to Section III to provide requirements for fusion energy devices. Division 4 is
based on ASME FE.1-2018, Rules for Construction of Fusion Energy Devices, a draft standard published for trial use and
comment.
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SECTION III, Division 5 ASME BPVC.SSC.IIl.Il.V.IX.XIII-2023
Division 5
Location: Tables H88-3225-4A and H88-3225-48

Subject: Thermal Aging Factor for Grade 91
Explanation: Table H88-3225-4 has been replaced by Tables H88-3225-4A and H88-3225-48. The new tables extend
the thermal aging factor for Class A components constructed of Grade 91 from 300,000 hr to 500,000 hr to accommodate
plants with longer design lives.
Location: Mandatory Appendix H88-l-14

Subject:Elevated Temperature Stress Rupture Factor Values for Grade 91
Explanation: Mandatory Appendix H88-l-14 tables have been revised to extend stress rupture factor values for Grade 91
from 300,000 hr to 500,000 hr to accommodate plants with longer design lives.
Location: Nonmandatory Appendix H88, H88-T-1800

Subject: Grade 91 Isochronous Stress-Strain Curves
Explanation: Paragraph H88-T-1800 has been revised to extend isochronous stress-strain curves for Grade 91 compo
nents from 300,000 hr to 500,000 hr to accommodate plants with longer design lives.
Location: Nonmandatory Appendix H88-Z

Subject: Guidance on Constitutive Models for Design by Inelastic Analysis
Explanation: Nonmandatory Appendix H88-Z has been added to provide guidance on constructing a suitable inelastic
model from data and to provide designers an acceptable reference model for Grade 91.
Location: HHA-3142 and HH8-3142

Subject: Use of "Fluence" and Equivalent DIDO Nickel
Explanation: Paragraphs HHA-3142 and HH8-3142 have been revised to give damage dose limits only in units of
displacements per atom rather than in both displacements per atom and equivalent DIDO nickel. Due to variations
in energy spectrum from reactor to reactor and the definition associated with the fast spectrum, the word
"fluence" has been replaced by "damage dose" in text that defines damage-dose exposure limits.
Location:Nonmandatory Appendices HH8-D and HH8-E

Subject:Carbon-Carbon Ceramic Matrix Composites
Explanation: Nonmandatory Appendices HH8-D and HH8-E have been added to provide information on carbon-carbon
ceramic matrix composites.
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ASME BPVC.SSC.IIl.Il.V.IX.XIII-2023 SECTION II, Introduction
SECTION II
Introduction
Section II, Materials, is a "service section" of the ASME Boiler and Pressure Vessel Code (BPVC). This Section provides
specifications for ferrous and nonferrous materials, and for welding rods, electrodes, and filler metals. It also provides
material properties, including allowable, design, tensile, and yield stress values; physical properties; and external pres
sure charts and tables. Section II is divided into four parts, as follows:
- Part A - Ferrous Material Specifications
- Part B - Nonferrous Material Specifications
- Part C - Specifications for Welding Rods, Electrodes, and Filler Metals
- Part D - Properties
(a) Parts A and B contain material specifications published by ASTM International, Inc., and other national and inter
national developers. These specifications have been modified as necessary for use in ASME BPVC construction. These
specifications are designated with an "S" added to the beginning of the other organization's specification designation (e.g.,
ASTM A105 becomes ASME SA-105). These specifications contain requirements for chemical and mechanical properties,
heat treatment, manufacture, heat and product analyses, and methods of testing. Note that all materials contained within a
specification adopted by ASME and included in Parts A and B are not necessarily permitted for use in ASME BPVC
construction. This Summary of Significant Changes describes only significant specification changes affecting materials
permitted by the ASME BPVC. It does not include specification changes affecting materials not permitted by the ASME
BPVC.
(b} Part C contains material specifications, most of which are identical to corresponding specifications published by
the American Welding Society (AWS) and other recognized national or international organizations. All adopted speci
fications are either reproduced in Part C, where permission to do so has been obtained from the originating organization,
or so referenced and information about how to obtain them from the originating organization is provided. The ASME BPV
Committee on Welding, Brazing, and Fusing (Section IX) reviews all material specifications submitted to it and, if the
Committee feels a specification needs to be adapted for ASME BPVC purposes, they revise it accordingly. However, ASME,
AWS, and other originating organizations communicate regularly in an effort to maintain identical specifications.
(c) Part D primarily comprises tables providing stress and property data for materials permitted for use in ASME BPVC
construction. These tables contain allowable stresses; design stress intensities; mechanical properties, including tensile
strength and yield strength; and physical properties, including thermal expansion, thermal conductivity and diffusivity,
moduli of elasticity, and Poisson's ratio. In addition to these tables, Part D provides charts and tables for determining shell
thickness of components under external pressure.
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SECTION II, Part A ASME BPVC.SSC.IIl.Il.V.IX.XIII-2023
Part A
Location: Statement of Policy on the Use of ASME Material Specifications, and Mandatory Appendix II
Subject: Use of ASME Material Specifications
Explanation: A new statement of policy on the use of ASME material specifications has been added to clarify terminology
used in the body of the specifications. Mandatory Appendix II has been retitled "The Framework of ASME Material
Specifications" and completely rewritten.
Location: SA-29/SA-29M and Mandatory Appendix II, Table 11-200-1

Subject: Revised Specification
Explanation: ASTM A29/A29M-20 has been adopted as the revised ASME SA-29/SA-29M. The SA-29/SA-29M listing in
Table 11-200-1 has been revised accordingly. The revised specification includes the following changes:
(a) In Table 2, the carbon content for 5160 has been revised.
(b) The maximum Cb, V, Cb+ V verbiage has been deleted, and the maximums for Cb, V, and Cb+ V in regards to grain
refining usage have been removed.

Explanation: ASTM A53/ A53M-20 has been adopted as the revised ASME SA-53/SA-53M. The SA-53/SA-53M listing in
Table 11-200-1 has been revised accordingly. The revised specification includes the following changes:
(a) Distinctions for types and other manufacturing processes have been removed from Table 2.
(b} The flattening test requirements for seamless pipe formerly in para. 9.2 have been moved to Supplementary
Requirement Sl.
(c) ASTM Practice E273 has been added to para. 9.1.1 for nondestructive test of electric-resistance-welded pipe.
(d} Paragraph 9.1.1 has been revised to require the use offull-volumetric nondestructive examination on Type E pipe
produced on a hot-stretch reducing mill.
(e) Paragraph 17.2 has been revised to remove allowance to take tension test specimen from the skelp as well as other
considerations related to full-size tension test specimens.

Explanation: ASTM Al05/Al05M-21 has been adopted as the revised ASME SA-105/SA-105M. The SA-105/SA-105M
listing in Table 11-200-1 has been revised accordingly. The revised specification includes the following changes:
(a) In Table 2, para. 8.3.4, and Supplementary Requirement Sl, the hardness limit has been increased from 187 to 197
HBW.
(b) Paragraph 7.4 has been revised to clarify hardness testing requirements.
(c) Paragraph 12.2.4 has been revised to clarify the number of hardness results required to be reported.
(d) Paragraph 12.2.3 has been revised on chemistry reporting.
(e) In Table 1, the allowable manganese content has been increased from 1.35% to 1.65%.
(f) Paragraph 6.2 has been revised on heat treatment.
(g) Multiple quenching has been reinstated as a heat treatment option in para. 6.2.1.
(h) Paragraph 8.2 has been revised to clarify test specimen location.
(i) Paragraph 8.3.2 has been revised to address testing requirements for different size forgings in the same heat
treatment charge, to clarify the location for removal of test specimens, and to move mandatory Note 2 into the text.
(j) Section 11 on appearance, surface protection, and corrosion protection has been added.
(k) Sections 13 and 14 on certification and marking have been revised.
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ASME BPVC.SSC.IIl.Il.V.IX.XIII-2023 SECTION II, Part A

Explanation: ASTM A182/A182M-21 has been adopted as the revised ASME SA-182/SA-182M. The SA-182/SA-182M
(a) Material Grades F115 UNS K91060, F317LNCb UNS S31740, and F347LNCu8 UNS S34752 have been added to
Tables 1, 2, 3, and 4.
(b} In Table 3, the mechanical properties for F53 :o:2 in. (:o:50 mm) have been split into two classes.
(c) In Table 2, footnote 0, the formula for UNS S32760 has been modified to % Cr+ 3.3 x %(Mo+ 1/2 W)+ 16 x % N 41 =
min.
(d) In Table 2, Notes J and K. nitrogen has been added to the formula that determines titanium content for Grades F321
and F321H.
(e) A511/A511M hollow bar has been added as a starting material alternative to forged or rolled bar in para. 1.2,
section 2, paras. 6.4.2 and 6.4.3 on cylindrical shaped products, and para. 7.6 on heat treatment.
(f) Paragraphs 13.1, 13.2, and 13.3 have been revised to clarify the time of examination for required nondestructive
examination of hollow forgings of Grade F 91 Types 1 and 2, and Grades F 92, F 115, F 122, and F 911.
(g) Predominantly ferrous materials, Grades F700 UNS N08700, FNIC UNS N08800, FNIClO UNS N08810, FNICll UNS
N08811, Fl925 UNS N08925, and Fl925N UNS N08926, coming from ASTM 8366/8366M have been added to Tables 1
through 4 and para. 15.1.2 for repair welding.

Explanation: ASTM Al93/Al93M-20 has been adopted as the revised ASME SA-193/SA-193M. The SA-193/SA-193M
(a) In Table 1, the carbon, manganese, and chromium limits for Grade 87, 87M have been changed; tantalum has been
removed for Grades BBC, 88CA, 88R, and 88RA; and the nitrogen maximum for UNS S31254 has been raised to 0.25.
(b} Alloy UNS S34752 has been added to Tables 1 through 3.
(c) Grades 88ML4CuNa, 88ML4CuNa, and UNS S31730 have been added in Tables 1, 2, 3, and 5.
(d) Table 3 has been revised to correct the maximum size range for 816.
(e) Grade 88MLNCuB has been added to para. 6.2.3 and Table 5.
(f) Paragraph 9.1.1 has been revised to allow for machined specimen testing for bolting greater than 1.500 in. in
diameter.

Explanation: ASTM Al94/A194M-22 has been adopted as the revised ASME SA-194/SA-194M. The SA-194/SA-194M
(a) The title of the specification has been revised to include "Stainless Steel."
(b) Paragraph 8.1.3.1 has been revised to permit use of electromagnetic hardness testing.
(c) Grade 7 nuts have been identified as a suitable substitute for Grade 4 nuts.
(d) The nitrogen maximum for UNS S31254 has been raised to 0.25 from 0.22.
(e) Chemistry has been harmonized with specifications ASTM A29/A29M and ASTM A276 as applicable in Table 1.
(f) UNS S31730, Grades 8ML4CuN and 8ML4CuNA, have been added to paras. 6.5 and 6.6 and Tables 1, 2, and 7.
(g) Grade 4 has been removed throughout.
(h) References to metric sizes smaller than M12 and to ISO 4033 have been removed throughout.
(i) Grades 8CLNCuBA and 8CLNCu8 have been added to paras. 6.5 and 6.6 and Tables 1, 2, and 7.
(j) Grade 43 has been added to sections 3, 8, and 12; para. 6.4; and Tables 1, 2, 3, 4, and 7.

(a) The nitrogen content for UNS S31254 has been revised from 0.18-0.22 to 0.18-0.25.
(b) The carbon maximum for UNS S31002 has been revised from 0.02 to 0.015.
(c) Grades T128 (UNS K91421) and T921 (UNS K91201) have been added to para. 9.1.2 and Tables 1, 3, 4, and 5.
(d) UNS S31043, UNS S31740, and UNS S34752 have been added to Tables 2, 3, and 4.
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Location: SA-266/SA-266M and Mandatory Appendix II, Table II-200-1

listing in Table II-200-1 has been revised accordingly. The revised specification includes the following changes:
(a) In para. 8.1.1.1, the description of the test depth for hollow forgings has been reworded from "midway between the
center and outer surfaces of the wall" to "midwall."
(b} An alternative test depth has been added for forgings heat treated as a solid and then subsequently bored.
Location: SA-276/SA-276M and Mandatory Appendix II, Table Il-200-1

Explanation: ASTM A276/A276M-17 has been adopted as the revised and redesignated ASME SA-276/SA-276M. The SA-
276 listing in Table II-200-1 has been revised accordingly. The revised specification includes the following changes:
(a) UNS N08020, UNS N08367, UNS N08800, UNS N08810, UNS N08811, UNS N0925, UNS N08926, UNS N08904
(904L), UNS S20162, UNS S31266, UNS S31727, UNS S31730, UNS S32053, UNS S32101, UNS S31010, UNS S32202, UNS
S32506, UNS S32654, UNS S32750, UNS S34565, UNS S40976, and UNS 40976 have been added to Tables 1 and 2.
(b) The tensile strength for UNS S32205 has been increased from 90 ksi to 95 ksi (620 MPa to 655 MPa).
(c) A 0.03 carbon minimum has been added to UNS S41000.
(d} The nitrogen maximum for UNS S31254 has been raised from 0.22 to 0.25.

listing in Table Il-200-1 has been revised accordingly. The revised specification includes the following changes:
(a) Grades A and B have been deleted due to lack of use.
(b) Paragraph 4.2 has been added.
(c) The title of para. 6 has been revised from "Tensile Properties" to "Mechanical Properties."
(d} Paragraph 6.1 has been added, and the previous para. 6.1 redesignated as 6.1.1.
(e) In Table 1, the requirements for phosphorus have been changed from 0.035% to 0.030%, and the requirements for
sulfur from 0.040% to 0.030%.
(f) Supplementary Requirement S97 has been deleted.

(a) The minimum reduction area for Class 2 Grades 88, BBC, BSP, BSF,and 88T, sizes over % to 1, has been revised from
30% to 35%.
(b) The nickel limits for Grades 88LN, 88LNA, BSMLN, and 88MLNA have been changed.
(c) The titanium limits for Grades BST and BSTA have been changed.
(d) The carbon and nickel limits for Grades 88P and 88PA have been changed.
(e) Paragraph 5.1.2 has been added and subsequent paragraphs redesignated.

(a) In Table 1, footnote C has been removed from copper grades LF3 and LF5.
(b} In Table 1, Grades LFl and LF2 have been revised to allow higher columbium by agreement.
(c) Paragraph 5.4.2.1(3) has been added to allow intermediate heat treatment in the quenching and tempering process,
at the option of the manufacturer.
(d} Paragraph 5.4.2 has been revised to add normalizing prior to the quenched and tempered (Q&T) heat treatment, at
the option of the manufacturer.
(e) Paragraphs 7.1.3.2(1) through 7.1.3.2(3) and Figures 2 through 4 have been added to specify impact test specimen
locations in separately forged test blanks for forgings that are not Q&T and in forgings that are Q&T or are quenched and
precipitation hardened.
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Explanation: ASTM A351/A351M-18el has been adopted as the revised ASME SA-351/SA-351M. The SA-351/SA-351M
listing in Table 11-200-1 has been revised accordingly. This specification has been revised in its entirety, and the title of the
specification has also been revised.

(a) UNS S31655 has been added to Table 1.
(b} Alloy heat treatment has been added to Table 2.
(c) UNS S34752 has been added to paras. 7.2 and 7.3.

370 listing in Table 11-200-1 has been revised accordingly. This specification has been revised in its entirety.

Explanation: ASTM A372/A372M-20el has been adopted as the revised ASME SA-372/SA-372M. The SA-372/SA-372M
(a) In Table 1, phosphorus and sulfur values have been updated to 0.015% and 0.010% maximum, respectively, for all
grades.
(b} Normalized, liquid quenched, and tempered have been added as heat treatment options for several grades and
classes in paras. 4.3.1 and 4.3.2.
(c) Grades N and P have been added to paras. 4.3.2 and 4.3.3.1 and Tables 1 through 4.
(d) Class 90 for Grade J has been added to paras. 4.3.2 and 4.3.3.1 and Tables 2 through 4.
(e) Grade R has been added to paras. 4.3.2 and 4.3.3.1 and Tables 1 through 4.
(f) Paragraph 4.1 has been revised to add Grades N, P, and J Class 110 mandatory vacuum treating.
(g) Paragraph 5.4 has been added, pointing the purchaser to S24 of ASTM A788 if temper embrittlement is of concern CJ
factor).
(h} Paragraph 6.4.1.1 has been revised to clarify that the test depth requirement does not apply for bending properties.
(i) Paragraph 6.3.2 has been revised to permit all applicable ASTM E290 bend test methods, not just Arrangement C.

(a) Grade TP347LN (UNS S34751) has been added to para. 5.2.3 and Tables 1 and 2.
(b) UNS S31266 has been added to para. 5.2.6 and Tables 1 and 2.
(c) Section 11 has been revised as follows:
(1) Paragraph 11.1 has been revised to add more detail to testing definitions.
(2) In para. 11.2, the number of required tension tests has been revised.
(3) Paragraph 11.3 has been revised to distinguish the flattening test requirements for batch furnaces with
recording pyrometers from the requirements for batch furnaces without recording pyrometers.

Explanation: ASTM A403/ A403M-19a has been adopted as the revised ASME SA-403/SA-403M. The SA-403/SA-403M
(a) Type 310H has been added back into the specification.
(b} In Table 2, the nickel minimum for UNS S38815 has been revised from 13.00 to 15.00.
(c) The interchangeable use of the terms "niobium" and "columbium" has been addressed in Table 2 and section 7.
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(d} In paras. 6.2 and 6.4 and Supplementary Requirement S2, "stabilization" has been revised to "a stabilizing treat
ment" and the option for resolution anneal has been eliminated.
(e) Paragraph 10.7 has been added to reinstate passivation as part of surface preparation.
(f) Supplementary Requirement S3 has been added for ASME BPVC Section III construction.
Location: SA-409/SA-409 and Mandatory Appendix II, Table 11-200-1

Explanation: ASTM A409/A409M-14(R19) has been adopted as the revised ASME SA-409/SA-409M. The SA-409/SA-
409M listing in Table 11-200-1 has been revised accordingly. The revised specification includes the following change:
Supplementary Requirement S7 has been added for ASME BPVC Section III and Section VIII, Division 1 construction.

414M listing in Table 11-200-1 has been revised accordingly. The revised specification includes the following changes:
(a) Testing requirements have been revised.
(b) Grade H has been added.

listing in Table 11-200-1 has been revised accordingly. The revised specification includes the following change: Grade 3 has
been added to Tables 1 and 3.

Subject: Added Specification
Explanation: ASTM A439/A439M-18 has been adopted as ASME SA-439/SA-439M. SA-439/SA-439M has been added to
Table 11-200-1.

(a) Paragraph 12.1 has been added.
(b} Paragraph 27.1 has been revised to make providing a material test report mandatory.
(c) ASTM test method A1058 has been incorporated throughout.

listing in Table 11-200-1 has been revised accordingly. The revised specification includes the following change: separate
strength requirements for Class 660 D bolting materials >2 1 /z in. (>63.5 mm) in diameter have been added to Table 5.

listing in Table 11-200-1 has been revised accordingly. The revised specification includes the following change: UNS
S34752 has been added to Tables 1 and 2.

(a) UNS S34752 has been added to Table 2.
(b} Paragraph 6.2.1 has been added to address rules for checking tolerance limits for ratios.
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(c) Paragraphs 7.2.3 and 8.1.4 have been revised.

(d) Section 17 on certification has been rewritten, and paras. 17.1.1, 17.2, and 17.4 have been added.

Explanation: ASTM A487/ A487M-21 has been adopted as the revised ASME SA-487 /SA-487M. The SA-487/SA-487M
listing in Table 11-200-1 has been revised accordingly. The revised specification includes the following change: Grade 17
has been added to Tables 1 through 4.
Location: SA-S08/SA-S08M and Mandatory Appendix II, Table 11-200-1

Explanation: ASTM AS08/AS08M-18 has been adopted as the revised ASME SA-S08/SA-S08M. The SA-S08/SA-S08M
(a) In Table 1, the maximum aluminum content for Grades 1, la, 2, and 3 has been changed from 0.02S% to 0.030%.
(bJ Paragraph 7.1.2.1 has been revised to allow individual forgings that were not made in multiples and that weigh less
than 1,000 lb to be qualified on a per-heat per-lot basis.

Explanation: ASTM AS30/AS30M-18 has been adopted as the revised ASME SA-S30/SA-S30M. The SA-S30/SA-S30M
(a) Material test reports are now required.
(b) Paragraph S.2 has been revised in its entirety.
(c) ASTM A10S8 has been added to section 7.
(d) Section 20 has been revised so that test specimens must be removed from the "as-heat treated" finished pipe.
Location:SA-SS7/SA-SS7M and Mandatory Appendix II, Table 11-200-1

Subject:Deleted Specification
Explanation: ASME SA-SS7/SA-SS7M has been deleted and Table 11-200-1 updated accordingly.

Explanation: ASTM AS72/AS72M-21el has been adopted as the revised ASME SA-S72/SA-S72M. The SA-S72/SA-S72M
(a) In Table 1, the maximum thickness or size of plates and bars has been increased from 2 in. to 2 1/2 in. (SO mm to
64 mm) for Grade SS, from 1 1/4 in. to 21/2 in. (32 mm to 64 mm) for Grade 60, and from 1 1/4 in. to 2 in. (32 mm to SO mm) for
Grade 6S.
(b) In Table 2, diameter, thickness, and distance between parallel faces, plates, and bars have been revised to increase
maximum thickness to 2 1/2 in. (64 mm) for Grades SS and 60, and to 2 in. (SO mm) for Grade 6S.

(a) In Table 1, columbium has been replaced with niobium.
(b) Supplementary Requirement S13 has been added for ASME BPVC Section III construction.
Location: SA-727/SA-727M and Table 11-200-1

Explanation: ASTM A727/A727M-14(Rl9) has been adopted as the revised ASME SA-727 /SA-727M. The SA-727/SA-
727M listing in Table 11-200-1 has been revised accordingly. The revised specification includes the following changes:
(a) References to A370 have been replaced with A961/A961M.
(b) Section 12 on surface finish, appearance, and corrosion protection has been added.
(c) The language in Section lS has been simplified.
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Location:SA-731/SA-731M and Mandatory Appendix II, Table Il-200-1

Subject:Deleted Specification
Explanation: ASME SA-731/SA-731M has been deleted and Table Il-200-1 updated accordingly.

751 listing in Table II-200-1 has been revised accordingly. This specification has been revised in its entirety.

Explanation: ASTM A813/A813M-14(Rl9) has been adopted as the revised and redesignated ASME SA-813/SA-813M.
The SA-813/SA-813M listing in Table Il-200-1 has been revised accordingly. The revised specification includes the
following changes:
(a) UNS S31727 and UNS S32053 have been added to Tables 2 and 3 and their heat treatment requirements added in
new para. 4.2.4.
(b) Types 201 and 201LN have been added to Tables 2 and 3.
(c) UNS S31266 has been added to Table 2 (and Note J) and Table 3.

814M listing in Table II-200-1 has been revised accordingly. The revised specification includes the following changes:
(a) SI units have been added to Table 1.
(b} ASME 831.3 has been added to section 2.
(c) UNS S31727 and UNS S32053 have been added to Tables 2 and 3 and their heat treatment requirements added in
new para. 4.2.4.
(d} Types 201 and 201LN have been added to Tables 2 and 3.

836M listing in Table II-200-1 has been revised accordingly. The revised specification includes the following changes:
(a) Section 10 on surface finish, appearance, and corrosion protection has been added.
(b} Language in sections 13 and 14 has been simplified.

Explanation: ASTM A941/ A941M-22a has been adopted as the revised and redesignated ASME SA-941/SA-94lM. The
SA-941 listing in Table II-200-1 has been revised accordingly. The revised specification includes the following changes:
(a) Definitions of "controlling cross section thickness (Tc)" and "wrought product" have been added.
(b) Definitions of "fine grain practice" and "patenting" have been revised.
(c) In section 3, discussion has been added to "nonferrous material" and discussion of "stabilized stainless steel" has
been revised.

listing in Table Il-200-1 has been revised accordingly. The revised specification includes the following changes:
(a) ASTM Al058 has been added to the references.
(bJ Paragraph 4.1.6 has been added to indicate that ordering information should include the chosen testing track from
the options in ASTM A1058.
(c) Paragraph 9.1 has been revised to reference ASTM Al058 if the M suffix (SJ Units) standard is specified.
(d) Paragraphs 9.4.1 and 9.4.2 have been revised to allow test methods per ASTM A1058 if SI units are specified.
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(a) References to ASME 818.2.2, ASME 818.2.6, ASME 818.2.4.6M, ASME 818.2.6, ASME 818.31.2, and ISO 4 762 have
been added.
(b} Dimensional references have been added to section 13.
(c) Requirements for carburization have been added to section 14.
(d} Test requirements have been added to para. 15.2.
(e) Retest and rework requirements have been updated in section 16.

Explanation: ASTM A965/ A965M-21a has been adopted as the revised ASME SA-965/ SA-965M. The SA-965/SA-965M
(a) Paragraph 6.3 has been revised to remove FXM-19 with a l,950°F anneal.
(b) Grades UNS N08020, UNS N08367, UNS N08904, UNS N08700, UNS N08800, UNS N08810, UNS N08811, UNS
N08925, and UNS N08926 have been added. Tables 1 and 2 and Sections 6, 9, and 10 have been revised to include the new
grades.

Explanation: ASTM A995/A995M-20 has been adopted as the revised and redesignated ASME SA-995/ SA-995M. The
SA-995 listing in Table 11-200-1 has been revised accordingly. The revised specification includes the following changes in
Table 1:
(a) Additional heat-treat options have been added for Grade 6A to allow for a drop in temperature before the rapid
cool.
(b} The composition formula for CD3MWCuN has been updated to include W.
Location:SA-1058 and Mandatory Appendix II, Table 11-200-1

Subject:Added Specification
Explanation: ASTM Al058-19 has been adopted as ASME SA-1058. SA-1058 has been added to Table 11-200-1.
Location: Non-ASTM Specifications SA-CSA-G40.21, SA/EN 10025-2, SA/IS 2062, and SA/JIS G3118
Subject:Marking Requirements
Explanation: Marking requirements have been added to the cover pages ofSA-CSA-G40.21, SA/EN 10025-2, SA/IS 2062,
and SA/JIS G3118.
Location: Mandatory Appendix II, Table 11-200-1

Subject: Lowered Maximum Carbon Content for SA-266/SA-266M
Explanation: For SA-266/SA-266M, the earliest other acceptable ASTM edition has been changed from 1987 to 1999
because the maximum carbon content for Grade 3 was changed in the 1999 edition.
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SECTION II, Part B ASME BPVC.SSC.IIl.Il.V.IX.XIII-2023
Part B
Location: Use of ASME Material Specifications, and Mandatory Appendix II

Subject: Use of ASME Material Specifications
Explanation: A new statement on the Use of ASME Material Specifications has been added. Mandatory Appendix II has
been retitled "The Framework of ASME Material Specifications" and completely rewritten.
Location: S8-167 and Mandatory Appendix II, Table 11-200-1

Explanation: ASTM 8167-18 has been adopted as the revised ASME S8-167. The S8-167 listingin Table 11-200-1 has been
revised accordingly. The revised specification includes the following changes: UNS N06696, UNS N06674, UNS N06235,
and UNS N06699 have been added.

revised accordingly. The revised specification includes the following changes: UNS N06696, UNS N06674, UNS N06235,
and UNS N06699 have been added.
Location: S8-211/S8-211M and Mandatory Appendix II, Table 11-200-1

Explanation: ASTM 8 211 /8211 M-19 has been adopted as the revised and redesignated ASME S8-211/S8-211M. The S8-
211 listing in Table 11-200-1 has been revised accordingly. The revised specification includes the following changes:
(a) ASTM has combined specifications 8211 and 8211M.
(b} ASTM 8985 and ASTM E3061 have been added to section 2 and ASTM E34 has been deleted.
(c) The phrase "(US Customary)" has been added to the title of Table 2 and "(Metric SI)" to the title of Table 3.
(d) The unnumbered table in section 14 that referred to specific ANSI H35.2 [H35.2MJ tolerance tables has been
deleted, and section 14 has been revised to point the reader to ANSI H35.2 [H35.2M] .

revised accordingly. The revised specification includes the following changes: UNS N08034, UNS N08354, and UNS
N08830 have been added, and UNS N08904 has been deleted.

Explanation: ASTM 8649-17 has been adopted as the revised ASME S 8-649. The S8-649 listing in Table 11-200-1 has been
revised accordingly. The revised specification includes the following changes:
(a) UNS N08034, UNS N08354, and UNS N08936 have been added, and UNS N08904 has been deleted.
(b) Table 2 has been deleted, and para. 6.2.1 has been revised to refer users to ASTM 8880 for tolerance limits.

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ASME BPVC.SSC.IIl.Il.V.IX.XIII-2023 SECTION II, Part B
(a) The title of SB-677 has changed: alloy descriptors have replaced the UNS numbers.
(b) UNS N08354 has been added, and UNS N08904 has been deleted.
(c) Table 3 has been deleted and text revised to refer users to ASTM 8829.
(d} Sections 9 through 18 and Appendix Xl have been replaced with Section 4, which mandates conformance to 8829
for a number of topics.
(e) Ordering information in section 5 has been changed from mandatory requirements to guidance.
(f) Section 8 has been revised to require that nondestructive tests be done in accordance with 8829.
Location: SB-729 and Mandatory Appendix II, Table Il-200-1

Explanation: ASTM 8729-20 has been adopted as the revisedASME SB-729. The SB-729 listing in Table Il-200-1 has been
(a) The title of SB-729 has changed: alloy descriptors have replaced the UNS numbers.
(b) Ordering information in section 4 has been changed from mandatory requirements to guidance.
(c) The maximum hydrostatic pressure values have been removed, and the text revised to refer users to the hydrostatic
pressure equation found in 8829.
(d) Furnishing the certification and test report has been made mandatory.
Location: SB-752/SB-752M and Mandatory Appendix II, Table Il-200-1

Explanation: ASTM 8752/B752M-22 has been adopted as the revised ASME SB-752/SB-752M. The SB-752/SB-752M
listing in Table Il-200-1 has been revised accordingly. The revised specification includes the following changes: UNS
numbers have been added to the Zr casting grades.
Location:SB/EN 1706 and Mandatory Appendix II, Table Il-200-1

Subject:Updated Specification and Tables
Explanation: ASME SB/ENl706 has been updated to reference the 2020 edition ofENl706. Corresponding changes have
been made to the Section II, Part D tables.
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SECTION II, Part C ASME BPVC.SSC.IIl.Il.V.IX.XIII-2023
Part C
Location: SFA-S.S/SFA-S.SM
Explanation: AWS AS.S/AS.SM:2022 has been adopted as the revised ASME SFA-S.5/SFA-S.SM. This action has been
taken to keep Section II, Part C current with the latest AWS specification. The revised specification includes the following
changes:
(a) Text has been added to require that the level of boron in weld metal be reported if boron is intentionally added or
known to be present at levels greater than 0.0010%.
(b) The following filler metal classifications have been added: E9016-89A, E8016-823A, E9016-892A, E901S-811S,
E9016-Cl, E7016-C6, E8016-C7, E10016-NM3, E9016-NM4, E10016-NMS, E11016-NM6, E11016-NM7, E11018-NM8, E
(X)XX4S-G, El0016-Mn2, and El0018-Mn2.
(c) Paragraph 3.2 has been revised to allow an electrode to be classified with both a "-G" chemical composition
designator and a defined chemical composition designator. This change is intended to ease the transition from "-G"
classification to a defined composition classification and to prevent burdensome requalification for long-entrenched
products with "-G" classifications.
Location: SFA-S.9/SFA-S.9M
Explanation: AWS AS.9/AS.9M:2022 has been adopted as the revised ASME SFA-S.9/SFA-S.9M. This action has been
taken to keep Section II, Part C current with the latest AWS specification. The revised specification includes classifications
from ISO 14343 that were identified by AWS AS to be well-vetted and used in industry. Those alloys classified in ISO 14343
that could not meet the vetting and industry-use criteria have been omitted from the specification.
Location: SFA-S.10/SFA-S.lOM
Explanation: AWS AS.10/ AS.10M:2021 has been adopted as the revised ASME SFA-S.10/SFA-S.lOM. This action has
been taken to keep Section II, Part C current with the latest AWS specification. The following weld strength requirements
have been added to the specification:
(a) A standardized test joint and standardized welding procedures have been established.
(b} The requirement to determine all-weld-metal strength and elongation has been added for all classifications.
(c) Minimum tensile strength requirements have been established for the most common alloys.
Explanation: AWS AS.13/AS.13:2021 has been adopted as the revised ASME SFA-S.13/SFA-S.13M. This action has been
taken to keep Section II, Part C current with the latest AWS specification. The specification has been updated to conform to
current AWS practices and to maintain ANSI approval; however, there have been no substantive changes.
Subject:Revised Specification
Explanation: AWS AS.16/ AS.16:2023 has been adopted as the revised ASME SFA-S.16/SFA-S.16M. The specification has
been updated to conform to current AWS AS wording. The only substantive change is to allow classification of unlisted
composition as ERTi-G, as do other AS filler metal specifications.
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ASME BPVC.SSC.IIl.Il.V.IX.XIII-2023 SECTION II, Part C
Location: SFA-5.18/SFA-5.lBM
Explanation: AWS AS.18/ AS.18:2021 has been adopted as the revised ASME SFA-5.18/SFA-S.lBM. This action has been
taken to keep Section II, Part C current with the latest AWS specification. The revised specification includes the following
changes:
(a) An optional supplemental designator has been added to indicate conformance of an S-6 electrode to ASME 8PVC,
Section IX, A-No. 1.
(b} An optional supplemental designator has been added to indicate that the electrode meets the requirements for
classification across a range of shielding gases.
Explanation: AWS AS.20/ AS.20:2021 has been adopted as the revised ASME SFA-5.20/SFA-5.20M. This action has been
taken to keep Section II, Part C current with the latest AWS specification. The revised specification includes the addition of
an optional supplemental designator to indicate that the electrode meets the requirements for classification across a
range of shielding gases.
Explanation: AWS AS.23/ AS.23M:2021 has been adopted as the revised ASME SFA-S.23/SFA-S.23M. This action has
been taken to keep Section II, Part C current with the latest AWS specification. The revised specification includes the
following changes:
(a) New designators have been added for low Mn + Ni 891 weld deposit.
(b} New classifications, E8115 and 8115, have been added for an electrode and corresponding weld deposit with
10.5% Cr and 0.5% Mo modified with niobium and vanadium.
(c) A new classification, Mn2, has been added for an austenitic high manganese (nominal 19% Mn) weld deposit.
Explanation: AWS AS.24/ AS.24M:2023 has been adopted as the revised ASME SFA-S.24/SFA-S.24M. The specification
has been updated to conform to current AWS AS wording. The only substantive change is the change of reference standard
for chemical composition testing.
Explanation: AWS AS.28/ AS.28M:2022 has been adopted as the revised ASME SFA-S.28/SFA-S.28M. This action has
following changes:
(a) Optional supplemental designators have been added to indicate ranges of shielding gases for which an electrode
meets the requirements for classification.
(b} The maximum manganese limit for the E80C-Nil classification has been raised to 1.75%.
(c) New classifications ER90S-8115 (ER62S-8115) and E90C-K14 (E62C-K14) have been added.
(e) Text has been added to allow an electrode to be classified with both a "-G" chemical composition designator and a
defined chemical composition designator. This change is intended to ease the transition from "-G" classification to a
defined composition classification and to prevent burdensome requalification for long-entrenched products with "-G"
classifications.
Explanation: AWS AS.29/AS.29M:2022 has been adopted as the revised ASME SFA-5.29/SFA-5.29M. This action has
been taken to keep Section II, Part C current with the latest AWS specification. The only substantive change is the inclusion
of an optional supplemental designator to indicate ranges of shielding gases for which an electrode meets the require
ments for classification.
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Explanation: AWS AS.30/AS.30M:2022 has been adopted as the revised ASME SFA-S.30/SFA-S.30M. This action has
following changes:
(a) A method has been added to allow consumable inserts to be made from a solid wire classified to another AS solid
wire specification (e.g., AS.18, AS.9, AS.14).
(b} The general classification "G" has been added to classify compositions not covered in another AS specification.
Consumable inserts classified by either of these provisions will not be listed in Section IX, Table QW-432 and thus will
require separate welding qualifications.
Location: SFA-S.31/SFA-S.3lM
Explanation: AWS AS.31/AS.31M:2022 has been adopted as the revised ASME SFA-S.31/SFA-S.31M. This action has
been taken to keep Section II, Part C current with the latest AWS specification. The specification has been revised to clarify
test methods and to bring the wording up to date with other AWS AS specifications. It is not anticipated that any of these
revisions would require changes in classification, use, or properties of a brazing flux.
Explanation: AWS AS.32/ AS.32:2021 has been adopted as the revised ASME SFA-S.32/SFA-S.32M. This action has been
taken to keep Section II, Part C current with the latest AWS specification.
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Part D
Customary and Metric
Location:Tables lA, 2A, and SA

Subject:Lowered Maximum Carbon Content
Explanation: The following notes have been deleted for SA-266 Grade 3: Note W8 in Table lA, Note Wl in Table 2A, and
Note Wl in Table SA.
Location: Table lA
Subject:Incorporation of Code Case 2S77
Explanation: Type/grade 316L is now permitted for Section VIII, Division 1 applications, and allowable stress values
have been added above 1,000°F (S00°C}. Note T12 has been applied to the revised lines.
Location: Tables lA, U, and Y-1

Subject: SA-240 S43932 for Section VIII, Division 1 Applications
Explanation: Allowable stress values for 18Cr-Ti SA-240 S43932 have been added to Table lA for Section VIII, Division 1
applications. Additionally, the values for this material have been added to Tables U and Y-1.

Subject:Incorporation of Code Case 2903
Explanation: SA-240 S316SS has been added to Tables lA, U, and Y-1.
Location: Tables lA, 2A, SA, U, and Y-1

Subject: Remove SA-283 Grades A and B
Explanation: Due to the adoption of ASTM A283/ A283M-13, SA-283 grades A and B have been removed from Tables lA,
2A, SA, U, and Y-1.

Subject:Incorporation of Code Case 2S91
Explanation: New lines for SA-213 S31002 and SA-312 S31002 have been added to Tables lA, U, and Y-1 U.
Location: Tables lA, U, Y-1, TE-1, TCD, and TM-1

Subject:Incorporation of Code Case 2S86-1
Explanation: New lines for SA-789 S32707 and SA-790 S32707 have been added to Tables lA, U, and Y-1. In addition,
27Cr-7.SNi-4.SMo-Co-N has been added to Note 2 of Table TE-1, Note 11 of Table TCD, and Note 8 of Table TM-1.
Location: Table 18
Subject: Specification Reference Update for N08904 Bar and Seamless Tube
Explanation: Alloy N08904, formerly considered a nickel-base alloy, was reclassified by ASTM as a stainless steel alloy
and has been incorporated in the respective stainless specifications. Table 18 has been revised to update the specification
references to SA-479 for N08904 bar and to SA-213 for N08904 seamless tube.
Location:Table 18
Subject:Application of SB-366 Fittings to Section III, Class 2 and Class 3 Construction
Explanation: Table 1B has been revised to allow use of fittings manufactured to SB-366 alloys N02201, N04400, N06002,
N06022, N06030, N06600, N0662S, N08020, N08367, N08800, N0882S, N10276, and N1066S for Section III construc
tion.
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Location:Table 18
Subject:UNS N0602S
Explanation: Several lines for time-dependent values for UNS N0602S have been revised in Table 18.
Location:Table 18
Subject:Addition of Section XII Applicability
Explanation: Section XII applicability temperatures for SB-7S C12000 and C12200, SB-3S9 and SB-466 C70600 and
C70620, and SB-148 C9S800 and C9S820 have been added to Table 18.
Location:Table 18
Subject:High Stress Lines
Explanation: High stress lines have been added to Table 18 for SB-111 and SB-39S C19200 and for SB-S43 C19400
W061. Stress values for SB-S43 C19400 W061 and WCSS temper lines were also revised.
Location: Table 18
Subject: High Stress Lines
Explanation: Stress values for SB-111, SB-3S9, SB-39S, and SB-466 C71000 in Table 18 have been revised, and new high
stress lines have been added.
Location:Table 18
Subject:High Stress Lines
Explanation: High stress lines have been added to Table 18 for C68700.
Location: Tables 18 and 3

Subject: New and Revised Stress Lines
Explanation: High stress lines have been added for SB-283 C64200 in Table 18. In addition, stress lines have been revised
for SB-283 C64200 in Table 18 and for SB-lSO C64200 in Table 3.
Location: Tables 18, 2B, and SB

Subject: Addition of Stress Lines
Explanation: High stress lines have been added to Table 18 for SB-98 C6S100, C6SSOO, and C66100 and to Tables 2B and
SB for SB-98 C6S100, C6SSOO, and C66100. In addition, SB-96 C6S SOO lines have been revised in Tables 2B and SB.
Location:Tables 18, 2B, U, and Y-1

Subject:C72200, C71SOO HR SO, C71S20 HRSO, and C68700
Explanation: Values have been added to Tables 18, U, and Y-1 for C72200, C71SOO HR SO, C71S20 HRSO, and C68700.
Some values in Tables lB and 2B have also been revised.
Location:Tables 18 and 6B
Subject:SB-7S OSO Temper Lines
Explanation: Stress lines for SB-7S OSO temper have been added to Table 18 for C10200 and to Table 6B for C10200,
C12000, and C12200. Additionally, Applicability columns for these SB-7S alloys have been revised in Table 18.
Location:Tables 18, 6B, U, and Y-1

Subject:SB-283 C37700 Stress Values
Explanation: Several lines for SB-283 C37700 have been revised in Tables 18, 6B, U, and Y-1.
Location: Tables 18, U, and Y-1

Subject: UNS R6070S
Explanation: Tensile and yield strength values for 9S.SZr + 2.SNb UNS R6070S (both 70/SS and 80/SS) have been added
to Tables U and Y-1. Several allowable stress values in Table lB for this material have also been revised.
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Subject: Incorporation of Code Case 2923
Explanation: S2Ni-22Cr-13Co-9Mo (UNS N06617) welded tube lines have been added to Tables 18, U, and Y-1 for
Section I and Section VIII, Division 1 use.

Subject: Incorporation of Code Case 2633
Explanation: The following changes have been made:
(a) The maximum allowable stress values from Code Case 2633 have been added to Tables 18, U, and Y-1.
(b} In Table 18, for all R6070S zirconium alloy product forms, Note W2 has been deleted and grade NFZ-2 has been
changed to NFZ-1.
Location:Table 2A
Subject:17Cr-4Ni-4Cu HllOO
Explanation: Applicability and maximum use temperature limits for Section VIII, Division 2, Class 1 have been revised for
17Cr-4Ni-4Cu HllOO in Table 2A.
Location:Tables 2A and 2B
Subject:Addition of Materials for Section VIII Use
Explanation: Numerous lines have been added to Tables 2A and 2B for materials for Section VIII use. These materials
were previously included in Tables SA and SB only.
Location: Tables 2B and SB

Subject: Type/Grade Column
Explanation: A Type/Grade column has been added to Tables 2B and SB and titanium grade designations have been
added in these tables.
Location: Table 3
Subject: Size and Stress Line Correction
Explanation: The thickness range has been corrected for SA-S40 B23 H43400 and K24064. Additionally, stress lines have
been revised for SB-33S NlOOOl.
Location:Table SA
Subject:SA-S37 Stress Values
Explanation: Several lines in Table SA have been revised to modify the maximum allowable stress values for SA-S37.
Location:Table SA (Metric Only)

Subject:Modification to Allowable Stress Values
Explanation: Allowable stress values in Table SA for SA-487 Gr 8 Class A, SA-S08 Gr 22 Class 3, and SA-S41 Gr 22 Class 4 at
4S0°C have been changed from 197 to 162.
Location: Table 6A
Subject:Incorporation of Code Cases 2687-1 and 2849
Explanation: Allowable stress values for UNS S3163S Grade TP316Ti for SA-213 tubing and SA-312 seamless and welded
pipe have been added to Table 6A.
Location:Table U (Metric Only)

Subject:Missing Values
Explanation: Values for SB-283 and SB-lSO C64200 have been added to metric Table U.
Location: Tables U and Y-1

Subject: Aluminum Alloy A1Si7Mg SB/EN 1706 AC42000
Explanation: Yield and tensile strength values for aluminum alloy A1Si7Mg SB/EN 1706 AC42000 have been incorpo
rated into Tables U and Y-1 from Section IV, Code Case 2483.
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Location: Tables U and Y-1

Subject: Addition for S31635
Explanation: Values for S31635 tube (SA-213) and pipe (SA-312) have been added to Tables U and Y-1. Additionally,
revisions have been made to plate (SA-240) values in Table U.
Location: Tables U and Y-1 (Metric Only)

Subject:Addition of Line Entries for Nine Specifications
Explanation: Values have been added to metric Tables U and Y-1 for the following:
17.5Cr-17.5Ni-5.3Si SA-240 S30601
18Cr-15Ni-4Si SA-182 S30600
18Cr-15Ni-4Si SA-240 S30600
18Cr-15Ni-4Si SA-312 S30600
18Cr-15Ni-4Si SA-479 S30600
18Cr-20Ni-5.5Si SA-213 S32615
18Cr-20Ni-5.5Si SA-240 S32615
18Cr-20Ni-5.5Si SA-312 S32615
18Cr-20Ni-5.5Si SA-479 S32615
Location:Table Y-1
Subject:SA-736 Grade A Class 1 and Class 2
Explanation: Lines for SA-736 Grade A Class 1 and Class 2 have been removed from Table Y-1.
Location:Table TM-3
Subject:Copper Alloys
Explanation: Lines for Cl9200, C37700, C46500, C62300, C72200, and C96200 with modulus values have been added to
Table TM-3.
Location:Nonmandatory Appendix A, A702.1.6

Subject:Hydrogen Environment Embrittlement of Cold-Worked Stainless Steels
Explanation: Paragraph A-702.1.6 on hydrogen environment embrittlement of cold-worked stainless steels t low
temperatures has been added to Nonmandatory Appendix A.
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SECTION V
Introduction
Section V of the ASME Boiler and Pressure Vessel Code (BPVC) contains requirements and methods for nondestructive
examination (NOE), which are referenced and required by other ASME BPVC Sections or other referencing documents.
These NOE methods are intended to detect surface and internal imperfections in materials, welds, fabricated parts, and
components. They include requirements for radiographic examination, ultrasonic examination for welds and materials,
liquid penetrant examination, magnetic particle examination, eddy current examination, visual examination, leak testing,
acoustic emission examination, alternating current field measurement, and magnetic flux leakage. Article 1, Mandatory
Appendix II covers supplemental personnel qualification requirements for NOE Certification to be included in the
employer's written practice for NOE personnel certification when the employer uses computed radiography, digital
radiography, phased array ultrasonics, ultrasonic time-of-flight diffraction, and ultrasonic full matrix capture.
Section V is divided into two Subsections that include both Mandatory and Nonmandatory Appendices. Subsection A
describes the methods of NOE to be used when referenced by other Code Sections or referencing documents. Subsection B
includes ASME/ASTM standards covering various NOE methods. These standards are not mandatory unless specifically
referenced in whole or in part by Subsection A or as indicated in other Code Sections or referencing documents.
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Significant Changes
Location: Article 1, T-110 and T-120

Subject: Methods of Nondestructive Examination
Explanation: The list nondestructive examination (NOE) methods has been deleted from T-110(a). The list was incom
plete. Removal of the list will reduce the potential for conflicts as NDE methods are added to or modified in Section V.
Location:Article 1, T-120
Subject:Adoption of ANDE-1-2020
Explanation: Paragraph T-120(h) has been updated to reference ASME ANDE-1-2020.
Location: Article 1, T-120 and Mandatory Appendices III and IV

Subject:Exceptions to ASNT SNT-TC-lA and ANSI/ASNT CP-189
Explanation: Paragraph T-120(e) has been revised to include the exceptions to ASNT SNT-TC-lA and ANSI/ASNT CP-
189. Consequently, Mandatory Appendices III and IV, which previously explained the exceptions, have been deleted.
Subject:Samples for Procedure Demonstrations
Explanation: Paragraphs T-lSO(a) and T-lSO(b) have been revised to clarify that the sample on which a procedure
demonstration is performed shall contain a discontinuity, which the demonstration shall detect.
Location: Article 1, Mandatory Appendix II, Table 11-121-1

Subject: Training and Experience Requirements
Explanation: General Notes (a), (b), and (d} of Table 11-121-1 have been revised to apply to previously certified in
dividuals as well as currently certified individuals. Individuals previously certified in a radiography technique shall meet
the same additional training and experience requirements as currently certified individuals to qualify in a subsequent
technique.
Location: Article 1, Mandatory Appendix II, II-122.1 and Table II-121-1

Subject: Level I and Level II Practical Examinations in Computed and Digital Radiography
Explanation: Paragraph II-122.1 has been revised to reduce from five to two the number of flawed test specimens an
individual is required to examine for Level I or Level II Practical Examinations in computed radiography (CR) and digital
radiography (DR). The change aligns requirements for CR and DR qualifications with those for conventional nondes
tructive examination methods such as time of flight diffraction, phased array ultrasonic testing, and ultrasonic full matrix
capture.
In addition to the changes in II-122.1, Table II-121-1, General Note (d)(3) has been revised to allow the use of raw,
unfiltered digital images as test specimens. Level II-qualified individuals who seek a subsequent qualification but do not
meet the training requirements of General Note (a) shall examine ten specimens during the practical examination. Eight of
those ten specimens may now be raw, unfiltered digital images. This revision has been made to reduce the individual's
exposure to radiation during the testing process. An individual will use the first two specimens to demonstrate the ability
to set up and perform an exposure. The individual will use the remaining eight specimens to demonstrate the ability to
interpret, evaluate, and document the results.
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Location: Article 2, Table T-276

Subject: Sensitivity of Image Quality Indicators
Explanation: A general note has been added to Table T-276 to clarify that the hole-type or wire-type image quality
indicators specified in Table T-276 may not achieve the 2-2T sensitivity level defined by ASTM specifications.
Location: Article 2, T-277.1 and Mandatory Appendix IX, IX-277.1

Subject: Placement of Wire-Type Image Quality Indicators
Explanation: Paragraph T-277.l(d) has been revised and IX-277.l(e) added to clarify the requirements for placement of
wire-type image quality indicators.
Location: Article 4, T-434

Subject: Curvature of a Calibration Block
Explanation: Paragraph T-434.2.3 has been added and T-434.4.1 through T-434.4.3 have been revised to require that
calibration blocks for technique one or technique two comply with T-434.1.7.
Location: Article 4, Mandatory Appendix VII, VII-421.2

Subject: Procedure Qualification
Explanation: Paragraph VII-421.2 has been revised to provide guidance for a procedure qualification when procedure
qualification is required by the referencing Code Section in accordance with Article 4, Mandatory Appendix VII.
Location: Article 4, Nonmandatory Appendix W

Subject: Ultrasonic Examination of Brazed Joints
Explanation: Nonmandatory Appendix W has been added to Article 4 to provide pulse-echo methods of examination for
brazed joints using contact or immersion testing.
Location: Article 6, Table T-672

Subject:Minimum Dwell Times
Explanation: Table T-672 has been revised to clarify that regardless of whether the material product form is casting or
wrought, the weld deposit and associated heat-affected zones shall be subjected to the same minimum dwell time.
Location: Article 8, Mandatory Appendix Y

Subject: Tangential Field Examinations
Explanation: Mandatory Appendix Y has been added to Article 8 to provide requirements for tangential field examination
of ferromagnetic and nonferromagnetic materials and welds for detection and measurement of surface-breaking cracks.
Subject:Remote Visual Examination
Explanation: Paragraph T-953 has been revised to permit remote visual examination via unmanned aircraft systems,
unmanned aerial vehicles, or robots.
Location: Article 10, Mandatory Appendix XI, XI-1063.6

Subject:Equation for Final System Correction Factor
Explanation: Within XI-1063.6, the values R8 and Re in the equation for final system correction factor (FSCF) have been
transposed for proper order. The resulting equation yields a positive value for FSCF.
Location: Article 12, Mandatory Appendix III

Subject: Evaluation of the Sensitivity of Acoustic Emission Instrumentation
Explanation: Mandatory Appendix III has been added to Article 12 to provide a methodology for determining the
sensitivity of the instrumentation used in an acoustic emission (AE} test. The methodology provides a quantitative
value corresponding to the different levels of sensitivity of the AE test when zonal or planar location is used.
Location: Article 12, Nonmandatory Appendix A

Subject: Sensor Placement
Explanation: The sensor placement guidelines in Nonmandatory Appendix A have been updated according to current
acoustic emission practices.
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Location:Article 22, SE-273

Subject:Revised Standard Practice
Explanation: ASTM E273-20 has been adopted as the revised ASME SE-273.

Subject:Revised Standard Guide
Location:Article 22, SE-1030/SE-1030M

Explanation: ASTM E1030/E1030M-21 has been adopted as the revised ASME SE-1030/SE-1030M.

Subject:Revised Standard Test Method

Subject:Revised Standard Test Method

Explanation: ASTM E2491-13(Reapproved 2018) has been adopted as ASME SE-2491.
Location: Article 22, SE-2597/SE-2597M

Subject: Deletion of ASME SE-2597/SE-2597M
Explanation: ASME SE-2597/SE-2597M has been deleted from Subsection B because the specification is no longer
referenced in Subsection A. References to the specification were deleted from Article 2, Mandatory Appendix IX in
the 2021 Edition.
Location:Article 23, SA-745/SA-745M

Explanation: ASTM A745/A745M-20 has been adopted as the revised ASME SA-745/SA-745.
Location:Article 23, SD-7091

Explanation: ASTM 07091-21 has been adopted as the revised ASME SD-7091.




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Explanation: ASTM E1067 /E1067M-18 has been adopted as the revised ASME SE-1067 /SE-1067M.
Location:Article 29, SE-1118/SE-lllSM

Explanation: ASTM E1118/E1118M-20 has been adopted as the revised ASME SE-1118/SE-lllSM.
Location: Article 29, SE-1419/SE-1419M

Subject: Deletion of ASME SE-1419/SE-1419M
Explanation: ASME SE-1419/SE-1419M has been deleted from Subsection 8 because the specification is no longer
referenced in Subsection A.


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SECTION IX, Introduction ASME BPVC.SSC.IIl.Il.V.IX.XIII-2023
SECTION IX
Introduction
1 GEN ERAL
Section IX of the ASME Boiler and Pressure Vessel Code (BPVC) provides requirements for the qualification of welders,
welding operators, brazers, brazing operators, and fusing operators. It also provides requirements for the procedures
used in material-joining processes such as welding, brazing, or plastic fusing under construction Codes of the ASME BPVC
and the ASME B31 Code for Pressure Piping.
Section IX does not contain rules for production joining, nor does it contain rules to cover all factors affecting produc
tion material-joining properties under all circumstances. The organization conducting the production joining shall deter
mine such factors and address them in the Procedure Specification to ensure that the required properties are achieved in
the production material-joining process.
Section IX provides requirements for the Procedure Specification and the Procedure Qualification Record (PQR), which
are intended to ensure the material-joining process proposed for construction is capable of producing joints having the
required mechanical properties for the intended application. The purpose of the procedure qualification test is to estab
lish the mechanical properties of the joint produced by the material-joining process and not the skill of the personnel
using the material-joining process.
Section IX provides requirements for Performance Qualification, which is intended to determine the ability of the
person using a material-joining process to produce a sound joint.
Section IX is divided into four Parts: Part QG, General Requirements; Part QW, Welding; Part QB, Brazing; and Part QF,
Plastic Fusing. Each Part addressing a material-joining process is divided into Articles. The Articles for each material
joining process deal with the following:
(a) general requirements specifically applicable to the material-joining process (Article I, welding; Article XI, brazing;
and Article XX!, plastic fusing)
(b) procedure qualifications (Article II, welding; Article XII, brazing; and Article XXII, plastic fusing)
(c) performance qualifications (Article III, welding; Article XIII, brazing; and Article XXIII, plastic fusing)
(d) data (Article IV, welding; Article XIV, brazing; and Article XXIV, plastic fusing)
(e) standard welding procedure specifications (Article V, welding)
These Articles contain general references and guides that apply to procedure and performance qualifications such as
positions, type and purpose of various mechanical tests, acceptance criteria, and the applicability of Section IX. The
general requirement Articles reference the data Articles for specific details of the testing equipment and removal
of the mechanical test specimens.
2 PROCEDURE QUALIFICATIONS
Each material-joining process that has been evaluated and adopted by Section IX is listed separately with the essential
and nonessential variables as they apply to that particular process. In general, the procedure specifications are required to
list all essential and nonessential variables for each process that is included under that particular procedure specification.
When an essential variable must be changed beyond the range qualified and the change is not an editorial revision to
correct an error, requalification of the procedure specification is required. If a change is made in a nonessential variable,
the procedure need only be revised or amended to address the nonessential variable change. When toughness testing is
required for Welding Procedure Specification (WPS) qualification by the construction code, the supplementary essential
variables become additional essential variables, and a change in these variables requires requalification of the procedure
specification.
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In addition to covering various processes, there are rules for procedure qualification of corrosion-resistant weld metal
overlay and hard-facing weld metal overlay.
Beginning with the 2000 Addenda, the use of Standard Welding Procedure Specifications (SWPSs) was permitted.
Article V provides the requirements and limitations that govern the use of these documents. The SWPSs approved for use
are listed in Mandatory Appendix E.
In the 2004 Edition, rules for temper bead welding were added.
With the incorporation of the new creep-strength-enhanced ferritic (CSEF) alloys in the 1986 Edition, using the existing
P-Number groupings to specify postweld heat treatment parameters can lead to variations in heat treatments that may
significantly degrade the mechanical properties of these alloys. CSEF alloys are a family of ferritic steels whose creep
strength is enhanced by the creation of a precise condition of microstructure, specifically martensite or bainite, which is
stabilized during tempering by controlled precipitation of temper-resistant carbides, carbo-nitrides, or other stable
phases.
In the 2007 Edition of the Code, only P-No. 5B, Group 2 base metals met this definition and were approved for Code
construction. Looking forward, a number of CSEF alloys are already in use in Code Cases and drawing near to incorpora
tion. To facilitate addressing their special requirements, P-No. 15A through P-No. 15F have been established for CSEF
alloys.
In the 2013 Edition, Part QG, General Requirements, and Part QF, Plastic Fusing, were added.
3 PERFORMANCE QUALI FICATIONS

The performance qualification Articles list separately the various processes with the essential variables that apply to
the performance qualifications of each process. The performance qualifications are limited by essential variables.
The performance qualification Articles have numerous paragraphs describing general applicable variables for all
processes. Paragraphs QW-350, QB-350, and QF-360 list additional essential variables that are applicable for specific
processes. The QW-350 variables do not apply to welding operators. Paragraph QW-360 lists the additional essential
variables for welding operators.
Generally, a welder or welding operator may be qualified by mechanical bending tests, or volumetric nondestructive
examination (NOE) of a test coupon, or the initial production weld. Brazers or brazing operators and fusing operators may
not be qualified by volumetric NOE.
4 WELDING, BRAZING, AND FUS I N G DATA

The data Articles include the variables grouped into categories such as joints, base materials and filler materials,
positions, preheat/postweld heat treatment, gas, electrical characteristics, and technique. They are referenced from
other Articles as they apply to each process.
Users frequently misuse the data Articles by selecting variables that do not apply to a particular process. Variables
apply only as referenced for the applicable process in Article II or Article III for welding, Article XII or Article XIII for
brazing, and Article XXII or Article XX III for plastic fusing. The user of Section IX should not apply any variable that is not
referenced for that process.
These Articles also include assignments of welding and brazing P-Numbers to particular base materials and F-Numbers
to filler materials. Article IV also includes A-Number tables for reference by the Code user.
Beginning with the 1994 Addenda, welding P-Numbers, brazing P-Numbers, and nonmandatory S-Numbers were
consolidated into Table QW /QB-422. Both the QB-422 table (brazing P-Numbers) and Nonmandatory Appendix C
table (S-Numbers) were deleted. The new Table QW /QB-422 was divided into ferrous and nonferrous sections.
Metals were listed in numerical order by material specification number to aid users in locating the appropriate grouping
number.
In the 2009 Addenda, S-Number base metals listed in Table QW/QB-422 were reassigned as P-Numbers and the S
Number listings and references were deleted.
The QW-451 and QB-451 tables for procedure qualification thickness requirements and the QW-452 and QB-452 tables
for performance qualification thickness are given and may be used only as referenced by other paragraphs. Generally, the
appropriate essential variables reference these tables.
Revisions to the 1980 Edition of Section IX introduced new definitions for position and added a fillet-weld orientation
sketch to complement the groove-weld orientation sketch. The revision to position indicates that a welder qualifies in the
lG, 2G, 3G, etc., position and is then qualified to weld, in production, in the F, V, H, or 0 positions as appropriate. Table
QW-461.9 summarizes these qualifications.
The data Articles also give sketches of coupon orientations, removal of test specimens, and test jig dimensions. These
are referenced by Articles I, XI, and XXL
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SECTION IX, Introduction ASME BPVC.SSC.IIl.Il.V.IX.XIII-2023
Paragraph QW-470 describes etching processes and reagents.

Within Part QG is a list of general definitions applicable to Section IX-adopted material-joining processes. These may
differ slightly from the definitions in other welding documents.
Nonmandatory Forms for documenting procedure and performance qualifications are provided for the aid of those
who do not wish to design their own forms.
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ASME BPVC.SSC.IIl.Il.V.IX.XIII-2023 SECTION IX, Significant Changes
Significant C hanges
Location: QG-108
Subject: Procedure Qualification Records
Explanation: Paragraph QG-108 has been revised to remove the 1962 Edition provision and clarify that old procedure
qualification records may be used to support a Welding Procedure Specification written to a later edition.
Location: QG-109.2
Subject: Fusing Terms
Explanation: The definition of "initial heating interfacial pressure" has been added to QG-109.2. Previous omissions of
"sidewall-fusing" in pertinent definitions have also been corrected.
Location: Table QW-264; QW-403.35

Subject: Welding Variables Procedure Specifications
Explanation: A new essential variable - change in base metal - has been added to Table QW-264. Paragraph
QW-403.35 has been added to document the new variable and to include carbon-equivalent limits for applicable
steel alloys undergoing laser welding. Carbon-equivalent limits address the increased risk of cracking during laser
welding.
Location: QW-421.3, QW-421.4, and Table QW /QB-422

Subject: P-Numbers
Explanation: The former "P-No." column in Table QW/QB-422 has been deleted and the "AWS B2.2 BM" column relabeled
as the "P-No." column. Paragraph QW-421.3(a) has been revised to indicate the adoption of the AWS Base Metal Numbers
as P-Numbers. Paragraph QW-421.4 has been revised to apply to brazing.
Location: Table QW/QB-422; QW-424.3

Subject: Base Metal Specification
Explanation: Table QW/QB-422 has been revised to include weld metals from SFA-5.9, SFA-5.18, and SFA-5.28, based on
SFA classification. Explanatory information has also been added as QW-424.3. Base metal specification IRAM-IAS
U 500-42, an Argentinian standard for hot-rolled carbon steel sheets for structural use, has also been added to the table.
Location: Nonmandatory Appendix L

Subject:Welders and Welding Operators
Explanation: Nonmandatory Appendix L has been revised to make it more applicable to welders or welding operators,
which will facilitate and improve the use of this Appendix and Section IX as a whole.
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SECTION XIII, Introduction ASME BPVC.SSC.IIl.Il.V.IX.XIII-2023
SECTION XI I I
Introduction
Section XIII provides requirements for the overpressure protection of pressurized equipment such as boilers, pressure
vessels, and piping systems.
(a) Overpressure protection methods include
(1) releasing excess pressure by use of pressure relief devices
(2) applying controls to prevent an increase in pressure (overpressure protection by system design)
(3) using a combination of (1) and (2)
(b} Section XIII includes
(1) requirements relating to pressure integrity and performance governing the construction and installation of
pressure relief devices. Construction requirements include materials, design, manufacture, examination, inspection,
production testing, and certification. Installation requirements address only the variables that affect the performance
and pressure-relieving function of the devices, including the inlet and outlet piping.
(2) requirements for conducting tests and analyses to determine the performance of pressure relief devices. These
include rules for device-type certification of relieving capacity or flow resistance, or both, and production testing for new
pressure relief devices.
(3) requirements for the use of overpressure protection by system design.
(4) Mandatory Appendices that address specific subjects not covered elsewhere in Section XIII.
(5) Nonmandatory Appendices that provide information and suggested best practices.
(c) In relation to the geometry of pressure-containing and pressure-retaining parts of a device, the scope of Section XIII
shall begin at the inlet connection of the device and end at the outlet connection of the device. The inlet and outlet
connections are defined as
(1) the first circumferential joint for welded connections, excluding the connecting weld
(2) the first threaded joint for screwed connections
(3) the face of the flange for bolted, flanged connections, excluding the bolting
(4) the first sealing surface for proprietary connections or fittings
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ASME BPVC.SSC.IIl.Il.V.IX.XIII-2023 SECTION XIII, Significant Changes
Significant C hanges
Location: 3.1.2
Subject: Design of Pilot-Operated Pressure Relief Valves
Explanation: Paragraph 3. 1.2 (b) (3) has been revised to clarify the pressure at which the main valve must discharge its
full rated capacity if a pilot fails. The discharge must occur at or below the relieving pressure used to determine the main
valve's rated capacity.
Location:3.3.2
Subject:Steam Cutting
Explanation: Paragraph 3 . 3 . 2 (d) has been revised to clarify the meaning of "steam cutting."
Location: 3.4.2 .3
Subject:Inability to Adjust Valves to Meet Blowdown Performance
Explanation: Paragraph 3.4.2.3 has been revised to provide guidance on what to do when valves cannot be adjusted to
meet blowdown performance per Table 3.4.2.3-1.
Location: 3.5; 4.2; and Mandatory Appendix I, 1-2

Subject: Definitions of "Assembler" and "Manufacturer"
Explanation: In 1-2, the definitions of "Assembler" and "Manufacturer" have been clarified. Requirements and permis
sions formerly in the definitions have been moved to 3.5 and 4.2 .
Location: Table 3.6.3.1-2

Subject: Set Pressure Tolerance When Pressure Vessels Are Exposed to Fire or Heat
Explanation: A set pressure tolerance of -0%,+ 10% has been added to Table 3.6. 1 . 1 -2 for UV valves that protect pressure
vessels for which the sole source of overpressure is exposure to fire or heat.
Location: 3.6.4
Subject:Incompressible and Compressible Fluids
Explanation: In 3.6.4(b), water and gas test media have been generalized to incompressible and compressible fluids.
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List of Sections in the ASME Boiler and Pressure Vessel Code . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . iv

Rules for Construction of Power Boilers

III Rules for Construction of Nuclear Facility Components

IV Rules for Construction of Heating Boilers

VI Recommended Rules for the Care and Operation of Heating Boilers

VII Recommended Guidelines for the Care of Power Boilers

VIII Rules for Construction of Pressure Vessels

IX Welding, Brazing, and Fusing Qualifications

X Fiber-Reinforced Plastic Pressure Vessels

XI Rules for Inservice Inspection of Nuclear Reactor Facility Components

XII Rules for Construction and Continued Service of Transport Tanks

XIII Rules for Overpressure Protection

Location: Articles NCA-3000 and NCA-5000

Location: Table NCA-7100-2

Location: Mandatory Appendix V

Location: Mandatory Appendices XI and XII and Nonmandatory Appendix L

Location:Mandatory Appendix XIII, XIII-1223

Location: Mandatory Appendix XIII, Articles XIIl-2000 and XIIl-3000

Location: Mandatory Appendix XIII, XIIl-3500

Location: Mandatory Appendix XXVI

Location: Mandatory Appendix XXVIII

Location: Nonmandatory Appendix G, G-2223

Location: Article NB-5000

Location: NG-3200 and NG-3220

Location: WB-2321.2, WC-2321.2, and WD-2321.2

Location: Section III, Division 4

Location: Tables H88-3225-4A and H88-3225-48

Location: Mandatory Appendix H88-l-14

Location: Nonmandatory Appendix H88, H88-T-1800

Location: Nonmandatory Appendix H88-Z

Location: HHA-3142 and HH8-3142

Location:Nonmandatory Appendices HH8-D and HH8-E

Location: SA-29/SA-29M and Mandatory Appendix II, Table 11-200-1

Location: SA-53/SA-53M and Mandatory Appendix II, Table 11-200-1

Location: SA-105/SA-105M and Mandatory Appendix II, Table 11-200-1

Location: SA-182/SA-182M and Mandatory Appendix II, Table 11-200-1

Location: SA-193/SA-193M and Mandatory Appendix II, Table 11-200-1

Location: SA-194/SA-194M and Mandatory Appendix II, Table 11-200-1

Location: SA-213/SA-213M and Mandatory Appendix II, Table 11-200-1

Location: SA-266/SA-266M and Mandatory Appendix II, Table II-200-1

Location: SA-276/SA-276M and Mandatory Appendix II, Table Il-200-1

Location: SA-283/SA-283M and Mandatory Appendix II, Table Il-200-1

Location: SA-320/SA-320M and Mandatory Appendix II, Table II-200-1

Location: SA-350/SA-350M and Mandatory Appendix II, Table II-200-1

Location: SA-351/SA-351M and Mandatory Appendix II, Table 11-200-1

Location: SA-358/SA-358M and Mandatory Appendix II, Table 11-200-1

Location: SA-370/SA-370M and Mandatory Appendix II, Table 11-200-1

Location: SA-372/SA-372M and Mandatory Appendix II, Table 11-200-1

Location: SA-376/SA-376M and Mandatory Appendix II, Table 11-200-1

Location: SA-403/SA-403M and Mandatory Appendix II, Table 11-200-1

Location: SA-409/SA-409 and Mandatory Appendix II, Table 11-200-1

Location: SA-414/SA-414M and Mandatory Appendix II, Table 11-200-1

Location: SA-423/SA-423M and Mandatory Appendix II, Table 11-200-1

Location: SA-439/SA-439 and Mandatory Appendix II, Table 11-200-1

Location: SA-450/SA-450 and Mandatory Appendix II, Table 11-200-1

Location: SA-453/SA-453M and Mandatory Appendix II, Table 11-200-1

Location: SA-479/SA-479M and Mandatory Appendix II, Table 11-200-1

Location: SA-484/SA-484M and Mandatory Appendix II, Table 11-200-1

(c) Paragraphs 7.2.3 and 8.1.4 have been revised.