2004 ASME BOILERS & PRESSURE VESSEL CODE

Section I, Rules for Construction of Power Boilers

1.- Introduction
2.- Parts
3.- Mandatory Appendix
4.- NonMandatory Appendix
5.- INDEX
6.- Interpretations
Introduction

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Introduction

BPVC SECTION I 1999 Addenda, Rules for Construction of Power Boilers-Non-Interfiled

2004, 2005, 2006 Summary of Changes

Parts

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Part PB Requirements for Boilers Fabricated by Brazing

Part PEB Requirements for Electric Boilers

Part PFH Optional Requirements for Feedwater Heater (When Located within Scope of Section I Rules)

Part PFT Requirements for Firetube Boilers

Part PG General Requirements for All Methods of Construction

Part PMB Requirements for Miniature Boilers

Part PR Requirements for Boilers Fabricated by Riveting

Part PVG Requirements for Organic Fluid Vaporizers

Part PW Requirements for Boilers Fabricated by Welding

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Part PWT Requirements for Watertube Boilers

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PART PG GENERAL REQUIREMENTS FOR ALL METHODS OF CONSTRUCTION

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PART PW REQUIREMENTS FOR BOILERS FABRICATED BY WELDING

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PART PR REQUIREMENTS FOR BOILERS FABRICATED BY RIVETING

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PART PB REQUIREMENTS FOR BOILERS FABRICATED BY BRAZING

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PART PWT REQUIREMENTS FOR WATERTUBE BOILERS

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PART PFT REQUIREMENTS FOR FIRETUBE BOILERS

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PART PFH OPTIONAL REQUIREMENTS FOR FEEDWATER HEATER (WHEN LOCATED WITHIN SCOPE OF SECTION I RULES)

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PART PMB REQUIREMENTS FOR MINIATURE BOILERS

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PART PEB REQUIREMENTS FOR ELECTRIC BOILERS

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PART PVG REQUIREMENTS FOR ORGANIC FLUID VAPORIZERS

Mandatory Appendix

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Mandatory Appendix I Submittal of Technical Inquiries to the Boiler and Pressure Vessel Committee

Mandatory Appendix II Standard Units for Use in Equations

MANDATORY APPENDIX I PREPARATION OF TECHNICAL INQUIRIES TO THE BOILER AND PRESSURE VESSEL COMMITTEE

MANDATORY APPENDIX II STANDARD UNITS FOR USE IN EQUATIONS

NonMandatory Appendix

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Nonmandatory Appendix A Explanation of the Code Containing Matter Not Mandatory Unless Specifically Referred to in the Rules
of the Code

NONMANDATORY APPENDIX A EXPLANATION OF THE CODE CONTAINING MATTER NOT MANDATORY UNLESS SPECIFICALLY
REFERRED TO IN THE RULES OF THE CODE

Interpretations

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Interpretations Volume 12 to 54 - Section I

2004 ASME BOILERS & PRESSURE VESSEL CODE

Section VIII, Pressure Vessels

1.- DIVISION 1 Introduction

1.- DIVISION 1 - Rules for Construction of Pressure Vessels
1.1.- DIVISION 1 - Parts
1.2.- DIVISION 1 - Mandatory Appendix
1.3.- DIVISION 1 - Nonmandatory Appendix
2.- DIVISION 2 - Introduction
2.1.- DIVISION 2 - ARTICLES
2.2.- DIVISION 2 - Mandatory Appendix
2.3.- DIVISION 2 - Nonmandatory Appendix
2.4.- DIVISION 2 - Alternative Rules
3.- DIVISION 3 - Introduction
3.1.- DIVISION 3 - ARTICLES
3.2.- DIVISION 3 - Mandatory Appendix
3.3.- DIVISION 3 - Nonmandatory Appendix
3.4.- DIVISION 3 - Alternative Rules for Construction of High Pressure
Vessels

1.- DIVISION 1 - Introduction

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Introduction

2004 Summary of Changes

1.1.- DIVISION 1 - Parts

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Part UG General Requirements for All Methods of Construction and All Materials

Part UW Requirements for Pressure Vessels Fabricated by Welding

Part UF Requirements for Pressure Vessels Fabricated by Forging

Part UB Requirements for Pressure Vessels Fabricated by Brazing

Part UCS Requirements for Pressure Vessels Constructed of Carbon and Low Alloy Steels

Part UNF Requirements for Pressure Vessels Constructed of Nonferrous Materials

Part UHA Requirements for Pressure Vessels Constructed of High Alloy Steel

Part UCI Requirements for Pressure Vessels Constructed of Cast Iron

Part UCL Requirements for Welded Pressure Vessels Constructed of Material with Corrosion Resistant Integral Cladding, Weld Metal
Overlay Cladding, or with Applied Linings

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Part UCD Requirements for Pressure Vessels Constructed of Cast Ductile Iron

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Part UHT Requirements for Pressure Vessels Constructed of Ferritic Steels with Tensile Properties Enhanced by Heat Treatment

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Part ULW Requirements for Pressure Vessels Fabricated by Layered Construction

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Part ULT Alternative Rules for Pressure Vessels Constructed of Materials Having Higher Allowable Stresses at Low Temperature

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Part UHX Rules for Shell-and-Tube Heat Exchangers

1.2.- DIVISION 1 - Mandatory Appendix

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Mandatory Appendix 1 Supplementary Design Formulas

Mandatory Appendix 2 Rules for Bolted Flange Connections with Ring Type Gaskets

Mandatory Appendix 3 Definitions

Mandatory Appendix 4 Rounded Indications Charts Acceptance Standard for Radiographically Determined Rounded Indications
in Welds

Mandatory Appendix 5 Flanged and Flued or Flanged Only Expansion Joints

Mandatory Appendix 6 Methods for Magnetic Particle Examination (MT)

Mandatory Appendix 7 Examination of Steel Castings

Mandatory Appendix 8 Methods for Liquid Penetrant Examination (PT)

Mandatory Appendix 9 Jacketed Vessels

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Mandatory Appendix 10 Quality Control System

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Mandatory Appendix 11 Capacity Conversions for Safety Valves

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Mandatory Appendix 12 Ultrasonic Examination of Welds (UT)

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Mandatory Appendix 13 Vessels of Noncircular Cross Section

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Mandatory Appendix 14 Integral Flat Heads with a Large, Single, Circular, Centrally Located Opening

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Mandatory Appendix 16 Submittal of Technical Inquiries to the Boiler and Pressure Vessel Committee

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Mandatory Appendix 17 Dimpled or Embossed Assemblies

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Mandatory Appendix 18 Adhesive Attachment of Nameplates

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Mandatory Appendix 19 Electrically Heated or Gas Fired Jacketed Steam Kettles

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Mandatory Appendix 20 Hubs of Tubesheets and Flat Heads Machined from Plate

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Mandatory Appendix 21 Jacketed Vessels Constructed of Work-Hardened Nickel

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Mandatory Appendix 22 Integrally Forged Vessels

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Mandatory Appendix 23 External Pressure Design of Copper, Copper Alloy, and Titanium Alloy Condenser and Heat Exchanger
Tubes with Integral Pins

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Mandatory Appendix 24 Design Rules for Clamp Connections

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Mandatory Appendix 25 Acceptance of Testing Laboratories and Authorized Observers for Capacity Certification of Pressure
Relief Valves

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Mandatory Appendix 26 Pressure Vessel and Heat Exchanger Expansion Joints

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Mandatory Appendix 27 Alternative Requirements for Glass-Lined Vessels

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Mandatory Appendix 28 Alternative Corner Weld Joint Detail for Box Headers for Air-Cooled Heat Exchangers

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Mandatory Appendix 29 DELETED

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Mandatory Appendix 30 Rules for Drilled Holes not Penetrating Through Vessel Wall

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Mandatory Appendix 31 Rules for Cr-Mo Steels with Additional Requirements for Welding and Heat Treatment

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Mandatory Appendix 32 Local Thin Areas in Cylindrical Shells and in Spherical Segments of Shells

Mandatory Appendix 33 Standard Units for Use in Equations

Nonmandatory Appendix A Basis for Establishing Allowable Loads for Tube-to-Tubesheet Joints

Nonmandatory Appendix C Suggested Methods for Obtaining the Operating Temperature of Vessel Walls in Servic

Nonmandatory Appendix D Suggested Good Practice Regarding Internal Structures

Nonmandatory Appendix E Suggested Good Practice Regarding Corrosion Allowance

Nonmandatory Appendix F Suggested Good Practice Regarding Linings

Nonmandatory Appendix G Suggested Good Practice Regarding Piping Reactions and Design of Supports and Attachments

Nonmandatory Appendix H Guidance to Accommodate Loadings Produced by Deflagration

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Nonmandatory Appendix K Sectioning of Welded Joints

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Nonmandatory Appendix L Examples Illustrating the Application of Code Formulas and Rules

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Nonmandatory Appendix M Installation and Operation

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Nonmandatory Appendix P Basis for Establishing Allowable Stress Values

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Nonmandatory Appendix R Preheating

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Nonmandatory Appendix S Design Considerations for Bolted Flange Connections

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Nonmandatory Appendix T Temperature Protection

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Nonmandatory Appendix W Guide for Preparing Manufacturer´s Data Reports

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Nonmandatory Appendix Y Flat Face Flanges with Metal-to-Metal Contact Outside the Bolt Circle

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Nonmandatory Appendix DD Guide to Information Appearing on Certificate of Authorization (See Fig. DD-1)

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Nonmandatory Appendix EE Half-Pipe Jackets

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Nonmandatory Appendix FF Guide for the Design and Operation of Quick-Actuating (Quick-Opening) Closures

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Nonmandatory Appendix GG Guidance for the Use of U.S. Customary and SI Units in the ASME Boiler and Pressure Vessel Code

2.1.- DIVISION 2 - ARTICLES

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ARTICLE G-1 SCOPE AND JURISDICTION

ARTICLE G-2 ORGANIZATION OF THIS DIVISION

ARTICLE G-3 RESPONSIBILITIES AND DUTIES

ARTICLE M-1 GENERAL REQUIREMENTS

ARTICLE M-2 SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS FOR FERROUS MATERIALS

ARTICLE M-3 SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS FOR FERRITIC STEELS WITH TENSILE PROPERTIES ENHANCED BY QUENCHING AND
TEMPERING

ARTICLE M-4 SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS FOR NONFERROUS MATERIALS

ARTICLE M-5 SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS FOR BOLTING

ARTICLE M-6 MATERIAL DESIGN DATA

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ARTICLE D-1 GENERAL

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ARTICLE D-2 SHELLS OF REVOLUTION UNDER INTERNAL PRESSURE

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ARTICLE D-3 SHELLS OF REVOLUTION UNDER EXTERNAL PRESSURE

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ARTICLE D-4 WELDED JOINTS

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ARTICLE D-5 OPENINGS AND THEIR REINFORCEMENT

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ARTICLE D-6 NOZZLES AND OTHER CONNECTIONS

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ARTICLE D-7 FLAT HEADS, BOLTED, AND STUDDED CONNECTIONS

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ARTICLE D-8 QUICK-ACTUATING CLOSURES

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ARTICLE D-9 ATTACHMENTS AND SUPPORTS

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ARTICLE D-10 ACCESS AND INSPECTION OPENINGS

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ARTICLE D-11 SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS FOR LAYERED VESSELS

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ARTICLE F-1 GENERAL FABRICATION REQUIREMENTS

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ARTICLE F-2 WELDING FABRICATION REQUIREMENTS

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ARTICLE F-3 SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS FOR TUBE-TO-TUBESHEET WELDS

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ARTICLE F-4 HEAT TREATMENT OF WELDMENTS

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ARTICLE F-5 SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS FOR WELDING CORROSION RESISTANT INTEGRAL OR WELD METAL OVERLAY CLAD OR LINED
PARTS AND FOR COMPOSITE WELDS

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ARTICLE F-6 SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS FOR FERRITIC STEELS WITH TENSILE PROPERTIES ENHANCED BY QUENCHING AND
TEMPERING

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ARTICLE F-7 SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS FOR FORGED FABRICATION

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ARTICLE F-8 SPECIAL FABRICATION REQUIREMENTS FOR LAYERED VESSELS

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ARTICLE R-1 GENERAL REQUIREMENTS

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ARTICLE R-2 MATERIAL AND DESIGN REQUIREMENTS

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ARTICLE R-4 MARKING AND STAMPING

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ARTICLE R-5 CERTIFICATION OF CAPACITY OF SAFETY AND SAFETY RELIEF VALVES

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ARTICLE R-6 PROVISIONS IN VESSELS FOR INSTALLATION OF PRESSURE RELIEVING DEVICES

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ARTICLE I-1 GENERAL RULES FOR INSPECTION

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ARTICLE I-2 INSPECTION OF MATERIALS

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ARTICLE I-3 INSPECTION OF WELDING

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ARTICLE I-4 FINAL INSPECTION

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ARTICLE I-5 RADIOGRAPHIC EXAMINATION

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ARTICLE T-1 TESTING REQUIREMENTS

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ARTICLE T-2 IMPACT TESTING OF WELDS AND VESSEL TEST PLATES OF FERROUS MATERIALS

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ARTICLE T-3 HYDROSTATIC TESTS

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ARTICLE T-4 PNEUMATIC TESTS

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ARTICLE T-5 PRESSURE TEST GAGES

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ARTICLE S-1 CONTENTS AND METHOD OF STAMPING

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ARTICLE S-2 OBTAINING AND USING CODE STAMPS

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MANDATORY APPENDIX 1 BASIS FOR ESTABLISHING DESIGN STRESS INTENSITY VALUES

MANDATORY APPENDIX 2 CHARTS FOR DETERMINING SHELL THICKNESS OF CYLINDRICAL AND SPHERICAL VESSELS UNDER
EXTERNAL PRESSURE

MANDATORY APPENDIX 3 RULES FOR BOLTED FLANGE CONNECTIONS

MANDATORY APPENDIX 4 DESIGN BASED ON STRESS ANALYSIS

MANDATORY APPENDIX 5 DESIGN BASED ON FATIGUE ANALYSIS

MANDATORY APPENDIX 6 EXPERIMENTAL STRESS ANALYSIS

MANDATORY APPENDIX 8 ROUNDED INDICATIONS CHARTS ACCEPTANCE STANDARD FOR RADIOGRAPHICALLY DETERMINED
ROUNDED INDICATIONS IN WELDS

MANDATORY APPENDIX 9 NONDESTRUCTIVE EXAMINATION

MANDATORY APPENDIX 10 CAPACITY CONVERSIONS FOR SAFETY VALVES

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MANDATORY APPENDIX 18 QUALITY CONTROL SYSTEM

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MANDATORY APPENDIX 19 DEFINITIONS

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MANDATORY APPENDIX 20 REQUIREMENTS FOR HUBS OF TUBESHEETS AND FLAT HEADS MACHINED FROM PLATE

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MANDATORY APPENDIX 21 SUBMITTAL OF TECHNICAL INQUIRIES TO THE BOILER AND PRESSURE VESSEL COMMITTEE

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MANDATORY APPENDIX 22 ACCEPTANCE OF TESTING LABORATORIES AND AUTHORIZED OBSERVERS FOR CAPACITY
CERTIFICATION OF PRESSURE RELIEF VALVES

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MANDATORY APPENDIX 23 ADHESIVE ATTACHMENT OF NAMEPLATES

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MANDATORY APPENDIX 25 RULES FOR DRILLED HOLES NOT PENETRATING THROUGH VESSEL WALL

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MANDATORY APPENDIX 26 RULES FOR Cr Mo STEELS WITH ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS FOR WELDING AND HEAT TREATMENT

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MANDATORY APPENDIX 27 STANDARD UNITS FOR USE IN EQUATIONS

2.3.- DIVISION 2 - Nonmandatory Appendix

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NONMANDATORY APPENDIX I GUIDE FOR PREPARING MANUFACTURER S DATA REPORTS

NONMANDATORY APPENDIX A INSTALLATION AND OPERATION

NONMANDATORY APPENDIX B TEMPERATURE PROTECTION

NONMANDATORY APPENDIX C SUGGESTED METHODS FOR OBTAINING THE OPERATING TEMPERATURES OF VESSEL WALLS IN
SERVICE

NONMANDATORY APPENDIX D PREHEATING

NONMANDATORY APPENDIX E LIMITING SERVICE TEMPERATURES FOR NONFERROUS MATERIALS

NONMANDATORY APPENDIX G EXAMPLES ILLUSTRATING THE APPLICATION OF CODE FORMULAS AND RULES

NONMANDATORY APPENDIX J BASIS FOR ESTABLISHING EXTERNAL PRESSURE CHARTS

NONMANDATORY APPENDIX K SELECTION AND TREATMENT OF HIGH ALLOY STEELS

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NONMANDATORY APPENDIX L GUIDE TO INFORMATION APPEARING ON CERTIFICATE OF AUTHORIZATION

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NONMANDATORY APPENDIX M FLANGE RIGIDITY

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NONMANDATORY APPENDIX N GUIDANCE FOR THE USE OF U.S. CUSTOMARY AND SI UNITS IN THE ASME BOILER AND
PRESSURE VESSEL CODE

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INDEX

3.- DIVISION 3 - Introduction

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3.1.- DIVISION 3 - ARTICLES

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ARTICLE KG-1 SCOPE AND JURISDICTION

ARTICLE KG-2 ORGANIZATION OF THIS DIVISION

ARTICLE KG-3 RESPONSIBILITIES AND DUTIES

ARTICLE KG-4 GENERAL RULES FOR INSPECTION

ARTICLE KM-1 GENERAL REQUIREMENTS

ARTICLE KM-2 MECHANICAL PROPERTY TEST REQUIREMENTS FOR METALS

ARTICLE KM-3 SUPPLEMENTARY REQUIREMENTS FOR BOLTING

ARTICLE KM-4 MATERIAL DESIGN DATA

ARTICLE KD-1 GENERAL

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ARTICLE KD-2 BASIC DESIGN REQUIREMENTS

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ARTICLE KD-3 FATIGUE EVALUATION

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ARTICLE KD-4 FRACTURE MECHANICS EVALUATION

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ARTICLE KD-5 DESIGN USING AUTOFRETTAGE

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ARTICLE KD-6 DESIGN REQUIREMENTS FOR OPENINGS, CLOSURES, HEADS, BOLTING, AND SEALS

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ARTICLE KD-7 DESIGN REQUIREMENTS FOR ATTACHMENTS, SUPPORTS, AND EXTERNAL HEATING AND COOLING JACKETS

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ARTICLE KD-8 SPECIAL DESIGN REQUIREMENTS FOR LAYERED VESSELS

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ARTICLE KD-9 SPECIAL DESIGN REQUIREMENTS FOR WIRE-WOUND VESSELS AND WIREWOUND FRAMES

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Article KD-10 DELETED

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ARTICLE KD-11 DESIGN REQUIREMENTS FOR WELDED VESSELS

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ARTICLE KD-12 EXPERIMENTAL DESIGN VERIFICATION

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ARTICLE KF-1 GENERAL FABRICATION REQUIREMENTS

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ARTICLE KF-2 SUPPLEMENTAL WELDING FABRICATION REQUIREMENTS

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ARTICLE KF-3 FABRICATION REQUIREMENTS FOR MATERIALS WITH PROTECTIVE LININGS

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ARTICLE KF-4 HEAT TREATMENT OF WELDMENTS

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ARTICLE KF-5 ADDITIONAL FABRICATION REQUIREMENTS FOR AUTOFRETTAGED VESSELS

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ARTICLE KF-6 ADDITIONAL FABRICATION REQUIREMENTS FOR QUENCHED AND TEMPERED STEELS

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ARTICLE KF-7 SUPPLEMENTARY REQUIREMENTS FOR MATERIALS WITH WELDING RESTRICTIONS

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ARTICLE KF-8 SPECIFIC FABRICATION REQUIREMENTS FOR LAYERED VESSELS

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ARTICLE KF-9 SPECIAL FABRICATION REQUIREMENTS FOR WIREWOUND VESSELS AND FRAMES

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Article KF-10 DELETED

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ARTICLE KR-1 GENERAL REQUIREMENTS

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ARTICLE KR-2 REQUIREMENTS FOR RUPTURE DISK DEVICES

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ARTICLE KR-3 REQUIREMENTS FOR PRESSURE RELIEF VALVES

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ARTICLE KR-4 MARKING AND STAMPING REQUIREMENTS

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ARTICLE KR-5 CERTIFICATION OF FLOW CAPACITY OF PRESSURE RELIEF VALVES

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ARTICLE KE-1 REQUIREMENTS FOR EXAMINATION PROCEDURES AND PERSONNEL QUALIFICATION

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ARTICLE KE-2 REQUIREMENTS FOR EXAMINATION AND REPAIR OF MATERIAL

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ARTICLE KE-3 EXAMINATION OF WELDS AND ACCEPTANCE CRITERIA

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ARTICLE KE-4 FINAL EXAMINATION OF VESSELS

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ARTICLE KS-1 CONTENTS AND METHOD OF STAMPING

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ARTICLE KS-2 OBTAINING AND USING CODE STAMPS

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ARTICLE KS-3 REPORT FORMS AND MAINTENANCE OF RECORDS

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ARTICLE KT-1 TESTING REQUIREMENTS

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ARTICLE KT-2 IMPACT TESTING FOR WELDED VESSELS

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ARTICLE KT-3 HYDROSTATIC TESTS

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ARTICLE KT-4 PRESSURE TEST GAGES AND TRANSDUCERS

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MANDATORY APPENDIX 1 NOMENCLATURE

MANDATORY APPENDIX 2 QUALITY CONTROL SYSTEM

MANDATORY APPENDIX 3 SUBMITTAL OF TECHNICAL INQUIRIES TO THE BOILER AND PRESSURE VESSEL COMMITTEE

MANDATORY APPENDIX 4 ACCEPTANCE OF TESTING LABORATORIES AND AUTHORIZED OBSERVERS FOR CAPACITY
CERTIFICATION OF PRESSURE RELIEF DEVICES

MANDATORY APPENDIX 5 ADHESIVE ATTACHMENT OF NAMEPLATES

MANDATORY APPENDIX 6 ROUNDED INDICATIONS CHARTS ACCEPTANCE STANDARD FOR RADIOGRAPHICALLY DETERMINED
ROUNDED INDICATIONS IN WELDS

3.3.- DIVISION 3 - Nonmandatory Appendix

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MANDATORY APPENDIX 7 STANDARD UNITS FOR USE IN EQUATIONS

NONMANDATORY APPENDIX I GUIDANCE FOR THE USE OF U.S. CUSTOMARY AND SI UNITS IN THE ASME BOILER AND
PRESSURE VESSEL CODE

NONMANDATORY APPENDIX A GUIDE FOR PREPARING MANUFACTURER S DATA REPORTS

NONMANDATORY APPENDIX B REQUALIFICATION

NONMANDATORY APPENDIX C GUIDE TO INFORMATION APPEARING ON CERTIFICATE OF AUTHORIZATION

NONMANDATORY APPENDIX D FRACTURE MECHANICS CALCULATIONS

NONMANDATORY APPENDIX E CONSTRUCTION DETAILS

NONMANDATORY APPENDIX F APPROVAL OF NEW MATERIALS UNDER THE ASME BOILER AND PRESSURE VESSEL CODE

NONMANDATORY APPENDIX G DESIGN RULES FOR CLAMP CONNECTIONS

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NONMANDATORY APPENDIX H OPENINGS AND THEIR REINFORCEMENT

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INDEX

Section IX Welding and Brazing Qualifications

1.- Introduction
2.- Welding and Brazing Qualifications
3.- Brazing
4.- Welding
5.- Appendices
5.- INDEX

Welding and Brazing Qualifications

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INTERPRETATIONS Volume 54 - SECTION IX

Brazing

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ARTICLE XI BRAZING GENERAL REQUIREMENTS ( SEC IX PT QB ARTICLE XI )

ARTICLE XII BRAZING PROCEDURE QUALIFICATIONS ( SEC IX PT QB ARTICLE XII )

ARTICLE XIII BRAZING PERFORMANCE QUALIFICATIONS ( SEC IX PT QB ARTICLE XIII )

ARTICLE XIV BRAZING DATA ( SEC IX PT QB ARTICLE XIV )

Welding

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ARTICLE I WELDING GENERAL REQUIREMENTS ( SEC IX QW ARTICLE I )

ARTICLE II WELDING PROCEDURE QUALIFICATIONS ( SEC IX QW ARTICLE II )

ARTICLE III WELDING PERFORMANCE QUALIFICATIONS ( SEC IX PT QW ARTICLE III )

ARTICLE IV WELDING DATA ( SEC IX PT QW ARTICLE IV )

ARTICLE V STANDARD WELDING PROCEDURE SPECIFICATIONS (SWPSs) ( SEC IX PT QW ARTICLE V )

Appendices

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MANDATORY APPENDIX A SUBMITTAL OF TECHNICAL INQUIRIES TO THE BOILER AND PRESSURE VESSEL COMMITTEE ( SEC IX
MA APP A )

NONMANDATORY APPENDIX B WELDING AND BRAZING FORMS ( SEC IX NMA APP B )

NONMANDATORY APPENDIX D P-NUMBER LISTING ( SEC IX NMA APP D )

MANDATORY APPENDIX E PERMITTED SWPSs ( SEC IX MA APP E )

MANDATORY APPENDIX F STANDARD UNITS FOR USE IN EQUATIONS ( SEC IX MA APP F )

NONMANDATORY APPENDIX G GUIDANCE FOR THE USE OF U.S. CUSTOMARY AND SI UNITS IN THE ASME BOILER AND
PRESSURE VESSEL CODE ( SEC IX NMA APP G )