ASME BOILER AND PRESSURE VESSEL CODE. AN INTERNATIONAL CODE QUALIFICATION STANDARD FOR WELDING AND BRAZING PROCEDURES, WELDERS, BRAZERS, AND WELDING AND BRAZING OPERATORS 2000 Addenda BIT meat) OSes) ase) aii acts ta SUT THE AMERICAN SOCIETY OF MECHANICAL ENGINEERS NS (MA NEW YORK, NEW YORK LVRARIA ID'GONCALVES LTDA.IMPORTANT INFORMATION ON THE 1998 BOILER AND PRESSURE VESSEL CODE ADDENDA DISTRIBUTION SCHEDULE ‘There is a change in the way the Addenda to the 1998 Edition of the ASME Boiler and Pressure Vessel Code are distributed. The 1998 Edition, published July 1, 1998, incorpo- rates the 1998 Addenda revisions, additions, or deletions. There will be no separate 1998 ‘Addenda issued in a replacement page format. Two additional Addenda to the 1998 Edition, in the form of replacement pages, will be issued on July 1, 1999 and July 1, 2000. ‘The Summary of Changes published with the 1998 Fait that are part of the 1998 Addenda. These changes are denoting the affected area. ‘The Addenda for 1999 and 2000 will also bave a Summary of Changes and identifiers ‘printed on the replacement pages. The revisions, additions, or deletions will be incorporated directly into the affected pages. It is advisatle to retain the title sheets and all replaced pages for reference. ‘The effective dates for Code Editions and Addenda are described in the Foreword. [No pet ofthis document may be reproduced in any form, ‘nan elecuonc retrieval system or oerwise, without the prioe writes permission ofthe polisher. “The American Soci of Mechanical Engineers “Thee Pare Aven New York. NY 10016-5990 Copyright © 2000 by "THE AMERICAN SOCIETY OF MECHANICAL ENGINEERS ‘All Right Reserved Pict USASUMMARY OF CHANGES ‘Addenda othe 1998 Edition ofthe Code ae issued inthe form of replacement pages. Revisions, additions, or deletions are incorporated direct! into the afected pages. Itisadvisabe, however, that all eplaced pages be retained fr reference. Replace or insert the pages liste. Changes given below are identified on the pages by a ‘margin note, A00, placed next tothe affected area. Revisions tothe 1998 Edition ae indicated by 98, and revisions in the 1999 Addenda ave indicated by A99. For the listing below, the Page references the afected area. A margin note, ADO, placed next tothe heading indicates Location. Revisions are listed under Change. age location change vi vil Contents Updated to reflect AO aviv Roster Updated to reflect A00 124 Qw-100 Revised Qw-100.1 Revised Qw-t02 Second line revised 561 Qwis3.1 First paragraph revised Qweis3..41 Revised Qwe162.1 Seventh line of frst paragraph and fourth line of second paragraph revised Qw-iss 88.1 Qwest. 10, 10.1 Qw197 Qw-is8 wv Qwaie Qw.216.2 Revised Qw.2163 Revised a Qw.264 For QW-402, fourth entry added 52 Qw-351 Third paragraph revised 58, 58.1 QW-402.16 First sentence revised QW-402.18 ‘Added 70-124 QWige-422 Revised 126-1282 Qwe432 Revised in its entirety 131 Qw-451.1 Second and third column heads revised 132 Qwes51.2 Second and third column heads revised 134 Qw-452.1 (1) Under second column, second and third entries revised ) Note @) reviced (@) Note (9) added 152 Qw-462.51a) Revised 1674 Qw-464.1, ‘Added 1672 Qw-464.2 ‘AddedPage ecation change 176-182.1 Qwigs-482 (1) Definitions of coafescence; complete fusion; dwell; electrode, compost; face feed; fusion line; plug. weld, spray-fuse; sringer bead: throat, ef fective (of filed; throat theoretical of fillet); weave bead: weld metal and welding, electogas (EGW) revised (2) Definitions of fasion face oscillation; overlay; weaving: and weld inter- facoadded {G) Definitions of overlay, weld metal: onyfve ga cuting (OFCr pass filler and pass, hotdeleted (4) Definitions of flux (brazing) and flux (welding) incorporated and read as ux (weldingfrazing) 1623, 1824 Article V Added 184 8-102 Second line revised 187 8-163 Second paragraph revised 98172 ‘Subparagraphs (a), (b), and (c) revised 201, 202 QB351 Revised 8351.1 ‘Added 83512 Added 8352 Deleted 98.353 Deleted 98-354 Deleted 98.355 Deleted 98356 Deleted 98357 Deleted 205 8-416 Deleted 231 B.101 Last paragraph added 232 Revised 236.1 ‘Added 237 Revised 250 For P-No. 8, Grp. No. 2, SA-358 added 255-257 ‘Appendix D (1) For P-No. 44, $8-333, $B-335, $B- 366, SB-564, 8-619, $B-622, and 58-626 added (@) For P-No. 45, SA-743 and SA-744 deleted (8) For P-No. 45, $B-366, S8-462, and 8-564 added (4) For P-No, 47, $B-366 and $8-564 added 258.1, 2582 Appendix E ‘Added NTE: ‘Volume 46 ofthe Interpretations to Section IX of the ASME Boiler and Pressure Vessel Code follows the last page ofthis Addenda.ASME BOILER AND PRESSURE VESSEL CODE AN INTERNATIONAL CODE QUALIFICATION STANDARD FOR WELDING AND BRAZING PROCEDURES, WELDERS, BRAZERS, AND WELDING AND BRAZING OPERATORS Tee) ATP PSS eas 0) Rea iets ee ata SUBCOMMITTEE ON THE AMERICAN SOCIETY OF MECHANICAL ENGINEERS yer NEW YORK, NEW YORI ‘aosowsIMPORTANT INFORMATION ON THE 1998 BOILER AND PRESSURE VESSEL CODE ADDENDA DISTRIBUTION SCHEDULE ‘There Is a change in the way the Addenda 10 the 1998 Edition of the ASME Boiler and. Pressure Vessel Code are distributed. The 1998 Edition, published July 1, 1998, incorpo- Tales the 1998 Addenda revisions, additions, cr deletions. There will be no separate 1998 ‘Addenda issued in a replacement page format. Two additional Addenda to the 1998 Ezition, in the form of replacement pages, will be issued on July 1, 1999 and July 1, 2000. ‘The Summary of Changes published with the 1998 Edition lists and describes the revisions that are part of the 1998 Addenda. These changes are identified with a margin note, 98, denoting the affected area. ‘The Addenda for 1999 and 2000 will also have a Summary of Changes and identifiers ‘printed on the replacement pages. The revisions, additions, or deletions willbe incorporated directly into the affected pages. It is advisable to retain the tile sheets and all replaced pages for reference. ‘The effective dates for Code Editions and A¢denda are described in the Foreword. [No pat ofthis document maybe reproduced in any form, ‘nan elecrone reieal system or otberwise, without the prior weiten pemision ofthe publisher ‘The American Society of Mechanical Thaee Park Avenue, New Yor, NY 10016-3990 Copyright © 199 by ‘THE AMERICAN SOCTETY OF MECHANICAL ENGINEERS. AIL Rights Reserved Printed in USA.SUMMARY OF CHANGES ‘Addenda tothe 1998 Editon ofthe Code ae isued inthe form of replacement pages. Revisions, ditions, or deletions are incorporated directy into the affected pages. itis advisable, however, that all replaced pages be retained for reference. Replace or insert the pages listed. Changes given below are identified on the pages by a ‘margin note, A98, placed nextto the affectedarea. Revisions tothe 1998 Edition are indicated by 98. For the listing below, the Page references the affected area. A margin note, A98, placed ‘next to the heading indicates Location. Revisions are listed under Change. Page Location Change ii Listing of Sections Title to Section I, Division 3 revised vil Contents Updated to reflect A99 ay 2 Guideline Deleted by errata wiboovi Roster Updated to reflect A99 2 Qwaio2 Revised Qw-103.2 Last line comected by errata 5 Qwais3.1 First sentence revised Qwais3.1.1 Subparagraph (b) revised 15 Qw-201 Second paragraph revised 16 Qw.2024 Last paragraph revised 2 Qw253 Under Nonessential, last entry added by errata 7 Qw.2ss Under Brief of Variables, last entry cor- rected by errata 45 Qw2e4 Revised 9 Qw-304 First paragraph revised 50 Qw.30s First paragraph revised 55 wes Revised 8 Qw-407.1 First sentence revised Qw-407.2 First sentence revised Qw-407.4 Revised Qw-407.5 First sentence revised 64 Qw-408.2 First sentence revised Qw-408.6 Revised Qw-408.9 Revised QWw-408.10 Revised 66 Qw-t0.11 Revised ° Qw.420.1 Paragraph below in-text table revised Qw-4202 First and second paragraphs revised 70-124 Qwigs-422 Revised 125 Qw-423.1 Intex table revised 126-128 Qw.432 Revised 133 Qw4si3 Note revised 159 Qw-462.10 Main column head revised 160 Qw-462.11 Main column head revisedPage 168 176-182.1 1386, 204 205 208 209 210 215. 21 224 227, 228 236 245, 246 247 255-257 NOTE: Location QW-466.1 Qw-491 Qw-492 QB-153.1.1 Q8-408.1 8-409.1 Q8-409.3, QB-416, QB-451.1 QB-451.2 QB-451.3 QB-451.4 8451.5 96-452.1 QB-452.2 Q8-462.28) QB-462.2(b) QB-463.1(e) QB-463.2(c) QB-490 QB-491 QB-492, Append B Appendix D ‘Appendix D ‘Appendix D Appendix D Change Revised Revised and redesignated as QWIQB- 491 Revised and redesignated as QWIQ8- 492 Subparagraph (b) revised Revised First sentence revised Revised Revised Revised Form QW-484 revised For P-No. 3, SA-691, Type/Grade revised For P-No. 5C, new entries added For P-No. 7, SA-240, Type 410 deleted by errata (1) For P-No, 43, $B-564, UNS No. 1N06690 added (2) For P-No. 44, $8-366, NOB020 and 'N08800 deleted by errata (8) For P-No. 45, SB-351 entries cor- rected by errata (4) For P-No. 45, $8-366, NOB800 added by errata (5) For P-No. 43, $8163, $B-515, and '$8-564, UNS No. No8811 added (6) For P-No. 51, $B-265, UNS No. 52252 added (7) for P-No. 51, $8-348 and $8-361, UNS No. R50402 added Volume 44 of the Interpretations to Section 1X ofthe ASME Boiler and Pressure Vessel Code follows the last page of this Addenda,1998 ASME BOILER AND PRESSURE VESSEL CODE ‘SECTIONS I Rules for Construction of Power Boilers TH Materials Part A — Ferrous Material Specifications art B — Nonferrous Material Specifistions Part C — Specifications for Welding Rods, Electrodes, and Filler Metals Part D — Properties Subsection NCA — General Requirements for Division 1 and Division 2 Division 1 Subsection NB — Class 1 Components Subsection NC — Class 2 Components Subsection ND — Class 3 Components Subsection NE — Class MC Componects Subsection NF — Supports Subsection NG — Core Support Strctres Subsection NH — Class 1 Components in Fleyated Temperature Service “Appendices Division 2 — Code for Concrete Reactor Vessels and Containments Division 3 — Containment Systems for Storage and Transport Packagings of Spent Nuclear Fuel ‘and High Level Radioactive Material ard Waste Rules for Construction of Heating Boilers "Nondestructive Examination Recommended Rules for the Care and Operation of Heating Boilers Recommended Guidelines forthe Care of Power Boilers ales for Construction of Pressure Vessele Division 1 Division 2 — Altemative Rules Division 3 — Altemative Rules for Construction of High Pressure Vessels ‘Welding and Brazing Qualifications Fiber-Reinforced Plastic Pressure Vessels. Rules for Inservice Inspection of Nuclear Power Plant Components Be gss<2 HE BeR ADDENDA. Colored-sheet Addenda, which include additions and revisions to individual Sections ofthe Code, are published annually and will be sent automatically to purchasers of the applicable Sections up to the publication of the 2001 Code. The 1998 Code is available only in the loose-leaf format; sccordingly, the Addenda will be issued in the loose-leaf,replacement-page format. INTERPRETATIONS [ASME issues writen replies to inquiries conce-ing interpretation of technical aspects of the Code. ‘The Interpretations for each individual Section will be published separately and will be included as part of the update service to that Section. They will be issued semiannually July and December) up {o the publication ofthe 2001 Code. Interpretations of Section II, Divisions 1 and 2, will be included with the update service to Subsection NCA. ‘CODE CASES ‘The Boiler and Pressure Vessel Committee meets regularly to consider proposed additions and revisions to the Code and to formulate Cases to clarify the intent of existing requirements or provide, when the reed is urgent, rues for materials or constructions not covered by existing Code rules. Those Cases ‘hich have been adopted will appear in the appropriate 1998 Code Cases book: (1) Boilers and Pressure Vessels and (2) Nuclear Components. Supplements willbe sent automatically o the purchasers of the ‘Code Cases books up to the publication of the 2001 Code.Foreword esses ‘Statements of Policy Personnel . troduction ‘Summary of Changes... CONTENTS PART QW — WELDING Article 1 Qw-100 Qw-110 Qw-120 Qw-130 Qw-140 Qw-150 Qw-160 Qw-i70 Qw.180 Qw-190 ‘Appendix 1 Article 11 w-200 Qw-210 Qw-250 ‘Article IN. Qw-300 Qw-s10 qw-320 Qw350 Qw-360 ‘Welding General Requirements Weld Oriemtation..........:seecseense Test Positions for Groove Welds 3 ‘Test Positions for Fillet Welds .......2...- ‘Types and Purposes of Test: and Examinations ‘Tension Tests... Fees Guided-Bend Tests Notch-Toughness Tests... Fillet Weld Test. (Other Tests and Examinations. ‘Rounded Indication Charts ‘Welding Procedure Qualifeations Preparation of Test Coupon. Welding Variables... ‘Welding Performance Qualifications Gone sense. a ssi Qualification Test Coupons....... Retest and Renewal of Qualifstion, ‘Welding Variables for Welders .......... Welding Variables for Welding Operators B ” 8Qw-380 Article TV ‘ow.400 Qw-si0 ow-420 qw-430 ‘qw.aso Qw.4so Qw-470 w.490 Article V Qw-so0 Qw-si0 Qw.s20 Qw-s30 Qw-s4o Special Processes... Welding Data Variables. ‘Technique es ‘Material Groupings . : ster F-Numbers : a ee Weld Mena! Chemical Compasition ' Specimens. 1B Graphics 2. eeeee 18 Bene races od keagoae 1s Definitions... BRAS Standard Welding Procedure Specifications (SWPSs) General 3 ‘Adoption of SWPSS........- Use of SWPSs Without Discrete Demonstration. Forms ...esseessee Production Use of SWPSS ..... PART QB — BRAZING Article XI QB-100 B10 QB-120 e140 QB-150 QB-160 QB-170 B80 Asticle XII 98-200 9B210 98-250 Article XII 8-300 QB-310 Brazing General Requirements General. Sales a Brae Orientation Tet Positions for Lap, Ba, Sart or abet Ions ‘Types and Purposes of Tests and Examinations Tension Tests ....2sceesseessee Guided-Bend Tests.....2..62++++ Peel Tests .. Scxotg Teas and Woskmnsip Coupons 183 ‘Brazing Procedure Qualiications General. Preparation of Test Coupon. .. Brazing Variables... i 191 [Brazing Performance Qualifications Genera F Qualification Test CouponsQB320 —_Retests and Renewal of Qualification... < 8-350 Brazing Vainbes for Brzers and Brazing Operon. Article XIV Brazing Data QB-400 Variables . 203 QB-410 —Technique...... 204 QB-420P-Numbers. 206 QB430 Numbers. yet eae Sake 206 QB ASO — Specimens... ..e:seseesseeseeeese : 208 QB-460 Graphics... 2 APPENDICES ae ee Vessel Committee 2 Ria = oe BO ‘Appendix B_ Nonmandatory — Welding and Brazing Forms sd sresone eek nega ‘Appendix D Nonmandatory — P-Number Listing, ‘Appendix E Mandatory — Permitted SWPSS.... ST Units... IndexIMPORTANT INFORMATION ON THE 1998 BOILER AND PRESSURE VESSEL CODE ADDENDA DISTRIBUTION SCHEDULE ‘There is a change in the way the Addenda tc the 1998 Edition of the ASME Boiler and Pressure Vessel Code are distributed. The 1998 Edition, published July 1, 1998, incorpo- rates the 1998 Addenda revisions, additions, or deletions. There will be no separate 1998 ‘Addenda issued in a replacement page format. Two additional Addenda to the 1998 Edition, in the form of replacement pages, will be issued on July 1, 1999 and July 1, 2000. ‘The Summary of Changes published with the !998 Edition lists and describes the revisions that are part of the 1998 Addenda. These changes are identified with a margin note, 98, denoting the affected area, ‘The Addenda for 1999 and 2000 will also have a Summary of Changes and identifiers printed on the replacement pages, The revisions, additions, or deletions will be incorporated directly into the affected pages. It is advisable to retain the title sheets and all replaced pages for reference. ‘The effective dates for Code Editions and Addenda are described in the Foreword.FOREWORD ‘The American Society of Mechanical Engineers set up a committee in 1911 for the purpose of formulating standard rules for the construction of steam boilers and other pressure vessels. This committee is now called the Boiler and Pressure Vessel Commitee. ‘The Commitiee’s function is to establish rules of safety governing the design, fabrication, and inspection uring construction of boilers and pressure vessels, and to interpret these rules when questions arise regarding their intent. In formulating the rules, the Committee considers the needs of users, manufacturers, and inspec- tors of pressure vessels. The objective of the rules is to afford reasonably certain protection of life and property and to provide a margin for deterioration in service so as to give a reasonably long, safe period of usefulness, Advancements in design and material and the evidence of experience have been recognized. ‘Code contains mandatory requirements, specific prohibitions, and nonmandatory guidance for construc- tion! activities. The Code does not address all aspects of these activities and those aspects which are not specifically addressed should not be considered prohib- ited. The Code is not a handbook and cannot replace education, experience, and the use of engineering judg- ‘ment. The phrase engineering judgment refers to techni- cal judgments made by knowledgeable designers experi- enced in the application of the Code. Engineering Jjudgments must be consistent with Code philosophy ‘and such judgments must never be used to overrule mandatory requirements or specific prohibitions of the Code. ‘The Committee recognizes that tools and techniques used for design and analysis change as technology progresses and expects engineers to use good judgment in the application of these tools. The designer is respon- sible for complying with Code rules and demonstrating compliance with Code equations when such equations are mandatory. The Code neither requires nor prohibits the use of computers for the design or analysis of "Consraction, a8 used in this Foreword, is an albinclusive tem comprising. materi, design, Tabiaton, examination, inspection, testing certification, and pressure reli components constructed to the requirements of the Code. However, designers and engineers using computer programs for design or analysis are cautioned that they are responsible for all technical assumptions inherent in the programs they use and they are responsible for the application of these programs to their design. ‘The Code does not fully address tolerances. When dimensions, sizes, or other parameters are not specified with tolerances, the values of these parameters are considered nominal and allowable tolerances or local variances may be considered acceptable when based on engineering judgment and standard practices as determined by the designer. ‘The Boiler and Pressure Vessel Committee deals with the care and inspection of boilers and pressure vessels in service omly to the extent of providing suggested rules of good practice as an aid to owners and thei inspectors. ‘The rules established by the Committee are not to be interpreted as approving, recommending, or endors- ing any proprietary or specific design or as limiting in any way the manufacturer's freedom to choose any method of design or any form of construction that conforms to the Code rales ‘The Boiler and Pressure Vessel Committee meets regularly to consider revisions of the rules, new rules as dictated by technological development, Code Cases, and requests for interpretations. Only the Boiler and Pressure Vessel Committee has the authority to provide official interpretations of this Code. Requests for revi- sions, new rules, Code Cases, or interpretations shall be addressed to the Secretary in writing and shall give full particulars in order to receive consideration and ction (see Mandatory Appendix covering preparation of technical inquiries). Proposed revisions to the Code resulting from inquires will be presented to the Main Committee for appropriate action. The action of the Main Committee becomes effective only after confirma- tion by letter ballot of the Committee and/approval by ASME. Proposed revisions to the Code approved by the Committee are submitted to the American National Standards Institute and published in Mechanical Engi-neering to invite comments from all interested persons. After the allotted time for public review and final approval by ASME, revisions are published annually ‘Addenda to the Code. Code Cases may be used in the construction of ‘components fo be stamped with the ASME Code symbol beginning with the date of their approval by ASME. ‘fier Code revisions are approved by ASME, they may be used beginning with the date of issuance shown fon the Addenda. Revisions, except for revisions to ‘material specifications in Section Il, Parts A and &, bbecome mandatory 6 months after such date of issuance, except for boilers or pressure vessels contracted for ptior to the end of the 6 month period. Revisions to ‘material specifications are originated by the American Society for Testing and Materials (ASTM), and other recognized national or international organizations and are usually adopted by ASME. However, those revisions ‘may of may not have any effect on the suitability of 1material, produced to earlier editions of specifications, for use in ASME construction. ASME material specifi cations approved for use in each construction Code are listed in the Appendices of Section Il, Parts A and B. ‘These Appendices list, for each specification, the latest edition adopted by ASME, and earlier and later editions considered by ASME to be identical for ASME con- struetion, ‘Manufacturers and users of components are cautioned against making use of revisions and Cases that are less restrictive than former requirements without having assurance that they have been accepted by the proper authorities in the jurisdiction where the component is to be installed Each state and municipality in the United States and cach province in Canada that adopts or accepts one oF more Sections of the Boiler and Pressure Vessel Code is invited to appoint a representative to act on the Conference Committee tothe Boiler and Pressure Vessel ‘Commitice. Since the members of the Conference Com- mitice are in active contact with the administration and enforcement ofthe rules, the requirements for inspection in this Code correspond with those in effect in their respective jurisdictions. The required qualifications for fan Authorized Inspector under these rules may be obtained from the administrative authority of any state, ‘municipality or province which has adopted these rules. ‘The Boiler and Pressure Vessel Committee in the formulation of its rules and in the establishment of maximum, design and operating pressures considers materials, construction, methods of fabrication, inspec- tion, and safety devices. Permission may be granted to regulatory bodies and organizations publishing safety standards to use a complete Section of the Code by reference. If usage of a Section, such as Section IX, involves exceptions, omissions, or changes in provisions, the intent of the Code might not be attained ‘Where a state or other regulatory body, inthe printing of any Section of the Boiler and Pressure Vessel Code, ‘makes additions or omissions, it is recommended that such changes be clearly indicated. ‘The National Board of Boiler and Pressure Vessel Inspectors is composed of chief inspectors of states ‘and municipalities inthe United States and of provinces ‘in Canada that have adopted the Boller and Pressure ‘Vessel Code. This Board, since its organization in 1919, has functioned to uniformly administer and enforce the rules of the Boiler and Pressure Vessel Code. The cooperation of that organization with the Boiler and Pressure Vessel Committee has been extremely helpful ‘The Code Committee does not rule on whether a component shall or shall not be constructed to the provisions of the Code. The Scope of each Section has been established to identify the components and parameters considered by the Committee in formulating the Code rules. Laws or regulations issued by municipal- ity, state, provincial, federal, or other enforcement or regulatory bodies having jurisdiction at the location of an installation establish the mandatory applicability of the Code rules, in whole or in part, within their jurisdiction, Those laws or regulations may require the use of this Code for vessels or components not consid~ cred to be within its Scope or may establish additions or deletions in that Scope. Accordingly, inquires regarding such laws or regulations are to be directed to the issuing enforcement or regulatory body. ‘Questions or issues regarding compliance of a specific component with the Code rules are to be directed to the ASME Cerificate Holder (Manufacturer). Inquiries conceming the interpretation of the Code are to be directed to the ASME Boiler and Pressure Vessel Committee. ASME is to be notified should questions arise conceming improper use of an ASME Code symbol. ‘The specifications for materials given in Section II are identical with or similar to those ofthe Specifications published by ASTM, AWS, and other recognized na- tional or international organizations. When reference is made in an ASME material specification to a non- ‘ASME specification for which a companion ASME specification exists, the reference shall be interpreted as applying to the ASME material specification. Not all materials included in the material specifications in Section II have been adopted for Code use. Usage is limited to those materials and grades adopted by at least one of the other Sections of the Code for applica- tion under rules of that Section. All materials allowedby these various Sections and used for construction within the scope of their rules shall be furnished in accordance with material specifications contained in Section II or referenced in Appendices A of Section T, Parts A and B except where otherwise provided in Code Cases or in the applicable Section of the Code. Materials covered by these specifications are acceptable for use in items covered by the Code Sections only to the degree indicated inthe applicable Section. Materi- als for Code use should preferably be ordered, produced, ‘and documented on this basis: Appendix A to Section Tl, Part A and Appendix A to Section Il, Part B list editions of ASME and year dates of specifications that meet ASME requirements and which may be used in ‘Code construction, Material produced to an acceptable specification with requirements different from the 1e- uirements of the corresponding specifications listed in Appendix A of Part A or Part B may also be used in accordance with the above, provided the material ‘manufacturer or vessel manufacturer certifies with evi- dence acceptable to the Authorized Inspector that the corresponding requirements of specifications listed in Appendix A of Part A or Part B have been met. Material produced to an acceptable material specification is not limited as to country of origin, ‘When required by context in this Section, the singular shall be interpreted as the plural, and vice-versa; and the feminine, masculine. or neuter gender shall be treated as such other gender as appropriate. Publication of the SI (Metric) Edition of the ASME Boilet and Pressure Vessel Code was discontinued with the 1986 Edition. Effective October 1, 1986, the SI Edition was withdrawn as an ASME Boiler and Pressure Vessel Code document,STATEMENT OF POLICY ON THE USE OF CODE SYMBOLS AND CODE AUTHORIZATION IN ADVERTISING ASME has established procedures to authorize quali- fied organizations to perform varions activities in ac- cordance with the requirements of the ASME Boiler and Pressure Vessel Code. It is the aim of the Society to provide recognition of organizations so authorized. ‘An organization holding authorization to perform vari- fous activities in accordance with the requirements of the Code may state this capability in its advertising literature Organizations that are authorized to use Code Symbols for marking items or constructions which have been con- strueted and inspected in compliance with the ASME Boiler and Pressure Vesse] Code are issued Certificates of ‘Authorization. It is the aim of the Society to maintain the standing of the Code Symbols for the benefit ofthe users, the enforcement jurisdictions, and the holders ofthe sym- bols who comply with all requirements. Based on these objectives, the following policy has been established on the usage in advertising of facsimiles of the symbols, Certificates of Authorization, and refer- tence to Code construction, The American Society of Mechanical Engineers does not “approve,” “certify,” “ate,” or “endorse” any item, construction, or activity and there. shall he no statements or implications: which ‘might so indicate. An organization holding a Code Symbol and/or a Centficate of Authorization may state in advertising literature that items, constructions, or activities “are built (produced or performed) or activities ‘conducted in accordance with the requirements of the ASME Boiler and Pressure Vessel Code,” or “meet the requirements of the ASME Boiler and Pressure ‘Vessel Code.” ‘The ASME Symbol shall be used only for stamping and nameplates as specifically provided in the Code. However, facsimiles may be used for the purpose of fostering the use of such construction. Such usage may be by an association or a society, or by a holder of a Code Symbol who may also use the facsimile in advertising to show that clearly specified items will carry the symbol. ‘General usage is permitted only when all ofa manufactur- cr's items are constructed under the rules. ‘Tho ASME logo, which is the cloverleaf with the letters ASME within, shall not be used by any organiza- tion other than ASME. STATEMENT OF POLICY ON THE USE OF ASME MARKING TO IDENTIFY MANUFACTURED ITEMS ‘The ASME Boiler and Pressure Vessel Code provides rules for the construction of boilers, pressure vessels, and nuclear components. This includes requirements for mate- rials, design, fabrication, examination, inspection, and stamping. Items constructed in accordance with all of the applicable rules ofthe Code are identified with theofficial Code Symbol Stamp described in the governing Section of the Code. Markings such as “ASME,” “ASME Standard,” or any other marking including “ASME” or the various Code Symbols shall not be used on any item which is rot constructed in accordance with all of the applicable requirements of the Code. Items shall not be described on ASME Data Report Forms nor on similar forms referring to ASME which tend to imply that all Code requirements have been ‘met when, in fact, they have not been. Data Report Forms covering items not fully complying with ASME requirements should not refer to ASME or they should clearly identify all exceptions to the ASME require- ‘ments.GUIDELINE ON THE APPROVAL OF NEW WELDING a AND BRAZING MATERIAL CLASSIFICATIONS UNDER THE ASME BOILER AND PRESSURE VESSEL CODE DELETEDPERSONNEL ASME Boiler and Pressure Vessel Committee Subcommittees, Subgroups, and Working Groups As of January 1, 2000 MAIN COMMITTEE V.A.Canonico, Chair Ww. Mm. Lundy G.G. Karcher, Vice Chait J. R. Mackay 1.5. Bauszkiewicz, Secretary T. G. McCarty RW. Bames GC Millman FP. Baron R.A Moen DL. Berger PA Mole M.D. Bernstein CC. Neely MN. Bressler TP. Pastor P. J, Conlisk C, Peper RE. Feige, RF. Reedy JG. Feldstein B. W. Robers RE. Gimple FJ Schaaf, J. M. Gold A Solz 0. F Hedden KK Tam Aj justin DE. Tanner D.F. Landers EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE (MAIN COMMITTEE) GG. Karcher, Chair M. Gold D.A Canonico, Vice Chair 0. F. Hedden 1.5. Brawsakiowicz, Secretary A.J. Justin 1.G. Feldstein TL. Pastor HONORARY MEMBERS (MAIN COMMITTEE) RD. Bonner EJ, Hemzy RJ. Bosnak EC. Kistner, J HLM, Canavan VE tatan LJ. Chockie J LeCoft 1S. Clarke FN. Moschini W, E. Cooper W.E. Somers W.D. Day LP. Zick, J RC. Griffin HONORS AND AWARDS COMMITTEE 1.8 Mackay, Chale M. cold Al Spencer, Vice Chair FE Gregor M.R-Avgenziano, Secretary. P. Jones FP. Barton E.C Kistner, Jc M.D. Berstin T.P. Pastor J.G. Feldstein Ch Peper MARINE CONFERENCE GROUP. J. Twat, Chair Jet Jones LW, Douthwaite G.F. Wright vil PF. Tanner —Tennesee (Chain RD, Reetz — Nonh Dakota Wice Chait) A.J Wstin — Ohio (Secretary) RJ. Aben, J. — Michigan os Angeles, E.A, Anderson — Chicago, tk 15. Acta: California linois J. Anderson — South Dakota R.Barkdoll — washington R. Barlet — Arizona FP. Barton — Virginia 'M. Bishop — British Columbia, Canada D.E. Burns — Nebraska -Castle — Nova Scotia, ‘canada R.R, Cate — Louisiana L Chase — Northwest Territ- |. Corcoran — Connecticut 1M. H, Diehl, J. — Maryland .A. Douin —tlinos 1D. Exstman — Newloundland ‘and Labrador, Canada GL. Eheyer — New Orleans, ‘Louisiana Everett — Georgia P.-C, Hackford — DH. Hanreth — Nor Car J. 8. Harlan — Delaware K. Hynes — Prince Edward Island, Canada ‘CONFERENCE COMMITTEE Dit. Jenkins — Kansas ‘M. Kot — Quebec, Canada J.P. Larson — Minnesota KT. tay — Alberta, Canada J. Lemire — California W. C. Lundine — Oregon SE. Lyons — Arkansas MA. Malek — Florida GF. Mankel — Alaska 'W. Mault — Manitoba, Canada HT. McEwen — Misssippi A.W. Melting — Indiana R Mile — Ontario, Canada TJ. Monroe — Oklahoma ‘MF, Mooney — Massachu- Y. Nagpaul — Hawaii J.D. Payton — Pennsylvania .K. Peets— Missouri MR. Peterson — Alaska D.C. Price — Yukon Teritory, ‘Canada RS Pucek — Wisconsin C.D. Redmond — Michigan TLE. Rennie — Arizona 1. E. Ross — New Brunswick, Canada M. Shuff — West Virginia NN. Surtees — Saskatchewan, Canada ‘Utah MJ. Verhagen — Wisconsin RB. West — lows MJ. Wheel — Vermont RK. White — New York LF Wickham — Rhode stand C.S. Withers — Colorado .T- Jagger = Ohio J. Mackay, Chair W.L. Lowry M. 0. Bernstein, Vice Chair T. C. McGough PD. Stump, Secretary RE Metaughlin DL. Bergex PA. Molvie E.Bveret .K Parrish 1D. French 1.7. Pillow FR Gerety RG. Presnak J. Hainsworth BW. Rober TE Hansen, RD. Schueler, 4.5, Hunter RV, Wielgoszinski CF. Jeorings RL Willams 4Subgroup on Design SC M.D. Bernstein, Chair C.F. Jeerings RD. Schueler, Jc, Vice Chair KC. Morrison PLA Mole, Secretary NN Sunoes M.L Coats R.V. Wielgoszins J.D. Fishburn ‘Subgroup on Fabrication and Examination (SC 1) D.L. Berger, Chair J.M. Lyons RE MeLaughlin, Secrewy J. R. Mackay. RW. Boyce 1.7. Pillow DLN. French ME. Reese J. Hainsworth B.W. Roberts T.E. Hansen RD. Schuler, MH. then Subgroup on General Requirements (SC 1) 7. McGough, Chair C.F Jerings MD. Bernstein, Vice Char JM Lyons W. Lowry, Secretary RE MeLaughlin DL Berger .K. Parish Ebert 1.1. Pillow FR Gerety W.E.Somers J. Hainsworth RL William Subgroup on Materials (SC ) B.W. Rober, Chair 1. Ubrecte CE. Spacer Jey Chair ——F. Masuyama 1.8, Hume, Secretary JM Tanzosh DN French HON Tee JF Henry Suipgroup on Piping SC 1 1. Hansen, Chir WL. Lowy D.L Berger T.C. McGough M.D. Bertin RG. Presnak P.O. Edwards E White MH. tken SUBCOMMITTEE ON MATERIALS (SC 1) M. Gold, Chai Gc Hw RA Moen, Vice Ghar Fe Mapa 1. Lobe, Secretary RK Nara AP. Abrendt E.G. Nisbet W.R Apblet, 1.7. Parsons M,N. Bressler D. W. Rahot J. Cameron BW. Roberts W.D. Doty E.Shapio D.W. Gandy CE Spacder, MH. Gilkey RW. Svindeman J. Heger J.M. Tanzoeh JAF Henry RS. Vecchio CL Hofman ‘Subgroup on External Pressure ($C 11) RW. Mikika, Chair M Katcher BR, Morelock, Secetry —_E. Michalopoulos D.C. Agarwal . Nadel DJ. Green| CE. Spaeder, J D.S. Grifin CH. Sturgeon ‘Subgroup on Ferrous Specifications (SC) E.G. Nisbet, Chair WC. Mack M. Dingman AS. Mell 1. Gaham J.T. Parsons W. N. Holliday E Ups B.A. lackson RR. Zawierucha D.C. Krouse A.W. Zeuthen J. F-Longenecker RH. Zong ‘Subgroup on international Material Specifications (SC 1) J.T. Parsons, Chair MH then RR Seeley, Secretary W.M. Lundy D.C. Agarwal H. Masahisa J. Cameron F. Osweller W.D. Doty RD. Schuelr, DM, Fryer RC Soin 1.P. Glaspie EA. Sten M. Gold E Upitis: Subgroup on Nonferrous Alloys (SC 1) D.W. Rahol, Chair 8B. Hever D.C. Agarwal, Secretary = GC Hsu W.R. Apblew 1M. Katcher LG Cotfee AG. Kiet, J ‘A. Cohen E Shapiro . Dirsched LE. Shoemaker MH. Gilkey RC. Suthetin Subgroup on Strength Ferrous Alloy (SC 1) F. Matuyama RA. Moen DW. Rahot CE. Spader, J. RW. Swindeman W. 8. Jacobs, Chair J. Mooney Ri}. Basile CC. Neely 1. Cameron 1 Philips W.D. Doty MD. Rana HE. Gordon IW, Stokes G.B. Komora Upits K. MokhtarianSUBCOMMITTEE ON NUCLEAR POWER (SC I} Working Group on Component Supports (SG-D) (SC I) C.}. Pieper, Chair D.H.Hanrath R.P. Deubler, Chair AS. Laurenson RM. Jesee, Vice Chair RS. Hil. RM. Dulin, ry Secretary A. Lee CA, Sanna, Secretary CL Hoffmann U.S. Bandyopadhyay RJ. Masterson Y. Asada . A RW. Barnes 1 l W. H. Borer i i EB. Branch 1 MLN, Bressler F.C. Chey G.D. Cooper RP. Deubler W. D. Day FR. rahe K Enos BA Eder GM Foster ‘Working Group on Dynamic and Extreme Load Conditions Subgroup on Containment Systems for Spent Fuel eee eee rer er eee OCI: D.L. Caldwell, Chair M. Hartzman G.M. Foster, Chair TJ, Neider PLL Anderson, Secrety —W. S, LaPay GJ. Solovey, Vice Chair RE. Nickell MK Aw-Yang, Hi. Locker W.H. Borer RD Blevins AE Meligh HH. Chung PY. Chen P.R.Okon 1.7. Conner A Hdjian RF Peny RR, Dogzart EL Faerow Goldmann EG: ‘Working Group on Piping (SG-D) (SC un) beg ia RS. Hill, Chair KA. Manoly eo i Hirschberg, Secetwy J.C. Minichello H.W. bee TM. Adame SE Moore Peceianelh G.A. Anti AN. Nguyen. 1.R Cole 0.0. Oyamada A.B. Giickstein RD. Patel Subgroup on Design (SC 1) RW. Haupt E.C. Rodabaugh cw am J. Henna J-R. Santangelo RD. Hoolway M.S. Sills ee ee ce RB. Jenkins GC. Slagis ALN. Neuyen, JT. ta Bap th one DF. Landers EA Wals Y. Asada Metean MLN. Bressler . Minichillo C.W. Br Nickerson ‘Working Group on Pumps (SG-D) (SC I Rca Novak ee ae G.D. Cooper Rodabaugh RE.Comman, Jr, Chair J. W. Leavitt RE Comman, |. Sito HLL. Brammer J. Livingston RP. Deubler . Santangelo P. Burchett D.B. Nickerson RE. Gimple Slagis AA Fraser RA Schussler D-H. Haneath Stevenson Mi Higuel 1H Tataroat Rs. Hill . Wichman GR ones GK Vaghasia ‘Working Group on Administration mp, ae ‘Working Group on Valves (SGD) (SC 1) E 8. Branch, Chair D.F. Landers RW. Bames, Vice Chair W. N. McLean W. N McLean, Chale S.N. Shields RS. Mill, Secretary D.B. Nickerson EA. Bake H.R Sonderegger CW. Bruny, W.Z. Novak RR. Brodin 1. © Tsacoyeanes RP. Deubler J. Santangelo R Koester RG. Vill J. land 1D. PageWorking Group on Vessels (SG-D) (SC 11) JOINT ACLASME COMMITTEE ON Cc ‘CONCRETE COMPONENTS FOR NUCLEAR SERVICE (SC 30) .W. Bruny, Chair KA Manoly 5D, Cooper amy &-D. coop DLE mat eee ie D-H. Hanrath G.K. Miller MF. Hessheimer, Vice Chair D. C. Jong W.J. Heller W.Z. Novak CA, Sanna, Secretary TE Johnson 1A kalnine Eling 1: Alen NitiLee TM. Khan H.S. Thomton 1. F. Ansa S.F. Putman a RM. ata RE Shaker AC chat 1, Sverson SA eter AY. Wong Speci Working Group on Environmental acs SE-B) SC W.Z Nowa, Chir .t Hofinann YeAsade RA Moen Nee Bh Nex SUBCOMMITTEE ON HEATING BOWERS (SC 1 rs Mili fF Baron, Chair BL Mulean ( PLA Malin, View Omir EA. Nesom Special Working Grp on Seismic Piping Rules (SD) SC IMM. R Argentino, Secmtary JL Seige RB. Duggan Die Tanner 8. Branch, Chir V. Mazen TM. Adame 1c Minho wane 5. Vartoe GA Anali Msi io We Toga EA Wale £0 Hoh eee Rapa 1 Yamazaki Dee a Saberoup on General Requirements SC Il & $C 36) WC. LaRochll, Char MLR. Minick veces, eee Subgroup on Care and Operation of Heating Boies GC) 2 Aopen 8.6. Scot oe Beier J. Woodworth, Chait F C Lizotte D.M. Vickery (MR. Argenziano, Secretary \ Ml Meyer DLV. Walshe Hoey hve 1:0. Hoh eM, MeTapue Subgroup on Materia, Fabrication, and Examination (SCI) ©. Hotinann, Cie RM. jsco GP Miley Secrtary CC Xim Sgro on Cast ron Bolles SC IV) We Alison RA Moen BH. Berg 1H. Murakami KM. McTague, Chair TF. Wickham W. ti Borer C1 Peper 8, Ouguan 11 Woodworth D. Doyle NUM. Simpson RH. Weigel ER Orbos RC Soin st Foner Wo) Spe 6.8. Georgiev 8 Scley JE Haris 'S.Yukawa Suibgroup on Water Heaters (SC IV) ¢ fe Welackon WL. Hag, Chair RL Mulean 10. Gant Sm nee #9. wee eC W.M. Hidilleston D. €. Tanner F.C. chery, Chair MW. Smith FM locas MATayor SF Han, AL Sein eM, McTague Te Tne EM Perky 815. York Special Working Group on tng and Review (St) as vane 0.H, Hanah W.C Latocelle PA Mole, Chai LL eile MW. Smith TL Beda RP sulin 1°, Stevenson DH Mapes D.E Tamer EA Nordsvom RV, Wielgoniei (SUBCOMMITTEEON [NONDESTRUCTIVE EXAMINATION (SCV) rG. Meany, Chair ©. Hedden Bate, Vice Chair G.W, Hembree Maradiaga, Secretary FB. Kovacs RW. Kruzle J. Manning Clark, J WC McGaughey Clayton R.D. McGuire ‘Coomes FJ. Sater Faransso EF. Summers, J Gaaber Subgroup on General Requirements! Personnel Qualifications and Inquiries (SC V) RD. McGuire, Chair H.C. Graber JE. Batey G.W. Hembree WaT. Clayton JR Mackay N.Y, Faranso LP. Swezy Subgroup on Surface Examination Methods (SC V) AS. Biks, Chair H.C. Graber S.J. Alin GW. Hembree T. Aleander RW. Kruzie BH. Clark, J FJ. Sater RA. Goomes EF. Summers, J Subgroup on Volumetric Methods (SC V) J. € Batey, Chir Sh Asin W.T. Clayton NY. Faransso H.C. Graber GW. Hembree JR Mitchell 6B. Kellerhall ‘Working Group on Acoustic Emissions ($G-VM) (SCV) BH. Clark i J.F. Manning Hogan JR. Mitchell ‘Working Group on Radiography (SG-VM) (SC V) G.W. Hembree, Chair N.Y, Faransso| S.A H.C. Graber T. Alexander FB Kovacs I.E Batey RW. Kruzle ‘Working Group on Ultrasonics (SG-VM) (SC V) W. T. Clayton, Chair WC. McGaughey 0. F. Hedden R Pallaman B.Kellerhall Fr Sate EK. Kietaman IM. L.Shakinowsky I , Manning SUBCOMMITTEE ON PRESSURE VESSELS (SC VI) Pastor, Chair J.C. Keenan ‘Mokharian, Vice Chair G8, Komora |. Roby, Secretary KT aw Bogosian RW. Mika 8 U.R Miller Cale c G MO. Rana Eliot K J. Schneider Farr A.Selz Feigel J. Sims Feldstin AA. Spencer Hollingee EA. Steen Houle KK Tam Jacobs EL Thomas, Karcher 5. M, Caldwell I-R Fatt 1. Glaspie JA. Hayward G.L Hollinger W. S. Jacobs G.G. Karcher R.W. Boyce, Chair R.A. Johnson J.-L Amold DiI. Keet Wl. Beos AS. Lester i S.C. Gyr F.C. Ouyang HE Gordon MJ. Pischke MJ Houle MI. Rice KM, Hudson C.D. Rodery W. S.Jacabs WP. Webb RM, Elion, Char AS. Mann VV. Bogosian CC Neely ML Coats A'S Olivares 1. Glaspie 5. C. Roberts 1. Keenan Ki Schneider K ‘A.J Spencer Subgroup on Materials (SC Vil 4. Cameron, Chair EE Morgenesg, D.C. Agarwal E.G. Nisbett W. D. Doty J. Parsons W, D. Edsall D.W. Rahoi D.A Franklin KK Tom B. Hever BK. Thakur ML Katcher E Uptis W.M. LundySubgroup on Toughness (SC Vi W. 5. Jacobs, Chair J. Mooney R.). Basi C.C. Neely Cameron TT. Philips W.D. Doty M.D. Rana. HE. Gordon J.W. Stokes G.8. Komora E Upitis K. Moldtarian Special Working Group on Heat Transfer Equipment (SC VI G8. Koma, Chai . Mahadesn RP. Zoldak, Secretary U.R- Miller CF, Andreone TT.W. Norton SoM Caldwell F. Osweiller MJ, Holz W.A Trott W. G. Jandeasts 5S. Yokell Special Working Group on High-Pressure Vessels (SC VAIN JR. Sims, Je, Chair MM James ‘A Redington, Secretary P. Jansson LP. Analy JA Kapp LE. Bader D.P. Kendal, RC Bid 1.8. Boys DiI. Bums PLN, Chak EL Daniel RE. Feigel D.M. Fryer J. Heck, e AH. Honza. LF Sullivan VT. Hwang, FW, Tatar SUBCOMMITTEE ON WELDING (SC DO 1.G. Feldstein, Chair AH. Mille WJ. Sperko, Vice Chair BL R. Newmark |. Labrador, Secretary PP. Nowis Bark AS. Olivares D.A. Bowers 5.D. Reynolds, ML. Casper GW. Spohn LP. Connor MJ, Stanko W.D. Doty 1L Van Fosson ®.D. Flenner RR. Young M). Houle W. K. Scattergood, Honorary W.M. Lar Member RD, MeGulre ‘Subgroup an Rearing 6C BO MJ. Pischke, Chair CF. Jeerngs ML, Carpenter AH. Mille M.J. Houle Rebino .W. Mann AS. Olivares PR Evans, RA Weiss P.C.Filean KR Willers RM Jesse ‘Subgroup on Materials (SC DO ML Carpenter, Chair HLA. Sadler LP. Connor CE Suing PD. Flenner CE. Spader, I. RM. Jesse WJ Speko cc Kim MJ. Stanko AH Miller RR Young ‘Subgroup on Performance Qualifiation (SC 1X) D.A, Bowers, Chair MJ. Houle VA. Ball W.M. Lundy LP. Connor RD. McGuke R.A. Coomes PP. Noni PD. Flenner W. K, Seatergood . Hermann G.W. Spoha Subgroup on Procedure Qualification (SC 1X) D.A. Bowers, Chair S.D. Reynolds. RK. Brown, J MJ. Rice R.A. Johnson W. K. Seamergood D.W. Mann W. J. Sperko| AH. Miller aL Van Fosson PP. Norris TC. Wiesner AS. Olivares PR wilt F.C. Ouyang SUBCOMMITTEE ON FIBER-REINFORCED PLASTIC PRESSURE VESSELS (SC X) PJ. Conlisk, Chair D. Esberg, Vice Chair A). Roby, Secretary KOM. Agrawal FL Brown 1-L Bastilos| T.W. Cowley TJ. Fowler CE Hune J.C. Murphy. SUBCOMMITTEE ON [NUCLEAR INSERVICE INSPECTION (SC XI) ©. F. Hedden, Chair DF. Landers REGimple, Vice Chair TF. Lentz ©. Martinez, LT. Lindberg W.H. Bamford, i. G.¢. mllman RL Bevery CR. Osman JM. Bloom PC Riecardella RW. Boyce: AT. Robert I C.D. Cowler LL Sage DD. Davis FJ. Schaar RL Dyle RI. Scott TN. Epps LE Stafera FE. Gregor RW. Swayne W.C. Holton CW. Tank lida RA Yonokawa RD. Kerr KK Yoon.Honorary Members (SC XD) S.H, Bush LR Kaz Li. Chockie RR Maccary J.P. Houstrup Subgroup on Evaluation Standards (SC XI) W. H. Bamford ry Chair 8, Ranganath JM, Bloom PC. Riceardella RC Cipolla D.A-Scarh RM. Gamble W. L Serer TI. Griesbach CA Tomes K, Hasegawa ‘A.W. Van Der Sys PI. Hijeck KR, Wiehman D.N Hopkins ikon K tide KK YY. imamura s Yulee 1G. Mette ‘Working Group on Flaw Evaluation (SG-ES) (SC Xi) RC Cipola, Cal 1.G. Merkle G.H.De Boo, Secretary). . Panesar WH. Bamford, Je S, Ranganath M. Beso} B.A. Scant JM. Bloom T. 8. Schurman E Friedman W. L Server T.J.Griesbach FA. Simonen FD. Hayes KR. Wichman DN. Hopkins GM. Wilkowski Kida KK. Yoon, Y. Imamura 5. Yukawa IM. Kupins ‘A Zahoor HS. Mehta V.A-Zilberstein ‘Working Group on Operating Plant Criteria (SG-ES) (SC X1) 1. J. Gresbach, Chair Ms Maia W. H. Bamford, J S. Panesar H. Behnke W. E. Pennell B.A. Bishop S. Ranganath WF Brady 5. Rs E Friedman wi 5.R. Gosselin EA sae EM Hackett FA J. Hijeck 1D.Spr, IM. Kupins G. Stes S.D. eso KK P. Manbeck Stila ‘Working Group on Pipe Flaw Evaluation (SG-E5) (SC X1) DLA. Searth, Chai Hasegawa G.M.Wilkowsk, Secretary DN. Hopkins W. H. Bamford, J. Ke ida RC. Cipolla HS. Mehta NG. Cofie 1.8. Panesar S.K Datuar KK. Yoon G.H. De B00 S. Yukawa E Friedman ‘A. Zahoor LF. Goyete V. A Zilberstein Subgroup on Liquid-Metal-Cooled Systems (SC X1) CG. Mecarar Chaie R Hundal W.L. Chase RW. King S. Hatori W. Kwant ‘Working Group on Liquid-Metal Reactor Covers (SGAUMCS) (SC XD) W.L. Chase, Chair R. Hundal S. Hatori C.D. Comer, Char MR Hum D.C. Adamonis D. Lamond 8, Bevins GA Loftus FT.Carr MC. Modes C8. Cheeze CR. Osman W. T. Clayton FJ. Schaat, FJ. Dodd J.C. Spanner, TN. Epps i Ch. Wirz 1.0. Henry ‘Working Group on Personnel Qualification and Surface, ‘Visual, and Eddy Current Examination (G-NDB) (SC Xi) C.). Wire, Secretary RD. McGuire BL. Curis MF Sherwin D.O. Henry D. Spake HE. Houseman, J.C. Spanner, J 1. MeArdle DS. Whitcomb Working Group on Pressure Testing (SC-NDE) (SC X1) FJ. Schaal, Chair 1M, Boughman . Lamond, Secretary T.R. Bugelholl eM. Ansel R.J. Cimoch T.B. Basso WN. Keiser Subgroup on Repairs, Replacements, and Modifications ($C XI) W.. Holston, Chair RD. Kerr DLE Waskey, Secretary D.F. Landers RW, Boyce RS. Lewis M,N. Bressler MLS, MeDonald RE, Canvel RR. Stevenson RE Gimple RW. Swayne CE Hore RE Tome RA. Hermann, RA Yonekawa‘Working Group on Design Reconciliation (SG-RRAM) (SC X0 TE Hiss, Chir DF. Landers W. € Holston, Chair RW. Swayne 1.7. Conmer, Secretary AH. Taufique R. W. Boyce H.. Thaler 5.B. Brown RE.Tome EV ibe ‘Working Group on Responsibilities and Program Requirements (SC-RREM) (SC XD) A Youchawa, Chair RS. Lewis RR Stevenson, Secretary M.S, McDonald 5.K. Fisher S.M.Swilley GM Foster ‘AJ. Waleut RD. Graham J. Gherguovich, Alternate CE Hate ‘Working Group on Welding and Special Repair Processes {SC-RRAM) (SC XI) DE Waskey, Chair RD. Kerr RE Cartel, Secretary BR. Newton PD. Fisher PP. Norris A.) Giannuzzi J.€. O'Sullivan RA Hemann R.Willens RP. Inca Subgroup on Water-Cooled Systems (SC XI) RL. Dyle, Char 1.7. Lindberg G.C. atk, Secretary MP. Linte Wa. Brags W.E. Nomis 7. Bugelholl C Pendleton D.D. Davis CW. Tahok ML Herrera Throckmorton T.C Hinkle SM. Walker SD. Kulat RA. West TF. Lentz ROM. Kennelly, Alernate ‘Working Group on Containment (SG-WCS) (SC X1) LE Staliera, Chair CN Krishnaswamy HG. Ashar MP. Linte W, J. Brags D.Naws KK.N. Chao. 8.C. Ptigout MJ. Feds G.W. Robin HT Hill RT. Zak RD. Hough W.E. Nomi, Alternate Working Group on Implementation of Risk-Based Examination {SG-WCS) (SC XI) 1.7. Lindberg Mach RK Mata ‘A. MeNell PJ. O'Regan 1H. Philips FA. Simonen T.V.vo RA West Working Group on pect Set ad Components (Senco 60x oO Throckmorton Chair Nach € Ponletn Seoway TR Mealln Gee Germ H.Q.00 Rome F Foupwouee W.tahk Te Hine (cB Thomas BR Hum TA Wet $0 rola Tran Lunde RW. Swayne, Chair LE Safera RL Beverly Ch. Wine MP. inte Subgroup on Design and Materials (SC XID) M.D. Rana, Chair 1. Pastor Becht V J. L Rademacher .A.Canonico T.A. Rogers W. D. Doty CM. Seratella G.G. Karcher AP. Varghese PP. Lave MR Ward M. Manik E White S.L Malian, t‘Subgroup on Fabrication and inspection (SC XI) 5. V. Voothees, Chair DJ Kreft M. Burch GC. McRae D.A,Canonico MR, Minick ML Coats IN Surtees M. Hennemand 1.P. Swezy LD. Holsinger ‘Sbgroup on General Requirements (SC XII) CH. Hochman, Chair J.C Keenan T, Alexander 1B. Lee ALN. Antoniou FA. Liar J. Cannon | GR Stoeckinger 1. Feller CH. Walters M.A. Garrett WL. White KL Gilmore L Wolpert SUBCOMMITTEE ON BOILER AND [PRESSURE VESSEL ACCREDITATION (SC-BPVA) ALL Spencer, Chair RL Willams CE Ford, Vice Chair W, j, Bees, Alternate AL, eA. Bell, Alternate Kl V. Bogosian, Alternate Mw M.A. De Viies, Aternate P.D, Flenner,Altemate LJ. Kuchera Alternate W. C. LaRochelle, Alteate ‘AS. Lester il, Alternate KOM. MTague, Altenate G.P. Milley, Alternate P.G. Scheckermann, Alternate IN Surtees, Altemate ‘SUBCOMMITTEE ON NUCLEAR ACCREDITATION ($C-NA) T.£, Quaka, Chair ‘A. Spencer RR Stevenson, Vice Chair R. W. Boyce, Alterate FE. Zusman, Secretary RE, Clemiewicz, Alternate V. Bogosian S, Dasgupta, Alternate MN Bressler .D, Edhar, Alternate G.Deily 5. M. Goodwin, Alternate FR. Drahos D.H.Hanrath, Alternate J. Harris RC. Howard, Alternate M. Higuchi KA Huber, Alterate M.Koib AAJ Justin, Alternate W.C. LaRochelle N.C. KistAltemate RP. Mantyre ALA Lot, Alternate HB, Pree ©. Trapp, Staff Represen= ALT. Roberts it ‘ative SUBCOMMITTEE ON DESIGN (SC-D) DLP. Jones, Chair UR Miller EH. Maradiaga, Secretary KC. Mortson RW. Bares W.J. O'Donnell . Becht IV RD. Schuler, Ir. GG. Graven A Sele RW. Mika ‘Subgroup on Design Analysis SC-D) 1. Pastor, Secretary A Kallis MR Breach W. J. Koves PJ. Conlisk TH.us AG, Eggers ©. Maekawa J.-L Hechmer EL Thomas, ke G.L Hollinger RA. Whipple Subgroup on Elevated Temperature Design (SC-D) C. Becht IV, Chair JM. Corum, Secretary CR Brinknan Campbell 0.5. Gaff RI Jeter C Lawon Subgroup on Fatigue Strength (SC-D) W.}. O'Donnell, Chair. Khashajian PR Donavin C tawon 1A. Hayward 1 Merend JL Hechmer Ho Zid 0. Jonee Subgroup on Openings (SCD) RW. Miki, Secretary J.P. Madden MR. Breach XC Moron GG. Graven D.R Palmer Vi. Hwang M.D. Rana S.C to Ec Rodabaugh RE. Laney Special Working. Group on Bolted Flanged Joints (SC-D) RW. Mikika, Chair S.N. Pagay G.D. Bibel PG. Scheckermann ROM. Bllit RW. Schneider AS. Lester RD. Schuler, Ie. E Michalopoulos A Selz SUBCOMMITTEE ON SAFETY VALVE REQUIREMENTS (SC-SVR) EC. Kistner, Jes Chae S.F. Hartson, ie, M.D. Gerstein, Vice Chair W. F, Hart U.D'Unso, Secretary HD. Michael JF. Ball D.K Peetz 8. Cammeresi J.W. Reynolds 1A. Cox Dik Sallan| RD. Danzy A) Spencer D.B. De Michael J. Standfast RJ. Doeling 1A West RG. Fiend TJ. Fegan, Alternate HL Gregg,‘Subgroup on Design (SC-SVR) RG. falend, Chair 5. evn Sr R.D.Danzy PLR Sievert DB. De Michael ‘AL Spencer R.J. Doelling TR Tarbay HI. Gress, 1A West Subgroup on General Requirements (SC-S¥R) (M.D. Bernstein, Chair DK. Peete 1 Ball JW Reynold ics JW. Richardson HD. Michael 1. Standfat CA. Neumann ‘Subgroup on Testing (SC-SVR) SF, Hatson, Je, Chair D.M Papa S. Cammeres I, Seallan 1A Cox S.York WF Hat OINTRODUCTION ‘The following is a brief introduction to the 1908 Euiton of Section IX and cannot be considered as a substitute forthe actual review of appropriate sections of the document. However, tis introduction is intended to give the reader a better understanding of the purpose tnd organizaton of Section IX. Section IX of the ASME Boiler and Pressure Vessel Code relates to the qualification of welders, welding ‘operators, brazers, and brazing operators, and the proce- dures employed in welding or brazing in accordance with the ASME Boiler and Pressure Vessel Code and the ASME B31 Code for Pressure Piping. As such, this is an active document subject to constant review, interpretation, and improvement to recognize new devel. ‘opments and research data. Section IX is a document referenced for qualification by various construction codes such as Section 1, I, IV, VIII, etc. These particular construction codes apply to specific types of fabrication and may impose additional welding require- ‘ments or exemptions to Section IX qualifications. Quali fication in accordance with Section IX isnot a guarantee that procedures and performance qualifications will be socepiable t0 a particular construction code. Section IX establishes the basic eriteria for welding and brazing which are observed in the preparation of welding and brazing requirements that affect procedure and performance. It is important that the user of the 1998 Edition of Section IX understand the basic criteria in reviewing the requirements which have been estab- lished. ‘The purpose of the Welding Procedure Specification (WPS) and Procedure Qualification Record (PQR) is to determine that the weldment proposed for construction is capable of having the required properties for is application, It is presupposed thatthe welder or ‘operator performing the welding procedure qualification test is a skilled workman, This also applies to the Brazing Procedure Specifications (BPS) and the brazer ‘and brazing operator qualifications. The procedure quali- fication test is to establish the properties of the weldment ‘or brazement and not the skill of the personnel per- forming the welding or brazing. In addition, special ‘consideration is given when notch toughness is required by other Sections of the Code. The notch-toughness variables do not apply unless referenced by the construc- tion codes. Jn Welder or Brazer/Brazing Operator Performance Qualification, the basic criterion is to determine the ability to deposit sound weld metal, or to make a sound braze. In Welding Operator Performance Qualifi- cation, the basic criterion is to determine the mechanical ability of the welding operator to operate the equipment. In developing the present Section IX, each welding process and brazing process that was included was reviewed with regard to those items (called variables) which have an affect upon the welding or brazing ‘operations as applied to procedure or performance criteria. ‘The user of Section IX should be aware of how Section IX is organized. It is divided into two parts: welding and brazing. Each part is then divided into four articles. These articles deal with the following: (a) general requirements (Article I Welding and Arti- cle XI Brazing) (6) procedure qualifications (Article It Welding and Article XII Brazing) (c) performance qualifications (Article IN| Welding and Article XI Brazing) (d) data (Anicle IV Welding and Article XIV Brazing) ‘These articles contain general references and guides that apply to procedure and performance qualifications such as positions, type and purpose of various mechani- cal tests, acceptance criteria, and the applicability of Section IX, which was in the Preamble of the 1980 Section IX (the Preamble has been deleted). The general requirement articles reference the data articles fox spe~ cifies of the testing equipment and removal of the ‘mechanical test specimens PROCEDURE QUALIFICATIONS Each process that has been evaluated by Section IX is listed separately with the essential and nonessential variables as they apply to that particular process. In general, the Welding Procedure Specifications (WPS) and the Brazing Procedure Specifications (BPS) are tolist all essential and nonessential variables for cach process that is included under that particular procedure specification. If a change is made in any essential variable, requalification of the procedure 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 notch toughness is requited by the construction code, the supplementary ‘essential variables become additional essential variables and a change requires requalification of the procedure. In addition to covering various processes, there are also rules for procedure qualification of corrosion- resistant weld metal overlay and hard-facing weld metal overlay. PERFORMANCE QUALIFICATIONS ‘These articles list separately the various welding and brazing processes withthe essential variables that apply to the performance qualifications of each process. The welder, brazer, and brazing operator quali limited by essential variables ‘The performance qualification articles have numerous paragraphs describing general applicable variables for all processes. QW-350 and QB-350 list additional essential Yariables which are applicable for specific processes. ‘The QW-350 variables do not apply to welding opera- tors, QW-360 lists the additional essential variables for welding operators, Generally, a welder or welding operator may be qualified by mechanical bending tests, radiography of @ test plate, or radiography of the initial production weld. Brazers or brazing operators may not be qualified by radiography. WELDING AND BRAZING DATA ‘The welding and brazing data articles include the variables grouped into categories such as joints, base materials and filler materials, positions, preheat/postweld heat treatment, gas, electrical charac teristics, and technique. They are referenced from other articles as they apply to each process. ‘These articles are frequently misused by selecting variables that do not apply to a particular process. ‘Variables (QW-402 to QW-410 and QB-402 to OB- 410) only apply as referenced for the applicable process in Article IL or Article II for welding and Aricle XII for Article XIII for brazing. The user of Section IX should not try to apply any variable which is not referenced for that process in QW-250, QW-350, QW- 360, QB-250, or QB-350, These articles also include assignments of P-Numbers and F-Numbers to particular base materials and filer materials, Article TV also includes A-Number tables for reference by the manufacturer. ‘Beginning with the 1994 Addenda, the welding P- Numbers, brazing P-Numbers, and nonmandatory S- Numbers’ were consolidated into one table identified a8 QW/QB-422, Both the QB-422 table (brazing P- Numbers) and Appendix C table (S-Numbers) were deleted. The new QW/QB-422 table was divided into ferrous and nonferrous sections. Metals were listed in rumerieal order by material specification number 10 aid users in locating the appropriate grouping number. ‘An abbreviated listing of metals grouped by P-Numbers, Appendix D, has been included for users still wishing to locate groupings of metals by welding P-Number. The QW.451 and QB-451 tables for procedure quali- fication thickness requirements and the QW-452 and (QB-452 tables for performance thickness qualifications are given and may only be used as referenced by other paragraphs, Generally, the appropriate essential variables reference these tables. Revisions to the 1980 Edition of Section IX intro- duced new definitions for position and added a filet ‘weld orientation sketch to complement the groove-weld orientation sketch. The new revision to positon indicates that a welder qualifies in the 1G, 2G, 3G, etc. position and is then qualified to weld, in production, in the F, V, H, oF © postions as appropriate. QW-461.9 is a revised table that summarizes these new qualifications. ‘The data articles also give sketches of coupon orienta- tions, removal of test specimens, and test jig dimensions. ‘These are referenced by Articles I and XI. QW-470 describes etching processes and reagents. At the end of Articles IV and XIV is a list of general definitions applicable to Section IX, welding and brazing, respectively. These may differ slightly from other welding documents. ‘Nonmandatory Forms for welding and brazing proce- dure and performance qualifications appear in Appendix BB, These forms are provided for the aid of those who do not wish to design their own forms. Any form(s) that address all applicable requirements of Section 1X may be used.