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What is ASME Section XI?

What is ASME Section XI?

The ASME Code Section XI provides standards for the examination, in-service testing and inspection, and repair and replacement of nuclear power plant components, pressure vessels and piping. Intertek’s flaw evaluations can help nuclear power plants comply with ASME Code Section XI.

What is ASME Section?

This Section provides requirements for all methods of construction of power, electric, and miniature boilers; high temperature water boilers, heat recovery steam generators, and certain fired pressure vessels to be used in stationary service; and power boilers used in locomotive, portable, and traction service.

What are ASME Code cases?

In the event there is an urgent need for alternative rules concerning materials, construction, or in-service inspection activities not covered by existing Boiler and Pressure Vessel Code (BPVC) rules, or for early implementation of an approved code revision, ASME may issue a code case.

What is ASME Section II?

An American national standard, the ASME Boiler and Pressure Vessel Code, Section II – Materials, contains four parts that efficiently organize the important materials data used in ASME code design and construction of boilers and pressure vessels.

What is ASME Section VIII?

ASME Section VIII of the code is dedicated to pressure vessels. It gives detailed requirements for the design, fabrication, testing, inspection, and certification of both fired and unfired pressure vessels. Division 1 addresses the requirements for design, fabrication, inspection, testing, and certification.

Is ASME a code or a standard?

ASME is the leading international developer of codes and standards, hereafter referred to as standards, associated with the art, science, and practice of mechanical engineering.

What is ASME code welding?

The ASME code requires that welders are certified to specific weld procedures used to fabricate the ASME code vessel. Welder certifications must be documented and maintained. A weld map must be generated that shows which welder performed each weld on an ASME code vessel.

What is the difference between ASME Div 1 and 2?

ASME Section VIII, Division 2 is intended for purpose-specific vessels with a defined fixed location. Another major difference between the Division 1 and Division 2 lies in failure theory. While Division 1 is based on normal stress theory, Division 2 is based on maximum distortion energy (Von Mises).

What is ASME Code for shaft design?

ASME Code states that for shaft made of a specified ASTM steel: Shaft design includes the determination of shaft diameter having the strength and rigidity to transmit motor or engine power under various operating conditions. Shafts are usually round and may be solid or hollow.

Are ANSI and ASME standards the same?

ANSI establishes and accredits performance and quality standards for products and services in a wide variety of sectors, while ASME is primarily focused on boilers and pressure vessels.

Where can I find the 2004 ASME code?

The 2004 Code is available only in the loose-leaf format; accordingly, the Addenda will be issued in the loose-leaf, replacement-page format. INTERPRETATIONS ASME issues written replies to inquiries concerning interpretation of technical aspects of the Code.

When was the last ASME code interpretation issued?

1. The database contains interpretations to ASME codes and standards issued after December 19, 2013, as well as most historical interpretations to the A17, Boiler and Pressure Vessel Code, B30, B31, B16, etc. The database is a work in progress and will be updated to include historical interpretations…

What is the ASME Boiler and Pressure Vessel Code?

2004 Edition July 1, 2004 ASME BOILER AND PRESSURE VESSEL COMMITTEE SUBCOMMITTEE ON NONDESTRUCTIVE EXAMINATION V THE AMERICAN SOCIETY OF MECHANICAL ENGINEERS NEW YORK, NEW YORK ASME BOILER AND PRESSURE VESSEL CODE AN INTERNATIONAL CODE p. 1 of 268 06-09-04 06:34:52 Text・〕e: 000425F001Unit: U001