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(These interpretations are not part of ASME 816.34-1996 and are included for information only. These interpretations apply to the 1988 and earlier editions and the requirements cited may be different in this Edition. Therefore, some replies may not be valid in regards to this Edition.)

INTRODUCTION
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PROCEDUREFOR REQUESTINGINTERPRETATIONS
Upon request, the B16 Committee will render an interpretation of any requirement of this Standard. Interpretations can onlyberenderedinresponseto a written request, whichshouldbe addressed to: Secretary, B16 Main Committee The American Society of Mechanical Engineers Three Park Avenue New York, NY 10016-5990 The request for interpretation shouldbe clear andunambiguous. Itis further recommended thatthe inquirer submit his request using the following format: (a) Subject. Cite the applicable paragraph number(s) and/or give a concise description of the subject. (b) Question. Phrase the question as a request for an interpretation of a specific requirement suitable for general understanding and use, not as a request for an approval of a proprietary design or situation. question; The inquirer may also include anyplans or drawings which are necessarytoexplainthe however, they should not contain proprietary namesor information. Requests which are notinthis format may be rewritteninthis format prior to being answered, which may inadvertently change the original intent of the request. ASME procedures provide for reconsideration ofan interpretation when or if additional information is available whichthe inquirer believes might affect the interpretation. Further, personsaggrieved by an interpretation may appeal to the cognizant ASME committee or subcommittee. ASME does not approve, certify, rate or endorse any item, construction, proprietary device, or activity.

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Replies to Technical Inquiries Issued from January 1, 1997 Through July 1, 1998

Interpretation: 2-45
Subject: Date Issued: File: Para. 6.7 August 11, 1997
B 16-97-002

Question (1): Are multiple radial holes that penetrate the required minimum wall thickness of a valve body, e.g., holes for the purpose of securing an identification plate, permitted under the requirements of para. 6.7(g) of ASME B16.34-1988? Reply (1): No. This clause only identifies requirements related to a single radial hole. Question (2): Is it permissible to apply the requirements para. 6.7 of ASME B16.34-1988 to butterflyof type valves that have integral or welded flanges on one or both body ends? Reply (2): No.

Interpretation: 2-46

Subject: Markingfldentification Multiple Material Plate Date Issued: File: April 6, 1998
B16-98-005

Question (1): When a valve body material meets all the requirements separate material specification of two grades listed in Table 1 of ASME B16.34-1996, may the valve body be marked with both material grade symbols in accordance with para. 4.2.8? Reply (1): Yes. Question (2): Is the selection of which of the two maximum or limiting temperatures to be shown on the identification plate required by para. 4.3 of ASME B16.34-1996 for a valve body that is marked with two material grade symbols designating material grades that have differing cautionary or specified temperature limits listed in the respective Table 2 Notes the option of the manufacturer? Reply (2): Yes.

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Interpretation: 2-47 Subject: Date Issued: File: Minimum Wall Thickness April 6, 1998

B 16-98-006

Question (1): Do the rules of para. 6.1.6 in ASME B16.34-1996 apply to local areas having less than the required minimum wall thicknessresulting from manufacturing operations such as casting, forging, and machining, including grinding, milling, and drilling? Reply (1): Yes. Question (2): Under the rules of ASME B16.34-1988, is it permissible to use Table 3 to extrapolate minimum wall thickness for valves having pressure-temperature ratings less than Class 150? Reply (2): No. Question (3): Are flanged valves that conform the flange thickness requirements for PN 10 steel valves to within the scope of either ASME B16.34-1988 or -1996? Reply (3): No.

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INTERPRETATIONS TO ASME B16.34

(These interpretations are not part of ASME 816.34.1996 and are included for information only. These interpretations apply to the 1988 and earlier editions and the requirements cited may be different in the current edition. Therefore, some replies may not be valid in regards to this Edition. The effective date of this Edition is as noted in the forward.)

INTRODUCTION
As a service to personswhousetheB16standards,B16Committee renders interpretations of the requirements upon request. The procedure for requesting an interpretation is described in the following paragraphs. The interpretations include all replies which have been approved in response to inquiries concerning interpretation of this Standard since the publication ofASMWANSIB16.34-1988. An interpretation applies either to the edition and Addenda in effect on the date of issuance of the interpretation or the edition and Addenda stated the in interpretation. Subsequent revisions to this Standard may supersede theinterpretation.

PROCEDURE FOR REQUESTINGINTERPRETATIONS

Onrequest, the B16 Committee willrenderaninterpretation ofanyrequirementof this Standard. Interpretations canonlyberendered in response to a writtenrequest,whichshould be addressedto: Secretary, B16 Main Committee The American Society of Mechanical Engineers UnitedEngineering Center 345 East 47th Street New York, NY 10017 The request for interpretation should be clear and unambiguous. It is further recommended that the inquirer submit his request usingthefollowingformat: (a) Subject. Cite the applicable paragraph number(s) andor give a concise description of the subject. (b) Question. Phrase the question as a request for an interpretation of a specific requirement suitable for general understanding and use, not as a request for an approval of a proprietary design or situation. The inquirermay also include anyplans or drawingswhich are necessary to explain the question; however,theyshouldnot contain proprietarynames or information. Requestswhicharenotin this format may berewritten in this format prior to being answered, which may inadvertently change the original intent of the request. ASME procedures provide for reconsideration of an interpretation when or if additional information is available whichtheinquirerbelievesmight affect theinterpretation. Further, personsaggrieved by an interpretation may appeal to the cognizant ASME committee or subcommittee.ASME does not approve, certify, rate, or endorseany item, construction,proprietary device, or activity.

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INTERPRETATIONS NO. 2
Replies to Technical Inquiries Issued from January 1, 1990 Through December 31, 1995

Interpretation: 2-1

Materials Subject: 1; Table Date May Issued: 17, 1990 File:

B 16-89-O01

Question(1):Isthere Reply (I): No.

an errorinTable1inthatASTM

A351-CG8Misnotlisted?

Question (2): Does a valve with a body valve made ASTM of requirements of ASMElANSI B 16.34-1988? Reply (2): No. Question(3):CannewmaterialsbeaddedtoTable

A351-CG8Mcomplywiththe

l?

Reply(3):Yes. This can be done at thenextrevisionorwhen an Addenda is prepared. In order to facilitate the inclusionof new materials, it is recommended that the requester provide the Committee withthedataneededtoestablishpressure-temperatureratingsasprovidedinAnnexF.
Interpretation: 2-2

Subject:8.4.2; Paragraph Weld Repair Date Issued: File: Question: Does B16.34setlimitsontheextentofweldrepairthatmaybeperformedoncastings forStandardClass,SpecialClassorLimitedClassvalves? Reply: No May 29, 1989

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Interpretation: 2-3

Subject: Paragraph Date Issued: File:

8 3 2 2 Surface . . . ; Examination
May 30,1990

B 16-89-003

Question: Under ASMWANSI B16.34-1988,para. 8.3.2.2,is it permissible, for Special Class valves, to perform any or all of the required surface examinations either prior to or after machining? Reply:Yes,providedthattherequiredexaminationstakeplace, required heat treatment. as required by para. 8 2 afterany .,

Interpretation: 2-4

Subject: Paragraph Date May Issued: File:

6.1.5,Tables 3 and G3, Annexes and A

21, 1990
B 16-89-004

Question (1): Minimumwallthicknessrequirements are definedinANSI B 16.34-1981,para. 6 1 5 .. forthezone 1.33t,,, theweldendandforthezone from tm fromthebodyneck.Theintervening be gradual.Isitrequiredthatthetransitiontaperbeexternal? transition zone is required to Reply ( ) No, a transition, ifused,may 1:

be either external or internal or a combination

ofboth.

2: Question ( ) InANSI B16.34-1981,theminimumwallthicknesstabulatedforClass in.diameter is 11.64 in.and 295.7 mm. Are thesetabularnumberscorrect?

4500 and 15

Reply ( ) No. This is a misprint that has been corrected in ASMWANSI B16.34-1988.The correct 2: B16.34. value is 11.87 in.Metricdimensionsarenolongerusedin Question ( ) InANSI B 16.34-1981, itarequirementthatvalveseatdiameters 3: is hn p a t e r t a )the inside diameters ofAnnexA? Reply () No. There are, however, user specifications that require full 3: ot Annex A as the definition for full pr.
be equalto(or

port valves and reference

Interpretation: 2-5

Subject: Paragraph Date May Issued: File:

8 3 2 1 Ultrasonic ...; Radiographic or Examination 29,1989

B 16-89-O05

Question: Is it intended that the distance of coverage for the Special Class Examination for forgings ... under para. 8 3 2 1 be thesame as forcastings? Reply: No. It is a requirement of paras. 8 3 2 1 a and (b) that the entire cylindrical and ring sections ...() be examined.
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2-6, 2-7, 5 8

Interpretation: 2-6

Subject: Paragraph Date October Issued: File:

2.3.3; Fluid Expansion Thermal

5, 1989

B 16-89-009

Question: If a pressure relief valve is used as the means of overpressure protection under para. 2.3.3 of ASWANSI B16.34-1988, is it required that the relief valve manufactured and tested in accordance be withoneoftheSectionsoftheASMEBoilerandPressureVesselCode,by amanufacturerholding theapplicableCodeCertificates? Reply:Thiswoulddependupontherequirementsof the purchaser of the B16.34 valve. Paragraph 2.3.3 assigns responsibility for providing means to assure that the pressure in the valve will not exceed thatallowedtothepurchaser.Ifthepurchaserchoosesapressurereliefvalve as themeansthenit is also thepurchasersresponsibilitytodesignatewhichcodesorregulation,ifany,applytothe installedvalveandconcomitantlytothepressurereliefvalve,seepara. 1.2.2.
Interpretation: 2-7

Subject: Paragraph Date April Issued: File:

2.1.3; Limited Class Valves 9, 1990 B 16-89-011

ASMWANSI B16.34-1988, para. 1.1 applyto

Question (1): Does theexpressionweldingendin both socketweldingandbuttweldingendvalves? Reply (1): Yes. Question (2): May butt welding end valves, size NPS with Annex G of .ASMUANSI B16.34-1988? Reply (2): Yes.
Interpretation: 2-8

2-92 and smaller be constructed in accordance

Welding Seal Subject: Date April Issued: File:

9, 1990
B16-90-001 B16.34-1988 include fabrication requirements for sealweldingofseat

Question:DoesASMWANSI ringsintovalvebodies? Reply: No.

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Interpretation: 2-9

Subject: 6.1.3; Paragraph Valve Date Issued: File: May 4, 1990

B 16-90-07

Body Necks

Question: Does para. rectangularbodyneck?

6.1.3 of ASMWANSI

B 16.34-1988 prohibit gate a valve design using a

6.1.7 requires the that manufacturer determine Reply: however, No, para. needed for shapes other than circular. Interpretation: 2-10

if additional metal

is

Subject: Paragraph Date June Issued: File:

6.1.2; Inside Diameter

11, 1990

B 16-90-015

Question:WithreferencetoANSI B16.34-1981, para. 6.1.2, forbuttweldingendvalves, may the basic inside diameter at the valve end be taken as the inside diameter of the highest pipe Schedule Number applicable to the valve size and pressure class? Reply: No. The basic inside diameter is a valve specific dimension that may or may not be relevant
to a particular set of pipe dimensions.

Interpretation: 2-1 1

Subject: Paragraph Date October Issued: File:

2.1.5 (c); Fabricated Valves

Welding by

31, 1990

B 16-90-020
for StandardClass

Question:Does ASMWANSI B16.34-1988 requirenondestructiveexamination by welding? Valves,NPS 6 andsmaller,thatarefabricated Reply: No.

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Interpretation: 2-12

Subject:

Paragraph 8.4; Defect Removal and Repair

Date Issued: 21, January 1991 File:

B 16-90-030
repair, a

Question(1): In ASMUANSI B16.34-1988, is Clause 8.4, covering defectremovaland requirementonly for Special Class valves? Reply(1):Yes.

Question (2): Where are the requirements for defectremoval,repair,andpostweldheattreatment for other than Special Class valves? Reply (2): The requirements arethosestipulatedin in Table 1. the respectiveASTM specifications as covered

Question (3): Whenavalve is usedin conjunction with an ASME Code for Pressure Pipingand plate, is it required is designated as a Special Class valve and is so marked on the valve identification 8.4.2(c) be met? that the postweld heat treatmentprovisionsofpara. Reply (3): Yes. For limitations imposedby codes andregulations,seepara.
Interpretation: 2-13
1.2.2.

Subject: Annex Date Issued: File:

F; Special ClassMethod Rating

January 21, 1991
B 16-90-034

Question: Does Annex F, Special Class RatingMethod,ANSI for determining hydrostatic shell test pressure?

B 16.34-1981, include requirements

Reply: No. The purpose of Annex F, see F1 .l, is to recordthe rules thatwereused to determine the tabulated pressure-temperature ratings. The only pressure-temperature ratings recognized for Special Class valves are those in Table 2. The requiredhydrostatic shell test pressure, for all valves, is as described inpara. 7.1.

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Interpretation: 2-14

Subject: Date Issued: File:

Requirements for Special Class Valves January 21, 1991

B 16-90-038

Question (1): For a Special Class valve in accordance with ASMWANSI B16.34-1988, is it permissible to construct a composite area for radiographic coverage, basedon Fig. 6 through 15, that meetsthe intent of para. 8.3.1.1 for a valvebody shape not illustrated? Reply (1): Yes. Question (2): Do any of the Figs. 6 through 15 illustrate the seat-body shell radiographic coverage that would be required for a valve body in the form of two intersecting mutually perpendicular cylinders, where one of the cylinders corresponds to the valvenozzlesandthe other to an upperand lower bonnet cavity? Reply (2): Yes, Fig. 13, Sections X-X andY-Y.
Interpretation: 2-15

Subject: Date Issued: March File:

6.1.1; Minimum Requirements Wall 1991 19, B 16-90-041

Question:UnderASMWANSI B16.34-1988, for a valvebody of sectional construction (see para. 6.4.2) where the body joint includes an internal gasket whose placement isolates an internal end section of the body wall from the contained fluid, is it necessary that the entire body meet the minimum wall requirements ofpara. 6.1.1? Reply:Yes,taking due account that it is an obligation onthe part of the manufacturer to identify 6.1.1 and to ensure that the applicable metal thickness the wetted surfaces that applyunderpara. 6.4.3 are accommodated. requirements of para. 6.1.7 andtheboltingrequirementsofpara.
Interpretation: 2-16

Subject: Minimum Date Issued: File:

Wall Thickness
10, April 1991 B16-91-003

Question: Under ASMWANSI B16.34-1988, are the rules for minimum valve body wall also requirements for valve parts other thanthevalve body? Reply:No.

thicknesses

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2-18,

2-17,

2-20

Interpretation: 2-17

Materials

Subject: Date Issued: April 19, File: Question: Isvalve uses a that ASTM A269-TP304 instead ASTM pipe of A312-TP304 in fabrication of thevalvebonnet in conformancewithASMWANSIB16.34-1988? Reply: No, seeparas.1.1and 5.1. the 1991

-004

Interpretation: 2-18

Subject: Date August Issued: 1991 2, B File:

Special Class Valves

16-91-008

Question: In the case of a valve to be qualified for a Special Class designation under ASME/ANSI B16.34-1988that is notofatypespecificallyillustratedin Figs. 6through 15, e.g.,a weld endball valve, may a composite, using for example elements of Figs. 12 and13,be constructed in order to satisfytheradiographicfilm coverage requirementsdetailed in para.8.3.1.1? Reply:Yes.

Interpretation: 2-19

Subject: Date Issued: July B File:

Single Flange (Lug 31, 1991 16-91-009

Type) Valve Body

Question: Does ASMEYANSI B16.34-1988 prohibit a single flange (lug type) valve body made from aplatematerial listed in Table 1whenthedesignissuchthat the bodyis loaded intensionfrom pressureandpiping loads? Reply: No. However, para.1.2.2cautionslimitationsthat maybe imposed by codes or regulations, para. 5.2 notesthat criteria for the selection of materials are notwithin the scope of the Standard, andpara.6.1.7placesresponsibility for adequatemetalthicknessupon the valve manufacturer.

Interpretation: 2-20

Subject:

6.2.2; Valve Flange Ends 1992 B16-91-016 ends

Date Issued: 27, February File:

Question:Isita requirement of ASME/ANSIB16.34-1988,thatvalveswithintegralflanged meet the flange thickness requirements of ASME/ANSIB16.34-1988 for flangedfittings? Reply:Yes,seepara.6.2.2.
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Interpretation: 2-21
Materials Subject: Date February Issued: 14, 1992 16-92-003 B File: Question: In accordance ASMWANSI with B16.34-1988, material is ASTM A105 suitable valvebodyat a temperature of-25 "C? Reply:Yes. fora

Interpretation: 2-22
Subject: Minimum Thickness Wall
.

Date Issued: File:

April2,1992

B 16-92-004
be used

Question: In accordance with ASMWANSI B16.34-1988, what basic inside diameter should when determiningminimumrequiredbodywallthicknessforawaferstyleballvalve? Reply: The diameter associated with the valve body inside circumference should be used.
6.7(c) andFig.16.

See para.

Interpretation: 2-23
Flanged-End Subject: Dimensions Date May Issued: 12, 1992 File:

B 16-92-004
or flanged-end valves that
B165 are notcoveredbythe

Question: Under ASME B16.34-1988, what dimensions apply for flanges ASMEB16.5? are of a smaller size than those listed in the reference
SCOP

Reply: Valves having end flanges smaller than those listed in ASME O ASME B16.34-1988. f

Subject:Paragraph5.1;BoltingMaterial Question: For valve bolts, does ASMUANSI B16.34-1988 have requirements for bolt head configuration? Reply: No, however, bolting material required is to be in accordance one the with of bolting See para.5.1. specificationslistedinTable1underGroup4.

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2-24, 2-25, 2-26

Interpretation: 2-24

Subject: 2.1.5; Fabricated Paragraph Valves Date Issued: File: May 12, 1992

by Welding

16-92-009 B

Question (1): Under ASMWANSI B16.34-1988, is there a valve size above which both flanged end valves and Standard Class welding end valves that are fabricated by welding are required to meet the nondestructive examination requirements ofASMEBoilerandPressureVessel Code, Section VIII, Division 1, for welding? Reply (1): Yes, see para. 2.1.5(~)(1). Question (2): For the fabrication welds identified in the first question, examination requirements applicable to all such weldsregardlessof size? Reply(2):Yes. are these nondestructive

Interpretation: 2-25

Subject: 2.1.5; Paragraph Date May Issued: 12, 16-92-0 File: B 1992 10

Valves Fabricated Welding by

Question: Are the factors 0.80 and1.00citedinparas.2.1.5(c)(1)and factors?

2.1.5(~)(2)casting quality

Reply: No. These factors represent weld joint efficiency for which the reference ASME Boiler and PressureVessel Code, Section VIII,Division1,specifies, for thetype ofweld joint used, the degree of nondestructive examination required.

Interpretation: 2-26

Subject:5.1.2; Paragraph Investment Date August Issued: File: 19, 1992

Castings

2-013

Question (1): Does ASMWANSI B16.34-1988 place limits on the size or pressure class for investment cast bodies, bonnets or cover plates? Reply (1): No. Question (2): To whatextent do the limits on size andpressure class in para.5.1.2 apply? Reply (2): These limits restricttheuse of thecited alternative materialspecificationrequirements whenmaster heats are used for investment castings.
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Interpretation: 2-27

Subject: Paragraph Date August Issued: File:

7.1; Shell Testing 25,1992 B16-92-017

Question (1): Under ASWANSI B16.34-1988,when a flanged end valve body that had been shell testedhastheendflangedgasketseatingsurfaceremachinedtoprovideadifferentsurfacefinish,is be shell tested? it required that the valve body again Reply ( ) Shell testing requirements apply to assembled valves. There are no provisions for separate 1: pressure testing of valvecomponentpartssuchasvalvebodies.

2: Question ( ) Under ASWANSI B16.34-1988,when a flanged end valve that has been shell tested has the body end flange gasket seating surface remachined to provide a different surface finish, is it required that the valve again be shell tested?
Reply (2): No. However, it should be notedthatASMWANSI B16.34-1988 appliesto newvalve construction,para. 1.1. Therefore,thevalvewouldnotrequireretestiftheremachiningwasdone either by or under the aegis of the valve manufacturer.

Interpretation: 2-28

Subject: Welding Valves End Date August Issued: File:

19,1992 B 16-92-0 18

Question:InASMWANSI B16.34-1988, whenreference is ma& toweldingendvalves,e.g.,para. 1.1 under Scope, does that include both socket welding end valves and butt welding end valves? Reply:Yes.

Interpretation: 2-29

Subject: Date Issued: File:

scope

January 6,1993

B 16-92-029

Question () Does the scopeof ASMWANSIB16.34-1988include coverage for valve end configurations 1: other than those related to flanged, butt welding,socketweldingor threaded? Reply ( ) No. 1: Question (2): Are valves with end configurations other permitted underASMEpressurevesselandpipingCodes?

than those within the scope of B16.34-1988

is necessary

Reply (2): Since Coderequirements may vary regardingconformancestipulationsit that the applicable code be consulted.
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Interpretation: 2-30

Subject:6.4.2; Paragraph Body Joints Date Issued: File:

October 19, 1993

B 16-93-007

Question(1):Withreference to ASWANSI B16.34-1988,para.6.4.2, may avalvemanufacturer stress in excess of20,000psi useoneoftheboltingmaterialsfromTable 1thathasanallowable for a valve body joint? Reply(1):Yes. Question (2): When a valve manufacturer selects a bolting material from ASME B16.34-1988, Table 1, foravalvebodyjointandthatmaterialhasanallowable stress greater 20,000 is than psi, it permissible use higher to that allowable accordancewithClause6.4.2(a)? Reply(2):No.
stress when calculating bolting requirement the area in

Interpretation: 2-31

Subject: Valves Special Class Date August Issued: 11, 1993 File: Question: Does ASMUANSI B16.34-1988 include requirements Special for Class Valves having other than threaded or welding ends? Reply: No.

3-013

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Interpretation: 2-32

Subject: 4.1.3; Paragraph Identification Rating, Plate Date November Issued: B16-93-014 File: Question (1): In ASWANSI B16.34-1988, 4.1.3, the para. is reference identification the plate identificationplateprovided by themanufacturer? Reply (1): Yes. B16.34-1988 require applicable the B16.34 designation Question (2): Does ASMWANSI markedotherthan on the manufacturers identification plate? Reply (2): No. Question(3):Isavalve inconformancewithASMWANSIB16.34-1988if applicable B 16.34 designation on the manufacturers identification plate? Reply (3): No. Question The (4): footnote Clause in to 4.1.3 ASMWANSI B16.34-1988 permits, written upon conformationfromthemanufacturer,markingsocketweldorthreadedendvalveswithB16.34or B16.34 LTD. Does this also permit the marking of flanged end valves as B16.34 or butt welding endvalvesasB16.34SPLbyotherthanthevalvemanufacturer? Reply(4): No.
Interpretation: 2-33
to be

1993 8,

it does nothavethe

Table Subject: Date Issued B16-93-015 File:

October 1993 4,

Question:MayvalvesbemarkedasbeingincompliancewithASMUANSI B 16.34-1988 when constructed of materials specified in ASME Boiler and Pressure Vessel Code Cases but which are not included in Table I? Reply: No. Table 1. Seeparas.1.1and5.1whichrequirethatmaterialsbeselectedfromthoselistedin

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2-36

Interpretation: 2-34

Subject: Paragraph Date Issued: File:

8.3.1.1 ; Radiographic Examination October 4, 1993

-019

Question: If a valve casting is subject to radiography in accordance with ASME B16.34-1988, para. 8.3.1.1, and found to have indications in excess of the Annex B2 acceptance criteria, may that casting be repaired by weldingin accordance with para. 8.4 and again radiographed to determine acceptability? be Reply:Yes.

Interpretation: 2-35

Subject: Date Issued: February File:

Table 1, Body-Bonnet and 1, 1994

Cover Bolting

-024

Question (1): According to ASMWANSI B16.34-1988, if a valve design incorporates an intervening element between the body and the bonnet or cover plate with said element forming part of the pressure shell whilebeing retained by the body-bonnet or cover bolting, issaid element required to beofa by bolting of amaterial listed in Table material listed in Table 1, Group 1, 2, or 3andberetained 1, Group 4? Reply(1):Yes. Question (2): According to ASMWANSI B16.34-1988, if a valve design incorporates an intervening element between the body and the bonnet or cover plate with said element forming part of the pressure shell while being retained by the body-bonnet or cover bolting, does the bolting have to meet all the requirements for body-bonnet or cover bolting? Reply (2): Yes.

Interpretation: 2-36

Subject: Date Issued: File:

Paragraph 7.1; April 5 , 1994

Shell Test

4-001

Question: According to ASMWANSI B16.34-1988, the are requirements for valve shell pressure are separatelytested in accordance withparagraph7.1and testing metwhenpressureretainingparts later the valve assembled from these parts is tested at a test pressure lower than the shell test pressure requiredbypara.7.1? Reply:No.
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Interpretation: 2-37

Subject: Date Issued: File:

Paragraph 8.3.1.1 ; Radiographic Examination June 21, 1994

B 16-94-004

Question:InASMWANSIB16.34-1988,Fig. 10 illustrates casting section radiographic examination film coverage requirements for a plate type flanged bonnet for a gate valve. For a hemispheric flanged bonnet, not illustrated in ASMWANSI B16.34-1988, does the section dimension A, when applied at the intersection of the stuffingboxneckandthe hemispherical junction satisfy the requirements of Clause 8.3.1.l(b)? Reply:Yes.

Interpretation: 2-38

Subject: Date Issued B File:

Standard Class Valve August 2, 1994 16-94-005

Question(1): According toASMWANSIB16.34-1988, is the sold requirement for conformance as a standard class valve the successful completionofahydraulic test? Reply (1): No. For conformance all of therequirementsofASME those applicable requirements of reference specifications, B16.34 mustbemet including

Question (2): When forgings or castings of an ASMUANSI B16.34-1988valve are weld repaired does the valvethen ment a special class rating? Reply (2): No. In order to assigna must be met. special class rating all of the requirements for special class

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Subject:F1.3; Paragraph Date Issued: File: Question(1):Whatis September 14, 1994

Wall Thickness

94-007 B

the purpose of AmericanNationalStandardASMWANSIB16.34-1988? of this Standard. of ASMWANSI B16.34-1988valve a body

Reply(1): See theForewordandtheScope Question (2): Is the equation shown para. in F1.3 minimumwall thickness requirement? Reply (2): No. See para. 6.1.

Question (3): Under ASMWANSI B16.34-1988, is valve design the responsibility of the manufacturer so long as theminimumwallthicknessrequirementismet? Reply (3): No, the manufacturer is responsible for meetingallthe Standard. applicable requirements of the

Question(4):InASMWANSIB16.34-1988, Table 3valuesrelate to valve bodyrequiredminimum wallthickness. Since the equation inpara. F1.3 isnotawall thickness requirement of the Standard, whywasit included? Reply (4): Itis included as backgroundmaterial since it provides, as explained in para.F1.3,a nearapproximation to thevaluestabulated in Table 3. Question (5): May the design rules of the ASMEBoilerandPressureVesselCode,e.g., Section VIII-Division1,beused as asupplementalreference for establishing additional metal thickness noted in para. 6.7ofASMWANSIB16.34-1988? Reply (5): In para. 6.7, the responsibility uponthemanufacturer. for the determination of appropriate design rules is placed be revised to provide for the use of metric

Question(6):WhenwillASMWANSIB16.34-1988 bolting?

Reply (6):Consideration is presently being given to adding metric bolting and other metric references to ASME B16.34. A schedule has not been prepared for the issuance of a metric standard. Until such arevision is completedandapproved as anAmericanNational Standard, valvesusingmetric bolting cannot beidentified as being in conformancewithB16.34.

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Interpretation: 2-40

Subject: Inservice Material Deterioration Date January Issued: 16, 1995 6-94-0 1 File: B
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Question: Does ASME B16.34-1988 include requirements deteriorationandmandatoryvalvereplacement? Reply: No. Requirementsarelimitedto newvalvesbythescope.

for inspection for inservice material

Interpretation: 2-41

Subject: On-Line Modifications Valve Date January Issued: 16, 1995 16-94-009 B File: Question: Are on-line valve modifications, for example drilling and tapping into a packing chamber toadd an auxiliaryfitting,covered byASMEB16.34-1988? Reply: No. Seepara.1.1wherethescopeisdefinedasapplyingonlyto new valveconstruction.

Interpretation: 2-42

Subject: 6.7; Paragraph Wafer Date August Issued: 11, 1995 File:
B 16-95-OO3

or Flangeless Valves

Question (1): In B16.34-1988, are the requirements categoryiswafer or flangeless? Reply (1): Yes.

of para. 6.7 applicable to all valves whose body

Question (2): InB16.34-1988,para.6.7(e)requiresthatthesum of aninnerandouterligament shallnot be lessthan tm, therequiredminimumwallthickness.InFig.16,underRelationship,it tm. Is thedimension is also noted that the sum of the dimensions f and g shallnotbelessthan g correctlyshowninthedrawing? Reply (2): No.Thereisaprintingerror.Thedimension ligament dimension as described by the text.
g shouldhavebeenshownasanouter

B16.34-1988, 16, the illustrated dimension Fig. may hole with g berepeated Question (3): In for the purpose of defining attachment flange bolt holes? around the valve body periphery Reply(3): No. Question (4): In B16.34-1988, may para. 6.7 used to determine minimum wall thickness requirements be for a multipiece valve body having blind holes parallel to the central body run (e.g., holes in a wafer type center piece) for assembly bolting? Reply (4): Yes.
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Interpretation: 2-43

Separation Requirements Subject: Date Issued File: August 11, 1995

B 16-95-004

Question: In B16.34-988,paras. C2.l(a), C2.2(a), and D2.2(a), does the separation requirement for linearindicationsapplyonlytolinearlyalignedindications? Reply: No. Theseparationrequirementappliesequally
Interpretation: 2-44

to all alignments.

Subject:6.1.2; Paragraph Inside Diameter Date December Issued: 13, 1995 B File: 16-95-08

Question: For socket-welding-end valves, does ASME B16.34-1988, by reference to ASME B16.11 d, definedinpara.6.1.2, be theborediameterof inpara.6.2.3requirethattheinsidediameter, fitting as in ASME B16.1 l? Reply: No.

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