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Summary of ASME Code

change in 2013 Edition

S. T. Kim
ASME AIS/LR Insurance Inc.
19. Dec. 2013

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Executive Summary
2013 Edition of ASME BPVC was published on 1. July. 2013
Revisions, additions, errata approved by ASME committee are included
As always, 2013 Edition will be mandatory for implementation from 1st of January 2014
From 2013, ASME BPVC will be published under 2 (two) year publication cycle
Therefore, 2013 Edition will be valid until end of June, 2015
2015 Edition will be published on 1st of July

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Executive Summary
Hybrid Welding Processes were adopted in 2013 Edition
Hybrid Plasma-GMAW (SuperMIG) process may be used for any Sec. I construction
Hybrid Plasma-GMAW, Hybrid Laser-GMAW were adopted in Sec. IX
Hybrid laser-GMAW is limited to the combination of automatic LBW and automatic
GMAW
Short-circuiting arc transfer mode shall not be used for Hybrid Laser-GMAW
Hybrid Laser-GMAW cannot be applied to HFO or CRO

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Executive Summary
Hybrid Welding Processes were adopted in 2013 Edition
Hybrid plasma-GMAW is limited to the combination of PAW and GMAW
Hybrid plasma-GMAW is limited to machine welding
Hybrid plasma-GMAW can be applied for groove/fillet welding and HFO/CRO

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Executive Summary
Combination of Laser and arc welding leads;
The ability of the laser welding process to bridge root openings is low due to its small
focus diameter but, on the other hand, high welding speeds can be obtained
The arc welding process has a much lower energy density, but causes a bigger focal
spot on the surface and is characterized by a slower processing speed
By combining the two, hybrid laser welding provides a unique opportunity for thicker
welds with less filler metal or higher travel speeds than typical welding, depending on
the material thickness

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Executive Summary
Advantages of Hybrid Laser-GMAW over Laser Welding
Higher process stability
Higher bridgeability
Deeper penetration
Lower capital investment costs because of savings in laser energy
Greater ductility.

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Executive Summary
Advantages of Hybrid Laser-GMAW over GMAW
Higher welding speeds
Deeper penetration at higher welding speeds
Lower thermal input
Higher tensile strength
Narrower weld joints.

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Executive Summary
Is Hybrid welding allowed to apply for ASME Code Item construction?

Sec. I

PW-27.1 The following welding processes may be used for any Section I
construction: shielded metal arc, submerged arc, gas metal arc, hybrid
plasma-gas metal arc, flux cored arc, gas tungsten arc, plasma arc, atomic
hydrogen arc, oxyhydrogen, oxyacetylene, laser beam, electron beam,
flash, induction, pressure thermit, pressure gas, and inertia and
continuous drive friction welding.

Sec. III
Sec. IV
Sec. VIII
Sec. X
Sec. XII

Not allowed

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Executive Summary
Ni + Mn limitation for Grade 91 filler metal (e.g., AWS B9, EN CrMo91, etc.)

Sec. I

PW-5.4 When Grade 91 filler metal is used to make pressure-retaining

welds in P-No. 15E Gr. 1 materials, the nickel plus manganese (Ni + Mn)
content of the filler metal shall not exceed 1.2%.

Sec. III
Sec. IV
Sec. VIII
Sec. X
Sec. XII

No limitation for Ni + Mn content of filler metal to make welding in P-15E

material

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Executive Summary
Maximum holding temperature in PWHT for P-15E

Lower critical transformation temperature for Grade 91 filler metal is affected by alloy
content, especially Ni + Mn
Limiting the Ni + Mn content of the Grade 91 filler metal to 1.2% will prevent the lower
critical transformation temperature of the weld metal from falling below the upper
temperature limit of the PWHT range, and will thus allow for the setting of a higher
maximum temperature limit for PWHT.
The maximum holding temperature has been set to avoid heat treatment in the
intercritical zone.

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Maximum holding temperature in PWHT for P-15E

Sec. I

Max. holding temperature : 785 (Table PW-39-5)

If Ni + Mn < 1.0%, the maximum PWHT temperature is 800C

Sec. III

Max. holding temperature : 775

Sec.
VIII
Div.1/2

Max. holding temperature : 775

If Ni + Mn < 1.50% but 1.0%, the maximum PWHT temperature is 790C
If Ni + Mn < 1.0%, the maximum PWHT temperature is 800C

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Executive Summary
AIs information on Manufacturers Data Reports
Revisions were made to all ASME MDR forms to follow recent changes made by National
Board regarding use of AI National Board Commission number

2011 Add.

The Inspectors National Board Commission number must be shown

when the pressure vessel is stamped National Board; otherwise show
only his state or province commission number.

2013 Ed.

The Inspectors National Board Commission number and endorsement

must be shown.

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Executive Summary
Use of SA/GB 713 (Chinese steel material)

SA/GB 713 Q345R, Steel Plates for Boilers and Pressure Vessels is permitted for Sec. I ,
Sec. VIII Div. 1 at max. design temperature 427. (not allowed to use for Sec. IV, III, VIII
Div. 2)
SA/GB 713 15CrMoR is permitted for Sec. I at max. design temperature 649
This material has been incorporated into Sec. II Part A, Part D, Sec. IX

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Executive Summary
Reorganisation of Sec. IX

Sec. IX

Sec. IX

QG

QF

General
Requirements
QW

QB

Welding

Brazing

Plastic Fusing

QW

QB

Welding

Brazing

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Plastic Fusing
Plastic Fusing is the new material joining qualification rules adopted in Sec IX, which is
based on Appendix I of Code Case N-755
Initial application will be for high density polyethylene pipe.

Format and structure is similar to QW

QF-100 Plastic Fusing General Requirements
QF-200 Fusing Procedure Qualifications
QF-300 Plastic Fusing Performance Qualifications
QF-400 Plastic Fusing Data

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Executive Summary
Painting or Coating prior to Pressure Test (Sec. VIII Div. 1)

2011 Add.
2013 Ed.

Unless permitted by the user or his designated agent, pressure

Vessels,
those inshall
lethal
may or
beotherwise
painted orcoated
retainingexcept
welds for
of vessels
notservice,
be painted
otherwise
coatedoreither
internally
andtest.
may be lined
either internally
externally
prioror
toexternally,
the pressure
internally, prior to the pressure test.
When painting or coating prior to the hydrostatic test is permitted, or
However,
the user
is cautioned
that suchthe
painting,
coating,
lining
may
when internal
linings
are to be applied,
pressure
retaining
welds
mask
leaksbethat
have with
beenASME
detected
during
the
shall first
leakwould
testedotherwise
in accordance
Section
V, Article
pressure
10. Such atest.
test may be waived with the approval of the user or his
designated agent.
Vessels for lethal service shall not be painted or otherwise coated or
lined either internally or externally prior to the hydrostatic pressure
test.

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Executive Summary
Formulas for Fiber elongation/Forming strain in Sec. VIII Div. 1 in 2011 Aaddenda

UCS-79

% extreme fiber elongation for head = 75t/Rf (1-Rf/Ro)

% extreme fiber elongation for shell = 50t/Rf (1-Rf/Ro)

UNF-79

% strain for head = 75t/Rf (1-Rf/Ro)

% strain for shell = 50t/Rf (1-Rf/Ro)
% strain for tube and pipe bend = larger of 100r/R or (tA-tB)tA*100

UHA-44

% strain for head = 75t/Rf (1-Rf/Ro)

% strain for shell = 50t/Rf (1-Rf/Ro)
% strain for tube and pipe bend = larger of 100r/R or (tA-tB)tA*100

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Executive Summary
Formulas for Fiber elongation/Forming strain in Sec. VIII Div. 1 were consolidated into single
Table UG-79-1 in 2013 Edition

Table
UG-79-1

% strain or extream fiber elongation for head = 75t/Rf (1-Rf/Ro)

% strain or extream fiber elongation for shell = 50t/Rf (1-Rf/Ro)
% strain or extream fiber elongation for tube and pipe bend = 100r/R

Therefore, fiber elongation in Pipe and Tube bends for carbon or low alloy material
shall be calculated from 2013 Edition.

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Nameplate requirements of Sec. VIII Div. 1 in 2013 Edition

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Nameplate requirements of Sec. VIII Div. 1 in 2013 Edition

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Nameplate requirements of Sec. VIII Div. 1 in 2013 Edition

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Nameplate requirements of Sec. VIII Div. 1 in 2013 Edition

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Governing Code Edition in Sec. I

Forward

After Code revisions are approved by ASME, they may be used

beginning with the date of issuance. Revisions become mandatory six
months after such date of issuance, except for boilers or pressure
vessels contracted for prior to the end of the six-month period

PG-3

The Manufacturer shall establish the effective Code Edition, Addenda,

and Code Cases for boilers and replacement parts in accordance with
Mandatory Appendix VI

App. VI

Code Edition and Addenda used to design a boiler, parts thereof, and
replacement parts shall be either those that are mandatory on the
date the boiler or replacement part is contracted, or those that have
been approved and issued by ASME prior to the contract date but are
not yet mandatory
It is permitted to provide a replacement part in kind (i.e., identical in
fit and material to the part being replaced) for an existing boiler and to
certify the part as meeting the Code Edition and Addenda to which the
existing boiler is certified.

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Governing Code Edition in Sec. VIII Div. 1

Forward

After Code revisions are approved by ASME, they may be used

beginning with the date of issuance. Revisions become mandatory six
months after such date of issuance, except for boilers or pressure
vessels contracted for prior to the end of the six-month period

App. 43

Almost same to revision of Sec. I, except Sec. VIII Div. 1 does not adopt
provisions for constructing replacement parts to an earlier Edition or
addenda.

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Minor change in Sec. II

SA-20

Boron (B) has been added as restricted unspecified element

SA-240

Cr content has been changed for S30400 and S30403 (18 - 20% 
17.5 19.5%)

SA-387

Phosphorus content : max 0.035%  0.025%

Sulfur content : max. 0.035%  0.025%

SA-350 LF2

Allowed to use in Sec. I

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Minor change in Sec. IV

Para.

HG-612

2011 Addenda

2013 Edition

Thermometer shall have a minimum

Thermometer shall have a
reading of 70F (20C) or less and
minimum full scale range of 50F to maximum reading at least equal to
250F (10C to 120C).
320F (160C) but not more than
400F (205C).

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Minor change in Sec. V

Para.

T-120(f)

2011 Addenda

2013 Edition

National or international central

certification programs, such as the
ASNT Central Certification Program
(ACCP), may be alternatively used
to fulfill the examination
requirements of the documents
listed in T-120(e) as
specified in the employers written
practice.

National or international central

certification programs, such as the
ASNT Central Certification Program
(ACCP) or ISO 9712:2012-based
programs, may be alternatively used
to fulfill the training, experience, and
examination requirements of the
documents listed in (e) as specified
in the employers written practice.

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Minor change in Sec. V

Para.

Article 2
App IX-284
(Digital RT)

2011 Addenda

2013 Edition

For a negative image format, the

requirements of T-284 shall apply.
For a positive image format, if a dark
image of the B, as described in T223, appears on a lighter background
of the image, protection from
backscatter is insufficient and the
radiographic image shall be
considered unacceptable. A light
image of the B on a darker
background is not cause for
rejection.

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Minor change in Sec. V

Para.

T-271.2(b)

2011 Addenda

2013 Edition

Care should be exercised to ensure

that the required geometric
unsharpness is not exceeded. If the
geometric unsharpness
requirement cannot be met, then
single-wall viewing shall be used.

Deleted

Many changes in Article 4 (T-434.3, Fig. T-434.4.3, T-430, T-460, T-470, T-434.1.4, T434.5.1, T-463.1.1, etc)

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Minor change in Sec. VIII Div. 1

Para.

UG-20(f)(2)

UW-6

UW-51(a)(4)

2011 Addenda

The completed vessel shall be

hydrostatically
tested per UG-99(b) or (c) or 27-4.

2013 Edition
The completed vessel shall be
hydrostatically tested per UG-99(b) or
UG-99(c) or 27-4. Alternatively,
the completed vessel may be
pneumatically tested in accordance
with 35-6.

Nonmandatory guidelines for welding

material selections

As an alternative to the radiographic

examination requirements above, all
welds in material 12 in. (13 mm)
and greater in thickness may be
examined using the UT method per
7.5.5 of Div. 2

As an alternative to the radiographic

examination requirements above, all
welds in material 1/4 in. (6 mm)
and greater in thickness may be
examined using the UT method per
7.5.5 of Div. 2

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Minor change in Sec. VIII Div. 1

Para.

UCS-68(c)

2011 Addenda

2013 Edition

If postweld heat treating is

performed when it is not otherwise
a requirement of this Division, a
30F (17C) reduction in impact
testing exemption temperature may
be given to the minimum
permissible temperature from Fig.
UCS-66 for P-No. 1 materials. The
resulting exemption temperature
may be colder than 55F (48C).

If postweld heat treating of a pressure

retaining weld is performed when it is
not otherwise a requirement of this
Division, a 30F (17C) reduction in
impact testing exemption temperature
may be given to the minimum
permissible temperature from Figure
UCS-66 for P-No. 1 materials. The
resulting exemption temperature may
be colder than 55F (48C) when the
PWHT exemption in (b) is applicable.

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Minor change in Sec. VIII Div. 2

Para.
3.2.12
3.2.5.4

Annex 6-A

2011 Addenda
Use of Forgings for pressure parts

2013 Edition
Material identified with or produced
to a specification not permitted by
Sec. VIII Div. 2 (similar to UG-10)
Use of Forgings for pressure parts
(Similar to UG-6)
When required by the Users Design
Specification (UDS), a Manufacturer
may be required to perform positive
material identification (PMI) of a
specific material, component, or weld.

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Minor change in Sec. VIII Div. 2

Para.

2011 Addenda

The final data package shall be reviewed by a UT Level III individual.

The review shall include:
(1) The ultrasonic data record
(2) Data interpretations
(3) Flaw evaluations/characterizations performed by another
qualified Level II or III individual. The data review may be performed
by another individual from the same organization. Alternatively, the
7.5.5.1
review may be achieved by arranging for a data acquisition and
initial interpretation by a Level II individual qualified in accordance
with paragraph 7.3 and Section V, Article 4 Mandatory Appendix IX,
and a final interpretation and evaluation shall be performed by a
Level III individual qualified similarly. The Level III individual shall
have been qualified in accordance with paragraph 7.3
including a practical examination on flawed specimens.

2013 Edition

Deleted

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ASME AIS/LR Insurance Inc.

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