Companion. Guide to the ASME Boiler & Pressure Vessel Code. Volume 1

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1 Companion Guide to the ASME Boiler & Pressure Vessel Code Criteria and Commentary on Select Aspects of the Boiler & Pressure Vessel and Piping Codes Fourth Edition Volume 1 Editor K. R. Rao

2 Chapter Section Construction Contents Dedication to the First Edition Robert E. Nickell and William E. Cooper Acknowledgements (to the First Edition) Acknowledgements (to the Second Edition) Acknowledgements (to the Third Edition) Acknowledgements (to the Fourth Edition) iii v v vi vii 1.6 How and Where Section I is Enforced and Effective Dates Fundamentals of Section I References Design Exercises 1-32 CHAPTER 2 Section VII Recommended Guidelines for the Care of Power Boilers James T. Pillow, Edmund W. K. Chang and Geoffrey M. Halley 2-1 Contributor Biographies ix Preface to the First Edition K. R. Rao and Robert E. Nickell xxxix Preface to the Second Edition K. R. Rao xl Preface to the Third Edition K. R. Rao xli Preface to the Fourth Edition K. R. Rao xlii Introduction xlv Organization and Operation of the ASME Boiler and Pressure Vessel Committee lix PART 1: POWER BOILERS SECTIONS I & VII OF B&PV CODE CHAPTER 1 Introduction to Power Boilers John R. MacKay Introduction History and Philosophy of Section I The Organization of Section I Scope of Section I: Pressure Limits and Exclusions Distinction Between Boiler Proper Piping and Boiler External Piping Introduction Introduction VII Fundamentals Subsection C Boiler Operation Subsection C Boiler Auxiliaries Subsection C Appurtenances Subsection C Instrumentation, Controls, and Interlocks Subsection C Inspection Subsection C Repairs, Alterations, and Maintenance Subsection C Control of Internal Chemical Conditions Subsection C Preventing Boiler Failures Subsection C Final Notes References 2-29 CHAPTER 3 Specifications PART 2: SECTION II OF B&PV CODE PART 2, Section II Materials and Elmar Upitis, Richard A. Moen, Marvin L. Carpenter, John F. Grubb, Richard C. Sutherlin, Jeffrey Henry, C. W. Rowley and Anne Chaudouet History of Materials in the ASME Boiler and Pressure Vessel Code Basis for Acceptance of Materials for Code Construction Section II, Part A: Ferrous Material Specifications Basis for Acceptance of Materials for Code Construction Section II, Part B: Nonferrous Material Specifications Section II, Part C: Specification for Welding Rods, Electrodes, and Filler Metals 3-52

3 xxxiv Contents 3.5 Basis for Acceptance of Materials for Code Construction Section II, Part D: Properties Non-metallic Material Used in Structural Applications Basis for Acceptance of Material for Code Construction Section II, International Material Specifications 3-98 PART 3: SECTION III RULES FOR CONTRUCTION OF NUCLEAR POWER PLANT COMPONENTS CHAPTER 4 SECTION III DIVISION 1 A Commentary for Understanding and Applying the Principles of the ASME Boiler and Pressure Vessel Code Roger F. Reedy Introduction Design 4.3 Design Specifications and Design Reports 4-5 Factors Used in the ASME Code Section III Versus Section VIII Design Life and Commutative-Usage Factors Service-Level Loadings Seismic Evaluations Engineers, Design, and Computers Containment Vessels Tolerances, Significant Figures, and Nominal Dimensions Corrosion and Erosion Forming Operations Post-Weld Heat Treatment Nondestructive Examination Hydrostatic Test Quality Assurance Design Loadings and Stresses Compared to Actual Conditions Post-Construction Postulated Loadings and Stresses Maintenance of Design Margins Thermal Relief Devices Code Cases ASME Interpretations Code Simplification Future Considerations for Cyclic Service New ASME Code-2007 Edition of Section VIII, Division Summary References 4-16 CHAPTER 5 Subsection NCA General Requirements for Division 1 and Division 2 Richard W. Swayne Introduction Article NCA-1000 Scope of Section III Article NCA-2000 Classification of Components and Supports Article NCA-3000 Responsibilities and Duties Article NCA-4000 Quality Assurance Article NCA-5000 Authorized Inspection Article NCA-8000 Certificates, Nameplates, Code Symbol Stamping, and Data Reports Article NCA-9000 Glossary 5-33 CHAPTER 6 Subsection NB Class 1 Components David R Jones and Chakrapani Basavaraju Introduction Design Analysis Primary Stress Limits Primary-Plus-Secondary Stress Limits Fatigue Special Procedures Elastic-Plastic FEA References Summary of Changes 6-44 CHAPTER 7 Section III: Subsections NC and ND Class 2 and 3 Components Chakrapani Basavaraju and Marcus N. Bressler Introduction to Chapter Articles NC-1000 and ND Articles NC-2000 and ND-2000, Material Articles NC-3000 and ND-3000 (Design) Articles NC-4000 and ND-4000 (Fabrication and Installation) Articles NC-5000 and ND-5000 (Examination) Articles NC-6000 and ND-6000 (Testing) Articles NC-7000 and ND-7000 (Overpressure Protection) Articles NC-8000 and ND-8000 (Nameplate, Stamping, and Reports) Summary of Changes Summary of Changes References 7-45 CHAPTER 8 Subsection NB, NC, ND-3600 Piping Jack R. Cole and Donald F. Landers Background Nuclear Class 1, NB Nuclear Class 2 and 3 NC/ND Design Process Design Specification Discussion References 8-26 CHAPTER 9 Components Subsection NE Class MC Roger F. Reddy Introduction Scope of Subsection NE Boundaries of Jurisdiction of Subsection NE General Material Requirements Certified Material Test Reports Material Toughness Requirements General Design Requirements Qualifications of Professional Engineers 9-9

4 COMPANION GUIDE TO THE ASME BOILER & PRESSURE VESSEL CODE xxxv Owner's Design Specifications Certified Design Report Design by Analysis Appendix F Fatigue Analysis Buckling Reinforcement of Cone-to-Cylinder Junction Plastic Analysis Design by Formula Openings Bolted Flange Connections Welded Connections General Fabrication Requirements Tolerances Requirements for Weld Joints Welding Qualifications Rules for Marking, Examining, and Repairing Welds Heat Treatment Examination Qualifications and Certification of NDE Personnel Testing Overpressure Protection Nameplates, Stamping, and Reports Recommendations References Summary of Changes CHAPTER 10 Subsection NF Supports Uma S. Bandyopadhyay Executive Summary NF-1000 Introduction NF-2000 Materials NF-3000 Design NF-4000 Fabrication and Installation NF-5000 Examination NF-8000 Nameplates, Stamping, and Reports NF Appendices Code Cases and Interpretations Summary of Changes ASMEB31.1 and B31.3 Supports References CHAPTER 11 Subsection NG Core Support Structures Richard O. Vollmer 11.1 Introduction 11.2 Definition of Core Support Structures (NG-1120) 11.3 Jurisdictional Boundaries (NG-1130) 11.4 Unique Conditions of Serivce 11.5 Materials of Construction (NG-2000) 11.6 Special Materials 11.7 Design (NG-3000) 11.8 Fabrication and Installation (NG-4000) 11.9 Examination (NG-5000) Testing Overpressure Protection Nameplates/Stamping Effects (NG-8000) Environmental Effects (NG-3124) Special Bolting Requirements (NG-3230) Code Cases (NCA-1140) Interpretations for Subsection NG Elevated Temperature Applications Additional Considerations Beyond the State-of-the-Art References Abbreviations and Nomenclature Summary of Changes CHAPTER 12 Subsection NH Class 1 Components in Elevated Temperature Service Robert!. Jetter Introduction and Scope 12.1 Article NH-1000, Introduction 12.2 Article NH-2000, Materials 12.3 Article NH-3000, Design 12.4 Article NH-4000, Fabrication and Installation 12.5 Article NH-5000, Examination 12.6 Article NH-6000, Testing 12.7 Article NH-7000, Overpressure Protection 12.8 Other Component Classes, Components, and Materials 12.9 Current and Emerging Issues for Nuclear Components in Elevated Temperature Service Future ASME Code Considerations for Nuclear Components in Elevated Temperature Service References CHAPTER 13 Nuclear Pumps Robert E. Cornman, Jr Introduction 13.2 General Section III Changes in the 2010 Editions 13.9 References Additional Documents of Interest Requirements Specific Pump Requirements General Requirements for Class 1 Pumps NC-3400 Class 2 Pumps ND-3400 Class 3 Pumps General Requirements for Class 2 and 3 Pumps CHAPTER 14 Nuclear Valves Introduction General Section III Requirements Specific Valve Requirements NC-3500 and ND-3500, Class and Class 3 Valves Changes in the 2010 Edition Other Valve Standards References Additional Documents of Interest

5 xxxvi Contents CHAPTER 15 SECTION III DIVISION 2 Code for Concrete Containments Joseph F. Artuso, Arthur C. Eberhardt, Clayton T. Smith, Michael F. Hessheimer and Ola Jovall Introduction Future Containment Development Background Development of Concrete Containment Construction Code Requirements Reinforced-Concrete Containment Behavior Concrete Reactor Containment Design Analysis and Related Testing Code Design Loads Allowable Behavior Criteria Analytical Models and Design Procedures Special Design Features Current Organization of the Code Article CC-4000: Fabrication and Construction Article CC-5000: Construction Testing and Examination Article CC-6000: Structural Integrity Test of Concrete Containments Article CC-7000: Overpressure Protection Article CC-8000: Nameplates, Stamping, and Reports Practical Nuclear Power Plant Containment Designed to Resist Large Commercial Aircraft Crash and Postulated Reactor Core Melt Items Which Should Be Considered in Future Revisions of the Code Summary References SECTION III DIVISION 3 Containments for Transportation and CHAPTER 16 Storage of Spent Nuclear Fuel and High-Level Radioactive Material and Waste D. Keith Morton and D. Wayne Lewis Introduction Historical Development Scope of Subgroup NUPACK Code Development General Provisions Specified Loading Categories Allowable Stress Materials, Fabrication, Installation, Examination, and Testing Code Text Organization Current Activities in Division Suggested Enhancements for the Future References Summary of Changes CHAPTER 17 SECTION III DIVISION 5 Division 5 High Temperature Reactors D. Keith Morton and Robert I. Jetter Introduction Scope Background Organization of Division Future Expectations Summary References, Including Annotated Bibliographical Notations PART 4: HEATING BOILERS SECTION IV &VI OF CHAPTER 18 B&PV CODE ASME Section IV: Rules for the Construction of Heating Boilers Edwin A. Nordstrom Introduction Part HG: General Requirements for All Materials of Construction Part HF: Requirements for Boilers Constructed of Wrought Materials Part HF, Subpart HW: Requirements for Boilers Fabricated by Welding Part HF, Subpart HB: Requirements for Boilers Fabricated by Brazing Part HC: Requirements for Boilers Constructed of Cast Iron Rules of Part HA: Hot Water Heating Boilers Constructed Primarily of Cast Aluminum Part HLW: Requirements for Potable-Water Heaters Considerations Likely to Be in Future Code Editions What Should the ASME Code Committees and Regulators Consider, Recognizing the Intent of the ASME B&PV Code? References CHAPTER 19 ASME Section VI: Recommended Rules for the Care and Operation of Heating Boilers Edwin A. Nordstrom Introduction General Types of Boilers Accessories Installation Fuels Fuel-Burning Equipment and Fuel-Burning Controls Boiler-Room Facilities Operation, Maintenance, and Repair of Steam Boilers Operation, Maintenance, and Repair of Hot-Water-Supply and Hot-Water-Heating Boilers Water Treatment General Comment Considerations Likely to Be in Future Code Editions 19-39

6 COMPANION GUIDE TO THE ASME BOILER & PRESSURE VESSEL CODE xxxvii Summary of Changes Reference Article 8: Eddy-Current Examination Article 9: Visual Examination Article 10: Leak Testing PART 5: SECTION V OF B&PV CODE CHAPTER 20 Nondestructive Examination (NDE) Jon E. Batey Introduction Organization of Section V Relation to Other ASME Code Book Sections Article 1: General Requirements Article 2: Radiographic Examination Article 4: Ultrasonic Examination Methods for Welds Ultrasonic Examination Methods for Materials Article 6: Liquid-Penetrant Examination Article 7: Magnetic-Particle Examination Acoustic Emission Examination Article 11: Acoustic Emission Examination of Fiber-Reinforced Plastic Vessels Article 12: Acoustic Emission Examination of Metallic Vessels during Pressure Testing Article 13: Continuous AE Monitoring Article 14: Examination System Qualification Article 15: Alternating Current Field Measurement Article 16: Magnetic Flux Leakage Article 17: Remote Field Testing Technical Changes to Section V Since the 2nd Edition Future Changes Anticipated for Section V References 20-23