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ASME B31.1 INTERPRETATIONS NO. 31 Replies to Technical Inquiries July 1,1997, Through December 31,1997

It has been agreed to publish intepretations issued by the B31 Committee concerning B31.1 as part of the update service to the Code. The interpretations have been asssigned numbers in chronological order. Each interpretation applies either to the latest Edition or Addenda at the time of issuance of the interpretation or the Edition or Addenda stated in the reply. Subsequent revisions to the Code may have superseded the reply. The replies are taken verbatim from the original letters, except for a few typographical and editorial corrections made for the purpose of improved clarity. In some instances, a review of the interpretation revealed a need for corrections of a technical nature. In these cases, a revised reply bearing the original interpretation number with the suffix R is presented. In the case where an interpretation is corrected by Errata, the original interpretation number with the suffix E is used. ASME procedures provide for reconsideration of these interpretations when or if additional information is available which the inquirer believes might affect the interpretation. Further, persons aggrieved by an interpretation may appeal to the cognizant ASME committee or subcommittee. As stated in the Statement of Policy in the Code documents, ASME does not “approve,” “certify,” “rate,” or “endorse” any item, construction, proprietary device, or activity. Interpretations Nos. 2 through 7 were included with the update service to the 1983 Edition and Interpretations Nos. 8 through 13 were included with the update service to the 1986 Edition. Interpretations Nos. 14 through i 9 were included with the update service to the 1989 Edition. Interpretations Nos. 20 through 25 were included with the update service to the 1992 Edition. Interpretations Nos. 26 through 30 were included with the update service to the 1995 Edition. For the 1998 Edition, interpretations will be issued as necessary up to twice a year until the publication of the 2001 Edition.

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Interpretation: 3 1-1 Subject: B3 I . 1, Para. I 04.3.3 (C), Miter Bends for Low Pressure Steam Pipe Date Issued: July 15, 1997 File: B3 1-96-028 Question (1): Does ASME 831.1 permit the use of miter ts for steam services? Reply (1): Yes, provided the niles of paras. 104.3.3(C) and 104.7 are met. Question (2): May an alternative Code be used for this application? Reply (2): When no Section of the ASME Code for Pressure Piping, specifically covers a pipng system, at his discretion the Owner may apply other code(s) (e.g., ASME B31.3). However, it is cautioned that supplementary requirements to the ASME B31 sections chosen may be necessary to provide a safe piping system for the intended application. Interpretation: 31-2 Subject: B3 1.1, Para. 132.4.1(A)and Table 132, Postweld Heat Treatment Date Issued: July 15, 1997 File: B3 1-96-062 Question: May para. 132.4.1 be used to determine the “nominal material thickness” in Table 132? Reply: No. The nominal material thickness is the nominal thickness of the thicker of the materials being ed at the weld. Paragraph 132.4.1 is used for the determination of a thickness which may allow the exemption of PWHT for P-Nos. 1 and 3 materials only.

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ASME B31.1 INTERPRETATIONS NO. 30 Replies to Technical Inquiries January 1, 1997, Through June 30, 1997

It has been agreed to publish interpretations issued by the B31 Committee concerning B31.1 as part of the update service to the Code. The interpretations have been assigned numbers in chronological order. Each interpretation applies either to the latest Edition or Addenda at the time of issuance of the interpretation or the Edition or Addenda stated in the reply. Subsequent revisions to the Code may have superseded the reply. These interpretations are not a part of the Code or the Addenda. The replies are taken verbatim from the original letters, except for a few typographical and editorial corrections made for the purpose of improved clarity. In some instances, a review of the interpretation revealed a need for corrections of a technical nature. In these cases, a revised reply bearing the original interpretation number with the suffix R is presented. In the case where an interpretation is corrected by Errata, the original interpretation number with the suffix E is used. ASME procedures provide for reconsideration of these interpretations when or if additional information is available which the inquirer believes might affect the interpretation. Further, persons aggreived by an interpretation may appeal to the cognizant ASME committee or subcommittee. As stated in the Statement of Policy in the Code documents, ASME does not “approve,” “certify,” “rate,” or “endorse” any item, construction, proprietary device, or activity. Interpretations Nos. 2 through 7 were included with the update service to the 1983 Edition and Interpretations Nos. 8 through 13 were included with the update service to the 1986 Edition. Interpretations Nos. 14 through 19 were included with the update service to the 1989 Edition. Interpretations Nos. 20 through 25 were included with the update service to the 1992 Edition. For the 1995 Edition, interpretations will be issued as necessary up to twice a year until the publication of the 1998 Edition.

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Subject:

B31.1, Table A-3, Allowable Stress Values for A240 316 Material

Date Issued:

April 1, 1997

File:

B3 1-95-023

Question (1): Do the rules of ASME B31.1 permit use of the allowable stresses listed in Table A-3 for ASTM A240 316 material at temperatures above 1000°F when the carbon content of the material is less than 0.04%? Reply (1): No. Refer to Table A-3, Note (10). Question (2): Do the rules of ASME B31.1 permit the allowable stress values for ASTM A240 316L listed in ASME B31.3 to be used for ASTM A240 316 material with carbon content less than O. 04%? Reply (2): No. Question (3): Do the rules of ASME B31.1 permit the use of ASTM A240 316 material with carbon content less than 0.04% for piping in air service at 6 psig and 1200"F? Reply (3): No.


Subject:

B31.1, Para. 100.1.2(A), Scope

Date Issued:

April 1, 1997

File:

B3 1-96-023

Question (1): Are pressure vessels fabricated and stamped in conformance with Para. U-l(h) of ASME Section VIII, Division 1, included in Para. 100.1.2(A) and related figures? Reply (1): No. Question (2): Is boiler external piping as defined in Para. 100.1.2(A)and related figures required for pressure vessels fabricated and stamped in conformance with Para. U-l(h) of ASME Section VIII, Division I? Reply (2): No.

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Subject:

B31.1, Para. 105.3, Nonmetallic Pipe and Appendix III, Nonmandatory Rules for Nonmetallic Piping

Date Issued:

April 1, 1997

File:

B3 1-96-026

Question (1): Under Para. 105.3, is it permissible to use nonmetallic piping for compressed air service? Reply (1): Yes. Question (2): Under Appendix III, is it permissible to use nonmetallic piping for compressed air service? Reply (2): Appendix III is not applicable to air service (see Para. 111-1.2.2).


Subject:

B3 1.1, Para. 137.4.4, Check of Test Equipment Before Applying Pressure

Date Issued:

April 1, 1997

File:

B3 1-96-027

Question (1): Is it required that the testing pressure pump and the supply line to the testing pressure pump be disconnected or isolated from the piping system that is under test during the test duration? Reply (1): No. Question (2): Is operation of the testing pressure pump during the test period to maintain test pressure allowed? Reply (2): Yes. Question (3): Is the pressure relief valve required to be located on the system under test or on the testing pressure pump? Reply (3): The Code does not specify the location of the pressure relief valve during a hydrostatic test.

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Interpretations No. 29 Cases No. 23 Date of Issuance: September 30, 1997

This update contains Interpretations No. 29 and Cases No. 23.

Copyright @ 1997 THE AMERICAN SOCIETY OF MECHANICAL ENGINEERS 345 East 47th Street, N e w York, N.Y. 10017 All Rights Reserved


ASME B31.1 INTERPRETATIONS NO. 29 Replies to Technical Inquiries July 1, 1996, Through December 31, 1996

It has been agreed to publish interpretations issued by the B3 1 Committee concerning B3 1.1 as part of the update service to the Code. The interpretations have been assigned numbers in chronologicalorder. Each interpretation applies either to the latest Edition or Addenda at the time of issuance of the interpretation or the Edition or Addenda stated in the reply. Subsequent revisions to the Code may have superseded the reply. These interpretations are not a part of the Code or the Addenda. The replies are taken verbatim from the original letters, except for a few typographical and editorial corrections made for the purpose of improved clarity. In some instances, a review of the interpretation revealed a need for corrections of a technical nature. In these cases, a revised reply bearing the original interpretation number with the suffix R is presented. In the case where an interpretation is corrected by Errata, the original interpretation number with the suffix E is used. ASME procedures provide for reconsideration of these interpretations when or if additional information is availablewhich the inquirer believes might affect the interpretation. Further, persons aggreived by an interpretation may appeal to the cognizant ASME committee or subcommittee. As stated in the Statement of Policy in the Code documents, ASME does not ?approve,? ?certify,? ?rate,? or ?endorse? any item, construction, proprietary device, or activity. Interpretations Nos. 2 through 7 were included with the update service to the 1983 Edition and Interpretations Nos. 8 through 13 were included with the update service to the 1986 Edition. Interpretations Nos. 14 through 19 were included with the update service to the 1989 Edition. Interpretations Nos. 20 through 25 were included with the update service to the 1992 Edition. For the 1995 Edition, interpretations will be issued as necessary up to twice a year until the publication of the 1998 Edition.

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Subject:

B31.1, Paras. 100.2, 101.2,102.2.4,104,and 104.7.2

Date Issued:

July 26, 1996

File:

B3 1-95-019

Question (1): Does the B31.1 definition for Engineering Design include the Internal Design Pressure and allowances for corrosion? Reply (i): Yes. Question (2): Does B3 1.1 require that Engineering Design establish the internal design pressure prior to the maximum sustained operating pressure (MSOP)? Reply (2): No. Question (3): Does B31.1 require that Engineering Design establish the Internal Design Pressure of a piping system prior to the calculations for minimum wall thickness, branch connections, and the required reinforcement required for fabrication of branch connections, with or without added reinforcement? Reply (3): Yes. Question (4): Does B3 1.1 allow for an additional: (a) 15% or (b) 20%, depending on the duration of the event, to be added to the applicable SE value of Appendix A, Table A-1 for the calculations effecting the minimum wail thickness (Para. 104.1.2)? Reply (4): Yes, but for variations from normal operation only. Also, see Para. 101.1. Question (5): When a piping system has been designed, fabricated, and installed without prior establishment of the piping system’s internal design pressure, all allowances and tolerances, or pressure design of piping components (branch connections), does B3 1.1 allow the use of (A) or (B)of Para. 104.7.2 to acceptability of design? Reply (5): No. Paragraph 104.7.2 is for the establishment of a component rating prior to its selection as a system component.

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Subject:

B31.1-1989 Edition With 1991 Addenda, Para. 127.4.5,Seal Welding Threaded ts

Date Issued:

July 26, 1996

File:

B3 1-96-02

Question: May a fillet weld be used as a seal weld between a threaded pipe and a fitting to satisfy the requirements of Para. 127.4.5? Reply: Yes,provided the exposed threads of the pipe are incorporated into the weld.


Subject:

B31.1,Para. 127.5.3(B), Welder Performance Qualification

Date Issued:

November 14, 1996

File:

B3 1-96-029

Question: Under the provisions of Para. 127.5.3@), is it acceptable for a future employer to accept a welder performance qualification previously conducted by a trade union? Reply: No. Paragraph 127.5.3(B) requires the original qualification to be done by an “employer.” See Para. 127.5.2.

Interpretation: 2 9 4

Subject:

B31.1, Para. 137.7, Initial Service Testing

Date Issued:

November 14, 1996

File:

B3 1-96-030 Question: Is it permitted to perform initial service testing per Para. 137.7 on insulated piping? Reply: Yes.See Para. 137.2.1.

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8 3 1.1, Para. 122.1.7(C. 1) and (C.2), Valves and Fittings

Date Issued:

November 14, 1996

File:

B3 1-96-03 1 Question: Do the rules of Para. 122.1.7(C) permit a gate valve to be used as a blowoff valve?

Reply: No. Paragraph 122.1.7(C.1) states, in part, “valves that have dams or pockets where sediment can collect, shall not be used on blowoff connections.” This requirement precludes the use of ordinary gate valves for blowoff service.

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A Case is the official method of handling a reply to an inquiry when study indicates that the Code wording needs clarification, or when the reply modifies the existing requirements of the Code, or grants permission to use new materials or alternative constructions. ASME has agreed to publish Cases issued by the B3 1 Committee concerning B3 1.1 as part of the update service to B3 1.1.The text of proposed new and revised Cases and reaffirmationsof current Cases appear in Mechanical Engineering for public review. A notice also appears in Mechanical Engineering when new and revised Cases are approved. New and revised Cases, as well as announcements of reaffirmed Cases and annulments, then appear in the next update. All Cases currently in effect at the time of publication of the 1989 Edition of the Code were included in the update that immediately followed, Interpretations No. 14 and Cases No.9.As of the 1992 and later Editions, all Cases currently in effect at the time of publication of an Edition are included with it as an update. Cases No. 20,which is the update that was included after the last page of the 1995 Edition, contains the following Cases.

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Cases 136-1,148,and 149,which were included in the first update to the 1992 Edition, were allowed to expire. The page numbers for the Cases supplements included with updates to the 1995 Edition start with C-1 and will continue consecutively through the last update to this Edition. The Cases affected by this Supplement are as follows: Page

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Case 168 Use of Ultrasonic Examination in Lieu of Radiography for B31.1 Application Inquiry: Under what conditions and limitations may an ultrasonic examination be used in lieu of radiography, when radiography is required in accordance with Table 136.4?

Reply: It is the opinion of this Committee that welds in pressure piping governed by the ASME B31.1 Code may be examined using the ultrasonic (UT) method in

lieu of radiography (RT) at any time provided that all of the following requirements are met. ( a ) The weld is greater than ‘/2 in. in thickness. (b) The ultrasonic examination is performed using an ultrasonic system capable of recording the ultrasonic examination data, including scanning positions, to facilitate the analysis of the scan data by a third party and the repeatability of subsequent examinations, should they be required. (c) Personnel performing and evaluating UT examinations shall be qualified and certified in accordance with their employer’s written practice. Recommended Practice SNT-TC-1A, Personnel Qualification and Certification in Nondestmctive Testing, shall be used as a

guideline for employers to establish a written practice for qualifying and certifying personnel. ( d ) In addition, personnel collecting and analyzing UT data shall have demonstrated their ability to perform an acceptable examination using test blocks approved by the Owner. (e) Welds that are shown by ultrasonic examination to have discontinuities which produce an indication greater than 20% of the reference level shall be investigated to the extent that ultrasonic examination personnel can determine their shape, identity, and location so that they may evaluate each discontiniuity for acceptance in accordance with ( i ) and (2) below. (I) Discontinuities evaluated as being cracks, lack of fusion, or incomplete penetration are unacceptable regardless of length. (2) Other discontinuities are unacceptable if the indication exceeds the reference level and their length exceeds the following: (a) ‘/4 in. (6.0 mm) for t up to 7 4 in. (19.0 mm) (b) v3f for I from in. (19.0 mm) to 2y4 in. (57.0 mm) (c) in. (19.0 mm) for t over 2!L4 in. (57.0 mm) where r is the thickness of the weld being examined. If the weld s two having different thicknesses at the weld, t is the thinner of these two thicknesses.

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ASME B31.1 INTERPRETATIONS NO. 28 Replies to Technical Inquiries January I, 1996,Through June 30, 1996

It has been agreed to publish interpretations issued by the B3 1 Committee concerning B3 1.1 as part of the update serviceto the Code. The interpretationshave been assigned numbers in chronological order. Each interpretation applies either to the latest Edition or Addenda at the time of issuance of the interpretation or the Edition or Addenda stated in the reply. Subsequent revisions to the Code may have superseded the reply. These interpretationsare not a part of the Code or the Addenda. The replies are taken verbatim from the original letters, except for a few typographical and editorial corrections made for the purpose of improved clarity. In some instances, a review of the interpretation revealed a need for corrections of a technical nature. In these cases, a revised reply bearing the original interpretation number with the suffix R is presented. In the case where an interpretation is corrected by Errata, the original interpretation number with the suffix E is used. ASME procedures provide for reconsideration of these interpretations when or if additional information is availablewhich the inquirer believes might affect the interpretation. Further, persons aggreived by an interpretation may appeal to the cognizant ASME committee or subcommittee. As stated in the Statement of Policy in the Code documents, ASME does not “approve,” “certify,” “rate,”, or “endorse” any item, construction, proprietary device, or activity. Interpretations Nos. 2 through 7 were included with the update service to the 1983 Edition and Interpretations Nos. 8 through 13 were included with the update service to the 1986 Edition. Interpretations Nos. 14 through 19 were included with the update service to the 1989 Edition. Interpretations Nos. 20 through 25 were included with the update service to the 1992 Edition. For the 1995 Edition, interpretations will be issued as necessary up to twice a year until the publication of the 1998 Edition.

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Subject:

B31.1, Para. 122.5.1, Pressure Reducing Valves

Date Issued:

January 5, 1996

File:

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Question (1): Per ASME B31.1, Paras. 122.5.1 and 122.5.2, when multiple pressure reducing valves are connected in parallel in one station, is the capacity of the safety valve on the low pressure side required to be not less than the aggregate flow capacity of all the pressure reducing valves piped in parallel; thus assuming simultaneous failed open condition of all pressure reducing valves? Reply (1): The Code does not specifically address situations involving multiple pressure reducing valves. However, in such cases, the Code requires protection against overpressure. Question (2): Can a multiple pressure reducing valve station containing different sizes of pressure reducing valves be protected on the low pressure side by a relief device or devices with capacity equal to the flow capacity of the largest pressure reducing valve; thus providing over pressure relief from the failure of one or more PRV in the multiple valve station? In no case is the total steam capacity of the boiler exceeded. The equipment on the low pressure side is not designed for high side pressure. Reply (2): The Code does not specifically address situations involving multiple pressure reducing valves. However, in such cases, the Code requires protection against overpressure.

Interpreta tion: 28-2

Subject:

B31.1-1992 Edition, Para. 122.1.7(A.l) and (A.2). Steam Stop Valves

Date Issued:

January 5, 1996

File:

B31-94-05

Question (1): Per Para. 122.1.7 (A.l), may a valve (larger than NPS 2) with no external position indication be used as a steam stop valve? Reply (1): No. Question (2): In Para. 122.1.7 (A.2), does a swing check valve qualify as an automatic nonreturn valve for this service? Reply (2): The Code does not define “automatic nonreturn valve’’

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Subject:

B31.1, Para. 105.2.1(A), Use of SA-312 Welded Pipe and Fittings

Date Issued:

January 5, 1996

File:

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Question: Can ASME SA-312 and SA-403 welded pipe and fittings be utilized for flammable or combustible fluids? Reply: Yes,but as limited by Paras. 122.7.3 and 122.8.1.

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B3 1.1, Para. 122.6.2(A), Discharge Piping from Pressure Relieving Safety Devices

Date Issued:

January 5, 1996

File:

B3 1-95-020

Question: Does the placement of a manual stop valve in pressure relief discharge piping meet the intent of ANSI B31.1-1967, Para. 122.6.2(A), if the stop valve is verified fully locked-open prior to arid periodically during service via plant istrative controls? Reply: No.


Subject:

B31.1-1986 Edition, Para. 131.1, Welding Preheat

Date Issued:

January 5, 1996

File:

B3 1-95-021

Question (1): Is the mandatory preheat of Para. 131 applicable to all welds made on ASME B31.1 piping, including both temporary and permanent welds? Reply (1): Yes,see Para. 127.4.10. Question (2): Is the mandatory preheat of Para. 13 1 applicable to thermal cutting or gouging? Reply (2): No. However, it may be required per Para. 127.4.11 for certain hardenable alloys.

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B31.1, Paras. 122.1.6 and 122.3, Design Pressure of Instruments

Date Issued:

May 2, 1996

File:

B3 1-95-008

Question (1): For Section I boilers stamped with an MAWP considerably higher than the operating pressure, is it permissiblefor instrumentation within the scope of boiler external piping to have pressure ratings lower than the MAWP of the boiler but equal to or greater than. the lowest set safety valve pressure? Reply (1): Instruments are excluded from B3 1.1 [see Para. 100.1.3(H)]. Paragraph 1 0 0 . 1 . 1 states that the requirements for boiler appurtenances shall be in accordance with Section I of the ASME Boiler and Pressure Vessel Code, Para. PG-60. The P-T rating of instruments which serve a Section I boiler, but located in B31.1 piping, should be compatible with the design conditions of that piping. Question (2): For Section I boilers stamped with a MAWP considerably higher than the operating pressure, is it permissible for instrumentation beyond the scope of the boiler external piping to have pressure ratings lower than the MAWP of the boiler but equal to or greater than the lowest set safety valve pressure? Reply (2): Instruments are excluded from B31.1 [see Para. 100.1.3(H)]. Paragraph 1 0 . 1 . 1 states that the requirements for boiler appurtenances shall be in accordance with Section I of the ASME Boiler and Pressure Vessel Code, Para. PG-60. The P-T rating of instruments which serve a Section I boiler, but located in B31.1 piping, should be compatible with the design conditions of that piping.

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€531.1-1992Edition, Para. 122.8.1, Materials for Flammable Gases

Date Issued:

May 2, 1996

File:

B3 1-94-006

Question (1): Does ASME B3 1.1 require the use of only seamless pipe for fuel gas (i.e., natural gas, manufactured gas) piping? Reply (1): No, except that furnace butt welded pipe shall not be used per Para. 105.2.1(A). Question (2): Does ASME B31.1 place any limitation on the pressure and temperature for use of ASTM A 283, plate rolled and welded for fuel gas piping? Reply (2): Yes, the use of ASTM A 283 is limited to temperature of 650°F or less by Table A-1. Design limitations are controlled by Chapter II, Para. 102 Design Criteria. The designer should also take into consideration t efficiency of the final pipe product form and wall thickness pursuant to the requirements of Paras. 103 and 104. Question (3): Does ASME B3 1.1 recommend any specificnonmandatory testing for fuel gas piping? Reply (3): No. Question (4): Does ASME B3 1.1 apply to fuel gas piping for flare stacks, both cold flare and with pilot flare, including the flare stacks? Reply (4): Yes, unless excluded by Para. 100.1.3.

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Interpretation

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Subject:

B31.1, Table 121.5, Suggested Pipe Spacing

Date Issued:

August 25, 1995

File:

B3 1-94-022

Question (1): Does the ASME/ANSI B3 1.1 Power Piping Code indicate the method to be used to calculate the maximum spacing between s? Reply (1): No. Either Para. 121.5 shall apply when calculations are made or Table 121.5 may be used when calculatiotis are not made. Question (2): When spacing is based on span calculations rather than Table 121.5,does ASME/ANSI B3 1.1 limit sag between s? Reply (2): No. However, Para. 121.5 states that spans shall be such that excessive sag is prevented. When determining limits on sag, the designer should consider factors, such as fluid contents, slope of line, pipe material, and drain locations.


Subject:

B3 1.1, 122, Maximum Sustained Operating Pressure

Date Issued:

August 25, 1995

File:

B3 1-94-043

Question (1): What is the criteria for determining the maximum sustained operating pressure (MSOP) for steam piping? Reply (1): As referenced in Paras. 122.1.1 and 122.1.2,it is the responsibility of the designer to determine the MSOP by considering all of the expected operating conditions, not necessarily continuous, to permit satisfactory operation of the steam piping. Question (2): Is it possible for the MSOP and the design pressure to be equal? Reply (2): Yes,also see Para. 101.2.2.

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Subject:

B31.1, 117.3, Use of Copper Tubing

Date Issued:

August 25, 1995

File:

B31-94-055

Question: Does Para. 117.3 permit the use of copper tubing with braze socket type ts for natural gas (and other flammable gases except hydrogen)? Reply: No. Material limitations for use in flammable gas service are covered in Para. 122.8.1.

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Subject:

B31.1, 127.4.2, Circumferential Weld Surface Contours

Date Issued:

March 15, 1994

File:

B31-90-035

Question (1): When not specified by the designer, is it permissible to fabricate a weld which partially fills the groove between pipe, between fittings, or between pipe and a fitting so long as the minimum wall thickness requirement of Para. 104.1.2 is met and a transition between the weld surface and the pipe or fitting surface is provided in accordance with Para. 127.4.2(C)? Reply (1): No. Question (2): When specified by the designer, is it permissible to fabricate a weld which partially fills the groove between pipe, between fittings, or between pipe and a fitting so long as the minimum wall thickness requirement of Para. 104.1.2 is met and a transition between the weld surface and the pipe or fitting surface is provided in accordance with Para. 127.4.2(C)? Reply (2): Yes. Interpretation: 25-2

Subject:

B31.1, 102.2.4, Variation from Normal Operation

Date Issued:

March 15, 1994

File:

B31-92-068

Question: When considering variations from normal thermal operating cycles, can the right side term of Eq. (13A), Para. 104.8.3, be multiplied by the 1.15 or 1.20 values contained in Para. 102.2.4? Reply: No. The increases in allowable stresses for pressure design permitted by Para. 102.3.2(A) and for occasional loads permitted by Para. 102.3.3(A), are not permitted in the evaluation of cyclic stress ranges. Paragraph 102.2.4 provides limitations for pressure stress magnitudes, whereas the right hand side of Eq. (13) is a limitation for cyclic thermal expansion stress ranges. interpretation: 25-3

Subject:

B31.1, 104.3.1, Branch Connections

Date Issued:

March 15, 1994

File:

B31-92-071

Question: In accordance with Para. 104.3.1(C.l), does a tee manufactured to ANSI B16.9 meet the pressure requirements of ASME B31.1, as far as reinforcement in the crotch is concerned? Reply: Yes. However, further consideration may be necessary for other loadings. 205


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Subject:

B31.1, 122.6.2(D), Pressure Relief Devices

Date Issued:

March 15, 1994

File:

B31-93-11

Question: Does Para. 122.6.2(D) of ASME B31.1 require that discharge lines from pressure relieving safety devices be designed to facilitate drainage of any expected accumulation? Reply: Yes.


Subject:

B31.1, 101.5, Dynamic Effects

Date Issued:

March 15, 1994

File:

B31-93-13

Question: Is it the intent of ASME B31.1, Para. 101.5, that dynamic effects of earthquake, impact, wind, and vibration must be considered by the piping designer, even if not specified by the owner? Reply: Yes. Consideration may or may not involve analysis.


Subject:

B31.1, 122.1.1(A), Pressure Design for BEP

Date Issued:

March 15, 1994

File:

B31-93-18

Question: This Inquiry relates to Boiler External Piping, as defined in Para. 100.1.2(A) of ASME B31.1, for steam service. The set pressure of the boiler safety valve is less than the maximum allowable working pressure of the boiler. Is it permissible to use the set pressure of the boiler safety valve as the internal design pressure for the steam piping? Reply: Yes, provided that all applicable requirements of Paras. 122.1.1(A) and 122.1.2 of ASME B31.1 are met and the internai design pressure for the steam piping is not less than 100 psig.

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Subject:

B31.1, 136.4.2, Visual Inspection

Date Issued:

March 15, 1994

File:

B31-93-023

Question (i): May the required visual examination of the completed weld occur after the pressure test required by Para. 137? Reply (1): The ASME B31.1 Code does not specify when the required examination of the completed welds should be performed. Question (2): Is it a requirement of the ASME B31.1 Code that the fabrication sequence shall be arranged so as to provide for making the maximum number of t inside surfaces “readily accessible’’ for examination for incomplete penetration? Reply (2): No. Question (3): Paragraph 136.4.2 of the ASME B31.1 Code references “portions of a component.” What is the definition of a component? Reply (3): Component is defined in Para. 100.2. Question (4): Is it required that the required visual examination occur “before, during, or after the manufacture, fabrication, assembly, or test” as stated in the ASME B31.1 Code, Para. 136.4.2? Reply (4): No. Visual examinations may occur whenever the examiner wishes to be present. However, it is required that the completed weld receive a visual examination that verifies that the completed weld meets the acceptance criteria of Para. 136.4.2. Question (5): What inspections are required by the ASME B31.1 Code? Reply (5): The inspections required are those that the Owner’s inspector (as defined in Para. 136.1) or the Authorized Inspector (as required when the system is Boiler External Piping) has determined to be needed in order to assure the piping has been constructed in accordance with the applicable requirements of the ASME B31.1 Code. Interpretation: 25-8

Subject:

B31.1, 122, Installation of Safety Valves

Date Issued:

March 15, 1994

File:

B31-93-037

Question: Does ASME B31.1 require that valves, addressed within the scope of Para. 122, be installed with the valve stem either at or above the horizontal plane to prevent entrapment of liquids within the valve bonnet? Reply: No. The inquirer is referred to Para. 107.1(C). 207


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Subject:

B31.1, Para. 137.3.2, Testing of Nonboiler External Piping

Date Issued:

March 15, 1994

File:

B31-93-038

Question (1): For piping used with a hot water boiler designed for 150 psig and 210"F, are the test requirements of Para. 137.3.2 applicable? Reply (1): Yes. Question (2): For the above referenced piping, are full penetration welds required? Reply (2): Yes, except for welds designed in accordance with Para. 104.3.1(C.2) and fabricated in accordance with Para. 127.4.8(F).


Subject:

B31.1, 136.4.2, Visual Inspection

Date Issued:

March 15, 1994

File:

B31-93-047

Question: Does ASME B31.1 set an acceptable limit for acceptance of surface porosity found by visual examination? Reply: No.


Subject:

B31.1-1967, 127.4.2(D)

Date Issued:

March 15, 1994

File:

B31-93-48

Question: Does the reinforcement requirements detailed in USAS B31.1-1967 Edition, Para. 12?.4.2(D), apply to the root reinforcement of single V butt weld pipe ts? Reply: No.

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Subject:

B31.1, 137.3.2 and 137.7.1, Hydrostatic Test

Date Issued:

April 22, 1994

File:

B31-93-043 Question (1): Does ASME B31.1 define the term “not practical” in Para. 137.7.1?

Reply (1): No. It is the responsibility of the owner to determine which test shall be done on NBEP. See Para. 137.3.2 Question (2): Does ASME B31.1 exempt piping, valves, and fittings NPS 1 inch and less from hydrostatic test requirements? Reply (2): No. Interpretation: 25-13

Subject:

B31.1, 100.1.3(C), Design Pressure

Date Issued:

April 29, 1994

File:

B31-92-067

Question: What rules of ASME B31.1 apply to the design pressure of piping downstream of a pressure reducing valve? Reply: The design pressure of piping downstream of a pressure reducing valve shall be determined in accordance with the rules of Para. 101.2.2. Where the design pressure is less than that of the piping upstream of the pressure reducing valve, the requirements of Para. 122.5 shall be met. interpretation: 25-14

Subject:

B31.1, 122.7.3(B), Piping for Flammable Liquids

Date Issued:

June 22, 1994

File:

B31-92-036

Question (1): For flammable and combustible liquids, does ASME B31.1, Para. 122.7.3(B), permit the use of copper tubing, where metal temperatures do not exceed 400”F, to match the copper alloy fittings permitted in this paragraph? Reply (1): No. The allowance applies only to copper alloy valves and fittings. Question (2): Does Para. 122.7.3(C) permit copper tube and copper alloy valves and fittings in areas having metal temperatures between 400°F and 5OO0F? Reply (2): No. 209


B31.1Interpretations No.25

25-15, 25-16,25-17


Subject:

B31.1, Appendix DyWelding Tee per B16.9

Date Issued:

June 22, 1994

File:

B31-93-14

Question (1):May the applicable flexibility and stress intensification factors in B31.1, Appendix Dybe used for a welding tee manufactured in accordance with ASME/ANSI B16.9 without supplementary dimensional specifications? Reply (1): Yes. Question (2): Is the manufacturer of a welding tee specified for use in B31.1 piping system and manufactured in accordance to ASME/ANSI B16.9 without supplementary dimensional specifications obliged to comply with any requirements of ASME B31.1, Appendix D? Reply (2): No. Interpretation: 25-16

Subject:

B31.1, 104.8, Analysis of Piping Components

Date Issued:

June 22, 1994

File:

B31-93-040

Question: Referring to Para. 104.8.4, Eqs. (11), (12), and (13), how should the moment values for sustained and occasional loads, MA and MB, and the moment-range value for thermal expansion M , be determined considering the effect that varying gaps may exist between the pipe and its s at different times during operation? Reply: The Code does not specií-j how to calculate moments and moment-ranges due to different loads or combinations of loads. In the determination of loads, gaps produce nonlinearities in the analyses which may often be considered negligible. Interpretation: 25-17

Subject:

B31.1-1992, 122, Design of Specific Piping Systems

Date Issued:

June 22, 1994

File:

B31-94-07

Question: Does Para. 122 of ASME B31.1 Code require that eccentric reducers with flat side up be provided upstream of pressure control valves when the valves are sized smaller than the pipeline? Reply: No. 210


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Subject:

B31.1-1992,107,Valves for Vacuum Service

Date Issued:

June 22, 1994

File:

B31-94-08

Question: Does ASME B31.1 require that valves used in vacuum service have an external sealing arrangement, such as seal water to gland packing, to prevent air from entering the system. Reply: No. Interpretation: 25-19

Subject:

B31.1-1992,118,Sleeve Coupled and Proprietary ts

Date Issued:

June 22, 1994

File:

B3 1-94-1 O

Question: Does Para. 118 of ASME B31.1 Code require tie-rods (control units) to meet the requirement for “adequate provision to prevent separation of the t”? Reply: No.


Subject:

B31.1-1989,104.1.2(A.l), Minimum Wail Thickness of Pipe

Date Issued:

June 22, 1994

File:

B31-94-11

Question (1): May a measured minimum wall thickness of pipe be used to B31.1 Power Piping Code compliance with the design minimum wall thickness? Reply (1): Yes. Question (2):What Code or Standard must be used to measure the pipe wall thickness? Reply (2): The Code does not specify how to measure the pipe wall thickness?

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Interpretation: 25-21 Subject:

B31.1, 135, Pipe Assembly Tolerances

Date Issued:

June 22, 1994

File:

B31-94-021

Question: Does piping fabricated to the fabrication tolerances of PFI Standard ES-5 (Fabricating Tolerances) meet the requirements of ASME B31.1? Reply: ASME B31.1 does not specify the fabricating tolerances. This is a responsibility of the designer.


B31.1, Fig. 127.4.4(C), Minimum Welding Dimensions

Date Issued:

June 22, 1994

File:

B31-94-023 Question: In Fig. 127.4.4(C), is a maximum weld size specified? Reply: No. However, the weld size may be limited by the physical configuration of the t.


B31.1, Table 136.4, Nondestructive Examination Requirements

Date Issued:

June 22, 1994

File:

B31-94-024

Question: In Table 136.4, for buttwelds on piping over NPS 2, is radiography required for all pressures, regardless of the design temperature? Reply: No.

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B31.1, Table 132, Postweld Heat Treatment

Date Issued:

June 22, 1994

File:

B31-94-027

Question: Is the “nominal thickness in accordance with Para. 132.4.1” the same as the “nominal material thickness,” mentioned in Notes (I)(B) for P-Nos. 1 and 3 in Table 132? Reply: No. The “nominal thickness in accordance with Para. 132.4.1” may be the weld thickness under some specified conditions but the “nominal material thickness” is always the material thickness.

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The Cases are not part of ASME B31.1-1992 Edition or its Addenda

A Case is the official method of handling a reply to an inquiry when study indicates that the Code wording needs clarification, or when the reply modifies the existing requirements of the Code, or grants permission to use new materials or alternative constructions. ASME has agreed to publish Cases issued by the B31 Committee concerning B31.1 as part of the update service to B31.1. The text of proposed new and revised Cases and reaffirmations of current Cases appear in Mechanical Engineering for public review. A notice also appears in Mechanical Engineering when new and revised Cases are approved. New and revised Cases, as well as announcements of reaffirmed Cases and annulments, then appear in the next update. All Cases currently in effect at the time of publication of the 1989 Edition of the Code were included in the update that immediately followed, Interpretations No. 14 and Cases No. 9. Subsequently, all Cases currently in effect at the time of publication of a new Edition are to be included with it as an update. Cases No. 14, which was the update included with the 1992 Edition, contains the following Cases. 136-1 145

147 148

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153 154

155 156

157 158

Case 146-1, which was inadvertently omitted from Cases No. 14, was added by Errata in Cases No. 16. Cases 139, 143, 144, and 150, which were included in updates to the 1989 Edition, were allowed to expire. The page numbers for the Cases supplements included with updates to the 1992 Edition start with C-1 and will continue consecutively through the last update to this Edition. The Cases affected by this supplement are as follows:

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Interpretation 24-3 24-1 24-2 24-4 24-5

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Subject:

B31.1, 122.7.1, Piping for Flammable Liquids

Date Issued:

July 14, 1993

File:

B31-92-040

Question: Must pipe used for LPG (liquid propane) be seamless if it is installed in areas having open flames or exposed to surfaces operating over 500”F? Reply: No.


Subject:

B31.1, 122.7.3(A), Materials

Date Issued:

August 26, 1993

File:

B31-92-033

Question: In Para. 122.7.3(A) for flammable or combustible liquids, does the requirement that “steel piping material be used” include the fittings, valves, and other components as well? Reply: Yes.


Subject:

B31.1, 104.3.1(B.4) and 127.4.8, Branch Connections

Date Issued:

October 27, 1993

File:

B31-92-063, B31-92-065

Question: Do the rules of ASME B31.1 permit installation of NPS 2 and smaller welded branch connection fittings directly on butt-welded fittings or on pipe-to-pipe, pipe-to-fitting, and fitting-tofitting butt welds in the run piping? Reply: Yes, provided the requirements of Paras. 104.3.1, 104.8, and 127.4.8 are met. It is the responsibility of the designer to determine appropriate stress intensification i factors for such configurations. For installation directly on fittings or on pipe-to-fitting and fitting-to-fitting butt welds, the requirements of Para. 104.7 shall be met, and the recommendations of the fitting manufacturer, if available, shall be followed.

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Subject:

B31.1, Table 127.4.2, Reinforcement of Butt Welds

Date Issued:

October 27, 1993

File:

B31-92-070

Question: Is it permissible to apply the maximum reinforcement limit of Table 127.4.2 to the inside surface of single welded butt ts for the purpose of penetrameter selection in accordance with ASME Section V, T-276.1? Reply: No.


Subject:

B31.1, Table 132, Postweld Heat Treatment

Date Issued:

October 27, 1993

File:

B31-93-015

Question: Is it permissible to postweld heat treat SA-182 F91 material at 1400OF-1450"F instead of 1300OF-1400"F as specified for P-No. 5 in Table 132? Reply: Yes, provided the lower critical temperature of the SA-182 F91 material is not exceeded. See Para. 132.2(A).

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ASME B3L1

INTERPRETATIONS NO. 23 Replies to Technical Inquiries January 1,1993, Through June 30,1993

It has been agreed to publish interpretations issued by the B31 Committee concerning B31.1 as part of the update service to the Code. The interpretations have been assigned numbers in chronological order. Each interpretation applies either to the latest Edition or Addenda at the time of issuance of the interpretation or the Edition or Addenda stated in the reply. Subsequent revisions to the Code may have superseded the reply. These interpretations are not a part of the Code or the Addenda. These replies are taken verbatim from the original letters, except for a few typographical and editorial corrections made for the purpose of improved clarity. In some instances, a review of the interpretation revealed a need for corrections of a technical nature. In these cases, a revised reply bearing the original interpretation number with the suffix R is presented. In the case where an interpretation is corrected by Errata, the original interpretation number with the suffix E is used. ASME procedures provide for reconsideration of these interpretations when or if additional information is available which the inquirer believes might affect the interpretation.. Further, persons aggrieved by an interpretation may appeal to the cognizant ASME committee or subcommittee. As stated in the Statement of Policy in the Code documents, ASME does not “approve,” “certie,” “rate,” or “endorseyyany item, construction, proprietary device, or activity. The interpretations will be issued twice a year up to the publication of the 1995 Edition. Interpretations Nos. 2 through 7 were included with the update service to the 1983 Edition and Interpretations Nos. 8 through 13 were included with the update service to the 1986 Edition. Interpretations Nos. 14 through 19 were included with the update service to the 1989 Edition. Interpretations Nos. 20 through 25 will be included with the update service to the 1992 Edition.

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B31.1 Subject 100.1.2, Power Piping Systems....................................................... 117.3, Brazed Socket Type ts .................................................... 122.1, Design Requirements ........................................................ 122.3.3, Control Piping ............................................................. 122.8.1(B), Flammable Gas Piping ................................................... Fig. 127.4.8(E), Welds of Branch Connections......................................... ~

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Subject:

B31.1, Fig. 127.4.8(E), Welds of Branch Connections

Date Issued:

January 15, 1993

File:

B31-92-025

Question: What dimensional requirements apply to the cover fillet of a specially designed and tested integrally reinforced branch connection fitting, which does not meet the requirements of ANSI B16.11? Reply: The attachment of the fitting may be in accordance with Para. 127.4.8(B) and specifically Fig. 127.4.8(D) sketch (a) where t& is taken to be the thickness of the fitting at the point of attachment.


Subject:

B31.1, 122.1, Design Requirements

Date Issued:

June 17, 1993

File:

B3 1-91-048

Question: What is the required pressure rating for a bronze feedwater and blowdown valve on a 150 psi (ASME Section I) firetube boiler? [Paragraph 122.1.7(C.5) indicates the class for cast iron only.] Reply: ASME B31.1 does not delineate specific rules regarding feedwater and blowdown piping systems for firetube boilers. Feedwater valve requirements are contained in ASME B31.1, Paras. 122.1.3 and 122.1.7(B). Blowdown valve requirements are contained in ASME B31.1, Para. 122.1.4(B).


Subject:

B31.1, 122.3.3, Control Piping

Date Issued:

June 17, 1993

File:

B31-92-026

Question: Does ASME B31.1, Paras. 122.3.2(B) and 122.3.6 allow on fuel gas piping, a shutoff valve between the header and instrument that is threaded on both ends? Reply: If unavoidable, threaded valves are permitted. Refer to Para. 122.8.1 for the limitations applicable to threaded piping for flammable gas service.

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B31.1, 117.3, Brazed Socket Type ts

Date Issued:

June 17, 1993

File:

B31-92-032

Question: Does ASME B31.1, Para. 117.3 permit the use of brazed socket-type ts for flammable gas? Reply: Yes, except in areas where fire hazards are involved. Refer to Para. 100.2 for the definition of “fire hazard.”


B31.1, 122.8.1(B), Fïammable Gas Piping

Date Issued:

June 17, 1993

File:

B31-92-035

Question (1): In Para. 122.8.1(B) for flammable gas piping, does “steel piping material” include pipe, valves, fittings, and other components as well? Reply (1): Yes. Question (2): Are ductile iron fittings permitted by Para. 122.8.1? Reply (2): No.


B31.1, 100.1.2, Power Piping Systems

Date Issued:

June 17, 1993

File:

B31-92-069

Question: In a power plant, is piping for a water purification system for boiler feedwater within the scope of ASME B31.1? Reply: Yes.

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A Case is the official method of handling a reply to an inquiry when study indicates that the Code wording needs clarification, or when the reply modifies the existing requirements of the Code, or grants permission to use new materials or alternative constructions. ASME has agreed to publish Cases issued by the B31 Committee concerning B31.1 as part of the update service to B31.1. The text of proposed new and revised Cases and reaffirmations of current Cases appear in Mechanical Engineering for public review. A notice also appears in Mechanical Engineering when new and revised Cases are approved. New and revised Cases, as well as announcements of reaffirmed Cases and annulments, then appear in the next update. Ail Cases currently in effect at the time of publication of the 1989 Edition of the Code were included in the update that immediately followed, Interpretations No. 14 and Cases No. 9. Subsequently, all Cases currently in effect at the time of publication of a new Edition are to be included with it as an update. Cases No. 14, which was the update included with the 1992 Edition, contains the following Cases. 136-1 145

147 148

149 151

153 154

155 156

157 158

Case 146-1, which was inadvertently omitted from Cases No. 14, was added by Errata in Cases No. 16. Cases 139, 143, 144, and 150, which were included in updates to the 1989 Edition, were allowed to expire. The page numbers for the Cases supplements included with updates to the 1992 Edition start with C-1 and will continue consecutively through the last update to this Edition. The Cases affected by this supplement are as follows:

Page

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Change

c-5

Case 147

C-15

Case 153

(1) Reaffirmed: August 1993 (2) New expiration date: August 31, 1996 (1) Reaffirmed: November 1992 (2) New expiration date: November 30,1995

C-17

Case 154

c-21

Case 156

C-23

Case 157

C-25

Case 158


(1) Reaffirmed: October 1992 (2) New expiration date: October 31, 1995 (1) Reaffirmed: August 1993 (2) New expiration date: August 31, 1996 (1) Reaffirmed: September 1993 (2) New expiration date: September 30, 1996 (1) Reaffirmed: November 1993 (2) New expiration date: November 30,1996

ASME B31.L*INT*22

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Interpretations No. 22 Cases No. 17 Date of issuance: June 30, 1993


Copyright @ 1993

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ASME B31.1

INTERPRETATIONS NO. 22 Replies to Technical Inquiries July 1, 1992, Through December 31,1992

It has been agreed to publish interpretations issued by the B31 Committee concerning B31.1 as part of the update service to the Code. The interpretations have been assigned numbers in chronological order. Each interpretation applies either to the latest Edition or Addenda at the time of issuance of the interpretation or the Edition or Addenda stated in the reply. Subsequent revisions to the Code may have superseded the reply. These interpretations are not a part of the Code or the Addenda. These replies are taken verbatim from the original letters, except for a few typographical and editorial corrections made for the purpose of improved clarity. In some instances, a review of the interpretation revealed a need for corrections of a technical nature. In these cases, a revised reply bearing the original interpretation number with the suffix R is presented. In the case where an interpretation is corrected by Errata, the original interpretation number with the suffi E is used. ASME procedures provide for reconsideration of these interpretations when or if additional information is available which the inquirer believes might affect the interpretation. Further, persons aggrieved by an interpretation may appeal to the cognizant ASME committee or subcommittee. As stated in the Statement of Policy in the Code documents, ASME does not “approve,” “certify,” “rate,” or “endorse” any item, construction, proprietary device, or activity. The interpretations will be issued twice a year up to the publication of the 1995 Edition. Interpretations Nos. 2 through 7 were included with the update service to the 1983 Edition and Interpretations Nos. 8 through 13 were included with the update service to the 1986 Edition. Interpretations Nos. 14 through 19 were included with the update service to the 1989 Edition. Interpretations Nos. 20 through 25 will be included with the update service to the 1992 Edition.

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B31.1 Subject 105. Materials. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. . .. . . . . . . . 122.1.4, Blow-Off Valves . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ...................................... 127.2.3, Consumable Inserts. . . . . . . . . . 127.4, Welding Requirements . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . , . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. . . .. . 132.1 and 132.4, Postweld Heat Treatment. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 137.1.2(B), Design Pressure.. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Fig. 127.4.8(E), Welds of Branch Connections. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . I

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File No. B31-92-024 B31-92-08 B31-92-023 B31-92-027 B31-92-07 B31-91-046 B31-92-28

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Subject:

B31.1, 132.1 and 132.4, Postweld Heat Treatment

Date Issued:

August 21, 1992

File:

B31-92-07

Question: Where Table 132 states “maximum material thickness,” does this include the weld fitting wall thickness at the weldment of pipe to fitting? Reply: Yes.


Subject:

B31.1, 137.1.2(B), Design Pressure

Date Issued:

October 30, 1992

File:

B31-91-046

Question: Is it the intent of USAS B31.1-1967, Para. 137.1.2 (B), that “Design Pressure” means “Normal Operating Pressure”? Reply: Yes. L


Subject:

B31.1, 122.1.4, Blow-Off Valves

Date Issued:

October 30, 1992

File:

B31-92-08

Question: Reference is made to the requirements of ASME B31.1 Power Piping Code, Para. 122.1.4(A.l) versus those of Para. 122.1.7. Which pressure should be used in the design of blow-off valves whether they are bronze, cast iron, or steel? Reply: The design pressure of blow-off valves, used in establishing the pressure-temperature ratings of a valve manufactured in accordance with the valves listed in Table 126.1, shall exceed the maximum allowable working pressure of the boiler by either 25% or 225 psi, whichever is less, but shall not be less than 100 psig.

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Subject:

B31.1, Fig. 127.4.8(E), Welds of Branch Connections

Date Issued:

October 30. 1992

File:

B31-92-28

Question: Is a tolerance allowed on the Y,6in. gap dimension shown in the left hand figure of Fig. 127.4.8(E). Reply: Yes. The welding procedure specification (WPS) shall describe the acceptable tolerance

on the gap dimensions.


Subject:

B31.1, 127.2.3, Consumable Inserts

Date Issued:

December 10, 1992

File:

B31-92-023

Question: If a WPS has been qualified without the use of a consumable insert, does Para. 127.2.3 require that the WPS be requalified using a consumable insert if consumable inserts are to be used in production welding. Reply: No.

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Subject:

B31.1, 105, Materials

Date Issued:

December 10, 1992

File:

B31-92-024

Question: Is it mandatory that the material of components in an ASME B31.1 Power Piping System be the same as the material of the pipe? Reply: No.

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Subject:

B31.1, 127.4, Welding Requirements

Date Issued:

December 10, 1992

File:

B31-92-027

Question: Does the B31.1 Code require that a minimum distance be maintained between adjacent piping welds. Reply: No. However, refer to Para. 104.3.1(G.7)for rules regarding the reinforcement of multiple openings.

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Cases No. 17


A Case is the official method of handling a reply to an inquiry when study indicates that the Code wording needs clarification, or when the reply modifies the existing requirements of the Code, or grants permission to use new materials or alternative constructions. ASME has agreed to publish Cases issued by the B31 Committee concerning B31.1 as part of the update service to B31.1. The text of proposed new and revised Cases and reaffirmations of current Cases appear in Mechanical Engineering for public review. A notice also appears in Mechanical Engineering when new and revised Cases are approved. New and revised Cases, as well as announcements of reaffirmed Cases and annulments, then appear in the next update. All Cases currently in effect at the time of publication of the 1989 Edition of the Code were included in the update that immediately followed, Interpretations No. 14 and Cases No. 9. Subsequently, all Cases currently in effect at the time of publication of a new Edition are to be included with it as an update. Cases No. 14, which was the update included with the 1992 Edition, contains the following Cases. 136-1 145 147 148 149 151

153 154 155 156 157 158

Case 146-1, which was inadvertently omitted from Cases No. 14, was added by Errata in Cases No. 16. Cases 139, 143, 144, and 150, which were included in updates to the 1989 Edition, were allowed to expire. The page numbers for the Cases supplements included with updates to the 1992 Edition start with C-1 and will continue consecutively through the last update to this Edition. The Cases affected by this supplement are as follows: Page

Location

Change

C-19, (2-20

Case 155-1

Case 155 reaffirmed as Case 155-1 and revised as follows: (1) For Table 2: (a) B 804 added in two places under Welded Pipe (b) Second stress line under Welded Pipe revised at 750°F (2) For Table 3, B 804 added


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CASE 155-1 June 1993

This case shall expire on June 30. 1996 unless previously annuìleà or reafinned

CASES CODE FOR PRESSURE PIPING Chse 155-1

Use of UNS No8367 Mitcriil ia ASME 831.1 constnictlon

Inquify Under what conditions may d u tion anneakd UNS NO8367 material, with the chemical composition listed in Table 1 and the tensile properties listed in Table 2, and otherwise conforming the requirements of specifications listed in Table 3, be used in the umstruce sof tion of power piping systems under the d ASME B31.1? Reply: it is the opinion of the Committee that the material described in the Inquiry may be used for both welded and unwelded construction under the rules of ASME 8 3 1.1 provided the following additional requirementsare met. (a) The allowable stress values shall be those listed in Table 2. (b) For external pressure design, refer to para. 104.1.3. (c) Welding Procedure Qualification and performance qualification shall be conducted as prescribed in Section IX. The material shall be considered to be P-No.45. Preheat is neither required nor prohibited. (d) Heat treatment after forming or welding is neither required nor prohibited. However, if heat treatment is applied, the solution annealing treatment shall consist of heating to a minimum temperature of 2025°F and then quenching in watex or rapidly cooling by other means. (e) All other requirements of ASME B3 1.i shall apply. (/This I material is not acceptable for use on boiler external piping.

- B31

TABLE 1 CHEMICAL REQUIREMENTS Product

Analysis

Element Carbon, max. Manganese, max. Phosphonis, max. Sulfur, max. Silicon, max. Chromium Nickel Molybdenum Nitrogen iron [Note ( U 1

Variations, Under Minimum or Over Maximum Heat Analysis of the Heat Limit, % Wt Analysis Limit 0.03 2.00 0.040 0.030

1.00 20.0-22.0 23.5-25.5 6.0-7.0 O.lM.25 Balance

0.01 0.04 0.005 0.005 0.05 0.2 0.2

0.1 0.01

...

NOTE: (1) Determined arithmetically by difference.

For Table 2, see next page.

TABLE 3 PRODUCT SPECIFICATION B 366 B 462 B 564 B 675 B 676 B 688 B 690 B 691 B 804

Fittings Forgings Forgings Welded pipe Welded tube Plate, sheet, strip Seamless pipe and tube Rod, bar Welded pipe

Case 155-1 continues on next page

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CASES CODE FOR PRESSURE PIPING - B31 TABLE 2 MECHANICAL PROPERTIES AND MAXIMUM ALLOWABLE DESIGN STRESS VALUES IN TENSION, ksi, FOR METAL TEMPERATURE, "F, NOT EXCEEDING TEMPERATURES LISTED BELOW [SEE ALSO NOTE (111

Minimum

Y*M Stmigth Minimum

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All sizes All sizes

104 104

46 46

All sizes

95

All sizes

Tmik S t W h

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to

100

200

300

400

500

600

650

700

750

eOa

1.00 1.00

26.0 26.2

26.0 26.0

24.3 24.5

22.7 23.5

20.9 22.8

19.9 22.3

19.3 22.1

19.3 22.1

18.7 21.8

18.4 21.7

45

0.85

20.2

20.2

19.1

18.2

17.3

16.6

16.1

15.8

15.6

15.3

95

45

0.85

20.2

20.2

19.1

18.2

17.8

17.3

17.2

17.0

16.9

16.8

All sizes All sizes

100 100

45 45

0.85 0.85

21.3 21.3

21.3 21.3

20.1 20.1

18.9 19.2

17.3 18.7

16.6 18.4

16.1 18.1

15.8 17.9

15.6 17.9

15.3 17.8

< 3 / 1 6 in. thk. 3 / l b Y in. thk. > U in. W.

104 100 95

46 45 45

1.00 1.00 1.00

26.0 25.0 23.8

26.0 25.0 23.8

24.3 23.7 22.5

22.7 22.2 21.4

20.9 20.4 20.4

19.9 19.5 19.5

19.3 ia9 18.9

19.3 186 18.6

18.7 18.3 18.3

18.4 18.0 18.0

<3/16 in. thk. 3 / l b Y in. thk. > U in. thk.

104 100 95

46 45 45

1.00 1.00 1.00

26.2 25.0 23.8

26.0 25.0 23.8

24.5 23.7 22.5

23.5 22.6 21.4

22.8 22.0 20.9

22.3 21.7 20.4

22.1 21.3 20.2

22.1 21.1 20.0

21.8 21.1 19.9

21.7 20.9 19.8

All sizes All sizes

95 95

45 45

1.00 1.00

23.8 73.8

23.8 23.8

22.5 22.5

21.4 21.4

20.4 20.9

19.5 20.4

18.9 20.2

18.6 20.0

18.3 19.9

18.0 19.8

All sizes All sizes

95 95

45 45

1.00 1.00

23.8 23.8

23.8 23.8

22.5 22.5

21.4 21.4

20.4 20.9

19.5 20.4

18.9 20.2

18.6 20.0

18.3 19.9

18.0 19.8

95 95

45 45

1.00 1.00

23.8 23.8

23.8 23.8

22.5 22.5

21.4 21.4

20.4 20.9

19.5 20.4

18.9 20.2

18.6 20.0

18.3 19.9

18.0 19.8

95 95

45 45

1.00 1.00

23.8 23.8

23.8 23.8

22.5 22.5

21.4 21.4

20.4 20.9

19.5 20.4

18.9 20.2

18.6 20.0

18.3 19.9

18.0 19.8

Smlr PipeITuk 8 690 8 690 [Note i211

welded P i p

8 6757 8 8 0 4 J

8 675 [Note (2)l 8 804 [Note (211

1

Welded Tube

8 676 8 67b [Note i2)l

Plate, Sheet, Strip

8 688

B 688 [Note í2)1

Rod and Bai 8 691 8 691 [Note (2)l Forgings 8564

8 564 [Note i2)l

For9ed or Roiled Pipe Flanges, Forged Fittings and Valva

8 462 8 462 [Note (2)l

All sizes

All sires

wmu9ht welding Fittings

8 366 8 366 [Note i211

All sizes All sizes

NOTES:

(1) Elongation in 2 in., or 40, min. = 30%. (2) Due t o the relatively low yield strength of these materials, these higher stress values were established a t temperatures where the short time tensile properties govern to permit the use of these alloys where slightly greater deformation in acceptable. These stress values exceed 67%, but do not exceed 90% of the yield strength at temperature. Use of these stresses may result in dimensional changes due to permanent strain. These values should not be used for the flanges of gasketed ts or other applications where slight amounts of distortion can cause leakage or malfunction.

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ASME B31.1 INTERPRETATIONS NO. 21 Replies to Technical Inquiries January 1,1992, Through June 30, 1992

It has been agreed to publish interpretations issued by the B31 Committee concerning B31.1 as part of the update service to the Code. The interpretations have been assigned numbers in chronological order. Each interpretation applies either to the latest Edition or Addenda at the time of issuance of the interpretation or the Edition or Addenda stated in the reply. Subsequent revisions to the Code may have superseded the reply. These interpretations are not a part of the Code or the

Addenda. These replies are taken verbatim from the original letters, except for a few typographical and editorial corrections made for the purpose of improved clarity. In some instances, a review Óf the interpretation revealed a need for corrections of a technical nature. In these cases, a revised reply bearing the original interpretation number with the suffix R is presented. In the case where an interpretation is corrected by Errata, the original interpretation number with the suffix E is used, ASME procedures provide for reconsideration of these interpretations when or if additional information is available which the inquirer believes might affect the interpretation. Further, persons aggrieved by an interpretation may appeal to the cognizant ASME committee or subcommittee. As stated in the Statement of Policy in the Code documents, ASME does not “approve,” “certify,” “rate,’yor “endorse” any item, construction, proprietary device, or activity. The interpretations will be issued twice a year up to the publication of the 1995 Edition. Interpretations Nos. 2 through 7 were included with the update service to the 1983 Edition and Interpretations Nos. 8 through 13 were included with the update service to the 1986 Edition. Interpretations Nos. 14 through 19 were included with the update service to the 1989 Edition, Interpretations Nos. 20 through 25 will be included with the update service to the 1992 Edition.

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............................................... ............................... ............................................. .............................. ...................................................... ...................................

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Interpretation 21-4 21-7 21-5 21-6 21-3 21-2 21-1

File B31-91-045 B31-90-020 B31-91-030 . B31.91-049 B31-90-066 B31-88-016 B31-90-67A

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Subject:

B31.1, Scope of Application to Pulp and Paper Mills

Date Issued:

February 7, 1992

File:

B31-90-67A

Question: Which ASME B31 Code is applicable to piping systems designed for the collection and conveying of toxic noncondensible gases in pulp and paper mills? Reply: The applicable Code for such a system depends upon its purpose. If the toxic gases are used as part of a chemical process, 31.3 applies. If they are used as a working fluid or as part of a power generation loop, B31.1 applies. If the piping is clearly not in the scope of either of these B31 Codes, the tenth paragraph of the Introduction to B31.1 permits the to select any B31 Code Section determined to be generally applicable.


Subject:

B31.1, Piping Connecting Pieces of Mechanical Equipment

Date Issued:

February 21, 1992

File:

B31-88-016

Question: Does B31.1 apply to piping used to transfer steam from the exhaust connection of an intermediate pressure turbine to the inlet connection of a low pressure turbine? The piping is 84 in. in diameter, 260 ft long with design conditions of 128 psig and 636°F. Reply: Yes. Note: This interpretation is intended oniy to apply to a specific instance; the issue of general applicability is under consideration by the B31 Committee.

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Subject:

B31.1, 122.8.2, Piping for Toxic Fluids

Date Issued:

March 19, 1992

File:

B31-90-066

.Question (1): Does‘the wall thickness requirements of Para. 122.8.2(B) apply to nonsteel piping materials? Reply (1): No; however, the requirements of Para. 104.1.2 shall be met. Question (2): (a) Does Para. 122.8.2(C) apply to piping connections at metering pumps? (b) Are metering pumps considered to be associated with a container? Reply (2): (a) Yes. (b) No.


Subject:

B31.1, 104.1, Pressure Design of Components

Date Issued:

March 19, 1992

File:

B31-91-045

Question: Is it the intent of ASME B31.1 that if the actual tensile strength of the material is greater than the minimum tensile strength identified in Appendix A, a proportionately greater value for SE may be used in the “Design Pressure Calculation of Para. 104.1”? Reply: No.

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Subject:

B31.1, 121, Design of Pipe ing Elements

Date Issued:

June 17, 1992

File:

B31-91-030

Question (1): Do Para. 121 requirements apply only to the design and manufacture of “standard types of pipe hanger components” as defined in MSS SP-58 ? Reply (1): No. Question (2): Does Para. 121.2 allow the use of stress values other than those given in MSS SP-58 or Appendix A. Reply (2): Yes, see Paras. 121.2(B) and (C).


Subject:

B31.1, 121.7, ing Structures; 100.1.2, Jurisdictional Limits

Date Issued:

June 17, 1992

File:

B31-91-049

Question (1): Is the structure which resists the piping loads transmitted through pipe hangers and s within the scope of the B31.1 Code? Reply (1):No, except as discussed in Para. 121.9. Question (2): -Does the B31.1 Code give recommendations or requirements for the materials used in the construction of the structures described above? Reply (2): No.

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B31.1, 114.1 and 114.2.3, Threaded Insertion Type Flow Sensors

Date Issued:

June 22, 1992

File:

B31-90-020

O

Question (1): Isthe manufacturer and/or fabricator of a pipe fitting or component responsible for providing materials, components, and workmanship compliance with B31.1? Reply (1): Yes, if ASME B31.1 is specified as the jurisdictional Code. Question (2): Is a threaded insertion type flow sensor governed by Paras. 114.2.3 and 114.1? Reply (2): The threaded connection is governed by Paras. 114.1 and 114.2.3. The design and installation of the insertion device should be adequate to withstand the effects of the fluid characteristics, fluid flow, and vibration.

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Question (3): If the response to Question (2) is yes, does a polypropylene insertion flow sensor which is retained in the service by its threaded connection meet the intents and purposes of Paras. 114.2.3 and 114.1? Reply (3): A polypropylene insertion type flow sensor which is retained in the service by its threaded connection can meet the intents and purposes of Paras. 114.1 and 114.2.3. Question (4): Paragraph 122.9’states “where it is necessaTy“ plastic materials may be used to convey corrosive or hazardous liquids. Should this paragraph be interpreted as prohibiting the use of thermoplastics for conveying corrosive or hazardous liquids when the use of thermoplastics is not “necessary”?

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A Case is the official method of handling a reply to an inquiry wher, study indicates that the Code wording needs clarification, or when the reply modifies the existing requirements of the Code, or grants permission to use new materials or alternative constructions. ASME has agreed to publish Cases issued by the B31 Committee concerning B31.1 as part of the update service to B31.1. The text of proposed new and revised Cases and reaffirmations of current Cases appear in Mechanical Engineering for public review. A notice also appears in Mechanical En&neering when new and revised Cases are approved. New and revised Cases, as well as announcements of reaffirmed Cases and annulments, then appear in the next update. All Cases currently in effect at the time of publication of the 1989 Edition of the Code were included in the update that immediately followed, Interpretations No. 14 and Cases No. 9. Subsequently, all Cases currently in effect at the time of publication of a new Edition are to be included with it as an update. Cases No. 14, which was the update included with the 1992 Edition, contains the following Cases. 136-1 . 145 147 148 149 151

153 154 155 156 157 158

Cases 139, 143, 144, and 150, which were included in updates to the 1989 Edtion, were allowed to expire. The page numbers for the Cases supplement included with updates to the 1992 Edition start with C-1 and will continue consecutively through the last update to this Edition. The Cases affected by this supplement are as follows:

Page

Location

Change

C-4.1

Case 146-1

C-31

Case 161

Added by Errata (Reaffirmed March 1992 but inadvertently omitted from Cases No. 14) Added

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This Case shall w i r e on March 31, 1995, unless previously annulled or r e a m e d

Case 146-1 March 1989 Reaffirmed March 1992

CASES CODE FOR PRESSURE PIPING - B31 Case 146-1 Nickel-Chromium-MolybdenumColumbium AUoy (UNSN06625)in ASME B31.1 Construction inquiry: May nickekhromium-molybdenumcolumbium alloy (UNS N06625) conforming to the specificationslisted in Table I be used for construction of ASME B31.1 Power Piping systems? Reply: It is the opinion of the Committee that nickel+hromium-molybdenum-columbium alloy (UNS N06625) conforming to the product specifications shown in Table I may be used in the construction of power piping complying with the rules of ASME B31.1, provided the following additional requirements are met. (1) THESE MATERIALS SHALL NOT BE USED FOR BOILER EXTERNAL PIPING. See Para. 100.1.2(A) (2) The allowable stress values shall be those listed in Table II. (3) Ali longitudinal welds in any of the materials listed in Table I shall be completely examined by radiography. Radiographic examination shall be in accordance with the requirements of the ASME Boiler and Pressure Vessel Code, Section VIII, latest edition, Para. UW-51. (4) The welding procedure qualification and performance qualifications shall be conducted in accordance with ASME Boiler and Pressure Vessel Code, Section IX. For qualifying welding procedures, the material is P-No. 43. (5) Postweld heat treatment of this material is neither required nor prohibited. However, no postweld heat treatment shall be performed except by agreement between the owner and the manufacturer, installer, or erector. The temperature, time, and method of heat treatment shall be covered by the agreement. (6) Longitudinally seam welded pipe, with or without filler metal added, is permitted. Lon-

gitudinally seam welded pipe shall be fabricated from plate meeting the requirements of ASTM B 443. All seam welded pipe shall comply with the following requirements. (a) The weIds shall be made by an electric arc process. (6) The ts shall be full penetration double-welded or single-welded butt ts employing fusion welding processes, as defined under Para. 100.2 Definitions of ASME B31.1. Where backing rings or strips are used, the ring or strip material shall be of the same P-Number as the plate being ed. Backing rings or strips shall be completely removed after welding, prior to radiography, and the exposed weld surface shall be examined visually for conformance to the requirement of the following paragraph. Welds made by procedures using backing rings which remain in place are prohibited. (c) The weld surface on the outside diameter side of the pipe shall be flush with the base plate or shall have a reasonably uniform crown in accordance with Table 127.4.2 of ASME B31.1. The weld reinforcement on the inside diameter side of the pipe may be removed at the manufacturer’s option or by agreement between the manufacturer and purchaser. The contour of the reinforcement shall be reasonably smooth and free of irregularities. The deposited metal shall be fused uniformly into the plate surface. No concavity of contour is permitted. (d) Weld defects shall be repaired by removal to sound metal and rewelding. Subsequent heat treatment and inspection shall be as required on the origina1 welds. (e) When heat treatment is required, such heat treatment shall be done in accordance with Para. 5, after all welding. Case 146-1 continues on following page.

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The requirements of ASTM A 530 for welded pipe shall be met. Variations in wall thickness and length for longitudinally seam welded pipe with filler metal added shaii be the same as required in ASTM A 530 for seamless or longitudinally seam welded pipe without fúier metal.

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CASES CODE FOR PRESSURE PIPING - B31 TABLE I Plate, Sheet, and Strip Seamless Pipe and Tube Rod and Bar Forgings Wrought Fittings

6 444-84 B 446-84 B 564-86 B 366-87

Metal Temp. [Note (111,

Metal Temp. [Note (111,

Spec No. B 443 Grade 1 B 444 Grade 1 B 446 Grade 1 B 564 B 366 (made with Grade 1 material)

Allowable [Notes (21, (311 OF, Stress Values, Not Exceeding ksi

B 443-84

300 400 500 600 700 800 900 1000 1100 1150 1200

27.5 26.8 26.1 25.4 25.0 24.6 24.0 23.7 23.4 21.0 13.2

Spec No. B 443 Grade 2 B 444 Grade 2 B 446 Grade 2 B 366 (made with Grade 2 material)

Allowable [Notes (2), (411 OF, Stress Values, Not Exceeding ksi

100 200 300 400 500 600 700 800 900 1000 1100 1150 1200

25.0 24.6 24.0 22.5 21.7 21.0 20.7 20.1 19.8 19.6 19.3 19.3 19.3

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This Case shall expire on September 30, 1995, irnless previomly annulled or reaflmed

CASES CODE FOR PRESSURE PIPING Case 161

September 1992

- B31

Use of Alloy UNS NOS926 Material in ASME B31.1 Construction

Znquiiy: May UNS NO8926 (Nickel-Chrodum-Molybdenum-Copper-Nitrogen-low Carbon Alloy) be used for A S W B31.1 con-

struction? Reply: UNS NO8926 material conforming to ASTM B 366, B 462, B 625, B 649, B 673, B 674, and B 677 may be used for ASMñ B31.1 construction provided that the following requirements are met. (a) All applicable requirements of ASME B31.1 shall be met. (b) This material is not acceptable for use on boiler external piping. IC) The alIowable stress values shown in Table 1 shall apply. (d) All product forms shali be furnished in the solution annealed condition by the Material Manufacturer. Heat treatment after fabrication and forming is neither required nor prohibited. If heat treatment is performed, the material shall be heated for a sufficient time in the range of 2010°F to 2100°F followed by quenching in water or rapidly cooling by another means. (e) The metal shall be considered as P-No. 45. Welding electrodes or filler metal shall conform to SFA-5.11 ENiCrMo-3 or ENiCrMo4; or SFA-5.14 ERNiCrMo-3 or ERNiCrMo-4.. @ For pipe and tube sizes larger than those listed in B 677 and B 673, the dimensional requirements of B 464 shall be used. The maximum NPS is 30. The maximum wall thickness in any size is 1in. (g) Separate Welding Procedure Qualincations and Performance Qualifications shall be conducted in accordance with the requirements of Section IX of the ASME Boiler and Pressure Vessel Code.

Case 161 continues on foUowing page

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CASES CODE FOR PRESSURE PIPING TABLE 1 ALLOWABLE STRESS VALUES FOR B 366, B 462, B 625,

- B31

B 649, B 673, B 674, AND B 677

Maximum Allowable Stress, ksi, for Metal Temperatures, Spec.

No.

Notes

OF,

not Exceeding

-20 to 100

200

300

400

500 .

600

650

700

750

23.5 23.5

23.5 23.5

22.9 21.3

21.8 19.9

20.8 18.7

20.0 17.9

19.6 17.7

19.3 17.6

19.2 17.5

23.5 23.5

23.5 23.5

22.9 21.3

21.8

19.9

20.8 18.7

20.0 17.9

19.6 17.7

19.3 17.6

19.2 17.5

20.0 20.0

20.0 20.0

19.5 18.1

18.5 16.9

17.7 15.9

17.0 15.2

16.7 15.0

16.4 15.0

16.3 14.9

23.5 23.5

23.5 23.5

22.9 21.3

21.8

20.8 18.7

20.0

19.9

17.9

19.6 17.7

19.3 17.6

19.2 17.5

23.5 23.5

23.5 23.5

22.9 21.3

21.8 19.9

20.8 18.7

20.0 17.9

19.6 17.7

19.3 17.6

19.2 17.5

Seamless Pipe and Tube B 677

B 677

(2)

..

Forged Fittings B 462

B 462

(2) *

.

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Welded Pipe and Tube

B 673, B 674 B 673, B 674

Plate, Sheet, and Strip B 625

6 625

Bar B 649 B 649

Wrought Fittings

B 366

B 366

(2)

...

23.5

23.5

22.9

21.8

20.8

20.0

19.6

19.3

19.2

23.5

23.5

21.3

19.9

18.7

17.9

17.7

17.6

17.5

20.0 20.0

20.0 20.0

19.5 18.1

18.5 16.9

17.7 15.9

17.0 15.2

16.7 15.0

16.4 15.0

16.3 14.9

Welded Fittings

B 366 B 366 NOTES:

(1)A factor of 0.85 has been applied in arriving at the maximum allowable stress values in tension for this material. Divide tabulated values by 0.85 for maximum allowable longitudinal tensile stress. (2)Due t o relatively low yield strength of these materials, these higher allowable stress values were established at temperatures where the short time tensile properties govern t o permit the use of these alloys where slightly greater deformation is acceptable. These stress values exceed 67% but do not exceed 90% of the yield strength at temperature. Use of these stress values may result in dimensional changes due to permanent strain. These values should not be used for the flanges of gasketed ts or other applications where sllght amounts of dlstortion can cause leakage or malfunction.

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Case 162

This Case shall v i r e on September 30, 1995, unless previous@annulled or reaffirmed


September 1992

- B31

Use of 21Cr-11Ni-N Alloy (S30815) for ASME B31.1 Construction

Inquiry: May solution annealed 21CrIlNi-N Alloy (S30815) seamless tubes and pipes, welded tubes and pipes, plate, sheet, strip, forging, and bar, conforming to the specifications of A 213, A 312, A 249, A 358, A 409, A 240, A 182, and A 479 be used in ASME B31.1 construction? Reply: It is the opinion of the Committee that solution annealed 21Cr-IlNi-N AUoy (UNS S30815) seamless tubes and pipes, welded tubes and pipes, plate, sheet, strip, forging, and bar as described in the Inquiry may be used in ASME B31.1 construction provided: (a) the material meets the chemical analysis and minimum tensile requirements detailed in the specification and noted here in Tables 1 and 2, respectively; otherwise conforming to ali other requirements of the respective ASTM material specification; (b) the maximum allowable design stress values shall be as given in Table 3, except that for welded tube and pipe, a t efficiency factor, Ei,of 0.85 shail be used; (c) welding shall be performed using any welding process or combination of processes capable of meeting the requirements of Section IX for P-No. 8, Group No. 2 materials. If postweld heat treatment is performed, the material shall be heated to 1560-1740"F for 10-15 minutes, followed by cooling in air. (d) heat treatment after forming is neither required nor prohibited. If heat treatment is used, the solution treatment shall consist of heating to a temperature of 1920°F to 2100°F and quenching in water or rapidly cooling by other means. (e) this Case number shall be referenced in the documentation and marking of the material and recorded on the Manufacturer's Data Report. Case 162 continues on followingpage

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Case 162 September 1992

CASES

CODE FOR PRESSURE PIPING - B31 TABLE 1 CHEMICAL REQUIREMENTS Element

Percent

Carbon Manganese, max Phosphorus, max Suiph'ur, max Silicon Nickel Chromium Nitrogen Cerium (Balance Iron)

0.05-0.10 0.80 0.40 0.030 1.40-2.00 10.0-1 2.0 20.0-22.0 0.14-0.20

0.03-0.08

TABLE 2 MECHANICAL PROPERTY REQUIREMENTS Tensile strength, min, ksi Yield strength, 0.2% offset min, ksi Elongation In 2 in. min, %

87 45 40

TABLE 3

For Metal Temperature Not Exceeding, -.

"F 100 200 300 400 500 600 650 700 750 800 850 900 950 1000

Max. Allowable Stress Values, ksi . . I

21.8 21.6 20.4 19.6 18.4 17.7 17.5 17.3 17.1 16.8 16.6 16.3 16.1 14.9

For Metal Temperature Not Exceeding,

Note (1)

21.8 21.6 20.4 19.6 19.1 18.7 18.6 18.4 18.2 18.0 17.8 17.5 17.2 14.9

Max. Allowable Stress Values, ksi

"F

...

Note (1)

1050 1100 1150 1200 1250 1300 1350 1400 1450 1500 1550 1600 1650

11.6 9.0 6.9 5.2 4.0 3.1 2.4 1.9 1.6 1.3 1.0 0.86 0.71

11.6 9.0 6.9 5.2 4.0 3.1 2.4 1.9 1.6 1.3 1.0 0.86 0.71

2) Due to the relatively low yield strength of these materials, these higher stress values were established at temperatures where the short time tensile properties govern t o permit the use of these alloys where slightly greater deformation Is acceptable. These higher stress values exceed 67%, but do not exceed 90% of the yield strength at temperature. Use'of these stress values may result in dimensional changes due to permanent strain. These stress values are not recommended for flanges of gasketed ts or other applications where slight amounts of distortion can cause leakage or malfunction, c-34


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Cases No. 15 Date of Issuance: October 31, 1992


Copyright 0 1992 THE AMERICAN SOCIETY OF MECHANICAL ENGINEERS 345 East 47th Street, New York, N.Y. 10017 All Rights Resewed


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Replies to Technical Inquiries July 1, 1991, Through December 31, 1991

It has been agreed to publish interpretations issued by the B3 1 Committee concerning B3 1.1 as part of the update service to the Code. The interpretations have been assigned numbers in chronological order. Each interpretation applies either to the latest Edition or Addenda at the time of issuance of the interpretation or the Edition or Addenda stated in the reply. Subsequent revisions to the Code may have superseded the reply. These interpretations are not a part of the Code or the Addenda. These replies are taken verbatim from the original letters, except for a few typographical and editorial corrections made for the purpose of improved clarity. In some instances, a review of the interpretation revealed a need for corrections of a technical nature. In these cases, a revised reply bearing the original interpretation number with the suffix R is presented. In the case where an interpretation is corrected by Errata, the original interpretation number with the suffix E is used. ASME procedures provide for reconsideration of these interpretations when or if additional information is available which the inquirer believes might affect the interpretation. Further, persons aggrieved by an interpretation may appeal to the cognizant ASME committee or subcommittee. AS stated in the Statement of Policy in the Code documents, ASME does not “approve,” ‘‘certify,’’ “rate,” or “endorse” any item, construction, proprietary device, or activity. The interpretations will be issued twice a year up to the publication of the 1995 Edition. Interpretations Nos. 2 through 7 were included with the update service to the 1983 Edition and Interpretations Nos. 8 through 13 were included with the update service to the 1986 Edition. Interpretations Nos. 14 through 19 were included with the update service to the 1989 Edition. Interpretations 20 through 25 will be included with the update service to the 1992 Edition.

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B31.1 Subject 100.1.2, Power Piping Systems ................ .................................. .... 102.2.4, Sootblower Piping System ................................................... 102.3.2, Temperature Fatigue Cycles ................................................. 102.4.3, Weld t Efficiency Factors ................................................ 104.1.2, Thickness Allowance for Threads ............................................. 104.8, Stress Due to Sustained Loads ................................................. 115. Use of Flared. Flareless. and Compression Type Tube Fittings ....................... 122.3.2, Instrument Connections ..................................................... 122.8.2(B), Nominal Pipe Size ...................................................... 127.4.1 I(B). Repairs to Base Materiais ............................................... 132. NDE prior to PWHT ......................................................... Hot Tapping ..................................................................... Scope of Application .............................................................. Table 132. PWHT of P-No . 5 Socket Welds ........................................... Use of Cast Iron Valves is Fuel Gas. Caustic and Acid Service ........................... Valving for Feedwater Piping in Heat Recovery Steam Generators ........................

Interpretation 20- 1o 20-15

20-6 20-1 1 20- I 20-12 20- 14 20-4 20-9 20-13 20-3 20-7 20- 16 20-8 20-5 20-2

File No. B3 1-91-036 B3 1-91-029 B31-91-001 B31-91-037 B3 1-89-037 8 31-90-003 B3 1-91-025 B3 1-91-022 B3 1-9 1-01 1 B31-91-023 B3 1-91-017 B31-90-023 B3 1-91-035 B31-90-63R B3 1-90-005 B3 1-89-038

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Subject:

B31.1, 104.1.2, Thickness Allowance for Threads

Date Issued:

July 17, 1991

File:

B3 1-89-037

Question: In Para. 104.1.2(a), under subparagraph (4) of nomenclature for t , , does the phrase “forming or machining for ting” include threading of pipe (and other component) ends as are commonly used to components together? Reply: No.


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Subject:

B3 1.1, Valving for Feedwater Piping in Heat Recovery Steam Generators

Date Issued:

July 17, 1991

File:

B3 1-89-038

Question (1): A 3-pressure heat recovery steam generator (HRSG) has three evaporators (HP, IP, LP), each fed by a common supply which has ed through an economizer. Each evaporator has its own feedwater regulating station. Some installations have an LP feedwater supply through the economizer and so the HP and IP evaporators each need a feedwater pump as well. Assuming the economizer and each evaporator has its own Manufacturer’s Data Report so that all interconnecting piping is BEP, what is the required feedwater valving and where is (are) the BEP terminal(s) if there is only one HRSG per feedwater source? Reply (1): Each evaporator and the economizer are treated as separate boilers with respect to their inlet feedwater valving. Each evaporator shall have an inlet stop valve, check valve, and regulating valve. The economizer shall also have an inlet stop valve and check valve. It may also be equipped with an outlet stop valve. In the case of multiple HRSGs, the inlet to the economizer shall have a regulating valve, unless the regulating functioh is performed by the valves installed at the inlets to each evaporator. The BEP terminals in each case are the inlet to the first valve on the economizer inlet string and the ts where the piping interfaces with the economizer and evaporator headers. Question (2): Assuming the economizer and each evaporator are supplied under the same Manufacturer’s Data Report sp that all interconnecting piping is boiler proper, what is the required feedwater valving and where is (are) the BEP terminals if there is only one HRSG per feedwater source? If there are multiple HRSGs for a common feedwater source? Reply (2): Each evaporator shall have an inlet stop valve, check valve, and regulating valve. The economizer shall also have an inlet stop valve and check valve. Since ail inter-connectingpiping is boiler proper, there need be no discharge stop valve on the economizer. In the case of multiple HRSG’s, the inlet to the economizer shall have a regulating valve, unless the regulating function is performed by the valves installed at the inlets to each evaporator. The BEP terminals are the inlet to the first valve in the economizer inlet string, and the inlet piping interface with the economizer inlet header.

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Subject:

B31.1, 132, NDE prior to PWHT

Date Issued:

July 17, 1991

File:

B3 1-91-017

Question: Does B31.1 require that NDE be performed on welds after they have been subjected to the postweld heat treatment required by Para. 132? Reply: No.


Subject:

B31.1, 122.3.2,Instrument Connections

Date Issued:

July 17, 1991

File:

B31-91-022

Question (1): Does B31.1-1989 Edition, Para. 122.3.2(A.1) require instrument piping takeoff connections to be not less than NPS 3/4 for service conditions in excess of either 900 psi or 800"? Reply (1):

Yes.

Question (2): Does Para. 122.3.2(A.1) also apply to tapping on the periphery of orifice plate flanges? Reply (2): Yes.


Subject:

B3 1.1, Use of Cast Iron Valves in Fuel Gas, Caustic and Acid Service

Date Issued:

July 18, 1991

File:

B3 1-90-005

Question (1): For the purpose of material selection of a plug valve that meets the requirements of Para. 107 of B31.1, is the plug considered a pressure retaining part? Reply (1):

No.

Question (2): Does B3 1.1 allow the use of cast iron bodied valves and fittings, with or without corrosion-resistant linings, for acid and caustic service? Reply (2): Yes, unless the chemical concentration in the system fluid is so high that it is considered to be toxic. See Para. 122.8.2.

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Subject:

B31.1, 102.3.2, Temperature Fatigue Cycles

Date Issued:

July 18, 1991

File:

B3 1-91-001

Question: Does theffactor in Para. 102.3.2 apply to determining allowable stresses for a dynamic variation (vibration) superimposed on a sustained stress not exceeding the allowable? Reply: No. Paragraph 101.5.4 addresses this subject.

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Subject:

B31.1, Hot Tapping

Date Issued:

October 2, 1991

File:

B3 1-90-023 Question: What rules apply to hot tapping of piping constructed to the rules of B31.1?

Reply: The hot tapping operation is not specifically addressed by the Code. However, all requirements that are applicable to branch connections (design, materials, fabrication, examination, and construction) and the resulting system loads also apply. If specially designed components are used, Para. 104.7.2 also applies. The conditions under which the hot tap is made (i.e., welding on material containing fluid) shall also be considered with regard to how they affect the welding process and the resulting material properties.


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Subject:

B31.1, Table 132, PWHT of P-No. 5 Socket Welds

Date Issued:

October 2, 1991

File:

B3 1-90-63R

Question: Does the term “maximum material thickness of 1% in.” as used in Table 132, P-No. 5, Note (l)(a)(2) apply to the thicker of the materials being ed at the weld? Reply: Yes.

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Subject:

B31.1, 122.8.2(B), Nominal Pipe Size

Date Issued:

October 2, 1991

File:

B3 1-9 1-011

Question: Paragraph 122.8.2(B) states: ‘‘. . . sizes 2% in. and larger and extra strong in sizes 2 in. and smaller.’’ Are these sizes NPS 2% and NPS 2, respectively? Reply: Y ~ s .

Interpretation: 20-1 O

Subject:

B3 1.1, 100.1.2, Power Piping Systems

Date Issued:

October 2, 1991

File:

B3 1-91-036

Question: Within a plant property line, may B31.1 jurisdiction begin at a second plant-installed meter downstream of the gas company’s meter? Reply: No, B31.1 jurisdiction begins at the outlet of the gas company’s metering station.

Interpretation: 20-1 1

Subject:

B31.1, 102.4.3, Weld t Efficiency Factors

Date Issued:

October 2, 1991

File:

B3 1-91-037

Question: May electric resistance welded (ERW)tubular products produced under SA, ASTM, Or API specificationsbe used with a t efficiency factor of 100% if additional requirements are met per Table 102.4.3 of B31.11 Reply: No.

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20-12, 20-1 3


Subject:

B31.1, 104.8, Stress Due to Sustained Loads

Date Issued:

November 7, 1991

File:

B3 1-90-003

Question: Does the B31.1, Para. 102.3.2(D) provide rules to evaluate the displacment effectsof a element (a pinned brace, for example) that loads a piping system similar to a one-time anchor settlement? Reply: No, but the B31.1 does offer some guidance in the Introduction. “When no Section of the ASME Code for Pressure Piping, specifically covers a piping system, at his discretion the may select any Section determined to be generally applicable. However, it is cautioned that supplementary requirements to the Section chosen may be necessary to provide for a safe piping system for the intended application. Technical limitations of the various Sections, legal requirements, and possible applicability of other codes or standards are some of the factors to be considered by the in determining the applicability of any Section of this Code.”


Subject:

B31.1, 127.4.11(B), Repairs to Base Materials

Date Issued:

November 7, 1991

File:

.

B3 1-91-023

Question (1): Is weld metal which is deposited on the inside diameter of a piece of pipe or fitting solely for the purpose of being able to machine a controlled counterbore dimension considered a repair to base material? The weld metal which is deposited does not become part of the minimum wall after machining. Reply (1): No. Question (2): If the weld metal deposited above in question (1) is to be used for both machining of a controlled counterbore dimension and for minimum wall thickness after machining, is it to be considered a base metal repair. Reply (2): Yes.

171


ASME B 3 L - I I 92

m

0759670 0528778 627

20-14, 20-15, 2916

m

i33 1 . l Interpretations No. 2 0


Subject:

B31.1, 115, Use of Flared, Flareless, and Compression Type Tube Fittings.

Date Issued:

November 7, 1991

File:

B31-91-025

Question: Is it acceptable to use flared, flareless, and compression type tubing fittings not listed in Table 126.1 provided the requirements of Para. 115 are met? Reply: Yes. See also Para. 123.2.1


Subject:

B31.1, Paragraph 102.2.4,Sootblower Piping System

Date Issued:

November 7, 1991

File:

B3 1-91 -029

Question: Are the calculated stresses in a sootblower piping system due to occasional transient operating conditions (such as conditions during operation of a safety valve) permitted to exceed the maximum allowable stress from Appendix A by the amounts permitted in Paras. 102.24A) and (B)? Reply: Yes; also see Para. 104.8.2


Subject:

B3 1.1, Scope of Application

Date Issued:

November 7, 1991

File:

B3 1-91-035 Question: Does ASME B31.1 apply to piping systems within fuel cell electric generating plants? Reply: Yes.

172


ASME B 3 L - l 9 2

m

0759670 0528779 5b3

B31.1

m

- Cases No. 15


8

A Case is the official method of handling a reply to an inquiry when study indicates that the Code wording needs clarification, or when the reply modifies the existing requirements of the Code, or grants permission to use new materials or alternative constructions. ASME has agreed to publish Cases issued by the B31 Committee concerning B31.1 as part of the update service to B31 . I . The text of proposed new and revised Cases and reaffirmations of current Cases appear in MechaniCa/ Engineering for public review. A notice also appears in Mechanical Engineering when new and revised Cases are approved. New and revised Cases, as well as announcements of reaffirmed Cases and annulments, then appear in the next update. All Cases currently in effect at the time of publication of the 1989 Edition of the Code were included in the update that immediately followed, Interpretations No. 14 and Cases No. 9. Subsequently, all Cases currently in effect at the time of publication of a new Edition are to be included with it as an update. Cases No. 14, which was the update included with the 1992 Edition, contains the following Cases.

a

136-1 145 147 148 149 151

153 154 155 156 157 158

Cases 139, 143, 144, 146-1, and 150, which were included in updates to the 1989 Edition, were allowed to expire. The page numbers for the Cases supplements included with updates to the 1992 Edition start with C-1 and continue consecutively through the last update to this Edition. The Cases affected by this supplement are as follows:

Page

Location

Change

c-27

Case 159

Added

C-29

Case 160

Added

,


ASME B 3 L - L 7 2

O757670 0 5 2 8 7 8 0 285

CASE 159

This Case shall expire on August 31, 1995, unless previously annulled or reaffirmed

August 1992

CASES CODE FOR PRESSURE PIPINGB31 Case 159

Use of Copper in Construction

B31.1

Inquiry: What additional rules apply to the use of copper and copper alloy instrumentation and control tubing conducting fuel gas for use on systems which are designed in accordance with the rules of ASME B31.1? Re&: Materials listed in Table A-6 of ASME B3i.1 may be used for instrumentation and control tubing conducting fuel gas, provided that the following additional requirements are met. (a) The design pressure shall not exceed 100 psig. (b) Only tubing which is ih in. outside diameter or smaller may be used. (c) Ail ts shall be made using flared ñttings. The use of brazed, screwed, or compression fittings is not permitted. (d) Copper tubing shall not be used if the fuel gas contains more than 0.3 grains of hydrogen sulfide per io0 SCFM of gas. (e) Consideration shall be given in the design to the lower strength and melting point of copper and copper alloys as compared to steel. Adequate and protection from high ambient temperatures and vibration shall be provided. (B Tubing shall be installed in a guarded manner that will prevent damage during construction, operation, and service.

C-27


ASME 831.1 9 2 H 0759670 0528781 111 H

This Case shall expire on August 31, 1995,

CASE 160 August 1992

unless previously annulled or reaffirmed

CASES CODE FOR PRESSURE PIPING-B31 Case 160

Exemptions from PWHT For Nonload Carrying Attachments in B31.1 Construction

Inquiry: When attaching nonload carrying studs to pressure containing materials, what additional exemptions to mandatory PWHT may be taken in addition to the exemptions available in Table 132? Reply: For P-Nos. 4 and 5 materials meeting all of the following conditions, PWHT may be exempted: (a) a maximum specified chromium content of 3.0% on the pressure containing material; (b) a maximum specified or actual carbon content of 0.15% on the pressure containing material; (c) a minimum preheat of 3WF; (d) stud welds or fillet welds made by the SMAW or GTAW process shall be used; (e) the hardened portion of the heat affected zone (HAZ) shall not encroach on the minimum wall thickness of the pipe, as determined by welding procedure qualification using the maximum welding heat input; the depth of the HAZ shall be taken as the point where the HAZ hardness does not exceed the average unaffected base metal hardness by more than 10%; and fl if SMAW is used, the electrode shall be the low hydrogen type.

C-29


ASME B 3 L - L 89

= 0759670 0503260 b


It has been agreed to publish interpretations issued by the B31 Committee concerning B31.1 as part of the update service to the Code. The interpretations have been assigned numbers in chronological order. Each interpretation applies either to the latest Edition or Addenda at the time of issuance of the interpretation or the Edition or Addenda stated in the reply, Subsequent revisions to the Code may have superseded the reply. These interpretations are not a part of the Code or the Addenda. These replies are taken verbatim from the original letters, except for a few typographical and editorial corrections made for the purpose of improved clarity. In some instances, a review of the interpretation revealed a need for corrections of a technical nature. In these cases, a revised reply bearing the original interpretation number with the suffix R is presented. In the case where an interpretation is corrected by Errata, the original interpretation number with the suffix E is used. ASME procedures provide for reconsideration of these interpretations when or if additional information is available which the inquirer believes might affect the interpretation. Further, persons aggrieved by an interpretation may appeal to the cognizant ASME committee or subcommittee. As stated in the Statement of Policy in the Code documents, ASME does not ?approve,? ?certify,? ?rate,? or ?endorse? any item, construction, proprietary device, or activity. The interpretations will be issued twice a year up to the publication of the 1992 Edition. Interpretations Nos. 2 through 7 were included with the update service to the 1983 Edition and Interpretations Nos. 8 through 13 were included with the update service to the 1986 Edition. Interpretations Nos. 14 through 19 will be included with the update service to the 1989 Edition.

c

155


ASME B 3 L - 1 89

0759670 0503263 A

B31.1

O

Subject 100.1.3(1), Referenced Standards for Building Services Piping. 122.1.7(A.2), Use of Butterfly Valves., 122.2(A.l), Design Pressure for Blowoff Piping 124.6(B), Welding of Ductile Iron 127.3.3(A), Gap Requirements for Socket Welds 1986 Edition With 1988 Addenda. 127.3.1(A) and (C). Gap Between Backing Ring and Pipe Table 132. PWHT of Socket Welds

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Interpretation 19-2 19-3

19-1 19-4 19-5 19-6 19-7

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File No B31-90-032 B31-90.064 B31-90-019 B31-90.065 B31-91-002 B31-90-061 B31.90.062, B31-90-063

157


ASME B3L.l

89

0759670 0503262 T


19-1, 19-2, 19-3


Subject:

B31.1, 122.2(A.l), Design Pressure for Blowoff Piping

Date Issued:

April 5 , 1991

File:

B31-90-019

Question: For blowoff piping described in Para. 122.2(A,1) and boiler pressures of 25û p i g or below, is it permissible to use a value of P which is less than the lowest set pressure of any safety valve on the boiler drum? Reply: No. See Table 122.2, Note (1) and Para. 122.1.4(B.l).

interpretation: 19.2

Subject:

.

B31,1, 100.1,3(1), Referenced Standards for Building Services Piping

Date Issued:

April 5, 1991

File:

B31-90-032

Question: Paragraph 100,1.3(1) ‘refers to B31.9 as being applicable to the described building services piping. When B31.9 references another standard as being applicable to certain categories of building services piping, is it permissible to use that referenced standard instead of reverting back to B31.1 as described in Para. 100.1.3(1)? Reply: Yes.


Subject:

B31.1, 122.1.7(A.2), Use of Butterfly Valves

Date Issued:

April 5, 1991

File:

B31-90-064

Question: Is it permissible to substitute a butterfly valve with worm gear operator for the outside-screw-and-yoke type valve called for in Paja. 122.1.7(A.2)? Reply: No.

159


ASME B31.1

89

0759b70 05032b3

II 831.1 Interpretations No. 19

19-4, 19-5, 19-6

Interpretation : 19-4 Subject:

B31.1, 124.6(B), Welding of Ductile Iron

Date Issued:

April 5 , 1991

File:

B31-90-065

Question: Does Para. 124,6(B) prohibit a seal weld from being used when a carbon steel pipe nipple is threaded into a tapped ductile iron fitting although all other rules pertaining to seal welds and threaded connections are followed? Reply: Yes.


B31.1, 127.3.3(A), Gap Requirements for Socket Welds

Date Issued:

April 5, 1991

File:

B31-91-002

Question (1):Does Para. 127.3.3(A) require that the approximately YI6in. gap required during fitup exist after welding is completed? Reply (1): No. Question (2): Does ASME B31.1 require an examination, radiographic or otherwise, to veri@ that the fitup gap required by Para. 127.3.3(A) exists in the completed weld? Reply (2): No.

Interpretati'on: 19-6 Subject:

B31.1,1986 Edition With 1988 Addenda, 127.3.1(A) and (C), Gap Between Backing Ring and Pipe

Date Issued:

April 11, 1991

File:

B31-90-061

Question: Does ASME B31.1-1986 Edition with 1988 Addenda contain rules for limiting the gap between a backing ring and the inside diameter of the pipe? Reply: No.

160


a


19-7


Subject:

B31.1, Table 132, PWHT of Socket Welds

Date Issued:

April 11, 1991

File:

B31-90-062, B31-90-063

Question: Paragraph 132.4 defines the nominal thickness which governs postweld heat treatment for use with Table 132. Table 132 has requirements €or nominal thickness for P-Nos. 1 and 3 materials; however, for P-No. 5 materials, the term thickness is used in the Notes. Does Para, 132.4 apply in the determination of this thickness? Reply: No.

161


~-

;ASME B 3 L - L 89 I0 7 5 9 b 7 0 O082946 4 E

a ASME B31.1 Interpretations No, 18 This update contains Interpretations No. 18, but no cases.

O

O

Copyright @ 1991 THE AMERICAN SOCIETY OF MECHANICAL ENGINEERS 345 East 47th Street, New York, N.Y. 1O017 All Rights Reserved


! A S N E 831.1 89 W 0 7 5 9 b 7 0 0082947 b . I

ASME B31.1 INTERPRETATIONS NO. 18 Replies to Technical Inquiries July 1, 1990,Through December 31, 1990

It has been agreed to publish interpretations issued by the B31 Committee concerning B31.1 as part of the update service to the Code. The interpretations have been assigned numbers in. chronological order. Each interpretation applies either to the latest Edition or Addenda at the time of issuance of the interpretation or the Edition or Addenda stated in the reply. Subsequent revisions to the Code may have superseded the reply. These interpretations are not a part of the Code or the Addenda. These replies are taken verbatim from the original letters, except for a few typographical and editorial corrections made for the purpose of improved clarity. In some instances, a review of the interpretation revealed a need for corrections of a technical nature. In these cases, a revised reply bearing the original interpretation number with the suffix R is presented. In the case where an interpretation is corrected by Errata, the original interpretation number with the suffix E is used. ASME procedures provide for reconsideration of these interpretations when or if additional information is available which the inquirer believes might affect the inferpretation. Further, persons aggrieved by an interpretation may appeal to the cognizant ASME committee or subcommittee. As stated in the Statement of Policy in the Code documents, ASME does not “approve,” “certify,” “rate,” or ‘cendorse’’any item, construction, proprietary device, or activity. The interpretations will be issued twice a year up to the publication of the 1992 Edition. Interpretations Nos, 2 through 7 were included with the update service to the 1983 Edition and Interpretations Nos. 8 through 13 were included with the update service to the 1986 Edition. Interpretations Nos. 14 through 19 will be included with the update service to the 1989 Edition.

147 COPYRIGHT American Society of Mechanical Engineers Licensed by Information Handling Services

IASME B31.L

89

m O759670

0082948 8

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B31.1

O

Subject 119.7 and Appendix D; Flexibility Analysis for Lateral Connections. 119.10.1, Cold Spring 124.1, Design for Low Temperature Operation Expected Service Life.. Y Fig 127.4.8(E), Tolerance on Root Gap Operational Limits Thickness of Branch Connections

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Interpretation 18-6 18-5 18-7 18-1 18-2 18-3 18-4

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File No B31-90-25B B31-90-024 €331-90-036 B31-89-026 B31-89-039 B31-88-llB B31-90-018

149


JASME B3L.L

89 8 0759b70 0082949 T


18-1, 18-2, 18-3


B31.1, Expected Service Life

Date Issued:

August 29, 1990

File:

B31-89-026

Question: Do the guidelines by which the allowable stresses are assigned for materials to be used in B31.1 construction imply a specified design life for B31.1 components? Reply: No. As described in the Introduction to B31.1, “The Code sets forth engineering requirements for safe design and construction of pressure piping. While safety is the basic concern, this factor alone will not necessarily govern the final specifications for any piping system.” It is the responsibility of the designer to use competent engineering judgment in determining other pertinent factors in his final specifications, such as establishing a recommended service life for a particular piping system.

...


B31.1, -Fig. 127.4.8(E), Tolerance on Root Gap

Date Issued:

August 29, 1990

File:

B31-89-039

Question: Does ANSI/ASME B31.1-1986 Edition permit a tolerance on the measurement and maintenance of the in. root gap for welded branch connections shown in Fig. 127.4.8(E)?

x6

Reply: Yes.


B31.1, Operational Limits

Date Issued:

December 28, 1990

File:

B31-88-llB

Question: Does ASME B31.1 allow for operation of piping at any coincident condition of pressure and temperature that produces a stress greater than 120% of the allowable stress at the coincident temperature? Reply: No.

151 COPYRIGHT American Society of Mechanical Engineers Licensed by Information Handling Services

! A S M E B3L.l

89 111 0757b70 0082950 b W


18-4,18-5, 18-6


Subject:

B31.1, Thickness of Branch Connections

Date Issued:

December 28, 1990

File:

B31-90-018

Question: Is the limit for the altitude of reinforcement L , based on the header wall thickness wherein the branch and header are almost equal and/or the thickness of the branch pipe is relatively small with regard to the header thickness? Refer to Para. 104,3.1(D.2) of ASME B31.1. Reply: Yes. The current requirement of basing the altitude of the reinforcement zone on a function of the thickness of the header or branch, whichever is less, is commensurate with other ASME piping and pressure vessel codes.


Subject:

B31.1, 119.10.1, Cold Spring

Date Issued:

December 28, 1990

File:

B31-90-024

Question: When calculating minimum or maximum acceptable hot reactions for a power piping system and taking credit for cold spring, does 119.10.1 of ASME B31.1 limit the cold spring credit the piping system designer can take to no more than two-thirds of the cold spring that will be provided in the construction of the piping system? Reply: Yes,


I

Subject:

B31.1, 119.7 and Appendix D; Flexibility Analysis for Lateral Connections

Date Issued:

December 28, 1990

File:

B31-90-25B

Question: Is it permissible to use the k- and i-factors from Table D-1, meant LJr a variety of 90 deg. branch connections, for lateral connections (angular branch connections with or without added reinforcement)? Reply: Appendix D of ASME B31.1 provides some k- and ¿-factorsfor certain types of piping components and configurations. When performing a flexibility analysis in accordance with Para. 119.7, it is the responsibility of the designer to determine if the factors given in Appendix D may be used, or if a comprehensive calculation is required. See Para. 119.7.3, third paragraph.

152


[ A S M E B3L.l

89 W O759670 0082953 B

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18-7


B31.1, 124.1, Design for Low Temperature Operation

Date Issued:

December 28, 1990

File:

B31-90-036

Question: What stresses shall be used for temperatures below the lowest temperature listed in Appendix A of ASME B31.1? Reply: ASME B31.1 does not contain rules for design of piping systems intended for operation at temperatures below those listed in the Stress Tables. In such cases, the Code should be guided by the tenth paragraph of the Introduction and the third paragraph of the Foreword to B31.1, which address piping systems not specifically covered.

153


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0757678 0503265 5 ~-

o 631.1

- Cases No. 13

(The Cases are not part of ASME 631.1-1989 Edition or its Addenda.)

O

A Case is the official method of handling a reply to an inquiry when study indicates that the Code wording needs clarification, or when the reply modifies the existing requirements of the Code, or grants permission to use new materials or alternative constructions. ACME has agreed to publish Cases issued by the 631 Committee concerning 631.1 as part of the update service to 631 .la The text of proposed new and revised Cases and reaffirmations of current Cases appear in Mechanical Engineering for public review. A notice also appears in Mechanical Engineering when new and revised Cases are approved. New and revised Cases, as well as announcements of reaffirmed Cases and annulments, then appear in the next update. All Cases currently in effect at the time of publication of the 1989 Edition of the Code were included in the update that immediately followed, Interpretations No:14 and Cases No. 9, All Cases currently in effect at the time of publication of the 1992 Edition will be included with it as an update. The page numbers for the Cases supplements included with updates to the 1989 Edition start with C-I and continue consecutively through this Cases supplement, which i s the last one to this Edition. The Cases affected by this supplement are as follows:

Page

Location

Change

c-1

Case 136-1

(1) Reaffirmed: April 30, 1991

(2)New expiration date: April 30, 1994 c-9

Case 145

(1) Reaffirmed: July 31, 1991 (2).New expiration date: July 31, 1994

C-17

Case 148

(1) Reaffirmed: April 30, 1991

(2)New expiration date: April 30, 1994 c-19

Case 149

(1) Reaffirmed: November 30, 1991

(2) New expiration date: November 30, 1994 C-23

Case 151


Subparagraph (h) corrected by Errata

ASME B3L.L

89

0759b70 05032bb 7

This case shall expire oii May 31, 1992,

CASE 151 May 1989

niiicss previoirsiy aiiiiirlled or reafjritied


Use of Alloy UNS NO8925 Material in ASME B31.1 Construction

iiiquiry. May UNS NO8925 (Nickel-Chrom¡um-Molybdenum-Copper) staitiless steel material be used for ASME 831.1 construction? Reply. UNS NO8925 material conforming to ASTM B 625-83, B 649-83, B 673-83 and B 677-84 may be used for ASME B31.1 construction provided that the following requirements are met. (a) All applicable requirements of ASME B31.i shall be met. (6) THlS MATERIAL IS NOT ACCEPTABLE FOR USE ON BOILER EXTERNAL PIPING. fc) The allowable stress values shown i n Tables 1, 2, and 3 shall apply. íd) Wrought fittings shall conform toall applicable requirements of ASTM B 366, Class WP. fel Forged flanges and fittings shall conform to all applicable requirements of ASTM B 462.

- €531

@ All product forms shall be furnished in the solution annealed condition by the Material Maiiufacturer. The as-supplied material shall meet the the mechaiiical properties of the materinl specification from which the product foini was manufactured. Heat treatnieiit after fabrication or forniing is neither required nor prohibited. i f heat treatment is used, the solution heat treatment shall consist ofheatiiig t o a temperatureof2010"F to 2100°F followed by quenching in water or rapidly cooling by other means. (g) Separate Welding Procedure Qualifications and Performance Qualifications shall be conducted in accordance with the requirements of Section IX of the ASME Boiler and Pressure Vessel Code. (li) Welding electrodes or filler metals shall conform to one of the following:

SFA 5.1 1 ENiCrMo-3 or ENiCrMo-4 SFA 5.14 ERNiCrMo-3 or ERNiCrMo-4

Case 151 continues on

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ASME B31.L

87

= 0757670

0503267 7 W

Case 1 5 1 May 1989

CASES CODE FOR PRESSURE PIPING - B31 TABLE 1 For Metal Temperature Not Exceeding, "F

Allowable Stress Values, ksi, for Fittings, Flanges and Seamless Pipe

-20 to 100

21.7 21.7 20.9 19.6

200 300

400 500 600 650

18.3 17.3 16.9 16.9 16.9 16.9

700

750

800

TABLE 2 For Metal Temperature Not Exceeding, "F -20 t o 100 200

300 400 500 600 650 700 750

800

Allowable Stress Values, ksi, for Welded Pipe Without Filler Metal Added [Notes U), (2)l

18.4 18.4 17.8 16.7 15.6 14.7 14.4 14.4 14.4 14.4

NOTES: (1) The allowable stress values for welded pipe without filler metal added include a Weld t Efficiency Factor E of 0.85. (2) The allowable stress values given in Table 1 may be used for welded pipe with 100% radiography per Para. 136.4.5. Case 151 continues on following page

C-24


1

ASME B3L.L

89

0 7 5 9 b 7 0 O503406

A

1

ASME B31.1 INTERPRETATIONS NO. 17 Replies to Technical Inquiries January i, 1990, Through June 30,1990

It has been agreed to publish interpretations issued by the 831 Committee concerning B31.1 as part of the update service to the Code. The interpretations have been assigned numbers in chronological order. Each interpretation applies either to the latest Edition or Addenda at .the time of issuance of the interpretation or the Edition or Addenda stated in the reply. Subsequent revisions to the Code may have superseded the reply. These interpretations are not a part of the Code or the Addenda. These replies are taken verbatim from the original letters, except for a few typographical and editorial corrections made for the purpose of improved clarity. In some instances, a review of the interpretation revealed a need for corrections of a technical nature. In these cases, a revised reply bearing the original interpretation number with the suffix R is presented. In the case where an interpretation is corrected by Errata, the original interpretation number with the suffix E is used. ASME procedures provide for reconsideration of these interpretations when or if additional information is available which the inquirer believes might affect the interpretation. Further, persons aggrieved by an interpretation may appeal to the cognizant ASME committee or subcommittee. As stated in the Statement of Policy in the Code documents, ASME does not "approve," "certify," 'Irate," or "endorse" any item, construction, proprietary device, or activity. The interpretations will be issued twice a year up to the publication of the 1992 Edition. Interpretations Nos. 2 through 7 were included with the update service to the 1983 Edition and Interpretations Nos. 8 through 13 were included with the update service to the 1986 Edition. interpretations Nos. 14 through I 9 will be included with the update service to the 1989 Edition.

139


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B31 1 Subject 100.1, Scope of Application 121.3, Use of Carbon Steel for Elements in Compression 127.5.3(A.3), Qualification of Welders., 136.4, Permissible Additional NDE Scope of Application for Hot Water Distribution Systems Table 102.4.3, Welded t Efficiency Factors

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Interpretation

17-3 17-1 17-5 17-4 17-2 17-6

.

File No B31-88-005 B32-88-019 B31-89-042 B31-88-020 631-88-025 831-89-025

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89

0759670- 0

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B31 .I interpretations No. I 7

17-1, 17-2

interpretation: 17-1 Subject:

831 .i , 121.3, Use of Carbon Steel for Elements in Compression

Date issued:

February 2 7, 1990

File:

B31-88-019

Question: May pipe ing elements of carbon steel materials with allowable stress values listed in Appendix A of ASME B31 .I be used in designs for compressive loading at temperatures in excess of those temperatures for which allowable stress values are listed? Reply: No.


B31 .i , Scope of Application for Hot Water Distribution Systems

Date issued.

February 27, 1990

File:

B31-88-025

Question (I): Does ASME B31 .I apply only to piping from ASME Section I power boilers (greater than 15 psig for steam) and hot water boilers (greater than 160 psig and/or in excess of 250"F)? Reply (I): No. Question (2): Does ASME 831 .i apply to nonboiler external piping of central and district heating systems utilizing ASME Section IV hot water heating boilers (less than 160 psig and/or less than 25OoF)?

Reply (2): Yes, if the systems are designated for greater than 30 psig. See Para. IL)0.1.3(C). Question (3): Does ASME B31 .i, Para. 100.1.3(C) require that hot water heating systems designated for greater than 30 psig come under the scope of B31 .I ? Reply (3): B31 .i may bethe applicable code for hot water heating systems designated for greater than 30 psig. See also Para. 100.1 .3(i).

143


831 .I Interpretations No. 17

17.3, i 7-4


831.I, 100.1, Scope of Application

Date Issued:

March 12, 1990

File:

B31-88-005

Question (I): As used in B31.1, Para. 100.1.1 (first paragraph), what are the definitions of auxiliary service piping, industrial and institutional plants, and central heating plants? Reply (i): As used in B31.i, Para. 100.1.1 (first paragraph), auxiliary service piping is that piping contained in systems which the main or primary piping systems in the identified plants. Examples of auxiliary service piping include but are not limited to water, oil, gas, and air. Industrial and institutional plants and central heating plants are examples of facilities which may contain power piping and auxiliary service piping. Paragraph 100.1.3 defines the only explicit exclusions from the Code. Question (2): Are the industrial and institutional buildings in Para. 100.1.3U) synonymous with the industrial and institutional plants in Para, 100.1.1 ? Reply (2): Yes. Question (3): Are fuel gas and fuel oil piping systems within the plants mentioned in Para.

100.1.1 power piping within the scope of 831.1 when these systems are used to supply fuel to power or heating boilers? Reply (3): Yes, unless the piping is specifically within the scope of another B31 Code Section, or where fuel gas piping is excluded by Para. 100.1.3U).


B31.I , 136.4, Permissible Additional NDE

Date Issued:

March 12, 1990

File:

B31-88-020

Question: For welds that require only visual examination in accordance with Table 136.4, where the inside surface is not readily accessible, may radiographic inspection be performed and interpreted per the acceptance standards of Para. 136.4.2? Reply: A visual examination i s required for the accessible surface of the weld. The acceptance criteria for examinations that are not required by the Code are not in the scope of the Code. The acceptance criteria for these additional examinations should be based on an engineering evaluation.

144


I AS 8 -

i331 .I Interpretations No. 17

17.5, 17-6


831 .i, 127.5.3(A.3), Qualification of Welders

Date Issued:

April 9, 1990

File:

B31-89-041

Question: A fabricator and an owner have agreed to use a WPS (with a PQR) of a technically competent organization. The fabricator’s welder has already qualified in accordance with ASME Section IX using a fabricator’s WPS. This welder performance qualification would meet the requirements for performance qualification on the WPS of the technically competent organization. is it required that a fabricator’s welder qualify using the WPS of the technically competent organization in order for the WPS to be used? Reply: Yes, see Paras. 127.5.3(A) and (A.3).


831 .II Table 102.4.3, Welded t Efficiency Factors

Date Issued:

May 7, 1990

File:

831-89-025

Question: May ASTM A 312 welded pipe, having a weld t efficiency factor E of 0.85 as listed in Table 3 of Appendix A, which has been examined by 100%radiography according to ASME 831.I requirements (i986 Edition, including 1988 Addenda) qualify for a weld t efficiency factor E of I .O0 per Table 102.4.3? Reply: Yes.

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Use of BoIts and Studs Conforming to ASTIM A 449-87 in B31.1 Construction

Question: May bolts and studs conforming to the requirements of ASTM A 449-87 be used for ASME B31.1 construction? Reply: It is the opinion of the Committee that bolts and studs meeting the requiremenfs of ASTM A 449-87 may be used for ASME B31.1 construction provided that the following additional requirements are met. (a) THIS MATERIAL IS NOT ACCEPTABLE FOR USE ON BOILER EXTERNAL PIPING (BEP) [SEEFiGS. 1ûO.í.2(A) AND

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Diameter Less than or equal t o 1 in. Greater than 1in. and less than or equal t o 1% in. Greater than 1% in. and less than or equal t o 3 in.

Allowable Stress Value [Note (1)l 23.0 ksi 20.0 ksi

14.5 ksi

NOTE: (1) These allowable stress values are established from a consideration of strength only and will be satisfactory for average service. For bolted ts, where freedom from leakage over a long period of time without retightening is required, lower stress values may be necessary as determined from the relative flexibility of the flange and bolts and corresponding relaxation properties.

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Alternative Rules for Carbon Content in Low Alloy Materials in B1.1 Construction

Question: What alternative rules may be used in lieu of controlling the base material and the weld filler material carbon content of Iow alloy materials used a t temperatures above 85WF in accordance with Para. 124.2(d) and Note (18) of Table A-21 Reply: Except for 2gCr-lMo materials, the carbon content of base metals and filler metais need not be controlled beyond the material specification. For 2NCr-lMo materials, the as-deposited weid metal shall have a carbon content greater than 0.05%; otherwise, the allowable stress listed in Table A-2 shall be reduced to 80% of the listed value.

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Alternative Bolting Materials in B31.1 Construction

Inquiry: May bolting materials conforming to ASTM A 193 GradeB7M and ASTM A 320 GFade L7M be used for ASMEB3 1.1 construction? Reply: ASTM A 193 Grade B7M and ASTM A 320 Grade L7M may be used for ASME B31.1 construction provided that all of the following additional requirements are met. (a) THESE MATERIALS ARE NOT ACCEPTABLE FOR USE ON BOILER EXTERNAL PIPING. SEE FIGS. 100.1.2(A) and (B). (b) All applicable requirements of ASME B31.1 shall be met. (c) The allowable stress values tabulated below shall not be exceeded. These maferials shall not be used at design temperatures above those for which allowable stress values are given in this Code Case. These allowable stress values apply to bolting materials 21% in. in diameter and smaller. ASTM A 193 Grade B7M and ASTM A 320 Grade L7M ~~

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831 .l, Hydrostatic Testing of Threaded Boiler External Piping

Date Issued:

February 16, 1989

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831-86-026

Question: Paragraph 137.3.1 of ANSI/ASME B31.1 references PG-99 of Section I for hydrostatic testing of Boiler External Piping. Does PG-99 require the presence of an Authorized Inspector for hydrostatic tests conducted on Boiler External Piping even when that piping i s assembled using only threaded ts? Reply: Yes. The rules for hydrostatic testing of Boiler External Piping apply regardless of the method of construction used.


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B31.1, Use of Materials Not Listed in Appendix A

Date Issued:

February 16, 1989

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B3 1-88-007

Question: If a material specification is listed in Table 126.1 , but a grade of the material is not listed in Appendix A, is it permissible to use the unlisted material in B31.1 construction? Reply: Yes, provided the use of the unlisted grade is not specifically prohibited by 831.1 [see Para. 102.3.1 (€311and that allowable stress values for that specific grade listed in Section VIII, Division 1 or Section I are used. If allowable stress values for the unlisted grade are not given in Section VIII, Division 1 or Section I, the use of that material grade is not permitted.


Para. 122.4(A.l), Desuperheaters With Integral Regulating Mechanisms 831 .l,

Date Issued:

February 16, 1989

File:

831-88-013

Question: What rules of ANSI/ASME B31.1 apply to the use of a probe-type desuperheater with multiple integral nozzles, a position control plug, and integral stop valve? Reply: ANSI/ASME 831.1 does not have specific rules to cover this application. Paragraph 122.4 covers spray type desuperheater piping, but addresses the design from the basis that all of the components are separate. ANSI/ASME 831.1 does not intentionally place limits on new technological developments that meet basic safety requirements of the Code.

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831 .l, Para. 122.6.2(C), Definition of “Blowout of Steam”

Date Issued:

March 21, 1989

File:

831-87-019 Question: What is the definition of the term “Blowout of steam” as used in Para. 122.6.2(C)?

Reply: “Blowout of steam,” as utilized in Para. 122.6.2(C), is the reversal of relieving-steam flow (blowback) from the vent line entrance, typically as a result of insufficient flow-area within-the vent system.


B31.1, Use of Plastic Pipe for Air Service

Date Issued:

March 21, 1989

File:

83 1-88-024

Question (11: Paragraph 105.3 permits the use of polyvinyl chloride piping and polyethylene piping in air service under specified conditions. Does the Code permit polyvinyl chloride piping in air service at up to 150 psig and 140°F., and polyethylene piping in air service at up to 150 psig and 120 OF.?

Reply (11: No. Specified conditions are those limits which are recommendedby the manufacturer for the fluid service involved. The pressure/temperature limits in Para. 105.3 were intended for water service only and are the maximum pressure and temperature permitted regardless of what the manufacturer recommends. Question (2): Is Appendix III applicable to air service? Reply (2): No. See Para. 111-1.2.2.

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B31.1, Para. 122.1.7(A), Turbine Throttle Valve in Place of a Stop Valve

Date issued:

March 27, 1989

File:

83 i-88-027

Question: For the case of a single boiler and prime mover installation, does Para. 122.1.7(A) allow the stop valve to be omitted entirely if the prime mover throttle valve is equipped with a position indicator to show whether the valve is open or closed and is designed to withstand the required hydrostatic pressure test of the boiler? Reply: Yes.


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June 13, 1989

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83 i- 8 8 - 2 8 ~

Question: Does Para. 122.3 of ANSi/ASME 831.1 require that the pressure containing portion of an in-line sensing device be designed, fabricated, examined, and tested in accordance with the rules . of B31.11 Reply: Yes.

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Use of Alloy UNS NO8925 Material in ASME B31.1 Construction

Inquiry. May UNS NO8925 (Nickel-Chromium-Molybdenum-Copper) stainless steel material be used for ASME B31.1 construction? Rep&. UNS NO8925 material conforming to ASTM B 625-83, B 649-83, B 673-83 and B 671-84 may be used for ASME B31.1 construction provided that the following requirements are met. (a) All applicable requirements of ASME B31.1 shall be met. (b) THIS MATERIAL IS NOT ACCEPTABLE FOR USE ON BOILER EXTERNAL PIPING. (c) The allowable stress values shown in Tables I , 2, and 3 shall apply. (d) Wrought fittings shall conform to all applicable requirements of ASTM B 366, Class WP. (e) Forged flanges and fittings shall conform to all applicable requirements of ASTM B 462.

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(B Ail product forms shall be furnished in the solution annealed condition by the Material Manufacturer. The as-supplied material shall meet the the mechanical properties of the material spécification from which the product form was manufactured. Heat treatment aRer fabrication or forming is neither required nor prohibited. If heat treatment is used, the solution heat treatment shall consist of heating to a temperature of 2 0 W F to 21WF followed by quenching in water or rapidly cooling by other means. (s) Separate Welding Procedure Qualifications and Performance Qualifications shall be conducted in accordance with the requirements of Section IX of the ASME Boiler and Pressure Vessel Code. (h) Welding electrodes or filler metals shall conform to one of the following:

SFA 5.11 ENiCrMo-3 or ERNiCrMo-4 SFA 5.14 ENiCrMo-3 or ERNiCrMo-4

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TABLE 1 For Metal Temperature Not Exceeding, 'F

Allowable Stress Values, ksi, for Fittings, Flanges and Seamless Pipe

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For Metal Temperature Not Exceeding, 'F

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smooth and free of irregularities. The deposited metal shall be fused uniformly into the plate surface. No concavity of contour is permitted unless the resulting thickness of the weid metal is equal to or greater than the minimum thickness of the adjacent base metal. (d) Weld defects shall be repaired by removal to sound metal and rewelding. Subsequent heat treatment and inspection shall be as required on the original welds. (e) All welding shall be done prior to heat treatment. After welding, solution heat treatment shall be in accordance with para. 2. (8) CAUTIONARY NOTE This Case allows the use of this material only for the tem, perature range given in Para. (3). This material may be expected to exhibit embrittlement at room temperature after service above W F .

TABLE 1 ASTM PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS Piping Tubing Forgings Plate, Sheet, and Strip Bars and Shapes Wrought Piping Fittings

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Inquiry. May nickel-chromium-molybdenumtungsten alloy (UNS N06022) materials be used for ASME B31.1 construction? Repb. Yes,the product specificationsshown in Table 1 for nickel-chromium-molybdenum-tungsten alloy (UNS N06022) may be used in the construction of power piping complying with the rules of ASME B31.1, provided the following additional requirements are met. (I) These materials shall not be used for Boiler Extemal Piping. See Para. iûû.1.2(A). (2) The maximum allowable stress values shall be as shown in Table 2. (Values listed shall be multiplied by a t efficiency factor of 0.85 for longitudinally welded components.) (3) Welded fabrication shall conform to the applicable requirements of B3 1.1.

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(a) Welding Procedure and Performance Qualifications shall be conducted in accordance with Section IX, ASME Boiler and Pressure Vessel Code. (b) All filler metal, including consumable insert material, shall comply with the requirements of Section IX. (c) When welding repair of a defect is required, it shall be in accordance with ASME B31.1. para. 127.4.11. When a defect is removed but welding repair is unnecessary, the surface shall be contoured to eliminate any sharp notches or comers. The contoured surface shall be reinspected by the same means originally used for locating the defect to assure it has been completely removed. (d) Heat treatment after fabrication is optional.

TABLE 1 ASTM PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS Seamless Piping & Tubing Welded Piping Welded Tubing Wrought Pipe Fittings Bar Forging and Forging Stock Plate, Sheet, and Strip

B 622-87a B 619-87a B 626-87a B 366-88 B 574-85 B 575-86a

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Maximum Allowable Stress, ksi

25.0 25.0 24.8 23.9 23.2 22.7 22.6 22.4 22.3 22.2

25.0 25.0 24.5 22.7 21.2 20.1 19.6 19.2 18.9 18.6

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NOTE (1) Due t o the relatively low yield strength of these materials, these hlgher stress values were established a t temperatures where the short time tensile properties govern t o permit the use of these alloys where slightly greater deformation is acceptable. These higher stress values exceed 67%, but do not exceed 90% of the yield strength a t temperature. Use of these stresses may result in dimensional changes due to permanent strain. These stress values are not recommended for the flanges of gasketed ts or other applications where slight amounts of distortion can cause leakage or malfunction.

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It has been agreed to publish interpretations issued by the 611 Committee concerning 83 1.1 as part of the update service to the Code. The interpretationshave been assigned numbers in chronological order. Each interpretation applies to the latest Edition or Addenda at the time of issuance of the interpretationor the Edition or Addenda stated in the reply. Subsequent revisions to the Code may have superseded the reply. The interpretations are not part of the Code or the Addenda. These replies are taken verbatim from the original letters, except for a few typographical and editorial corrections made for the purpose of improved clarity. In some instances, a review of the interpretation revealed a need for corrections of a”technica1 nature. In these cases, a revised reply bearing the original interpretation number with the suffix R is presented. In the case where an interpretation is corrected by Errata, the original interpretation number with the suffix E is used. ASME procedures provide for reconsideration of these interpretations when or if additional information is available which the inqulrer believes might affect the interpretation. Further, persons aggrieved by an interpretation may appeal to the cognizant ASME committee or subcommittee. As stated in the Statement of Policy i n the Code documents, ASME does not “approve,” “certify,” “rate,“ or “endorse” any item, construction, proprietary device, or activity. The interpretationswill be issued twice a year up to ihe publication of the 1989 Edition. interpretations Nos. 2 through 7 were included with the update service io the 1983 Edition. InterpretationsNos. 8 through 13 will be included with the update service tci the 1986 Edition.

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Para. 136.4.2, Application of Visual Examination

Date Issued:

January 5, 1988

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Question: Does Para. 136.4.2 require visual examination of welds before, during, or after manufacture, fabrication, assembly, or test? Reply: No. The first paragraph of Para. 736.4.2 defines visual examination. The acceptance standards of Para. 136.42(A) apply to the completed weld. The second paragraph of Para. 136.1 specifies inspection requirements for the completed installation.


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Para. 127.5.3(A), Qualification and Documentation of Welding Procedures

Date Issued:

January 5 , 1988

File:

83 1-87-027

Question (1): What is the definition of a "technicaily competent group or agency" as used in Para. 1 2 7 . 5 . 3 0 of ANSI/ASME 831 .l-1986 Edition? Reply (1): Agreement between the fabricator and the owner determines whether an agency i s competent t o provide the qualified welding procedures to be used and is capable of meeting the requiremen& of Para. 127.5.3cA.l) through M.4). Question (2): Company A had competently qualified procedures in accordance with Para. 127.5.1 Company A was dissolved and their assets (along with the fights to procedures) were purchased to form Company B. Company 6 has the same building, the same quality control and the same welders as Company A. May Company 8 use Company A's procedures through proper transfer by assuming the specific responsibility per Para. 127.5.3(A.4)? Reply (2): Yes, provided all of the rules of Para. 127.5.3(A) are met to the satisfactionof the owner. Question (3): For the situation described above, may Company 8 transfer Company A's performance qualifications for welden in ifs employ using the procedures qualified by Company A? Reply U): Yes, provided that all of the rules of Para. 127.5.3(8) are met to the satisfaction of the owner.

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ANSI/ASME B31.1 Interpretations No. 10

Cases No. 5 This update contains Interpretations No. 1O and Cases No. 5.

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ANSI/ASME B31.1 Interpretations No. 10 It has been agreed to publish interpretations issued by the 831 Committee concerning E331 . I as part of the update service. This supplement includes interpretations concerning B31.iissued between July 1, 1986, and December 31, 1986. They have been assigned interpretation numbers in chronological order. Each interpretation applies to the latest Edition or Addenda at the time of issuance of the interpretation or the Edition or Addenda stated in the reply. Subsequent revisions to the Code may have superseded the reply. The interpretations are not pari of the Code or the Addenda. These replies are taken verbatim from the original letters, except for a few typographical and editorial corrections made for the purpose of improved clarity. In some instances, a review of the interpretation revealed a need for corrections of a technical nature. In these cases, a revised reply, bearing the original interpretation number with the suffix R, is presented. In the case where an interpretation is corrected by Errata, the original interpretation number with the suffix E is used. ASME procedures provide for reconsideration of these interpretations when or if additional information is available which the inquirer believes might affect the interpretation. Further, persons aggrieved by an interpretation may appeal to the cognizant ASME committee or subcommittee. As stated in the Statement of Policy in the Code documents, ASME does not "approve," "certify," "rate," or "endorse" any item, construction, proprietary device, or activity. The interpretationswill be issued twice a year up to the publicationof the 1989 Edition. Interpretations Nos. 2 through 7 were included with the update service to the 1983 Edition. Interpretations Nos. 8 through 1 3 will be included with the update service to the 1986 Edition.


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Para. 100.1.3(H), Piping Associated With Mechanical Equipment . . . . . . .. . . . . Para. 100.2, M n i t i o n of Inherent Parabolic Internal Pipe Contour . . . . . .. .. .. . . .. . Paras. 101.3 and 102.2, Use of Temperature Activated Stop Valves to Determine . .. . .. . . . . . .. . . .. . . . . Design Temperature . . . . . . ... . . ... . . .. . . Para. 104.3.1 (C.2, Reinforcement of Openings . . . . . . . . . .. . . . . . Para. 122.6.1, Stop Valves Used With Rupture Disks . . . . . . . .. . . . . . . Para. 123.1, Use of Materials for Nonpressure Parts Welded to Pressure Parts . . . Limits on Internal Weld Reinforcement.. . . . .. . ~.. . . . . . . . . .. . . . . .. . . . . .

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Paras. 101.3 and 102.2, Use of Temperature Activated Stop Valves to Determine Design Temperature

Date Issued:

August 26, 1986

File:

83 1-85-034

Question: Is it permissible to install temperature activated stop valves in a piping system that will ensure a maximum operating temperature of less than 775'F in downstream carbon steel piping as limited by the Notes to Table A-1 of ANSI/ASME 831 .l ? Reply: The Code does not prohibit such an arrangement. It is the responsibility of the designer to ensure that the maximum sustained operating temperature remains within the limitations set forth in ANSI/ASME B31.1.


Para. 123.1, Use of Materials for Nonpressure Parts Welded to Pressure Parts

Date Issued:

November 18, 1986

File:

831-85-026

Question: Can a nonpressure-carrying welded shaped tubing purchased to ASTM A 554 be used and welded in accordance with the rules of ANSI/ASME 831.1 to a pressure retaining material? Reply: The rules of ANSI/ASME 831.1 do not apply to the nonpressure-retaining part described in this inquiry. However, all effects resulting from the use of the nonpressure-retainingcomponents shall be considered in the design of the pressure retaining part per requirements of Chapter II of the applicable edition of 631.1. The nonpressure-retaining part may be attached by fusion welding, pro-

vided the welding meets the requirements of Chapter V.


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Para. 100.1.3(H), Piping Associated With Mechanical Equipment

Date Issued:

November 18, 1986

File:

631-86-002

Question: Is the lubrication system piping for the fans associated with a power boiler installation included within the scope of ANSI/ASME 531.1-1983 Edition, or is it excluded from the Code by the exclusion of mechanical equipment in Para. 100.1.3(H)? Reply: The lubrication system piping for the fans associated with a power boiler installation is included in the scope of the B31.1 Power Piping Code; the exclusion in Para. 100.1.3(H)addresses the mechanical equipment, but not the piping connected to the mechanical equipment.

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Para. 122.6.1,Stop Valves Used With Rupture Disks

Date Issued:

November 18, 1986

File:

B3 1-86-006

Question: On ANSI/ASME 831.1 power piping systems, is it permissible to install a locked-open full area stop valve on the inlet side of a rupture disk for repair and maintenance purposes only? Reply: No.


Subject:

Limits on Internal Weld Reinforcement

Date Issued:

November 18, 1986

File:

831-86-015

Question: Is it acceptable for the Owner to specify in contract documents a limitation on internal weld reinforcement on single welded butt ts? Reply: it is not the policy of the 831.1 Committee to comment on the contractual agreements between the Owner and fabricator that are beyond the scope of ANSI/ASME 831 -1.


Para. 104.3.1(C.2), Reinforcement of Openings

Date Issued:

November 18, 1986

File:

831-86-027

Question: Is it the intent of ANSI 631 .l-1977Edition that a branch connection conforming to the requirements of Para. 104.3.1 (C.2) is sufficiently reinforcedthat a stress intensification factor need not be applied at the run pipe and branch intersection? Reply: No. The intent of Para. 104.3.1(C.2) is to permit use of this construction without ing calculation of reinforcement for pressure loading.


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Para. 100.2,Definition of Inherent Parabolic Internal Pipe Contour

Date Issued:

November 18, 1986

File:

B31-86-028

Question: What is meant by the phrase ”inherent parabolic internal pipe contour” contained in the definition of centrifugally cast pipe in Para. 100.2 of ANSI/ASME 831.1-1986 Edition? Reply: The definition of centrifugally cast pipe was added to the 831.1 Power Piping Code with the 1967 Edition following acceptance of this material for code piping applications. As a result of the casting process, the internal surface may not be truly round and may consist of paraboloidal shapes (sections). Sections that are parallel to the plane of symmetry are parabolic in shape. Sections perpendicular to the plane of symmetry are either ellipses (elliptic paraboloids), hyperbolas (hyperbolic paraboloids), or circles (paraboloids of revolution).

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(-lhe Cases are not part of ANSüAWE 831 .l-1986 Edition or its Addenda and are induded for information only.)

A Case is the official method of handling a reply to an inquiry when study indicates that the Code wording needs clarification, or when the reply modifies the existing requirements ofthe Code, or grants permission to use new materiais or alternative constructions. ASME has agreed to publish Cases issued by the B31 Committee concerning 831.7 as part of the update service to 831.1. The text of proposed new and revised Cases and reaffirmations of current Cases appear in Mechanical Engineering for public review. A notice also appears in Mechanical Engineering when new and revised Cases are approved. New and revised Cases, as well as announcements of reaffirmed Cases and annulments, then appear in the next update. Cases currently in effect at the time of publication of a new Edition of the Code are included with it as a supplement. The Cases affected by this supplement are as follows:

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Interpretations No. 9 It has been agreed to publish interpretations issued by the B3 1 Committee concerning 831.1 as part of the update service. This supplement includes interpretations concerning 83 1.i issued between January 1, 1986, and June30, 1986. They have been assigned interpretation numbers in chronological order. Each interpretation applies to the latest Edition or Addenda at the time of issuance of the interpretation or the Edition or Addenda stated in the reply. Subsequent revisions to the Code may have superseded the reply. The interpretations are not part of the Code or the Addenda. These replies are taken verbatim from the original letters, except for a few typographical and editorial corrections made for the purpose of improved clarity. in some instances, a review of the interpretation revealed a need for corrections of a technical nature. In these cases, a revised reply, bearing the original interpretation number with the suffix R, is presented. In the case where an interpretation is corrected by Errata, the original interpretation number with the suffix E i s used. ASME procedures provide for reconsideration of these interpretations when or if additional information is available which the inquirer believes might affect the interpretation. Further, persons aggrieved by an interpretation may appeal to the cognizant ASME committee or subcommittee. As stated in the Statement of Policy in the Code documents, ASME does not "approve," "certify," "rate," or "endorse" any item, construction, proprietary device, or activity. The interpretations will be issued twice a year up to the publication of the 1989 Edition. Interpretations Nos. 2 through 7 were included with the update service to the 1983 Edition. Interpretations Nos. 8 through 13 will be included with the update service to the 1986 Edition.

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Subject Para. 102.2.5(81 Pressure Reducing Valves in Steam Distribution Systems .......... .. Para 104.3.1(C.2), Design of Thermowell Connections ...................... Para 115, Use of A 276 and A 479 in 831.1 Construction Appendix A. Allowable Stresses for A 139 Cr. B Spiral Welded Pipe ........... Appendix A. Table A.3. Use of CF3M and 316L at Temperatures Above 850'F ... Table A-4. Allowable Stresses for 8 407. Alloy 800. Hot Annealed ............. Addition of ASTM A 194 Materials to Table 126.1 Allowable Stresses for Carbon Steels ...................................... Maximum Site of Socket Welded Components Temperature Limits for Soldered ts .................................... Underground District Heating Systems Restrained Piping ..................... Use of Cast Iron Thimbles and Valve Bodies in Boiler External Piping ........... Welding of identification Tags ...........................................

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Subject:

Addition of ASTM A 194 Materials to Table 126.1

Date issued:

October 6, 1980

File:

1436

Question: Would the Committee consider adding ASTM A 194 Grades CZ-100, M-35, N-l2M-1, N-l2M-2, CY-40, CW-12M-1, and CW-12M-2 to the list of acceptable cast materials in Table 126.1 of ANSI/ASME 631.1 ? What allowable stress values shall apply? Reply: Allowable stress values for materials accepted by this Committee are taken from the ASME Boiler and Pressure Vessel Code, Section I or Section VIII, Division I, or are established by reference to an ASTM specification for equivalent material when values for the equivalent material are shown in Section I or Section VIII, Division I. In the absence of published allowable stress values for ASTM A 194 material, or equivalent material in ASME Section I or Section VI11, Division I, it is the opinion of the Committee that this material is unacceptable for ANSI/ASME 631.1 components. ASME Section VI11 has published Code Case 1349-1 which permits the use of and lists allowable stress values at temperature for ASTM A 194-76 Grade CW-12M-1 only. The Committee is presently considering approval of a Case based on the ASME Section VI11 Case. In the event approval by B31.1 takes place, such a case will be published in Mechanical Engineering magazine. Allowable stress values are established by ASME for new materials in accordance with the policy spelled out in the ASME Boiler and PressureVessel Code, Section I, Appendix, A-75 through A-80 and A-150, or Section VIII, Division 1, Appendix B, UA-1 10 through UA-115 and Appendix P, UA-500. Approval of ASTM A 194 and the establishment of allowable stress values may be pursued through one of these channels.

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Allowable Stresses for Carbon Steels

Date issued:

July 14, 1983

File:

1599

Appendix A, Table A-1 not list allowable stresses for Question (1): Why does ANSI/ASME 831 .l, carbon steels, such as ASME SA-106 Grade 8, at temperatures above 800'F? Reply (1): The reason is given in Note (3)of Table A-1, which states, "upon prolonged exposure to temperature above 775"F, the carbide phase of carbon steel may be converted to graphite." Question (2): Some other Codes, such as the ASME Boiler and Pressure Vessel Code, Section I, do list allowable stresses for carbon steels at temperatures above 800°F. Is it the intention of the Committee to include in Table A-1 of ANSI/ASME 831.1 allowable stresses for carbon steels at temperatures above 800'F? Reply (2): The stress values given in Table PG-23.1 of the ASME Boiler and Pressure Vessel Code, Section I for carbon steels at temperatures above 800°F are shown with parentheses. Note (b)of Table PC-23.1 states, "stress values shown in parentheses are permissible but, except for tubular products 3 in. 0.0.or less enclosed within the boiler setting, use of these materials at these temperatures is not current practice under Section I." It is not appropriate to add these stress values to Table A-1 of ANSI/ASME 831 . l . Question (3): Does the Committee consider it acceptable to exceed the 800°F temperature figure for operation of ASME SA-106 Grade B pipework for a limited time period (up to 5000 hr) or an extended time period (up to 50,000 hr)? Reply (3): Such usage is not acceptable as it does not comply with the requirements of ANSI/ASME 631.1.

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Use of Cast Iron Thimbles and Valve Bodies in Boiler External Piping

Date Issued:

January 14, 1986

File:

83 1-83-02 1

Question: According to ANSI/ASME 631.1 1983 Edition, may a cast iron thimble be mounted between an extra heavy flange and a standard flange located between a boiler and the first stop valve, and may a valve with a cast iron body be attached directly to a flange on the boiler proper? Reply: The cast iron components described in the Question are considered to be within the jurisdictional limit of Boiler External Piping [reference Fig. 100.1.2 (B)]. Cast iron materials conforming to ASTM A 126, A 278, and A 395 may be used for such components. Pressure and temperature limitations on the use of these materials are contained in Paras. 123.2.4 and 123.2.6 and in Table A-5, Note (5). Limitations on the use of these materials for boiler external piping are contained in Paras. 122.1.3 (6.31, 122.1.7 (CS),122.1.7 (C.61, and in Table A-5, Notes (71, (81, and (9). Particular note should be taken of the warning given in Para. 123.2.4 regarding the use of cast iron where thermal or mechanical shock may occur.

Interpretation: 9-2

Subject:

Para. 104.3.1 (C.21, Design of Thermowell Connections

Date Issued:

January 14, 1986

File:

831-85-004

Question (I): Is it acceptable to fabricate a thermowell connection in accordance with the rules of Para. 104.3.1 (C.2) of ANSi/ASME 631.l-1983 Edition? Reply (1): Yes. Question (2): Is is acceptable to use a fitting, other than a coupling or half-coupling built in accordance with ANSI/ASME 616.1 1, to fabricate such a connection? Reply (2): Yes, provided that all of the requirements of Para. 104.3.1 or Para. 104.7 are met.

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Interpretation: 9-3 Subject

Welding of Identification Tags

Date Issued:

January 14, 1986

File:

B31-85-009

Question: When welding a nonpressure part, such as an identification tag, to a pressure part using tack welds, is it permissible under ANSI/ASME 831.1-1983 Edition, to use an unqualified welding procedure and welding operator? Reply: No, these are considered to be attachment welds and the rules of Chapter V of ANWASME 831 .l- i 983 Edition must be met.

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Appendix A, Table A-3, Use of CF3M and 316L at Temperatures Above 850 F

Date Issued:

January 14, 1986

File:

B3 1-85-025

Question (i): Why does Table A-3 in Appendix A of ANSI/ASME B31.1 not l i s t allowable stress values for low carbon grades of stainless steel (e.g., Type CF3M and 31 6L) at temperatures above

850'F? Reply (i): The ASTM specifications for the low c a h n grades of stainless steel limit the carbon content to less than 0.04%. The properties of stainless steels with carbon contents less than 0.04% are such that they are not suitable for use at elevated temperatures. Question (2): Why do Notes (10) and (1 3) of Table A-3 state that the listed stress values at elevated temperatures apply only when the carbon content is 0.04% or higher? Reply (2): These notes are applied to grades of stainless steel for which no minimum carbon content is required in the ASTM specification. These notes ensure that such materials are suitable for use at elevated temperatures. These notes are not required for the low carbon grades of stainless steel because allowable stress values at elevated temperatures are not listed for them.


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Underground District Heating Systems Restrained Piping

Date Issued:

March 6, 1986

File:

831-83415

Question: Direct burial of preinsulatedpiping for low temperature (250°F) district heating distribution is common practice in Europe and is now being marketed in the United States with the warning that it is not in conformance with ANSI/ASME 831.1 Power Piping. Is the installation of piping which is constrained by its burial acceptable under the rules of B31.1? Reply: ANSI/ASME 831 .l-1983 Edition does not prohibit the use of buried restrained piping for district heating distribution service. However, neither does it provide specific rules for its design and installation.

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Maximum Size of Socket Welded Components

Date Issued:

March 6, 1986

File:

B3 1-84-018 Question: What are the size limitations for the use of socket weld connections in ANSI/ASME

83 1.1-1 983 Edition? Reply: The size limitations for socket weid conneciions are shown in the following table. Limiiation on Maximum Size

Connection Type Flanges: Boiler external piping [reference 100.1.2, (A)] Non-BEP

3 in. for Class 600 and lower; 2% for Class 1500 See Note (1)

Fittings (except branch connections) in See Note (2) accordance with standards in Table

831.1

Reference Para. 122.1.10) Para. 106.1(A) Para. 106.1 (A)

126.1 Branch fittings in accordance with standards in Table 126.1

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NOTES: ( i ) No specific sire limit is imposed by 831 .l; however, ANSI Bl6.S limits Class 600 and lower to 3 in. and Class 1500 to 2% in. ( 2 ) No specific size limit is imposed by 831 .l; however, ANSI 816.11 limits mcket-weld fittings to 4 in. size.

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Interpretation: 9-7

Subject:

Temperature Limits for Soldered ts

Date Issued

March 6, 1986

File:

831-8421 B

Question: May soldered ts be used for occasional loads and temperature transients above 25O'FT Reply: No.

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Para. 102.2.5(8), Pressure Reducing Valves in Steam Distribution Systems

Date Issued:

March 6, 1986

File:

631-85-019

Question (i): In Para. 102.5.2(8), when a second reducing valve is placed in series with another pressure reducing valve and a downstream relief valve is not used, what is the required pressure rating of each valve? Reply (11: Both must be designed for the pressureand temperature conditions on the high pressure side of the upstream valve. Question (2): Does the requirement “Each . . . shall be individually connected to the source of operating minimum” imply that the valves may also be connected in parallel? Reply (2): No. They must be in series, but capable of independent operation. Question (3): If each pressure reducing valve is set to reduce a portion of the distribution system pressure, what are the rating requirements of the valves? Reply (3): Both must be designed for the pressure and temperature conditions on the high pressure side of the upstream valve. Question (4): If a trip valve is used in lieu of the second series pressure reducing valve and is set to close at the maximum safe working pressure of the equipment served, does 831.1 require that it be placed downstream of the pressure reducing valve? Reply (4): No, but it must be capable of operating independently of the pressure reducing valve and protect both the downstream piping and the equipment served from overpressurization. Question (5):May hand byes be installed around the series pressure relief valves if the downstream system and equipment is rated at less than the upstream distribution conditions and no relief valve is provided? Reply (5): No.

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Table A-4, Allowable Stresses for B 407, Alloy 800, Hot Annealed

Date Issued:

March 6, 1986

File:

831-85-035

Question: ASTM B 407 includes the following grades of material: Alloy UNS No, 8800 (75 ksi tensile, 30 ksi yield), Alloy UNS No. 8800 (65 ksi tensile, 25 ksi yield) and Alloy UNS No. 8810 (65 ksi tensile, 25 ksi yield). Table A-4 of ANSVASME 831.1-1983 Edition contains four rows of allowable stress values for ASTM B 407 material. Which stress values apply to which grade? Reply: The first two rows of allowable stress values, designated alloy No. 800 (75 ksi tensile), apply to alloy UNS No. 8800 (75 ksi tensile). The second two rows, designated alloy No. 800H (65 ksi tensile), apply to alloy UNS No. 8810 (65 ksi tensile). Table A-4 does not list allowable stress values for alloy UNS No. 8800 (65 ksi tensile).


Para. 115, Use of A 276 and A 479 in 831.1 Construction

Date Issued:

lune 5, 1986

File:

83 1-85-038

Question (1 1: ASTM A 276 and ASTM A 479 are listed in Table 126.1 of ANSI/ASME 831.1 under the heading "Structural Components." Allowable stress values for these materials are not listed in Appendix A. May these materials be used to fabricate welded and compression type tube fittings? Reply (1): Both materials may be used to fabricate compression type tube fittings in accordance with the rules of Para. i15 of ANSI/ASME 831 .l. ASTM A 479 material may be used to fabricate welded tube fittings in accordance with the rules of Para. 104.7. Question (2): What allowable stress values should be used for these materials? Reply (2): Allowable stress values are not required for materials used in accordance with Para. 115. Stress values for ASTM A 479 are listed in Table PG-23.1 of Section I of the ASME Boiler and PressurevesselCode. Paragraph 102.3.1 (A) of ANSI/ASME 831.1 permits the use of these stress values for 831.1.

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Appendix A, Allowable Stresses for A 139, Cr. B, Spiral Welded Pipe

Date issued:

June 5, 1986

File:

83 1-85-040

Question: The ASTM A 139 specification includes both straight seam and spiral seam pipe. Do the stress values for A 139, listed in Table A-1, apply to both straight seam and spiral seam pipe? Reply: Yes.

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B31.l-Cases

No. 4

(The caser arc not part of ANSVASME B31.1 or the Addaida and are included for information only.)

A "case" is the official method of handling a reply to an Inquiry when study indicates that the Code wording needs clarification. or when the reply modifies the existing requirements of the Code, or grants permission to use new materials or alternative constructions. It bas bem agreed to publish cases issued by the 3331 Committee concerning B31.1 as part of the update service to B31.1.The text of proposed new and revised cases will appear in Mechanical Engineering for public review. A notice will also appear in Mechanical Engineering when new and revised cases are approved. The cases will then appear with the next regularly scheduled update service. Following this title sheet are au of the currently active cases concerning B3 1.1: Cases 136, 139, 143, i#, 145, and 146.

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CASE 130 April 1981

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Case 136 Use of Nickei-Ircm€hm mim Alloys 800 and 800H

used in ANSI/ASME B31.1 conshuetion? Reply: It U the opinion of the Committee that nick&iron-chromium alloy forms as shown in Table 1 may be used in ANSI/ ASME B31.1 construction provided the following requirements and exceptions are satisfied: 1. Material shall not be used in Boiler External Piping. 2. Maximum mitenal temperature shall not exacd 1200'F. 3. T h e maximum allowable design stress shall not exceed those listed in Table IL 4. Welded fabrication shall conform to the applicable requirements of ANSI/ ASME B31.1.

will deposit weld metal with the same compcsition as the material ed ir recommended. When the manufacturer Y of the opinion that a better corrosion-resistant t can be made by departure from these Limits, finer metal of a different composition may be uscd provided the strength of the weid metal at the operating temperature is not less than that of the high-alloy m a t e d to be welded, and is satisfied that its resistance to conosion U satisfactory for the intended semice. d. Heat treatment after forming or fabrication is neither requlcd nor prohibited.

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lDue to the relatively low yield strength of these materials, the higher srreo wnlues were established et temperatures where the short-time tensile properties govern t o permit the use of these alloys where slightly greater Wormstion i s acceptable. These higher s t i e s velues exceed 62.5% but do not cxd90% of their yield strength a t temperature. Use of these stresses may re ruh i n dimensional chan- due to permenent strain. These s t r e u valuer are not nrcornrnmded for the flanges of gerketed ts or other applications where slight amounts of distortion can cause leekage w molfunetion.

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B31.1. CoMtniction

Inquby: What additionai rules shali apply to the use of materiais conforming to ASME SB-265and ASME SB-337 for the construction of piping m accordance with ANSl/ASME B31.11

Reply: The following additionai rules shall apply to the use of ASME SB-265and ASME SB-337materials for construction of piping in accordana with ANSI/ASME B31.1:

1. The following maximum allowaöle stress vahies shall appiy to ASME SB-265 material and ASME SE337 stamless pipe : Metai Temperptrue Not Exceeding ep>

GR1 100 150 200 250

300 350 400 450 500

550 600

8.8 8.1 7.3 6.5 5.8 5.2 4.8 45 4.1 3.6 3.1

M a m i u m Allowable Strcsr Vainca in Tendon @csii GR 2 GR 3 16.3 125 15.6 12.0 10.9 14.3 9.9 13.0 9.0 11.7 8.4 10.4 7.7 9.3 1.2 8.3 6.6 7.5 6.2 6.7 5.7 6.0

2. The stress vaiues W e d in I. may be interpolated t o determine &es temperatures.

GR 7 12s 12.0 10.9

9.9 9.0 8.4 7.7 7.2 6.6 6.2 5.7

for intermediate

3. For ASME SB-337welded pipe and ASME SB-265material formed into welded pipe, an efficiency factor of 0.85 shall be applied to the allowable stress vahies iisted in 1.

4.Fiüer mctai shall not be used in the manufacture of welded pipe. 5. Pipe shall comply with all the rquiremenrs of ASME SB-337,with the exception of dimensional requirements. Pipe dimensions shall comply with the rquirernents of ANSI

B36.19-1976.

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CASE 143 April 1985

mis cose shall q i r e on Marth 31.1988. unles previousiy annulled or re&nned

CASES CODE FOR PRESSURE PIPING Cu0 143

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Use of Grides 3û4and 304HAustenitic Stainless Steel Pipina Miteiinls for EievatedTemperature Senice in ANSUASME 831.1 Construction

Inquiry: May M e s 306 and 3û4H austenitic stainless steel piping materials be wd for design tempaatures above 1u301: up to and including I S W F for ANSVASME B31.1 construction? What allowable strus

valua m a y k used? Reply; It is the opinion of the Committee tbat the metaials listed in Table I m y be used for ANSVASME B31.1 construction for design temperaturesup to and including 1SOOT. 'The maximum allowablestrssvdus for rcmpcratures above 1 Z W F are listai in Table n.

TABLE I Seamless Austenitic Stainless Steel Pipe ASTM A 312 Grades 304 and 304H Seamless Austenltic Stainless Steel Pipe ASTM A 376 Grades 304 and Grades 304H

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Welded Without Filler Metal Austenitic Stainless Steel Pipe ASTM A 312 Grade 304 and 304H Welded With Filler Metal Added -Austenitic Stainless Steel Pipe ASTM A 358 Grade 304 Stainless Steel Plate ASTM A 240 Grade 304 Stainless Steel Forgings ASTM A 182 Grades F304 and F304H Wrought Austenitic Stainless Steel Pipe Fittings ASTM A 403 Grades WP304 and WP304H

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TABLE II ~

Type or Material

Spec.

No.

Class

Grade

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Seamless Pipe 18Cr-ôNi IÆCr-âNí

A 312 A 312

TP304 TP304H

18Cr-8Ni 18Cr-BNi

A 376 A 376

TP304 TP304H

Electric Fusion Welded Pipe 1BCr-ûNi 18Cr4Ni

A 312 A 312

(21

...

4.7 4.7

(2)

4.7 4.7

...

- Without Filler Metal fP304 ...

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TP304H

Electric Fusion Welded Pipe 1ûCr-ôNi 18CraNi

... ... ... ...

3.7

2.9 2.9

2.3 2.3

1.8 1.8

1.4 1.4

3.7

2.9 2.9

2.3 2.3

1.8 1.8

1.4 1.4

4.0 4.0

3.1 3.1

2.5 25

2.0 2.0

1.5 1.5

1.2 1.2

4.7

3.7

3.7

- Filler Metal Added

A 358 A 358

304 304

183 2

4.2

3.7 3.3

2.9 2.6

23 2.1

1.8 1.6

1.4 1.3

A 240

304

...

4.7

3.7

2.9

2.3

1.8

1.4

4.7 4.7

3.7

2.9 2.9

2.3 2.3

1.8 1.8

1.4 1.4

4.7 4.0 4.7 4.0

3.7

2.9 2.5 2.9 25

2.3

1.8 1.5 1.8

1.4 1.2 1.4

1.5

1.2

Plate 16Cr-ûNi

Forgings and Fittings (Seamless and Welded) 18Cr-ûNi 18Cr4Ni

A 182 A 182

004 F304H

18Cr-âNi 18Cr-âNi 18Cr-âNi îBCr-6Ni

A 403 A 403 A 403 A 403

WP304 WP304

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(2)

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WP-5

WP-w

W P ~ H

WP-s

WP304H

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2.0 2.3 2.0

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NOTES: (1) This material is not acceptable for boiler external piping. (2) These values only apply when the carbon is 0.04% or higher for base material and filler metal. (3) These streu values include a t efficiency factor of 0.85. (4) These stress values include a t efficiency factor of 0.90. (5) Material must be heat treated by heating it to a minimum temperature of 190QF and quenching in water or rapidly cooling by other means.

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CASE 144 June 1985

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U= or vuv- conforming to MSS sp-84

Inquiry: May valves conforming to MSS SP-64 (1978 edition) be used for ANSVASME B31.1 pipiq systems?

Rep&: Yes, provided that all valves are designed such that the valve stem is retained by an m b l y which íùnctions indcndmtly from the stem d retainer.

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Nickel-Molybdenum-Chrom-Qromfpm AUOP (UNS NlO27Q. ANSVASME B31.1 Construction

Inquiry: May nickel-molybdcnum-chomium (UNS N10276) ñttings rod. plate. and ship. d e s s and welded pipe and tube conforming to ASTM B 366, B 514, B 575, B 619,B 622,and B 626 be uscd for ANSVASME B31.1 construction? Reply: It is the opinion of the Committœ that xúckel-molytdcnum-chromium alloy (UNS

doy

Nl0276)~~beuscdinANSI/ASMEB31.1 COUstruction provided: ( I ) thc maximum allowable stress values for the material shall be those pivm in Table I. For weldai components, these values shall be multiplied by a factor of 0.85. (2) welded fabrication shall conform to the a p plicablc requirements of B31.1. (a) Welding Procedure and Pafomuuicc Qualifications shall k conducted Li accord-

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ance with W o n IX,ASME Boiler md Prcjsure Vessel Code.

fb/ Welding shall be donc by M Y welding process capable of mccting the requirements. (c) Ail ñlier metai, including consumable insert material, shaii compiy with the requiremmu of Section IX. íd) wbcn wciding repair of a defcct is required. it shall be in Bccofdance with ANSI/ASME B31.1,Para. 127.4.11. Whcn a dcfect is removed but wciding repair is unnaessary. the surface shall be contourcd to eliminate any sharp notches or corners. The antoural surface shall be reinspaned by the same means originally used for locating the defect to ~ s s u r eit has bem completeiy rmovcd. (e) Heat treatment after fabricationor forming is neither required nor prohibited. (3) this Case number shall te idmufiai in the Data Rort.

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TABLE f For Metal Temperature Not Exceeding, 'F 100 200 300 400 500 600 650 700

750 800 850 900

950 1000

Maximum Allowable Stress, ksi1

25.0

Allowable

Stress, ksi 25.0 25.0 23.0

25.0 25.0 24.3 23.9 23.5 23.3

23.1 22.9 22.8 22.6 22.3 22.1 21.8

Maximum

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21.2 20.0 18.8 18.3 17.8 17.4 17.1 16.5 16.6 16.5 16.5

NOTE: (1) Due t o the relatively low yield strength of these materiais, these higher stress values were established at temperatureswhere the short time tensile properties govern t o permit the use of these alloys where slightly greater deformation is acceptable. These higher stress values exceed 67% but do not exceed90% of the yield strength at temperature. Use o f these stresses may result in dimensional changes due t o permanent strain. These stress values are not recommended for the flanger of gasketed ts or other applications where slight amounts of distortion can cause leakage or malfunction.

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ïlt?li( case shall oire on July 31. 1986 unless previously annulled or mafirmed

CASES CODE FOR PRESSURE PIPING - B31 cise 146

Use of ANSVASTiM B W 7 5 , ANSI/ASTM B 444-15, S D ~ANSVASl'hí B446-75 SU ANSVASME €01.1conotructioo

erector. The temperature, time, and methcd of hcat treatment shall k covcrd by thc agrmnent. (d) The material shaii be assigned a welding

P-NO.43. Inquiry: M a y nickel-chroaium-molybdmumcolumbium alloys (UNSN06625) conforming to the RX+CIUCI~S of ANWASTM B 443-75, ANSVASTM B 444-15, and ANSVASTM B 446-15 be uscd for construction of ANSVASME B31.1 P o w a Piping systems? What dowable stress valu s may be wd? ReprY: I t is the opinion of the Committee that the

nickel-chromium-molybdnium-columbium

alloys listad in Table I m a y be used in the design and construction of ANSVASME B31.1 Powa Piping systans provided the following requirem a t s are met. (1) THESE MATERIALS ARE NOT ACCEPTABLEFOR USE ON BOILER EXTERNAL PIPING. Sec Para 100.1.2(A). (2) The maximum allowable stress values shall be those listed in Table n. (3) Design and construnion shall d o r m to the appiicable requirements of the code and this

Case. (U) The Welding Procedure and Pufanance Qualifications shall bc conducted in BEcordancc witb Section IX,Part QW,of the ASME Boiler and Pressure V& cads except that the minimum tensile strength of red u d specimens in accordance with QW4óî.1 shall not be l e s than 110,oOO psi. fb) Welding shall bc done by any welding proces or carnùination of p r o c m s capable of maring the requirements. (cj Postweld heat treatment of this matmal U ncithcr required nor prohibkd However, no postweld heat treatment shall be performed u q t by agreement bctwua the m e r and the maaufàcturer, kt$tr.or

(ej Weld backing rings and backing strips. if used, shall i x removed aítcr completionof the weld when the design temperature is higher than 1 1 m . (4) A U welds shall be subjected to nondestructive examination LU spcctñed below. (o) Ail butt welds (longitudiaal and CVcumíerential) shall be examined by radiography over their total length for sueS over N P S 2 or when the nominal thickness of the bare metai exceeds Sg in. regadess of diameter.

welds shallbe CX(b) AU branch ~OILIICC~~OU amincd by radiography over their entire length whai the ~i2cof the branch c x d NpS 4 or when the nominal thickness of the base metal exceeds N in. regardless of dismeter. in lieu of radiography, the root , each H in. of weld thickness, and the finai weld surface m a y be examincd by the Liquid pene trant

method.

(c) AU other welds not examincd by radiography, hcluding 6Ua welds and socket welds, shall k examincd by the liquid penetrant methcd per Para 136.4.4. (d) AU nondestructive examinations shallbe performed and evaluated in accordance with

requirements of Chapter VI. (5) For design temperatures higher than 1lOOT. the designer shall ave consideration to the fol-

lowing recommendations. (a) complete removal or contouring of the weid reinforccmait to minimize stress conCmmtioni;; fb) tbe usc of tecs or other fosms of nonwelded brancha when the branch s i u a g proScha the m size. Case 146 continues on following page.

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TABLE I Plate, sheet and strip Seamless pipe and tube Rod and bar

B

443-75

B 444-75 B 446-75

TABLE II MAXIMUM ALLOWABLE STRESS VALUES

Spec. No. B 443 and B 446

Metal Temperature,l 'F. Not Exceeding

Values, bi

300 400 500 600

27.5 26.8 26.1 25.4

700 800 900

25.0 24.6 24.0

1000 1100

1200

23.7 23.4 21.0 13.2

300 400

30.0 28.2

500

27.0 26.4

1154

B 444

Allowable Stress2

60O

000 900

26.0 26.0 26.0

1000 1100 1150 1200

26.0 2 6.0 21.0 13.2

700

NOTES: (1) Alloy 625 s d e n severe loss of impact strength after long-time aging In the temperature range 1OOO'F-14OO'F. (2) These stress values may be interpolated to determine values for intermediate temperatures.

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ANSI/ASME B 3 1 . 1 Interpretations No. 8 It has been agreed to publish interpretations issued by the B31 Committee concerning 631.1 as part of the update service. This supplement includes interpretations concerning 631.1 issued between July 1, 1985,and December 31, 1985.They have been assigned interpretation numbers in chronological order. Each interpretation applies to the latest Edition or Addenda at the time of issuance of the interpretation or the Edition or Addenda stated in the reply. Subsequent revisions to the Code may have superseded the reply. The interpretations are not part of the Code or the Addenda. These replies are taken verbatim from the original letters, except for a few typographical and editorial corrections made for the purpose of improved clarity. In some instances, a review of the interpretation revealed a need for corrections of a technical nature. In these cases, a revised reply, bearing the original interpretation number with the suffix R, is presented. ASME procedures provide for reconsideration of these interpretations when or if additional information is available which the inquirer believes might affect the interpretation. Further, persons aggrieved by an interpretation may appeal to the cognizant ASME committee or subcommittee. As stated in the Statement of Policy in the Code documents, ASME does not "approve," "certify," "rate," or "endorse" any item, construction, proprietary device, or activity.

The interpretations will be issued twice a year up to the publication of the 1989 Edition. Interpretations Nos. 2 through 7 were included with the update service to the 1983 Edition. Interpretations Nos. 8 through 13 will be included with the update service to the 1986 Edition.

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837.l Subject

Interpretation

Design Temperalure of Drain Piping

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File No. 1655

(831-83-008) Paras. 100.1.3íE) and (ti),Application of 831.1 to Piping Within Hydraulic and Pneumatic Equipment Para. 1 17.2, Qualification oí Solderers Parar. 722.1.4lü.1) and t22.?.7(C.5),Design Fressure for Cast Iron Blowoff Valves Table 136.4, NDE of Hanger Welds

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631-85-027 831-65-016

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Subject:

Para. 117.2,Qualification of Solderers

Date Issued:

August 16, 1985

File:

831-85-01 6

Question (1 1: Per Para. 117.2 of ANSI/ASME 831.1 -1983 Edition, what standards listed in Table 126.1 cover requirements for soft-soldered, socket-type ts? Reply (1): ANSI B16.18 and ANSI 616.22. Question (2): For the purpose of qualification of procedures and personnel, are soft-soldered and brazing considered to be the same process? Reply (2): No. Question (3): To what specification and/or Code are personnel who perform soft-soldering qualified for ANSI/ASME 631.1 applications? Reply (3): ANSIIASME B31.1 does not specify qualification requirements for personnel performing soft-soldering.

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Design Temperature of Drain Piping

Date Issued:

August 21, 1985

File:

1655 (631-83-006)

Question (1): What rules of ANSl/ASME 831.1 apply to the selection of design temperatures for vent, drain, and instrument piping? Reply (1 1: The rules of Para. 1 01.3.2 apply for all piping, including vent, drain, and instrument piping. Question (2): Can Para. 122.3.2 be used for selecting a lower design temperature for instrument piping? Reply (2): No. The rules of Para. 122.3.2 are requirements for instrument piping that must be met. The application of some of the rules depends upon the design temperature selected. Question (3): What rules apply to the selection of materials for ?Sampling Piping? covered by Paras. 122.3(8) and 122.3.4? Reply (3): The requirements of Para. 122.3.4K.l) apply. Question (4): What nondestructive examination is required for miter welds as addressed in Para.

104.3.32 Reply (4): The requirements of Paras. 136.4.1 and 136.4.2 apply to miter welds. Question (5): Are there any maximum temperature limits for the use of miter welds? Reply (5): No.

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8 3 1.1 interpretations NO. ô

8-3, 8-4

Interpretation: 8-3

Subject:

Paras. 100.1.3(E) and (H), Application of 631.1 to Piping Within Hydraulic and Pneumatic Equipment

Date issued:

October 15, 1985

File:

133i-85-027

Question (1): Does ANSI/ASME 831.1 apply to the pneumatic, hydraulic, lubrication, or cooling water systems of machinery or machine tools used in a manufacturing plant including, but not limited to, lathes, washers, machining centers, material handling devices, injection molders, coil handlers, presses, robots, automated tooling, or automated manufacturing sysiems? Reply (1): No. These devices are considered to be tools and components subject to Para. 100.1.3(E).

Question (2): Does ANSI/ASME B31.1 apply to the piping, flexible tubing, or hoses (drop lines) connecting hydraulic or pneumatic distribution systems to the machinery or machine tools used in a manufacturing plant?

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Reply (2): No. ANSi/ASME 831.1 does not apply to hydraulic or pneumatic equipment downstream of the connection between this equipment and the plant hydraulic or pneumatic distribution system.

Interpretation: 8-4

Subject:

Paras. 122.1.4(6.1) and 122.1 AC.51, Design Pressure for Cast Iron Blowoff Valves

Date Issued:

November 8, 1985

File:

~3 i-84-023

Question: What is the maximum allowable working pressure of a boiler on which a cast iron blowoff valve may be used? Reply: 160 psig, provided that the requirements of Para. 123.2.4 of ANSi/ASME 831.1 are met.

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8-5

Interpretation: 8-5

Subject:

Table 136.4, NDE of Hanger Welds

Date Issued:

November 8, 1985

File:

83 1-84-034

Question (1 ): Does Table 136.4 and the notes thereto apply to the examination of piping or hanger welds which are not connected to the pressure boundary? Reply (1 1: Standard and hanger welds which are not connected to the pressure boundary are covered by MSS-SP-58 (see Para. 130.1). Special s and hangers shall be fabricated and examined in accordance with ANSI/ASME 831.1 (see para. 130.2). Question (2): Is visual examination for the characteristicsof Para. 136.4.2 required for those welds which the required pressure tests when the welds do not require testing (other than visual) by Para. 136.4.1 of ANSI/ASME 831.1 ? Reply (2): Yes.

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Interpretations No. 6 to ANSI/ASME €331.1 (This supplement is not pari of ANSI/ASME B31.1

OJ

ils Addenda and is included for information oniy.)

It has been agreed to publish Interpretations issued by the B31 Committee concerning B3 1.1 as pari of the subscription service. This supplement includes Interpretations concerning B3 1.1 issued between July 1. 1984, and December 31, 1984. They have been assigned Interpretation numbers in chronological order. Each Interpretation applies to the latest Edition or Addenda at the time of issuance of the Interpretation or the Edition or Addenda stated in the reply. Subsequent revisions to the Code may have superseded the reply. These replies are taken verbatim from the original letters. except for a few typographical and editorial corrections made for the purpose of improved clarity. I n some instances, a review of the Interpretation revealed a need for corrections of a technical nature. In these cases, a revised reply, bearing the original Interpretation Number with the suffix R, is presented. ASME procedures provide for reconsideration of these Interpretations when or if additional information is available which the inquirer believes might affect the Interpretation. Further, persons aggrieved by an Interpretation may appeal to the cognizant ASME committee or subcommittee. As stated in the Statement of Policy in the Code documents, ASME does not “approve,” ‘‘certify,” “rate,” or “endorse” any item, construction, proprietary device, or activity.

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B 3 1 .i File No.

Subject

Interpretation

Use of ASTM A 53 Pipe ................................................. Welded Branch Connections ..............................................

6-1

i636

6-2

B3 I-84-004

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6-1.6-2

Interpretation: 6-1

Subject:

Use of ASTM A 53 pipe

Date Issued:

July 31, 1984

File:

1636

Question (1): Does Para. 105.2.1(B) apply to steel pipe manufactured to ASTM A 53 Type F, which is dual marked “A-1 20-A-53”? Reply (1): No. Question (2): Is it permissible to use steel pipe manufactured to ASTM A 53 Type F,which is dual marked “A-120-A-53.” for ANSVASME B31. i welded construction?

Reply (2): Yes, provided all the applicable requirements of ANSVASME B31.i for materials and welded construction are met. Note that ASTM A 53 does not set limits for carbon content of Type F pipe. Paragraph 123.2.3(C) does not permit the use of material with carbon content in excess of 0.35% for welded construction.

Interpretation:

6-2

Subject:

Para. 127.4.8, Welded Branch Connections

Date Issued:

September 17, 1984

File:

B31-84-04

Question: When a branch connection is inserted through an opening cut in the run wall, does ANSVASME B31.1 require that the end of the branch connection be trimmed to match the internal contour of the run pipe? Reply: Yes. See 127.4.8(C).

Errata Supplement No. 4 Interpretation 4-3

Correct Question (1) to read: Question (1): Why does ANSVASME B3 1.1, Appendix A Table A-1 not list allowable stresses for carbon steels, such as ASME SA-106 Grade B, at temperatures above 8 W F î

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B31.1-Cases

No. 2

(The Casa are not part of ANSVASME B31.1 or its Addenda and are included for information only.)

A “Case” is the official method of handling a reply to an Inquiry when study indicates that the Code wording needs clarification, or when the reply modifies the existing requirements of the Code, or grants permission to use new materials or alternative constructions. It has been agreed to publish Cases issued by the B31 Committee concerning B31.1 as part of the subscription service to B31.1. The text of proposed new and revised Cases will appear in Mechanical Engineering for public review. A notice will also appear in Mechanical Engineering when new and revised Cases are approved. The Cases Will then appear with the next regularly scheduled Addenda to

B31.1. Following this title sheet is Case 142, which applies to all B31 Codes.

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CASE 142 July 1984

CASES CODE FOR PRESSURE PIPING - B31 -142

Capacitor Dirhaw M.thod Welding

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fnqui?y: M a y the capacitor discharge method o f welding be U& to temporarily attach thermocouples to pressure pans to measum metal temperature either when prsheating or during postweid heat treatment, o r both, of p i p i n g components f o r 831 construction and m a y this be done w i t h o u t performance and procedure qualification? Reply: It ir me opinion of the Committee t h a t t h e capacitor discharge method o f weiding may be used f o r 831 m n s t r u c t i o n to nrmporarily a n a c h thermocouples directly t o the pressure parta to meeture metal temperature either when preheating or during postw e l d heat treatment. o r both, o f piping components provided the thermocouple ir removed and t h e area is visually examined in accordance w i t h t h e applicable ANSIIASME 831 Code requirements. Performance and procedure qualifications ara not required.

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New York, N.Y. 10017

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interpretations No, 5 to ANSI/ASME €331.1 (This supplement is not pan of ANSVASME B31.1 or its Addenda and is included for information only.)

It has been agreed to publish Interpretations issued by the B31 Committee concerning B31.1 as part of the subscription service. This supplement includes Interpretations concerning B3 1.1 issued between January 1, 1984. and June 30, 1984. They have been assigned Interpretation numbers in chronological order. Each Interpretation applies to the latest Edition or Addenda at the time of issuance of the Interpretation or the Edition or Addenda stated in the reply. Subsequent revisions to the Code may have superseded the reply. These replies are taken verbatim from the original letters, except for a few typographical and editorial corrections made for the purpose of improved clarity. In some instances, a review of the Interpretation revealed a need for corrections of a technical nature. In these cases, a revised reply, bearing the original Interpretation Number with the suffix R, is presented. ASME procedures provide for reconsideration of these Interpretations when or if additional information is available which the inquirer believes might affect the Interpretation. Further, persons aggrieved by an Interpretation may appeal to the cognizant ASME committee or subcommittee. As stated in the Statement of Policy in the Code documents, ASME does not “approve,” “certify,” “rate,” or “endorse” any item, construction, proprietary device, or activity.

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E3 1.1 Interpretations No. 5

Interpretation:

5-1

Subject:

Scope of the B31 Codes

Date Issued:

February 2i, 1984

File:

1607

5-1, 5-2

Question: What ANSVASME B31 Code is the applicable Code for a steam line transfemng steam from a power house to the interior of a tobacco plant? Reply: ANWASME B31.1 is applicable to aU power and auxiliary service piping in the power plant. The applicable Code for the transfer line and any distribution within the tobacco plant dependsupon its purpose. If used to generate power, A N W A S M E B31.1 applies. If used as building services, ANSVASME B31.9 applies. If used as part of a chemical process, ANWASME B31.3 applies. If the piping is clearly not within the scope of these or other B3 1 Codes, B3 1 Case 137 permits the to select any B31 Code System determined to be generally applicable.

Interpretation:

5-2

Subject:

Para. 137, Leak Test

Date Issued:

March 2, 1984

File:

1550

Question (1): Paragraph 137.1.1 requires boiler external piping to be hydrostatically tested in accordance with ASME Boiler and Pressure Vessel (BPV) Code, Section I, PG-99. PG-99.3allows a hydrostatic test stress up to 90% of yield for forced-flow boilers. Is there a similar stress limitation for drum-type boilers? Reply ( 1 ) : Since this question deals primarily with boiler type, the inquirer should refer to ASME BPV Code Interpretation 1-82-11. Question (2): May a main steam line with a design pressure as determined by Para. 122.1:2 (A.4) by hydrostatically tested with the boiler which may have a greater pressure than the main stcam design pressure?

Reply (2): Yes. The main steam line may be hydrostatically tested with the boiler as outlined in ASME BPV Code, Section I, PG-99. The limits of stress to be imposed on the piping during the hydrostatic test are given in ANSVASME B3 1.1, Paras. 137.3.4 and 137.1.2(g).

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5-3, 5-4

Interpretation:

5-3

Subject:

Para. 127-4.2.Girth Butt Welds

Date Issued:

March 2. 1984

File:

1672 (B31-83-025)

Question: Is it a requirement of ANSVASME B31.1 that the outside surface of the weld level described in Para. 127.4.2(A) extend to the outside diameter of the adjacent component when components of equal outside diameter having no external transition angles beyond the weld groove are ed together with a full penetration weld thickness equal to or greater than the minimum thickness required by Chapter II? Reply: Yes.


Qualification of Personnel W h o Perform Nondestructive Examination in Accordance with Para. 136.1.

Date Issued:

March 5, 1984

File:

1629

Question (1): Are personnel who perform the visual examination required by Table 136.4on boiler external piping required to be qualified and certified in accordance with Paras. 136.1(A), (B), (C), (D), and (E)of ANSVASME B31.11 Reply (1): Yes.

Question (2): If the answer to Question (I) is yes, what guidelines should be used to develop a training and examination program for visual examiners? Reply (2): The manufacturer, contractor, or fabricator is responsible for including such specification for experience, training, instructions, etc., to be included ia his quality control system and acceptable to the designated authorities.

44


€331.1 Interpretations

No. 5

Interpretation:

5-5

Subject:

Full Penetration Welds in Para. 127.4

Date Issued:

March 5, 1984

File:

1680 (B31-83-033)

5-5. 5-6

Question: For welds that only require visual examination in accordance with Table 136.4 in which the root of the weld is not accessible, and where the leak test required by Para. 137 has been ed, are the full penetration welds specified by Para. 127.4 required? Reply: Yes.

Interpretation:

5-6

Subject:

Para. 122.1.4, Blowoff and Blowdown Piping

Date Issued:

March 5, 1984

File:

1692 (B31-83-045)

Question: Does ANSVASME B31.1 have a maximum size limitation for a pipeline from a boiler steam drum to a flash tank which is designed t o give a high flow rate in order to rapidly reduce high boiler water impurities and is used only during boiler startup? Reply: Paragraph 122.1.4of ANSVASME B3 1.1-1980,as revised in the Summer 1981 Addenda, identifies this service as blowdown for which there is no maximum size limitation specified.

45



5-7, 5-8

Interpretation:

5-7

Subject:

Qualification of Personnel W h o Perform Nondestructive Examination in Accordance With Para. 136.1.

Date Issued:

March 27, 1984

File:

1657 (B31-83410)

Question: Do Para. 136.1 and Table 136.4 require personnel who perform visual examination in accordance with Table 136.4 to be qualified and certified for the visual examination method in accordance with the owner’s (or his agent’s) program, based on the minimum requirements of Para. 136.1(A), (B). (C), @). or (E),or the alternatives listed in Para. 136.1, as acceptable?

Reply: Yes,the requirements for the qualification and certification of personnel performing visual examination on boiler external piping or nonboiler external piping are included in Para. 136.I and Table 136.4. Boiler external piping is under the total istrative jurisdiction of ASME Boiler and Pressure Vessel Code, Section 1. Therefore, Para. 136.1 applies and the stampholder is responsible to include the required specifications for experience, instructions, training, etc., in his Quality Control System. Nonboiler external piping is under the total istrative and technical requirements of B3 1. Therefore, Para. 136.1 still applies and the fourth paragraph speciñes the requirements.

Interpretation:

5-8

Subject:

Use of Bar Stock Material

Date Issued:

June 20, i984

File:

1634

Question (1): May 3 in. and 4 in. welding-end pipe caps manufactured by machining from bar stock conforming to ASTM A 576 Grade 1018 or A 276 Type 316 be used where conformance to ANSVASME B31.1 is required? Reply (I): No. The referenced materials may only be used for nonpressure-carrying parts in accordance with Para. 102.3.1 (D). Question (2): What other bar stock materials may be used under similar circumstances? Reply (2): Appropriate materials for which stress values are available may be selected from Appendix A for the particular design parameters.

46


B31.1 interpretations No. 5

Interpretation:

5-9

Subject:

Allowable Stress Values

Date Issued:

J u n e 20, 1984

File:

1645

5-9, 5-10, 5-11

Question: May t h e allowable stress vahes listed in Table PG-23.1 of the ASME Boiler and Pressure Vessel Code, Section I, for TAC Austenitic Stainless Steels (Types 304, 304H. 316, and 316H) at temperatures over 1200T to 1 5 W F be used for the design.,of stainless steel pipe under. ANSVASME B31.17 Reply: No (see Paras. 105.1 and 123.2.1 of ANSVASME B31.1). However, the Committee is presently considering increasing the temperature range of the allowable stress tables to 1500T.

Interpretation:

5-10

Subject:

Requirements for Relief Valves

Date issued:

June 20, 1984

File:

1679 (B3 1-83-032)

Question: Must a relief valve installed on a line valve to protect the valve from overpressurhtion due to fluid thermal expansion [Para. 107.1(C)] meet the requirements of Para. 107.8.3? Reply: Yes,however, for this particular application, there are several other relief devices which provide overpressure protection. Refer to UG-iZS(e) of ASME Boiler and Pressure Vessel Code, Section

VIII. Division 1 for further information on this subject.

Interpretation:

5-11

Subject:

Fig. 127.4.4(C), Minimum Welding Dimensions Required for Socket Welding Components Other Than Flanges

Date Issued:

June 20, 1984

File:

1685 (B31-83-038)

Question: In applying Fig. 127.4.4(C), should the fillet weld at the socket using 1 in. Schedule 160 pipe be 0.195 in. using design requirements, or 0.272 in. based upon the actual use of 1 in. Schedule 160 (0.250 in. wall) pipe.? Reply: The fillet weld size using 1 in. Schedule 160 pipe must be 0.272 in. or the thickness of the socket wall, whichever is smaller.

47



5-12

interpretation:

5-12

Subject:

Qualification of Personnel W h o Perform Examinations for Leakage in Accordance With Para. 137

Date Issued:

June 20, 1984

File:

B31-84-002

Question: Is it a requirement of ANSVASME 8 3 i. 1 that personnel who perform examinations for leakage in accordance with Paras 137.3,137.4, 137.5, and 137.6 be qualified and certified in accordance with Para. 136.17 Reply: No.

48



B 3 î .I Subject

File ?No.

Interpretation

. . ..... .. .

Para. 122.1.4, Blowoff and Blowdown Piping .. .. . ~... .. . . . . . . . . . . . Para. 127.4.2, Girth Butt Welds . .. .. .. . . . .... .. . . . . . . .. .. . . .. ...... .. .. . . . Para 137. tcakTest ..................................................... Fig. 127.4.4(C), Minimum Welding Dimensions Required for Socket Welding Components Other than R a n g e .................................................... Allowable Stress Valus . .. . ... .. .. . . , . . . .. . . . . . . . .. . ...... . - ... Full Penetration Welds in Para. 127.4 . . . . . . .. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. .. . . . . .. . Qualiñcatioa or Persanne1 W h o Perform Nondestructive Examination in A m r d a c e with Para. 1341 . .. .. . .. ........ .. ... ... Qualification of Personnel Who Perform Nondestructive Examination Li A m r dance with Para 136.1 . . . . . . . . . , , , ......................... Qualification of Personncl W h o Perform Nondestructive Examination in Accor. . . . ......................... dance with Para. 137 .. . Rcquircmcnts for Rdief Valva . . . .. . . . . . . .. . . . ... ......................... ScopeoftheB31 Coda ...................... ......................... UK of Bar Stock Material . , ., . . .. . . . .........................

. ..

...

. . ..

....................

. . . .. . .

. .

. . . . . . .. .. . . . .. . .. . . . . . .

5-2

1692 (B31-83-045) 1672 (B31-83-025) 1550

5-1I 5-9

1645

s-s

1680 (B3 .83-033)

5-4

1629

5-7

1657 (B31-83-010)

5-12

B31-84-KI2 1679 (B31-83-032)

5-6 5-3

5-10 5- 1

5-a

1685 (B3 .83-O38)

1607

1634

41


Interpretations No. 4 to ANSVASME B31.1 (This supplement is not pait of ANSVASME B31.1 or its Addenda and is included for information only.)

It has been agreed to publish Interpretations issued by the B3 I Committee concerning B3 1.1 as part of the subscription service. This supplement includes Interpretations concerning B3 1.1 issued between July 1, 1983 and December 31, 1983. They have been assigned Interpretation numbers in chronological order. Fach Interpretation applies to the latest Edition or Addenda at the time of issuance of the Interpretation or the Edition or Addenda stated in the reply. Subsequent revisions to the Code may have superseded the reply. These replies are taken verbatim from the original letters, except for a few typographical and editorial corrections made for the purpose of improved clarity. In some instances, a review of the Interpretation revealed a need for corrections of a technical nature. In these cases, a revised reply, bearing the original Interpretation Number with the suffix R, is presented. ASME procedures provide for reconsideration of these Interpretations when or if additional information is available which the inquirer believes might affect the Interpretation. Further, persons aggrieved by a n Interpretation may appeal to the cognizant ASME committee or subcommittee. As stated in the Statement of Policy in the Code documents, ASME does not “approve,” “certify,” “rate,” or “endorse” any item, construction, proprietary device, or activity.

21


E3 i .S Interpretations No. 4

Subject

Interpretation

.............................................

Para . 105.3. Nonmetallic Pipe Allowable Strcsses for Carbon Stcels ....................................... Appendix II Nonmandatory Rules for the Design of Safety Valve Installations Area of Reinforcement for Contoured Integrally Reinforced Fittings ............. B3 1.I and B3 1.3. Synfuel Plant Piping ...................................... Definition of '*a few" in Appendix 11 Double Vaiving ......................................................... Fire Protection Piping ................................................... Materials for Boiler External Piping ........................................ Nondestructive Examination .............................................. Pastweld Hear Trcatmcnt Postweld Heat Treatment ................................................. Postweld Heat Treatment Requiremaits Qualification of Welding Procedures ........................................ Relief Valve Discharge Stack Piping ........................................

....

.......................................

................................................. ....................................

~~

File No.'

4-9 4-3

1617-2

2-i0*

1573R*

4-8

1681

1-4SR.

1541R'

4-5 4-2

1644 1663 1642 1675 16M 1591 1654 1653 1606 1585

4-12 e11

4-10 4-6 4-7 4-13 4-1

4-4

1599

~

'Asterisk indicata reply has been revised one or more times.

29



Interpretation:

1-45R

Subject:

B31.1 and B31.3, Synfuel Plant Piping

Dated Issued:

October 26. 1983

File:

1541R (83-034)

1-45R,2-10R

Question: What section of the ASME Code for Pressure Piping, B31, may be used for materials, design, fabrication, assembly, erection, examination, inspection, and test of piping within coal based synfuels plants for the production of electric power or industrial steam, or both, primarily for use within the plant? Reply: ANSI/ASìvíE B31.1 applies to piping associated with power boilers and subject to the ASME Boiler and Pressure Vessel Code, Section I inspection and stamping [see B3 1. I , Para. 100.1 and Figs. 100.1.2 (A) and (B)]. Either ANSVASME B31.1 or B31.3 is applicable to other piping associated with the production or distribution of industrial steam or the production of electric power primarily for use within the plant (see B31.3, Fig. 300.1.1). ANSVASME B31.3 applies to all other piping primarily for use within the plant.

Interpretation:

2-10R

Subject:

Appendix II Nonmandatory Rules for the Design of Safety Valve Installations

Date Issued:

July 25, 1983

File:

1573R

Question: In Appendix II of ANSVASME B31.1, what gas parameters a and b are to be used for dry air and freon 114 in the following equation, taken from Para. 2.2.1(1):

Reply: The equation in question is based on an empirical formula relating to energy and steam properties near the saturation region at sonic velocity. It would not be appropriate to use for dry air or freon 114.

31


O

41, e2

B31.1 Interpretations NO.4

Interpretation:

4-1

Subject:

Qualification of Welding Procedures

Date Issued:

July 13, 1983

File:

1606 (83418)

Question (1): Can ASTM A 356 Grades 8 and 9 materials not currently listed in Appendix A, Table A-2 of ANSI/ASME B3ì.i be treated as P-No. 4 materials as permitted by Para. 127.5.1? Reply (I): No. Paragraph 127.5.1 applies only to materials listed in Appendix A for which no P-Number has been assigned by the ASME Boiler and Pressure Vessel Code, Section IX. Question (2): What is the installer’s responsibility for instaliing/welding ASTM A 356 Grades 8 and 9? Reply (2): The installer must qualify a WPS in accordance with the ASME Boiler and Pressure Vessel Code, Section IX. However, the ANSVASME B31.1 Code does not authorize the use of ASTM A 356 Grades 8 and 9 for piping within the scope of that Code.

Interpretation:

4-2

Subject:

Double Valving

Date Issued:

July 13, 1983

File:

1665

Question: Is double valving of a channel drain on a feedwater heater required by the ANSI/ASME B3 1.1 Power Piping Code? Reply: No. A single drain valve satisfies Code requirements for this service.

32


O

B31.1 Interpretations NO.4

4-3

Interpretation:

4-3

Subject:

Allowable Stresses for Carbon Steels

Date Issued:

July 14. 1983

File:

1599 (83-033)

Question (1): Why does ANSVASME B3 1.1 Appendix A, Table A- 1 not list allowable stresses for carbon steels, such as ASME SA-106 Grade B, at temperatures above 188’Fî Reply (1): The reason fs given in Note (3) of Table A-1, which states, “upon prolonged exposure to temperature above 775”F,the carbide phase of carbon steel may be converted to graphite.” Question (2): Some other Codes, such as the ASME Boiler and Pressure Vessel Code, Section I, do list allowable stresses for carbon steels at temperatures above 800°F. Is it the intention of the Committee to include in Table A-1 of ANWASME B31.1 allowable stresses for carbon steels at temperatures above 800°F Reply (2): The stress values given in Table PG-23.1 of the ASME Boiler and Pressure Vessel Code, Section I for carbon steels at temperatures above 800°F are shown with parentheses. Note (b) of Table PG-23.1 states, “stress values shown in parentheses are permissible but, except for tubular products 3 in. O.D. or less enclosed within the boiler setting, use of these materials at these temperatures is not current practice under Section I.” It is not appropriate to add these stress values to Table A-1 of ANSVASME B31.1. Question (3): Does the Committee consider it acceptable to exceed the 8WF temperature figure for operation of ASME SA-i06 Grade B pipework for a limited time period (up to 5000 hr) or an extended time period (up to 50,000 hr)? Reply (3): Such usage is not acceptable ANSVASME B3 1.1.

as i t

does not comply with the requirements of

33


Interpretation:

4-4

Subject:

Relief Valve Discharge Vent Stack Piping

Date Issued:

August 17, 1983

File:

1585

Question (1): In A N W A S M E B31.1-1980Edition, does the 8WF maximum allowable temperature limitation of Table A-1 for carbon steel piping apply to relief valve discharge vent stack piping when steam temperatures in excess of 8WF are calculated to exist only during the short time duration of relief 0 valve actuation? Reply (1): Not necessarily. The limitation mentioned in the question derives from Para. 123.2.1, which states, “The materials listed in the allowable stress Tables A-1through A-7, Appendix A, shall not be used at design temperatures above those for which stress values are given.” Table A-1 of Appendix A does not give allowable stress values for carbon steel materiais at temperatures above 800’F. The condition described in the question is a self-limiting transient. Fer Para. 101.3.2(A),the design temperature must be selected to equal or to exceed the maximum sustained condition. The selected design temperature need not exceed the maximum temperature attained during a transient. Conditions d u r h g a self-limiting transient must not exceed the limitations of Para. 102.2.4. In order to show that the limitations of Para. 102.2.4 are met, the allowable stress value at the transient condition must be determined. For the condition described in the question, the allowable stress value during the transient must be obtained from Section I or Section VIII, Division 1, of the ASME Boiler and Pressure Vessel Code, as permitted by the rules of Para. 102.3.l(a). Note (3) of Table A-1 warns the designer of possible graphitization due to prolonged exposure to temperatures above 775’F. Question (2): Does the requirement of Para. 136.4.5 for radiography of piping welds with design temperatures in excess of 750’F apply to relief valve discharge vent stack piping? Reply (2): Yes.

Interpretation: 4 5 Subject:

Definition of “a few” in Appendix II

Date Issued:

September 7, 1983

File:

1644

Question: What is the definition of the phrase “a few” in A N W A S M E B31.1-1980 Edition, Appendix II, Para. 2.3.27 Reply: There is no quantitative intent in the term “a few” as used in ANSVASME B31.1-1980 Edition. Appendix II, 2.3.2 other than to reinforce the short duration of the momentary unbalanced forces. The duration of the unbalanced forces is governed by the safety valve design. the system in which the safety valve is installed, and operating fluid characteristics.

34


B31. i Interpretations No. 4

Interpretation:

4-6

Subject:

Postweld Heat Treatment

Date Issued:

September 12, 1983

File:

1591 (83-007)

4-6, 4-7

Question (I): Is postweld heat treatment of welds required b y Table 131 of A N W A S M E B3 1.11980 Edition under the following conditions for P-4 materials? (a) a maximum thickness of ?hin.; (6) a maximum nominal pipe size of 4; (E) butt welded or socket welded fitting to ASTM A 234 WPl I of A 182 Grade F11 with an ASTM specification limit of 0.20% carbon, maximum. Fittings are procured with only a Certificate of Conipliance to the ASTM specification (i.e., the actual percentage of carbon is not known). The fittings are used in conjunction with ASTM A 335 Grade P11 (maximum carbon of 0.15%) pipe. (d) application of 3 W F minimum preheat. Reply (1): Postweld heat treatment is required under the conditions outlined above. Question (2): Can the Design Engineer exempt postweld heat treatment of P-No. 4 materials when those materials are purchased to an ASTM specification, with a limitation on the carbon to 0.15%? Reply (2): Postweld heat treatment of the ASME Boiler and Pressure Vessel Code, Section IX,

P-No.4 materials are exempted if all the requirements of Table 13 1 are met. The methods used to these exemptions are not addressed in the Code.

Interpretation:

4-7

Subject:


Date Issued:

September 12, 1983

File:

1654

Question: Are any alternative methods to heating a full circumferential band during PWHT acceptable to ANSI B31.1-1977Edition, including the Summer 1978 Addenda? Reply: NO.

35



Area of Reinforcement for Contoured Integrally Reinforced Fittings

Date Issued:

October 26. 1983

File:

1681

Question: Do the rules for extruded outlets apply to contoured integrally reinforced fittings? If not, what are the correct equations indicated in ANSI/ASME B31.1, B31.2, B31.3, B31.4, and B31.8 to be used in determining the limits of area reinforcement for contoured integrally reinforced branch COMecting fittings (e.g., weldolet) and extruded outlets? Reply: The contoured integrally reinforced fitting is not an extruded outlet. The equations set forth in the B31 Codes for determining the reinforcing limits of an extruded outlet do not apply in determining the reinforcing limits of a contoured integrally reinforced fitting. T h e equations set forth in the Code documents for fabricated intersection area reinforcement limits are the only equations available for contoured integrally reinforced branch connecting fittings.


Para. 105.3, Nonmetallic Pipe

Date Issued:

November 7, 1983

File:

1617-2 (83-017)

Question (1): May reinforced thermosetting resins made to such standards as ASTM C 582, D 25 17, D 2996, or D 2997 be used in any water piping systems covered by ANSUASME B31.17 Reply (1): ANSVASME B31.1. permits the use of nonmetallic piping matchals. Sec Paras. 105.3(A) and 123.2.8. Question (2): If these materials may be used under ANSVASME B31.1, what allowable stress values should be used for design and what are the allowable pressure and temperature ranges? Reply (2): Design stress and temperature limits shall be within the manufacturer's recornmenàations.

36


Interpretation:

4-10

Subject:

Nondestructive Exariination

Date Issued:

November 7, 1983

File:

1664 (83-028)

Question: Does ANSVASME B31.1-1980 Edition require any nondestructive examinations in addition to those stated in Table 136.4? Reply: No. See 136.1. second paragraph, for guidance on additional examinations.

Interpretation:

4-¡i

Subject:

Materials for Boiler Externa: Piping

Date Issued:

November, 7, 1983

File:

1675

Question: Since the ANSIIASME B3 1.1 Power Piping Code allows the substitution of API 5L pipe for ASTM A 53 pipe per 105.2.1(D), why does Note (1) of Appendix A, Table A-1, disallow the use of API 5L pipe for boiler external piping? Reply: ANSVASME B31.1, 123.1 specifically limits boiler external piping materials to either ASME or ASTM specifications for ASME Code certification of the piping.

Interpretation:

4-12

Subject:

Fire Protection Piping

Date Issued:

November 8, 1983

File:

1642 (83-006)

Question: May ASTM A 120 pipe be used in a fire protection system covered by ANSIIASME B31.1 with design conditions of 150 psig and 15O"F? Reply: T h e requirements of AKSI/ASME B3i.i do not apply to fire protection piping. See 100.1.3(D)When . compliance with ANSVASME B3 1.1 is required by either NFPA Code/Standard reference or agreement between the parties concerned, then the pressure limitation of I25 p i g for straight ASTM A 120 pipe (or 25 psig if bending is used) dictated by 105.2.1(B)of ANWASME B31.1 must be met.

37


Interpretation:

4-13

Subject:

Postweid Heat Treatment Requirements

Date Issued:

December 12, i983

File:

1653

Question: In repairing previously heat treated welds, is it permissible in accordance with ANSI B3 1.1-1973 Edition to determine the postweld heat treatment requirements based on a depth of the weld repair? If not, what parameters are to be used to determine the stress relieving requirements? E

.,

Reply: The thickness of the material being repaired shall determine the postweld heat treatment requirements.

38


. .

Interpretations No. 3 to ANSVASME B31.1 (This supplement is not pari of ANSVASME B31.1 or the Addenda and is included for information only.)

It has been agreed to publish Interpretations issued by the B31 Committee concerning B31.1 as part

of the subscription service. This supplement includes Interpretations concerning B3 1.1 issued between January 1, 1983 and June 30, 1983. They have been assigned Interpretation numbers in chronological order. Each Interpretation applies to the latest Edition or Addenda at the time of issuance of the Interpretation. Subsequent revisions to the Code may have superseded the reply. These replies are taken verbatim from the original letters, except for a few typographical and editorial corrections made for the purpose of improved clarity. In some instances, a review of the Interpretation revealed a need for corrections of a technical nature. In these cases, a revised reply, bearing the original Interpretation Number with the suffix R, is presented. ASME procedures provide for reconsideration of these Interpretations when or if additional information is available which the inquirer believes might affect the Interpretation. Further, persons aggrieved by an Interpretation may appeal to the cognizant ASME committee or subcommittee. As stated in the Statement of Policy in the Code documents, ASME does not “approve,” “certify,” “rate,” or “endorse” any item, construction, proprietary device, or activity.



.

B31 1

.

.

..

E*

Subject

................................ Para . 108.4, Gaskets . Para. 121.3.2, Integral Attachments ................................... .......................... Fig. 127.4.2, Welding End Transitions ..... ..... Table 121.1.4. Suggested Pipe Suppon Spacing ................ Table 126.1, Specifications and Standards ................................... Chilled Water Piping .................................................... .. Gas and Oil Piping in a Steel Mill Heating Rates .......................................................... Materials Not Listed in Table 126.1 ........................................ Pipe s ............... ............................... Postweld Heat Treatment ................................................. Stress Intensities ........................................................ Use of Washers ............................................. Weld Preparation and Examination

.....................

............................

Interpretation

File No.'

3-9 3-6 3-3 2- 14R 3-10

1643 1614

3- I 3-11 3-4

3-5 3-8

3-2 3-13 3-7 3-12

1604

1603 R* 1637 1617-1 1429

1635 1494 1497 1601 1621 1646 1648

'Astcnsk indicates reply has been revised one or more times.

17


i


Interpretation:

2-14R

Subject:

Table 121.1.4. Suggested Pipe Spacing

Date Issued:

April 20, 1983

File:

1 óû3R

2-14R,3-1

Question: What is the basis for the spans shown in Table 121.1.4 of ANSI/ASME B31.1? Reply: The spans shown in Table 121.1.4 have been in the Code fFr many years as a guideito good practice. These ;pans, when used, generally assure compliance with ihe criteria in the'footnotes. It is the responsibility of the owner to select spans that provide for a safely ed system. The Code is not a handbook, and cannot substitute for education, experience, and sound engineering judgment.

Interpretation:

3-1

Subject:

Chilled Water Piping

Date Issued:

January 10, 1983

File:

1617-1

Question: Does chilled water piping within a central hcating/cooling plant, including its distnbution, come under the rules of ANSVASME B31.1, or is there a more appropriate ANSVASME B31' Code for this piping? Reply: T h e rules of ANSVASME B3 1.1 do not apply to the piping described. Other Codes such as, for example, ANSI B31.5, Refrigeration Piping, should be consulted to determine the appropriateness of these Codes for the requirements. If none of these Codes specifically apply, ASME B31 Code Case 137 allows use of any ANSVASME piping Code, including ANSI/ASME B3 1.1. A new ANSVASME piping Code, B3 1.9 Building Services Piping, has been approved and published. ANSVASME B3 1.9 will cover chilIed water systems.

19


s 2 . 3-3


Interpretation:

3-2

Subject:


Date Issued

January 13, 1983

File:

1601

Question: What are the postweld heat treatment requirements of ANSI B31.1-1973 for the attachment of nonpressure parts to pressure parts, when both are carbon steel and the ts are "?." ts with full/partial penetration groove welds with fillet reinforcement? 2 ..-.. Reply: in accordance with Note (16). Table 131 of ANSI B31.1-1973, all attachment welding of carbon steel nonpressure parts to pressure parts greater than % in. thick, require postweld heat treatment unless the t meets the exemption requirements of Note (16). This edition of the Code does not specifically refer to groove-type attachment welds to a pressure retaining part with a wall thickness that does not exceed XI in. However, Notes (3) and (4) of Table 131 show the governing factor for postweld heat treatment to be the weld thickness. Therefore, groovetype welds whose thickness (depth of groove and throat of fillet weld) exceeds % in. will require postweld heat treatment.

Interpretation:

3-3

Subject

Figure 127.4.2, Welding End Transitions

Date Issued:

February 8, 1983

File:

1604

Question: What is the intent and proper interpretation of ANSVASME B31.1 Fig. 127.4.2 requirements as they apply to the minimum and maximum thickness at the end of a component? Reply: The intent of Fig. 127.4.2 is to provide limits for a transition configuration envelope at the weld end of a thicker component to be buttwelded to a pipe. It does not mandate a particular weld bevel or groove (which is shown for illustration purposes only), nor does it show the maximum permissible weld transition slope required by Para. 127.4.2(C). If necessary, either machining or weld deposition may be used to achieve the required weld transition slope.

20



3-4, 3-5

Interpretation: 3 4

Subject:

Heating Rates

Date Issued:

February 8, 1983

File:

1635

Question: In Note (9) of Table 131 of ANSI B31.1-1977, Summer 1978 Addenda, does the statement ?the rate shall be 600°F (315°C) per hr maximum? also mean controlled heating shall start at 600 OF?

Reply: No. Table 131, Notes (9) and (IO) of ANSI B31.1-1977. Summer 1978 Addenda, specifies only heating rates which are applicable to the entire heating cycle.


Materials Not Listed in Table 126.1

Date Issued:

March 14, 1983

File:

1494

Question: Is it permissible to use a material not listed in Table 126.1 for piping constructed in accordance with ANSVASME B31.1? Reply: Yes,provided that use of the material is not expressly forbidden by the Code and that either condition (a) or condition (b) below is met. (U) The matenal is specifically referenced by a Standard listed in Table 126.1 of ANSVASME B31.1 and is used in the product form covered by the listed Standard. (b) The material is used for a component provided that the requirements of Para. 102.3.1(C) of A N W A S M E B31.1 are met.

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3-6,3-7

Interpretation:

3-6

Subject:

Paragraph 121.3.2,Integral Type Attachments

Date Issued:

March 14,1983

File:

1614

Question: When pipe ing elements (per Para. 121 of ANWASME B31.1)include integral type attachments (per Para. 121.3.2), localized stresses must not exceed the allowable stress. Allowable stress is here presumed to include the piping stresses plus induced stresses. What is the allowable stress: S, from Appendix A or SAfrom Eq. (1) of Para. 102.3.2(C)? Reply: ANSI/ASME €331.1does not provide guidance for the calculation of locaiized stresses and the paragraph reference (121.3.2)is intended to serve as a cautionary note to the responsible designer. The Code provides two allowable stress values (S,and/or SA)for the evaluation of stresses in piping components. S,,(Appendix A) is the limit of calculated stress due to sustained loads and SA [Para. 102.3.2(C)] provides a comparison for the calculated stress range due to cyclic strains. In addition, the use of these limits will likely result in a conservative design and as stated in the Foreword to the Code, “a designer who is capable of a more rigorous analysis. . . . etc.”

Interpretation: 3-7

Subject:

Use of Washers

Date Issued:

March 18. 1983

File:

1646

Question: May 1/16 in. thick washers be placed on the bolts between the faces of a Class 150 steel raised face flange and a Class 125 cast iron flat faced flange to ensure that stress concentrations in the cast iron flange will not reach levels where damage could potentially occur? Reply: No. The use of washers does not correct the noncompliance with ANSVASME B31.1-1977, Para. 108.3 and Table 108.5.2.

22


i33 i .1 Interpretations No. 3

Interpretation:

3-8

Subject:

Pipe s

Date Issued:

March 22, 1983

File:

1497

3-8-3-10

Question (1): May steel forgings complying with ASTM A 668 be used for pipe ing elements required to meet the requirements of ANSI/ASME B3 1. l? Reply (1):

Yes.

Question (2): If use of ASTM A 668 is permissible, how should the allowable stress for this material be determined? Reply (2): The allowable stress for ASTM A 668 should be determined in accordance with the rules of Para. 102.3.1(C) of ANSI/ASME B31.1.

Interpretation:

3-9

Subject:

Paragraph 108.4, Gaskets

Date Issued:

March 28, 1983

File:

1643

Question: Does Para. 108.4 of ANSVASME B31.1 prohibit the use of compressed asbestos gaskets for pressure below 720 psi (4950 kPa) and temperature below 750'F (400'C) provided the material is compatible with the fluid? Reply: No.

Interpretation:

3-10

Subject:

Table 126.1, Specifications and Standards

Date Issued:

May 19, 1983

File:

1637

Question: ANSI B16.15-1978is listed in Table 126.1 of ANSI/ASME B31.1. ASTM B 584 is not listed in Table 126.1 but is referenced in ANSI B16.15.Is it permissible to use fittings manufactured in accordance with ANSI 816.151978 using ASTM B 584 material for construction of piping in accordance with ANSI/ASME B3 1.I? Reply: Yes. A material referenced in a Standard listed in Table 126.1 may be used in the product form covered by the listed Standard, provided that use of the material is not expressly forbidden by the Code.

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3-11


Subject:

Gas and Oil Piping in a Steel Mill

Date Issued:

May 31, 1983

File:

1429

Question (i): In an industrial plant such as a steel mill, is the gas and oil piping within the plant covered by Para. 100.1.2(C) of ANSVASME B31.1? Reply (i): No, unless the gas and oil piping is associated with a power generating facility with the steel mill. Question (2): If gas and oil piping in a steel mill is covered by Para. 100.1.2(C), how does one interpret Para. 100.1.3(A)? Reply (2): Paragraph 100.1.3(A) is to be interpreted as follows: If the oil and gas piping is not associated with a power generating facility within the steel mill, the rules of ANSVASME B3 1.1 do not apply. In this case, codes such as B31.4 Liquid Petroleum Transportation Piping Systems or ANSI 2223.7 Fuel Gas Piping Systems, should be consulted. If none of these, or other codes, apply to this ANSVASME B3 1.1 excluded piping, ASME B3 1 Code Case 137, which allows use of the rules of any ANSVASME B3 1 code including ANSVASME B3 1.1. may be applied. Question (3): Is a steel mill defined as a power plant in Para. 10.1.3(A)? Reply (3): No.

24


B3 I . i Interpretations No. 3

interpretation:

3-12

Subject:

Weld Preparation and Examination

Date Issued:

June 2. 1983

File:

1648

3-12

Question (1): What is the intent and correct interpretation of Para. 127.3.1(C) of ANWASME B31.1 in regard to mismatch of internal surfaces? Reply (1): It is the intent of Para. 127.3.1(C) that the internal misalignment of adjacent piping components to be buttwelded shall be limited to 1/16 in. (2.0 mm) or las. Question (2): Does Para. 127.3. i(C) invoke specific requirements for end preparation before welding? Reply (2): No. Question (3): Does Para. 127.3.1(C) invoke specific requirements for actual weld configurations? Reply (3): No. Question (4): Does the requirement for gradual changes in density of the radiograph as set forth in Para. 127.4.2(D.S) apply to concavity and protrusion of weld matenal into the inside diameter? Reply (4): Gradual changes in density of the radiograph apply to concavity. Question (5): Can allowance be given for accepting welds whose radiographs have abrupt density changes when ridges/protrusions are known to be present? Reply (5): The acceptance standards for radiographs are set forth in Para. 136.4.S(A). The Committee cannot provide an interpretation of radiographic film exposures.

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B31.l Interpretations No. 3

3-13

Interpretation:

3-13

Subject:

Stress Intensities

Date Issued:

June 6, 1983

File:

1621

Question: How can computed stress intensities which are calculated for compliance with the maximum allowable values in the ASME Boiler and Pressure Vessel Code, Section III, be related to the ANSVASME B3 1 . 1 maximum allowable stress values in tension? Reply: ANWASME B3 1.1 does not introduce the concept of stress intensities. B3 1.1 allows the designer to perform a detailed stress analysis, but does not provide rules for the performance or an acceptance criteria for detailed analysis. T h e paragraph reference (121.3.2) is intended to seme as a cautionary note to the responsible designer. The Code provides two allowable stress values (S,and/or SA),for the evaluation of stresses in piping components. The use of these limits, in the evaluation of localized stresses induced into the piping component by integral attachments, will likely result in a conservative design. However, the following two references may be useful: (a) The “Criteria of the ASME Boiler and Pressure Vessel Code for Design by Analysis in Sections III and VIII, Division 2,” 1969; (b) “Piping - Flexibility Analysis” A.R.C. Markl, ASME Transactions, 1955. The application of such references is acceptable as noted in the Foreword to ANSI/ASME B31.1.

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Interpretations No. 2 to ANSVASME B31.1 (This supplement is not part of ANWASME B31.1. It is included for information only.)

It has been agreed to publish Interpretations issued by the B31 Committee concerning B3 1.1 as part of the subscription service. This supplement includes Interpretations concerning B31.1 issued between July 1, 1982, and December 3 1, 1982. They have been assigned Interpretation numbers in chronological order. Each interpretation applies to the latest Edition or Addenda at the time of issuance of the Interpretation. Subsequent revisions to the Code may have superseded the reply. These replies are taken verbatim from the original letters, except for a few typographical and editorial corrections made for the purpose of improved clarity. In some instances. a review of the Interpretation revealed a need for corrections of a technical nature. in these cases, a revised reply, bearing the original Interpretation Number with the suffix R, is presented. M M E procedures provide for reconsideration of these Interpretations when or if additional information is available which the inquirer believes might affect the Interpretation. Further, persons aggrieved by an Interpretation may appeal to the cognizant ASME committee or subcommittee. As stated in the Statement of Policy in the Code documents, ASME does not “approve,” “certify,” “rate,” or “endorse” any item,construction, proprietary device, or activity.

1



.

B31 1 Subject 102.3.1 Allowable Stress Values

Intcrpretation

...........................................

104.8.3 Thermal Expansion Stress Range .................................... 117.2, Soft Soldered Socket-Type ts ..................................... 121.1 Design of Pipe ing Elements .................................. Table 121.1.4 Suggested Pipe Spacing ............................... Fig. 127.4.2 Welding End Transitions ...................................... Fig . 127.4.2 Welding End Transitions ...................................... 127.4.8 Welded Branch Connections ........................................ 127.5.2 and 127.5.3(B), Welding Responsibility ............................... 127.6 Qualification Records ............................................... 136 Examination and Inspection ........................................... Table 1364, Mandatory Minimum Nondatmctive Examination .......................................................... Table 136.4, Mandatory Minimum Nondatnictive Examination .......................................................... I37 Lcak Testing ....................................................... Appnidix II Nonmandatory R u i s for the Design of Safety Valve Installations ............................................... Piping s ......................................................... Postwcld Heat Treatment .................................................

.

2-15 2-7 2-9 2-16

2-14 2-6

t6R

File No.'

.

1519 1546 1572 1575 1581 1éû3 1611 1611R'

2-8 2-5 2-2 2-13

1610 1605

2-3

1524

2-1 1 2-1

1618

2-10 2-12 24

1573 1545

1590 1608

1584

1586

'Asterisk indicates-reply has been r e a one or more tima.

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B31.1 Interpretations NO. 2

2-1, 2-2, 2-3


137, Leak Testing

Dated Issued:

July 2, 1982

File:

1584

Question: For systems containing ts which have been satisfactorily leak tested (pneumatic or hydrostatic) and the threaded ts subsequently seal welded, is it necessary to retest the system? Reply: No, provided the provisions of 137.1.2@)(1) through (4) are met.


127.6 Qualification Records

Date Issued:

July 19, 1982

File:

1590

Question: Is it a requirement that weld ts, such as to building structures, etc., be identified to the welder or welding operator as required in 127.6? Reply: It is the opinion of the Committee that the intent of 127.6 is to have the welder’s identification symboi(s) applied or recorded for all welds between or io pressure retaining piping. The extension of this requirement for welds other than on pressure retaining piping systems is neither required nor prohibited by this Code.


Table 136.4, Mandatory Minimum Nondestructive Examination

Date Issued:

July 22, 1982

File:

1524

Question: For welds that require only visual examination in accordance with Table 136.4 and the root of the weld is not accessible for visual examination, are such welds acceptable when radiography is performed and the results of the radiography indicate incomplete penetration? Reply: No. Such welds are not acceptable. 127.4.2(A) requires girth butt welds to be full-penetration welds. Welds not requiring radiography by Table 136.4 and subsequently radiographed shall have íhe radiograph evaluated for root penetration.

5



2-4. 2-5

Interpretation:

2-4

Subject:


Date Issued

July 29, 1982

File:

1586

Question (I): When a structural attachment, carbon steel @-No. 1) 2 in. thick, using a full penetration weld, is welded to a pressure part which is 10 in. schedule 40 carbon steel (P-No. I). is postheat treatment required? Reply (1): The weld, as described above, must receive a postweld heat treatment since it does not meet the postweld heat treatment exemption requirements for attachment welding in Note (16) of Table 131.

Question (2): If the answer to Question (I) is yes, what time at temperature would be required? Reply (2): It is the opinion of the Committee that the weld should receive a postweld heat treatment at 1100-12WF for a minimum of 2 hr. The effect of a 2 in. thick weid on a 0.365 in. thick pressure part, with a subsequent heat treating operation, must be a design consideration when specifying an arrangement such as this.


127.5.2 and 127.5.3(B), Welding Responsibility

Date Issued:

September 7, i982

File:

1605

Question (1): Is it permissible to use welders who are not employed by the Certificate Holder to weld boiler external piping (Le., “PP’piping)? Reply (i): No. Welders who are not employed by the Certificate Holder may not be used to weld boiler external piping (Le., “Pi”’piping). Question (2): Is there a specific paragraph or Code Case which speaks to this issue? Reply (2): This issue is covered by 127.5.2 and 127.5.3@). Question (3): If it is not presently allowed, what action must be taken to get it evaluated?

Reply (3): Your letter of inquiry to the Committee was the correct action. The Committee has evaluated your questions and has decided that no change to the Code is being considered at this time that would permit the use of welders for this work who were not in the employ of the Certificate Holder.

6


B31.1 Interpretations No.2

Interpretation:

2-6

Subject:

Fig. 127.4.2Welding End Transitions

Date Issued:

September 16. 1982

File:

1611

2-6, 2-6R

Question (1): Is it the case that for welding purposes, the t nominal dimension and the outside diameter of a component are established by the weld bevel as depicted in Fig. 127.4.2, and the 30 deg. taper shown on the sketch is considered pari of the component, not part of the weld bevel? Reply (1):

Yes.

Question (2): Is it the case that if the piping has a larger diameter than the component, and the the diameter differences are within the minimum-maximum tolerance stated in Fig. 127.4.2,weld metal shall be deposited to achieve a gradual transition not exceeding a slope of 1:3 in the weld between the two surfaces? Reply (2): Yes, provided that the final t configuration conforms to the tapered transition requirements of Table D-1 of Appendix D.

Interpretation:

2-6R

Subject:

Fig. 127.4.2 Welding End Transitions

Date Issued:

December 10, 1982

File:

I611R

Question (1): Is it the case that for welding purposes, the t nominal dimension and the outside diameter of a component are established by the weld bevel as depicted in Fig. 127.4.2 of ANWASME B31.1-1980,and the 30 deg. taper shown on the sketch is considered part of the component, not part of the weld bevel?

Reply (i): Yes. Question (2): Is it the case that if the piping has a larger diameter than the component, and the diameter differences are within the minimum-maximum tolerance stated in Fig. 127.4.2,weld metal shall be deposited to achieve a gradual transition not exceeding 1:3 in the weid between the two surfaces?

Reply (2): Yes;however, the intent of the Code is to avoid abrupt transition between components of unequal outside diameters. Therefore, the exterior surfaces of the weld and the component shall intersect at an included angle not less than 150 deg. The Committee is considering adding a clarification of the weld transition slope requirements to the Code. Copies of Mechanical Engineering should be consulted for announcements of approved Code changes.

7


2-7, 2-8


Interpretation:

2-7

Subject:

104.8.3 Thermal Expansion Stress Range

Date Issued:

October 4. 1982

File:

1572

Question (1): Is thes, value tobe used in 1û4.8.3(A) [Eq.(1311 obtained from 102.3.2(C) [Eq. (i)] and from no other location? Question (2): Does 104.8.3@) [Eq.(14)l represent the numerical manifestation of the test of 102.3.2(D), first paragraph? That is, does the (S, S A )right-hand side of Eq. (14) correspond to 102.3.20) permitting an addition to the allowable stress range amounting to S , - S(sustaineà)?

+

Question (3): I€ the answer to Question (2) above is yes, then must one reduce the S , term in 104.8.3(B) [Eq. (14)] according to the c y c k reduction factorf identified in Table 102.3.2(C)? Reply: The answer to all three of your questions is yes. It is the intent of the Code that the term SA,when used in Eqs. (13) and (14), be calculated per Eq-(1) [102.3.2(C)].The Code in 102.3.2(D)allows a greater stress range for thermal expansion when the stresses due to sustained loads are small. Equation (14) defines how this is done.


127.4.8 Welded Branch Connections

Date Issued:

October 4, 1982

File:

1610 Question: Should the y4 in. minimum referenced in Fig. 127.4.8(E)be applied to the minimum leg

as opposed to the minimum throat sue?

Reply: ï h e sizing of the fillet weld is based on its throat thickness. The minimum fillet throat thickness can be sized as the smaller of % in. or 0.72, as permitted by 127.4.8(C).

8



2-9, 2-10


117.2, Soft Soldered Socket-Type ts

Date Issued:

October 5, 1982

File:

1575

Question: What “specified pressure-temperature ratings” referenced in 117.2 apply to “soft soldered socket-type ts”? Reply: The pressure-temperature ratings for soft-soldered socket-type ts are listed in ANSI B16.18 and 816.22, both of which are referenced in Appendix F.


Appendix II Nonmandatory Rules for the Design of Safety Valve Installations

Date Issued:

November 16, 1982

File:

1573

Question: In Appendix II, what gas parameters a and b are to be used for dry air and Freon 114 in the equation:

Reply: The equation in question is based on an empirical formula relating energy and steam properties near the saturation region. It would not be appropriate to use for dry air or Freon 114.

9


B31.I Interpretations No. 2

2-11,2-12

Interpretation:

2-11

Subject:

Table 136.4, Mandatory Minimum Nondatmctive Examination

Date Issued:

November 16, 1982

File:

1618

Question: Table 136.4 contains the following category heading: Temperatures Between 35OT (17%) and 750T ( W C ) Inclusive With All Pressures Over 1025 psig (7100 kPag)

Does this mean all temperatures between 35rF (175'C) and 750'F (4oo'C) regardless of pressure and all pressures above 1025 p i g [7100 kPa (gage)] regardless of temperature? Reply: Both conditions of temperature and prssure must apply. The temperature must be between ( W C ) with the pressure being greater than 1025 psig 17100 k P a (gage)].

350'F (175'C) and 75-


Subject:

Piping s

Date Issued:

December 8, 1982

File:

1S45

Question: May piping s designed using materials required by ANSI B31.1 (1973 Edition including 1973 Addenda) with welding design in accordance with MSS-SP-58(1967) be fabricated and installed in accordance with AWS D1.l Structural Welding Code using welding procedures and welders qualified to A W S D1.1? Reply: Yes,except that attachments welded directly to the surfaces of the pressure boundary matend must comply with the applicable edition Of B31.1.

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B31.1 Interpretations No. 2 Interpretation:

2-13

Subject:

Para. 136 Examination and Inspection

Date Issued:

December 13, 1982

File

1608

2-13

Question (1): 136.1 distinguishes between examination and inspection, with inspection being the responsibility of the Owner. Does this mean that examination is the responsibility of the fabricator? Reply (i): Yes,the fabricator or erector is to do the actual examination. The Owner, or his agent, has the responsibility to that the examination was performed in accordance with the Code and contract. Question (2): If the answer to Question (1) is yes, can the visual examination of weldments be performed by the fabricator's welders? Reply (2): Yes,provided that he has been qualified and certified in accordance with ANSVASME B31.1 Question (3): 136.1(A) through (E) gives the training program for the qualification of nondestructive personnel in accordance with the Owner's (or his agent's) program. Can the fabricator invoke this training program on his own as an alternative to AWS QCl for the qualification of visual examination personnel? Reply (3): Yes,provided that he has the Owners' approval and that the program complies with the requirements of ANSVASME B3 1.1. Question (4): Table 136.4 gives the mandatory minimum nondestructive examination requirements for pressure welds or welds to pressure retaining components. Are there documentation requirements for different types of NDE (including visual inspection)? If so, where is it required? Reply (4): The Code does not have specific documentation requirements for the different types of

NDE, except for: (a) the maintenance of qualification and certification records of the NDE personnel and the procedures used in 136.1; (b) documentation required by a referenced specification, such as T-292, Article 2 of the ASME Boiler and Pressure Vessel Code, Section V, which requires that a Radiographic Review Form be prepared to record the interpretation of each radiograph and the disposition of examined material.

11



2-14. 2-15


Table I2 1.1.4 Suggested Pipe Spacing

Date Issued:

December 14. 1982

File:

1603

Question: What is the basis for the spans shown in Table 121.1.41 Reply: The spans shown in Table 121.1.4 have been in the Code for many years as a guide to good practice. These spans, when used, generally assure compliance with the criteria in the footnotes.


102.3.1, Allowable Stress Values

Date Issued:

December 16, 1982

File:

1519, 1546

Question (1): What is the meaning of the words ?an approved ASTM Specification? in 102.3. i@)? Reply (i): The meaning of ?an approved ASTM Specification? is one which is listed either in Table 126.1 or in a B31 Code Case referring to ANSVASME B31.1. Question (2): What rules of ANWASME B3 1.1 should be used to determine the allowable stresses for materials used for pipe ing elements?

Reply (2): For materials which are listed in Table 126.1, the rules of 102.3.](A) or 102.3.1@) apply. For materials which are not listed in Table 126.1, the rules of 102.3.1(C) apply. It should be noted that the rules of 121.1.2 also apply to the allowable stresses for materials used for pipe ing elements. Under certain conditions, the rules of 121.1.2 permit increases and require decreases of the allowable stresses determined in accordance with the rules of 102.3.1(A), 102.3.1(C), and 102.3.i@).

12


B31.1 InterpretationsNo. 2

2-16


Subject:

121.1 Design for Pipe ing Elements

Date Issued:

December 28, 1982

File:

1581

Question (I): Does the t e m “threaded ” in 121.1.2(A) imply manufactured massproduced bolts, such as those listed in Table 126.1? Reply (I): No.

Question (2): What are the inspection requirements for welds in pipe assemblies? Reply (2): ANSVASME B31.1 has no requirements for inspection of welds in pipe assemblies other than what is shown in MSS-SP-58.

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Cases

Code for Pressure Piping - €331.1 (The Cases we no! pari of ANSVASME B31.1 or the Addenda and are included for information only.)

A “Case” is the official method of handling a reply to an Inquiry when study indicates that the Code wording needs clarification, or when the reply modifies the existing requirements of the Code, or grants permission to use new materials or alternate constructions. It has been agreed to publish Cases ksued by the B31 Committee concerning B31.I as part of the subscription servicc to B31.1.Following this title sheet are all of the currently active Code Cases concerning B31.1. They include: 119 120 129 131 132 133 136

137 , 139 The text of proposed new and revised Cases will appear in Mechanicol Engineering for public review. A notice will also appear in Mechanical Engineering when new and revised Cases are approved. The Cases will then appear with the next regularly scheduled Addenda to B31.1.

c-1


Thk case shall expire on December 31,1986. unlen previously annulled or reaffirmed.

CASE 119 3anuary 1976

CASES

CODE FOR PRESSURE PIPING - B3 1.1 Case 119-Aluminum Bronze Seyniers Pipe

Table 1 : Maximum Allowable Stress Valuer

Inquiry: May aiuminum bronze eeunless piP; conforming to the chemistry of dioy CA 614 to ASTM B 169-74 and manufactured to î b e requirements of ASTM B 315-75 be

Metal Temperature Not Exceeding Dsgrea F

used for ANSI B31.1 construction? What .IIowablc stress vahies may be ueed? Reply: It is the opinion of the Committee forB31.1,PowcrPiping, that aluminum bronze seamlese pipe. conformingto the chemical and mechanical property requirements of alloy CA 614 of ASTM B 169-74 and manufactured to the requirements of ASTM B 315-75 may be used for ANSI B 31.1 construction provided the following additional rcqukements arc met:

(1) The maximum dowable stress valuea hail be those listed in Table 1. (2) The material shall be marked with thb code ease number.

100 150

Maximum Allowable Stress Velues ksi

200 250 300 350

16.2 16.2 16.2 16.2 162 16.2

400

15.9

450 500

15.3 14.7

NOTES: 1. THIS MATERIAL Is NOT ACCEPTABLE FOR US€ ON BOILER EXTERNAL PIPING. 2. This material shd not be used at temperatures in excess of the maximum temperature for which the dowable stresses are indicated.

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CASE 120 January 1976

mis case shallexpire on December 31, 1986. unless previously annulled or reaffimed.

CASES CODE FOR PRESSURE PIPKNG - B3 1.1 Case 120-Electric-Fusion-Welded Aluminum

Bronze Pipe inyuiry: May electric-fusion-welded aluminum bronze pipe conforming t o the chemicai and mechanical requirements of alloy CA 614 of ASTM B 169-74 be used for construction of ANSI B31.1 piping components? What allowable stress values may be ustd? Reply: It is the opinion of the Committee for B31.1, Power Piping, that electric-fusion welded pipe conforming to ASTM B 169-74 alloy CA 614 and B 467-74A except as modified herein may be used in the manufacture and fabrication of ANSI B31.1 piping components provided the following requirements are met:

(1) The maximum design pressure shall not exceed 250 p i g and the maximum service temperature shall not exceed 200 degrees F. (These limitations arc arbitrary for this czse with n o intrnt to establish a precedent in regards i o these limitations.) (2) The maximum allowable stress value &ail be 17.5 ksi up to and including 200 d-es F Temperature. A t efficiency factor of 0.80 shall be applied to non-radiop p h e d ts and a factor of 1.00 may be applied t o 100%radiographed ts. (3) The weìds shall be made by an electric fusion welding process involving deposition of

fdler metal. Longitudinal and girth ts shaii be full penetration butt welds conforming t o paragraphs 12f.4.2, 127.4.3, and 127.4.11. (4) Welding procedures, welding operators, and welders shall be qualified in accordance with Section 1X of the ACME Boiler and Pressure Vcssel Code. The P-No designation shall bc 35. ( 5 ) Wetding fder metal shall conform to AWS A5.669 (R-CUALAZ or EGUAL-A2). (6) Radiographic examination, if performed, shall be in accordance with paragraph 136.4.5. (7) The Chemical composition of the plate, sheet or strip shall conform to the requirements of ASTM B 169-74 AUoy CA 614. The lade analysis of each heat and a check analysis of each heat or lot of 500 feet or fraction thereof shall be reported. (8) The plate, sheet, or s ~ shaU p conform to the tensile requirements of ASTM B 169-74, Alloy CA 614. (9) Transverse tension tests taken across the welded t shall meet the same mini. mum tensile requirements as the body material. One test shall be made t o represent each lot of pipe. (A lot is defined in No. 7 above.) (10) Two transverse guided weld bend tests or one flattening test shall be made

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I

CASE 120 January 1976

CASES CODE FOR PRESSURE PIPING - B3 1.1 for each lot as defined in No. 7. above. Guided bend teats for wall thickness lese than 314 inch s h d be one face and one mot bend except side bends may be substituted for wall thicknesses over 318 inch but 1- than 3/4 inch. Above 3/4 inch w d , side bends shall be used. T h e bend teat shall be acceptable b a d on criteria established in Section IX of the ASME Boiler and Pressure Vessel Code. T h e flattening test, if pufwmed, shall k conducted in accordance with ASTM B 61-71. (11) Tderancea on wail thicknesses shall

Nominal Pipa Sire. Inches

conform to the tolerances specified in ASTM B 248-74A,Table 2.

(12) This material ia not acceptable for use on boilu external piping. (13) This material shall not be used at temperatures in excess of the maximum temperah\re for which the allowable stresses are indicated. (14) PennissiMe variations in outside diameter as determined by circumference shall noî exceed the foilowing Limits:

PermissibleVariations in Ou,tride Diameter.

Over (in.)

T o 4 incì. Over 4 to 8 incl. Over B to 1B incl. Over 18 to 30 incl. Over 30

C-6


1/32 1/16 3/32 1/8 3\16

Under (in.)

1/32 1/32 1/32 1/32

1/32

This case shall expire on December 31. 1986, unless previously annuRed or realpmid.

CASE 129

December 1977

CASES

CODE FOR PRESSURE PIPING - B31.1 Case 129 - Pressure-Temperature Ratings for Ductile INodular) Iron ComDonents

Inquiry: May the pressure-temperature and the sheii test pressures tabulated in ANSI B31.1-1977 Edition be adjusted to be compatible with the pressure-ternpcraturt ratings and the mandatory hydrostatic sheu-test pressures shown in ANSI B16.5-

Iatine

datory hydrostatic shell test pressures tabulated below may be used in lieu of those shown in ANSI B31.1-1977 Edition except that the following limitations apply for the use of ductile (nodular) iron components b Bauer 1. Only ASME SA-395 material shall

be used.

1977?

2. The design pressure shail not exceed 350 psip.

Reply: Pending revirion to the Code, it is the opinion of the Committee that the pressure-temperature ratings and the man-

3. The design temperature shall not exceed 450oF.

Pressure Temperature Ratings for Ductile (Nodular) Iron Components Manufactured in Compliance with the Dimension in ANSI 816.1 and ANSI 816.5 Senka Class125 Temperature Dip. F

-20 to 100 200

300 400

500 600 650

Clas250

Clen150

Clm3M)

228

592 540 524 508

592 540 624

420

208 184 160 136 112 100

1125

450

508 480

440

cI.rr800

ANSI B16.6

ANSI 816.1

228 208 184 160 136 112 100

Clan4W

1184 1O80 1052 1016

420

792 720 700 676 640 584 572

1125

1500

2225

480

440

960 876 860

Mandatory

Hydrostatic Shell l e s t I

450

Pressure

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This case shall expire on December SI. 1986.

CASE 131 November 1970

unless previously annuUed or reaffirmed.

CASES

CODE FOR PRESSURE PIPING - B31.1 Case 131

- Use of ASTM 8283,Alloy 377

Forgings

biquiry: May copper alloy forpmgs conforming to ASTM B283, AUoy 377 be u a d for ANSI B31.1 construction and what allowable stress values ma); be used?

Replv. Pending a revision to the Code, the opinion oï the Committee for 831.1 Power Piping t h a t Copper Alloy No. 377 forgings conforming 10 the requirementsof ASTM 8283-77 are acceptable for ANSI 831.1 construction providmg the foliowmg exceptions and requirements are satisfied. 1. The temperature s h d not exceed i t Lc

20001'. 2. Materials shall not be welded. 3. Material is not acceptable for use in Boiler External Piping. 4. Markings on valves manufactured from this material shall include thematerial specifications and type and code case number. 5. All other requirements of ASTM B283-77 and ANSI B31.1-1977 Edition shall be met. 6. The maximum allowable stress values shall be those listed below:

Maximum Allowable Stressinïhousands of Pounds Per Square Inch Temperahne, OF

I O0 150 200

up to 1% in. 11.0 10.8 10.5

Over 1% in.

9.8 9.5 9.2

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This case shall expire on December 31, 1986, unless prevìously annulled or reaffirmed.

CASE 132 May 1979

CASES CODE FOR PRESSURE PWING - B3 1.1 Case 132 - Overpressurization of Valves. Inquiry: Paragraph 107.1, C of ANSI B31.1-1977 discusses liquid trapped in a h i v e and subsequentîy heated; thereby Causing increase in pressure of the entrapped fluid. Does this paragraph apply only to gate valves having pressure seal bonnets and flexible wedges, and having the stems hori-

zontal? Rep&.- It is the ophion of the Committee that the requirements of Paragraph 107.1, C apply to any valve in a piping system which may be subjected to a Ne in pressure beyond that which is allowed by the Code. Paragraph 107.1, C has been included to provide recognition and awareness that a dangerous condition can occur when liquid

is trapped in a valve and heat is subsequently applied. In this situation precaution must be taken to prevent excessive pressure build-up: for example, by continuous open ageway between the cavity and the ading upstream pipe caused by a hole in the closure member or by a pipe; use of a relief vaive; venting the trapped cavity before and during heating (probably by unseating the main disc before heat is applied) or othenvise. It is the responsibility of the Owner t o renew the particular project to make ajudgment as to where this condition can exist and to provide means to prevent any such overpressurization.

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This case shall expire on December 31, 1986. unless previously annulled or reaffvmed.

CASE 133 March 1980

CASES CODE FOR PRESSURE PIPING - B31.1 Cas 133-USO of ANSIIASTM A671-77,

ANSI/ASTM A672-77 and ANSIIASfM A691-77 in ANSIIASME 831.1 Construction.

Inquiry: May electric fusion welded steel pipe conforming to the requirements of ANSI/ASTM A671-77, ANSI/ASTM A612-77 andANSI/ASTM A691-77 be used for ANSI B31.1 construction? What allowable stress values may be used? Reply: It is the opinion of the Committee that electric fusion welded steel pipe conforming to the requirements of ANSI/ASTM A611-77, ANSIIASTM A612-17 and ANSI/ ASTM A691-77 may be used for ANSI/ ASME B31.1 constmction provided the following requirements are met: 1. Only those pipe grades for which allowable stress values are provided herein

shall be used. 2. Allowable stress values listed herein are for fully radiographed pipe (Classes 11, 12, 21, 22, 31, 32, 41, 42, 51 and 5 2 ) only. For non-radiographed pipe (Ciasses 10, 20, 30, 40 and SO), a weld t efficiency factor (E) of 0.90 shall be applied to the stress values listed in accordance with Paragraph 104.1.2. A of ANSI/ASME B3 1. l . 3. For all classes of pipe, each fmished length shall be subjected to the hydrostatic test in accordance with ASTM Specification A 4 3 0 except that the purchaser, with the agreement of the manufacturer, may complete the hydrostatic

test requirement with the system pressure test. Each length of pipe furnished without the completed manufacturers hydrostatic t e s i shall indude with the mandatory marking the letters NH. 4. Welded ts for pipe furnished in accordance with ANSI/ASTM A691-77 shall be double welded, full penetration welds made in accordance with the procedures and by welders or welding operators qualified in accordance with ASME Boiler and Pressure Vessel Code ?ction E. 5. Material manufactured in accordance with these specifications is not acceptable for use on Boiler External Piping. 6. The term lot, as used in Paragraph 8 of ANSI/ASTM A671, A672 and A691 shall consist of each 200 ft. (61m) or fraction thereof of all pipe of the same mill heat of plate material and wall thickness within f 114 inch (6.4 mm) subjected to the same heat treatment for pipe which is not heat treated or which is heat treated in a continuous furnace. For pipe heat treated in a batch-type furnace, which is automatically controlled within a 50 F (28 C) range and is equipped with recording pyrometers so that heating records are available, a lot shall be defmed the same as for continuous furnaces For pipe heated in a batch-type furnace not equipped with automatic controls or recording pyrometer. a lot shaii be defined as all pipe of the same mill heat of plate materia!

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CASE 133

March 1980

CASES CODE FOR PRESSURE PIPING - B31.1 and wall thickness heat treated in one furnace charge. 7. Class 10, 1 1 and 12 pipe (non-heat treated) may be furnished only in those grades of pipe which are designated as P-No. I material and only in wall thickness of 3/4 in. (19 mm) or less. 8. For Qasses 20, 21 and 22 pipe, the following additional requirements are mandatory: (a) î h e tempering temperatures applied to plate furnished in the normalized and tempered or quench and tempered condition irhall conform to the temperature range specified in ANSI/

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ASME B31.1 for postweld heat treatment for the P-No. assigned herein for each grade of pipe. @)The postweld heat treatment temperatures applied to the pipe shali not exceed the tempering temperature of plate materials furnished in the normalized and tempered or quench and tempered condition. 9. For Classes 41, 42, 51 and 5 2 pipe, the tempering temperature shall conform to the temperature range specified m ANSI/ ASME B31.1 for the P-No. assigned herein for each grade of pipe.

Case 133 continues on next page


CASE 133 March 1980

CASES

CODE FOR PRESSURE PIPING - 1331.1 Tensile

Meterid

Spwificstion

P’ No.

Gr.

No.

Grade

CI au

ELECTRIC FUSION WELDED PIPE-FILLER METAL ADDED-RADIOGRAPHED A285 Gr C A67 1 1 1 CA55 11,12.21,22.31,32 A67 1 A51 5 Gr 60 1 C860 1 11,12,21,22,3 1.32 A515 Gr 65 CB65 A611 1 1 1 1,12,2 1,22,3 1.32 A67 1 1 A51 5 Gr 7 0 1 1.12,21,22,31,32 2 CB70 A67 1 1 1 A516 Gr 60 cc80 11,12,2122,31,32 A51 6 Gr 65 A516 Gr 70 C-Mn-Si C-Mn-Si C-Mn-Ci

A67 1 A671 A67 1 A67 1 A67 1

1 1

A285 A A285 Gr 8 A285 Gr C AS15 Gr 55 A51 5 Gr 60

A672 A672 A672 A87 2 A672

1 1

A51 5 Gr 65 A515 Gr 70 A516 Gr 55 A516 Gr 60 A516 Gr 65

A672 A67 2 A672 A672 A672

A516 Gr 70 C-Mn-Si C-Mn-Si C-Mn-Si C-MnSi C-Mn-SI C-Mn-SI

1 2 2 2 3

cc65

1 1 1 1 1

1 1 1 1 1

1 2

1 1 1

A672 A672 A672 A672 A691

1 1 1 1

A691 A69 1

Strength Minimum KSI

55.0 60.0 65.0 70.0 60.0 65.0

CD80

11,12,21,22,31,32 11,12,21,22.31,32 11,12,21 ,Z2,31,32 11.12.2122.31.32 11.12.21 22.51 5 2

A45 A50 A55 855 060

11.1221.22.31 5 2 11,12,21,22,31,32 11,1221,22,31,32 1 1,1221 22.31.32 11,12,21,22,31,32

45.0 50.0 56.0 55.0 60.O

865 870 c55 C60 C65

11,1221,22,31,32 1 1,12,21,22,31,32 11,12,21,22,31,32 11,1221,22,31,32 11,12,21,22,31,32

65.0 70.0 55.0 60.0

1

2 2 3 2 2

c7 o O7 O O80 N75 CMSH70

1 1.1 2,21,22,31,32 11,12,21,2221,32 1 1.1 2,21,22,51,52 1 1.1 2 2 1 ,22.31,32 11,1221,22,31.32

70.0 70.0 80.0 75.0 70.0

1 1

3

2

CMSH80 CMS75

1 1.1 2.2 1,225 1.52 11,12,21,22,31,32

80.o 75.0

1

1 1

1 1 1

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cc70 CK7 5

CDJO

70.0 75.0 70.0 80.0

65.0

Noter

CASE f33 March 1980

CASES CODE FOR PRESSURE PIPING - B3 1.1 Maximum Allowable Strsrr Values In Tendon In thousands of Pounds Pur Square Inch For Metal Tempereturn Not Exweding ûag. F

-30

-20 to 100

200

300

4ûû

... ... ... . .. . . . .. . _.. ... ... ... .. . . . ... ... . . . ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ...

17.5 17.5 20.0 20.0

172 19.8

... ... ... .-.

_ _ ....

... . .. . .. .,.

17.2 20.0 I . .

. , . .. . . . . .. . . . . . . ... ... ... 1

500

600

650

...

. .. ...

17.5 20.0

17.5 17.2 20.0 20.0

17.2 19.8

172 19.8

17.2 19.8

17.2 19.7

17.5

17.5

17.2

17.2

17.2

172

17.2

20.0

20.0

20.0

lQ.8 19.8

19.8

19.7

e . .

.. .

... ... ... .. , ... .. . I . .

... ... ... ...

... . . .

800

Specification

Grade

A67 1 A671 A671 A67 1 A671

cc65 CC70 CK75 CD70 CD80

A672 A672 A672 A672 A672

A45 A50 A55 855 B60

16.2 15.5 13.9 11.4 17.5 16.6 14.8 12.0 13.8 13.3 12.1 10.2 15.0 14.4 13.0 10.8 16.3 15.5 13.9 11.4

A672 A672 A672 A672 A672

865 870 c55 C60 C65

17.5

A672 A672 A672 A672 A69 1

C70 D70 D80 ru75 CMSH7O

A691 A691

CMSHBO CM575

1

*

. ..

750

ELECTRIC FUSION WELDED PIPE-FILLER METAL ADDED-RADIOGRAPHED CA55 A67 1 C860 A67 1 CE65 A676 C870 A67 1 CC60 A67 1

... .. .

... ...

760

... ... ... 13.8 13.3 12.1 10.2 . .. ... . .. 15.0 14.4 13.0 10.8 ... ... , .. 16.2 15.5 13.9 11.4 .. . ... . . _ 17.5 16.6 14.8 12.0 ... ... . .. 15.0 14.4 13.0 10.8 ... ... ... 16.3 15.5 13.9 11.4 ... ... ... 17.5 16.6 14.8 12.0 ... ... . .. 18.8 17.7 15.7 12.0 17.2 17.2 17.2 .. . . . . . . . . . . 19.8 19.8 19.7 .. . . . . . . . ... ... ... .. . 10.2 9.0 8.7 7.5 ... ... . . . 12.5 12.1 11.1 9.4 .. . ... ... 13.8 13.3 12.1 10.2 .. ... ... 13.8 13.3 12.1 10.2 ... ... .. . 15.0 14.4 13.0 10.8

... . . . . - . ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ..- .-. ...... . . . . . . . . ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ...

...

to 650

. ..

...

.. .

16.6

14.8

12.0

18.8 17.7

... ...

15.7

12.0

18.8

15.7

12.0

. . . . . . . .. . .. . . . .. . .. . . . .

... ... .,* ... ... ... 17.7

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CASE 133 March 1980

CASES CODE FOR PRESSURE PIPING - B3 1.1 -_

Materid

Specification

Y No.

Tensile Strength Minimum KSI

Gr.

No.

Grade

Clas

ELECTRIC FUSION WELDED PIPE-FILLER METAL ADDED-RADIOGRAPHED L65 21.22.31.32.41.42 A672 3 1 C-Yi MO. i70 21,22,31.32,41.42 A672 3 2 C-H MO C-H MO A672 3 2 L75 2 1,22,31,32,41,42 CM65 21,22,31,32,41,42 A691 3 1 C-H MO 21.22.3ì.32.41.42 3 2 CM70 C-H MO A691

C-H MO

2

CM75

1 2 1 1

H Cr

Ill (11 11)

Il) (11

75.0

(1)

55.0 70.0 55.0 65.0

l1)(2)

W Cr 1 Cr 1 Cr

21.22.31.32.4 1.42 2 1,22 2122.31.32A1.42 21,22 2 1,22,3 l,32,41,42

1 1 1

1%Cr 1%Cr 2% Cr 2% Cr 3 Cr

21.22 21,22,31.32,41,42 21.22 21.22.3 1.32.4 1.42 2122

60.0 75.0 60.0 75.0 60.O

(1)(2) (1) (1)(21 (1)(4) (1) ( 2 )

1 2 2

3 Cr 5 Cr 5 Cr

21,22,31,32,41,42 21,22 2122.3 1,32,4 1.42

75.0 60.0 75.0

(1 )(2) (11(41

% Cr-%Mo XCr-XMo 1 Cr-'/Mo 1 Cr-X Mo

A691 A691 A691 A691 A691

3 3 3 4 4

1% Cr-U Mo-Si 1%Cr-H Mo 2% Cr-1 Mo 2% Cr-1 Mo 3 Cr-1 Mo

A691 A691 A691 A691 A691

4 4 5 5 5

1

3 Cr-1 Mo 5 Cr-X Mo 5Cr-%Mo

A691 A691 A691

5 5 5

65.0 70.0 75.0 65.0 70.0

Notes

1

(1) (1)(21 (1)

(1)

NOTES

(1) The allowable stress velues given ore for a weld efficiency factor (E) o f 100.0. F o r classes which are n o t radiographed, a weld efficiency factor (E) of 0.90shall be applied. Refer t o ANSI/ASME 831.1. para. 104. (2) The allowable stress values given are for pipe fabricated from annealed plate. (3) The allowable stress values given are f o r pipe fabricated from plate not exceeding 2% inches in thickness.

(4) At 400F and below, the following allowable stresses shall apply. 2% Cr-1 Mo A691 Class 41 & 42 5 Cr-H Mo A691 Class 41 8142

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-20 to 1OOF 18.8 10.7

200F 18.8 18.7

300F 18.3

17.7

400F 18.0 17.7

CASE 133 March 1980

CASES CODE FOR PRESSURE PIPING . B3 1.1 Maximum Allowable Stress Values In Tension In Thousands of Pounds Per Square Inch For Metal Temperature Not Exceeding Deg. F -20 to

000

850

900 950 1000 1050 1100 1150 1200 Specification

16.3 16.7 17.5 17.5 18.8 18.8 16.3 16.2 17.5 17.5

15.8 17.5 18.8 15.8 17.5

15.3 17.1 15.3 15.3 17.1

18.8 13.8 17.5 13.8 16.3

18.8 13.8 17.5 13.8 16.3

18.8 13.8 17.5 13.8 16.3

18.8 13.8 17.5 13.8 16.3

15.3 13.4 16.8 13.4 15.8

..................... ..................... ..................... ..................... ..................... ..................... 12.8 9.2 14.5 10.2 12.8 11.0 15.1 11.0

5.9 6.3 6.6 6.6

15.0 18.8 15.0 17.7 15.0

15.0 18.6 15.0 17.5 14.8

15.0 18.8 15.0 17.2 14.5

15.0 18.8 15.0 16.9 13.9

14.6 13.9 11.0 16.3 15.9 11.0 14.4 13.1 11.0 16.4 15.8 11.0 13.2 12.0 9.0

400

500

600

650

700

16.3 17.5 18.8 16.3 17.5

16.3 17.5 18.8 16.3 17.5

16.3 17.5 18.8 16.3 17.5

16.3 17.5 18.8 16.3 17.5

18.8 13.8 17.5 13.8 16.3

18.8 13.8 17.5 13.8 16.3

18.8 13.8 17.5 13.8 16.3

15.0 15.0 18.8 18.8 15.0 15.0 17.9 15.0 15.0

15.0 18.8 15.0 17.8 15.0

...

750

Grade

ELECTRIC FUSION WELDED PIPE-FILLER METAL ADDED-RADIOGRAPHED A672 165 A672 1.70 A672 173 A691 CM65 A691 CM70

17.9 17.9 17.8 17.7 17.6 17.2 16.9 16.4 13.0 15.0 14.5 14.0 13.7 13.4 13.1 12.8 12.0 10.4 17.7 17.7 17.5 17.1 16.7 16.1 15.3 10.3

...

9.6 7.6 7.6

............ ............ 4.3 2.6 . . . . . . 4.3

2.6

6.9 6.9 7.8 7.6 7.0

4.6 4.6 5.8 5.8 5.5

2.6 2.8 4.2 4.4 4.0

6.8 5.6 5.6

4.9 42 4.2

3.2 3.1 3.1

......

...... ...... ...... ...... ......

...... 2.0 2.0

1.3 1.3

A691 A691 A691 A691 A69 1

CM75

A691 A691 A691 A691 A691

1%Cr 1% cr 2% Cr 2% Cr 3 Cr

A691 A69 1 A691

3 Cr 5 Cr 5 Cr

H Cr % Cr

1 Cr 1 0

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nik case shall expire on December 31. 1986,

CASE 136 April 1981

unless previously onnulled or reaffirmed.

CASES CODE FOR PRESSURE PIPING - B31.1

-

Case 136 Use of Nickel-ItonChromium Aiioys 800 and 800H Inquiry: May nickel-iron-chromium alloys (800 and 800H) seamless condenser and heat exchanger tubes, rods, and bars, seamless pipe and tubes, plate, sheet, and strip, conforming respectively to ASME Specifications SB-163, SB-408. SB-407. and SB409, be used in ANSI/ASME B31.1 construction? Reply: I t is the opinion of the Committee that nickel-iron-chromium alloy forms as shown in Table i may be used in ANSI/ ASME B31.1 construction provided the foilowing requirements and exceptions are satisfied: 1. Material shaii not be used in Boiler External Piping. 2. Maximum material temperature shaii not c x a t d 1200°F. 3. T h e maximum d o w a b l e design stress shall not exceed those listed in Table II. 4. Welded fabrication shaii conform t o the applicable requirements of ANSI/ ASME B31.1.

a. The procedure and performance qualifications shall be conducted as prescribed in Section IX of the ASME Boiler and Pressure Vessel Code. b. Welding shall be done by any welding process or combination of processes capable of meeting the requirements. c. T h e use of fuler metai that will deposit weld metal with the same composition as the material ed is recommended. When the manufacturer is of the opinion that a better corrosion-resistant t can be made by departure from these b i t s , f i e r metal of a different composition may be used provided the strength of the weld metal at the operating temperature is not less than that of the high-alloy material t o be welded, and is satisfied that its resistance to corrosion is satisfactory for the intended service. d. Heat treatment after forming or fabrication is neither required nor prohibited.

TABLE I ASME

Form Seamless Condenser and Heat Exchanger Tubes Seamless Pipe and Tube Rods and Bars Plate, Sheet and Strip

Specification SB-1 63 SB-407

SB-408 SB-409

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CASES CODE FOR PRESSURE PIPING - B31.1 TABLE I I For Metal

Stress, kd

Tomperrturw

Not Exceeding p FI

100 200

300

400 500

600 650 700 750 800 850 Soo

950 loo0 1 o50 1100 1150 1200

Alloy 800H

Alloy 800

18.7 18.7 17.9 17.2 16.7 16.3 16.1 15.9 15.7 15.5 15.3 15.1 14.9 14.7 14.5 13.0 9.8 6.6

18.7’ 18.7 18.7 18.7 18.7 18.7 18.6 18.6

18.5 18.5 18.3

18.2 17.9 17.6 17.0 13.0

9.8 6.6

16.2 15.4 14.5 13.5 12.9 12.2 11.9 11.7 11.4 11.1 10.9 10.7 10.5 10.3 10.1 10.0 9.8 8.4

16.2’ 16.2 16.2 16.2 16.0 16.0 16.0 15.7 15.4 15.3 16.1

14.8 14.6 14.4 13.7

13.5 11.2 8-4

loue to the relatively low yield strength of these materials, the higher rtrese values were establishad e t temperatures where the short-time tensile properties govern to permit the use of these alloys where slightly greater deformation is acceptable. These higher stress values exceed 62.5% but do not exceed 90% of their yield strength a t temperature. Use of these stresses may result in dimensional changes due to permanent strain. These stress values are not recommended for the flanges of gasketed ts or other applications where slight amounts of distortion can cause ieakage or malfunction.

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This case shall expire on December31. 1986, unless previously annu ììeù or reoffirmed

CASE 137 September 1981

CASES

CODE FOR PRESSURE PIPING - B31.1 Case 137 - Piping Not Covered by Any A N S I / a M E 831 Code Section Inquiry: When no Section of the ASME Code for Pressure Piping, 831, specifically covers a piping system, which Section should bc uscd for materials, design, fabrication, assembly, erection, examination, inspection, and testing of this system? Reply: At his discretion, the may select any Section determined to be generally

applicable. However, it is cautioned that supplementary requirements to the Section chosen may be necessary to provide for a safe piping system for the uitended application. Technical limitations of the various Sections, legal requirements, and possible applicability of other codes or standards are some of Ute factors to be considered by the in determining the applicability of any Section of this Code.

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TñP case shall expire on December 31, 1986,

Case 139 July 1982

unless previously annulled or reaffirmed.


I

- B31.1

CIse 139 - Ruks for the U s of ASME SB-265md ASME SB-337Materills in ANSI/ASME B31.1. ConscrUction Inquiry: What additional rules shall apply to the use of materiais conforming to ASME SB-265 and ASME SB-337for the construction of piping in accordance with ANSI/ASME

B31.1? Reply: The following additional rules shall apply to the use of ASME SE-26s and ASME SE-337materials for construction of piping in accordance with ANSI/ASME B31.1;

I. ï h e following maximum aíìawabie stress values shall apply to ASME SB-265 material and ASME SB-337seamlew pipe : Metai Tempenbue

Not E x d i n g m)

GR I 1O0 150 200 250 300 350 400 450 500 550

600

8.8 8.1 7-3 6.5 5 -8 5.2 4.8 4:5 4.1 3 -6 3.1

MPdmum Anowable Stnss Vaiues In Tension (kd) GR2 GR 3 16.3 12.5 15.6 12.0 14.3 10.9 9.9 13.0 9.0 11.7 8.4 10.4 7.7 9.3 1.2 8.3 6.6 1 -5 6.2 6.7 5.7 6.O

GR. 7 12.5 12.0 10.9 9.9 9.0 8.4 7.1 1.2 6.6 6.2 5.7

2. The stress values listed in 1. may be interpolated t o determine values for intermediate temperaturer

3. For ASME SB-337welded pipe and ASME SB-265material formed into welded pipe, an efficiency factor of 0.85 l a l l be applied to the dowable stress values listed in 1. 4. Fille1 metal shall not be used in the manufacture of welded pipe. 5. Pipe shall comply with ail the requirements of ASME SB-337,with the exception of dimensional requirements. Pipe dimensions shaü comply with the requirements of ANSI

836.1 9-1976.

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