ASME CODE INTRODUCTION ASME Section Vill It provides requirements applicable to the design, fabrication, inspection, testing, and certification of pressure vessels operating at either internal or external pressures. This code was established in 1925 (Sec. VIII, Div.1) ASME Section Div. 1 Operating Pressure: 15 (psi) to 3,000 (psi) ASME Section Div. 2 Operating Pressure: 3,000 (psi) to 10,000 (psi) Its requirements are more rigorous than in Division 1 ASME Section Div. 3 Operating Pressure: above 10,000 (psi) It does not establish maximum pressure limits Its requirements are more rigorous than in Division 1 and 2ASME Section Vill Div. 1 I Forward Introduction: U-1, U-2, U-3, U-4 Subsection A: UG - General Requirements Subsection B: (Methods of Fabrication) UW —- Welded pressure vessels UF - Forged pressure vessels UB - Brazed pressure vessels Subsection C: (Classes of Material - Special Constructions) Materials: UCS - Carbon and Low Alloy Steel I UNF — Non ferrous Materials UHA - High Alloy Steel i CARD) UCI — Cast Iron UCL - Cladding and Lining UCD — Cast Ductile Iron UHT — Ferritic Steels with Heat Treatment ULW - Layered Constructions ULT - Low Temperature Service UHX — Shell and Tube Heat Exchanger Subsection D: Mandatory and Non mandatory Appendices Index ASME Code Key Words: Shall: mandatory rules May not: prohibition may can: Recommendations/Exemptions from prohibitions I shall be: RecommendationsTeese i Pressure Vessel Stamped Non Stamped Non Sane but MATERIALS FABRICATION WELDING NDE PWHT (supplementary) HYDRO TEST NAME PLATE er pe ee INSPECTION REQUIREMENTS i 4. MATERIALS Q Examination of all materials before fabrication to make certain they have the required thickness, to detect defects eek to make certain the materials are permitted by this Division (UG-4), and that. traceability (UG-77) to the material identification(UG-93) has been maintained. 2 Identification for all material used in the fabrication of the vessel or part (UG-93); E.g. Plate =Correct Material (As per Purchase Order/specs) =Visual Inspection for cracks specifically for impact tested material =Markings original/ transferred =Securing Partial Data Reports [UG-120(c)] (If part is ASME stamped) QO Check MTR according to ASME Section I] Part AINS SseueN ise se NTE i 1- MATERIALS Q Documentation of impact tests when such tests are required (UF-5, UCS-66, UHA-51,UHT-6, and ULT-5) Q Check Impact energy according to UG-84 (For C.S) and Lateral Expansion according to UHA-51 (For S.S and Duplex) Q Concurrence of the Inspector prior to any base metal repairs (UG-78 and UF-37) Q Documentation and Review of NDE results e.g. Lamination or Ultrasonic Testing e.t.c (If Required) according to specs. Q NACE Requirement (If Required) INSPECTION REQUIREMENT: i 2. FABRICATION Heads and Shells Forming according to UG-79 Q UG-79 (a) Limits are provided on cold working of all carbon and low alloy steels, nonferrous alloys, high alloy steels, and ferritic steels with tensile properties enhanced by heat treatment [UCS-79(d), UHA-44(a), UNF-79(a), and UHT-79(a)(1)]. OQ UG-79 (b) If the plates are to be rolled, the adjoining edges of longitudinal joints of cylindrical vessels shall first be shaped to the proper curvature by preliminary rolling to avoid having objectionable flat spots along the completed joints.INSPECTION REQUIREMENTS i 2-1(a) Heads Forming Bumping Cold < Heads Bumping & Hot i Bumping Spinning INSPECTION REQUIREMENTS i 2-1(b) Heads Forming Inspection UG-81(a) The inner surface of an ellipsoidal head shall not deviate outside of the specified shape by more than 1-1/4% of Inside Diameter nor inside the specified shape by more than 58% of Inside Diameter. Do . = According to UG-32 Knuckle Radius = |.D*0.17 Crown Radius =1.D*0.9Meee i 2-1(c) Heads/Shell Forming Inspection UG-80(a)(2) (Design : Intemal Pressure) Ol Heads *The difference in diameters shall not exceed 1%. (Ovality) O Shell *The difference in diameters shall not exceed 1%. (Ovality) *Peimissible difference in inside diameters given above may be increased by 2% of the inside diameter of the opening. (Ovality) Formula: (Maximum |.D - Minimum LD)/ Nominal LD] x 100% < 1% o 2-1(d) Heads/Shell Forming Inspection UG-80(b)(2) (Design : External Pressure) Q Shell =Must meet requirements for Internal Pressure UG-80(a)(2). =Must meet requirements in Figure UG-80.1. =Measurement shall be made from Deviason(e) -—} = Tenpiate] a segmental circular template from “ the out side of shell.INSPECTION REQUIREMENTS Figure UG-80.1 ute et Tika 29/t 2-2(a) Alignment Requirement UW-33(a) 1 Welded joint category UW-3. GEE: QUW-3 (b): Circumferential welded joints are butt joints if the angle(a) is equal to or less than 30 deg. (Otherwise will be a corner joint)INSPECTION REQUIREMENTS 2-2(a) Alignment Requirement UW-33(a) Q Alignment of sections at edges to be butt welded shall be such that the maximum offset is not areater than as defined in UW-33 Joint Categories Section Thickness, mm Up to 13, Incl Yat Yat Over 13 to 19, incl 3mm ut Over 19 to 38, incl, 3mm 5mm Over 38 to 51, Incl. 3mm ‘ae over 51 Lesser of Yigt or Lesser of Yet or 10 mm 19mm Q) The section thickness t is the nominal thickness of the thinner section I at the joint. INSPECTION REQUIREMENTS i 2-2(b) Taper Transition UW-9(c), UW-33(b) 1 When differ in thickness by more than one-fourth of the thickness (t/4) of the thinner section, or by more than 18 in. (3 mm), whichever is less. Q Taper may be machined or welded. Q) Weld metal build up shall be subject to the requirements of UW-42. 1G, UW BUTT WELDING OF PLATES OF UNEQUAL THICKNESSINSPECTION REQUIREMENTS i 2-3(a) Nozzles, Manholes and other attachments UG-82 / UG-92 Q Allattachments must be fit with the vessel outside or inside curvatures. Q. Pressure parts, such as saddle type nozzles, manhole rings, and reinforcement around openings, extend over pressure retaining welds, such welds shall be ground flush for the portion of the weld to be covered. UG-82(a) E.g. Nozzle Reinforcement Pad attachment. Q Non pressure parts, such as. [= #§ lugs, brackets, and support legs i and saddles, extend over lomsonristcamase coma] pressure retaining welds, [ect — such welds shall be ground ————————E—E_—E—_/ I flush as described above, or such parts shall be notched or coped to clear those welds. UG-82(b) E.g. Insulation Ring INSPECTION REQUIREMENTS i 2-3(b) Nozzle and Manhole inspection TechniqueINSPECTION REQUIREMENT: i 2-3(b) Nozzle and Manhole inspection Technique INSPECTION REQUIREMENTS Bs. wee Q No welding of any kind be done when the temperature of the base metal is lower than -20°C. (UW-30) Q Attemperatures between 0°C and -20°C, the surface of all areas within 75 mm of Welding shall be heated up to 15°C. (UW-30) Q Cleaning of the surface to be weld shall be as per UW-32(a) Q Surface shall be clean and free of scale, rust, oil, grease, slag, detrimental oxides, and other deleterious foreign material. UW-32(a) Q Welding Process shall be used as acceptable in UW-27. Q No welding to be done until the qualification are in place. (UW-26) QO GTAW-SMAW-SAW —-FCAW-SMAW are most common. (UW-27) i OQ WPS/WOT shall qualification shall be as per UW-28 (WPS) & UW-29 (WQT) with provisions of ASME IX.i 3-4(a) Welding Requirements (Safety First) 3-1(a-1) Before Welding Q Review of weld book. (WPS, PQR, Weld Map/Matrix, WQT) Q Consumables and MTRs. Q Welding process and ancillaries (cable, Regulator, Oven, e.t.c). Q Tack welding material. 3-1(a-2) During Welding Q Pre-heat values (Heating method, location and control method) Q In-process distortion control (Sequence or balanced welding) Q Consumable control (Specification, size, condition, and any special treatments) QO) Welding Procedure requirements. I O Arc Strikes INSPECTION REQUIREMENTS CARD) 3-4(a-3) After Welding Q Carry out visual inspection of the welded joint UG-97. (Profile, Defect e.t.c) Q Longitudinal and circumferential Butt Joints, ‘These joints shall also be checked for weld reinforcement height as per UW-35, Maximum Reinforcement Ree hii Q Weld size (Leg length) of Nozzles and other parts shall be checked as per i UW-16, Drawing or Specs.INSPECTION REQUIREMENTS I 3-1(a-3) After Welding Q In case of any rejection during visual inspection repair or build up shall be made as per UW-38 and UW-42. Q After the completion of welding it is important for welder or operator to punch his identification number, stamp or symbol at interval of 1m along the weld for traceability and to satisfy UW-37 equipments. (Punching Thickness limitation: 6mm for ferrous and 13mm for non ferrous) Welding Symbols omc, y saouas™ aceon ER cameo eanane at. } 1 Loaves Sze ‘Standard Location of Elements i 4- NDE (Non Destructive Examination) Part UW and ASME Sec. V When required acceptance criteria: UW- 51 (Full RT) & UW-52 (Spot RT) [also see UW-14] RT Types RT-A (Full): RT-3 : (Spot) Gre EaINSPECTION REQUIREMEN i 5. PWHT (Post Weld Heat Treatment) UW-2, UW-40, UCS-56 Q When required (as per UW-2, UW-40 and specs) PWHT must be performed according to UCS-56 and Table-UCS-56. Q Review PWHT specification for specified thickness and material and verify PWHT graph as per UCS-56(c)(2), UCS-56(d)(1), UCS-56(d)(2), UCS-56(d)(3), UCS-56(d)(5), UCS-56(d)(2) and Table no. UCS-56. Q Also follow WPS. POSTWELD HEAT TREATMENT REQUIREMENTS FOR CARBON AND LOW ALLOY STEELS (CONT'D) imal Tensor “enowau ronal Tec Pro, Tee ater ia ‘Sm erm fetal Ea IL 6 HYDRO TESTING (UG-99) Q Vessel shall be tested after completion of all fabrication and examinations. UG-99 (a)(1), UG-99 (a)(2). Q Cosmetic and Grinding on the base metal is allowed after this test. UG-99 (a)(2). Q Testing pressure : 1.3 x (MAWP) x (Lowest Stress Ratio) UG-99 (a)(2)(b). Q The hydrostatic test pressure at the top of the vessel shall be the minimum of the test pressures. Q Any nonhazardous liquid at any temperature may be used for the hydrostatic test if below its boiling point. UG-99(h) Q Combustible liquids having a flash point less than 43°C, I Such as petroleum distillates, may be used only for near atmospheric temperature tests. UG-99(h)INSPECTION REQUIREMENTS Rv) Ih 6. HYDRO TESTING (UG-99) Q Metal temperature during hydrostatic test. UG-99(h) 17°C minimum above the MDMT and 48°C maximum Q2 Liquid relief valve set to 1-1/3 times the test pressure is recommended for the pressure test system. (Caution) Q) Vent shall be provided at the heights point to purge air. UG-99(i) Q The maximum allowable working pressure may be assumed to be the same as the design pressure when calculations are not made to determine the maximum allowable working pressure. (Foot Note 34 of Ed.2013) Q1 Pressure chambers of combination units that have been designed to operate independently shall be hydrostatically tested as separate vessels. UG-99(e)(i) | Q Vessels may be tested after painting (Internal/External) except for those in lethal service, Other lines may be painted after leak test. UG-99(k) i 6-1 PNEUMATIC TEST (UG-100) Q This test may be used in lieu of hydro test. UG-100(a) (1) That are so designed and/or supported that they cannot safely be filled with water. UG-100(a)(1) (2) Not readily dried, that are to be used in services where traces of the testing liquid cannot be tolerated. UG-100(a)(2) 1 Testing pressure : 1.1 x (MAWP) x (Lowest Stress Ratio) UG-100 (b) 2) Metal Temperature 17°C minimum above the MDMT . UG-100 (c) Qi The pressure in the vessel shall be gradually increased to not more than one-half of the test pressure. Thereafter, the test pressure shall be increased in steps of approximately one-tenth of the test pressure until i the required test pressure has been reached. UG-100 (d)See en eR J 62 CLOSE INSPECTION QLHYDRO TEST Maintains this test pressure for 10 minutes before inspection. Then, if test is above maximum allowable working pressure (MAWP), reduces to MAWP while making a full thorough inspection for leaks. PNEUMATIC TEST Reduces the pressure to the maximum operating pressure before proceeding with the inspection; holds the pressure for a sufficient period of time to permit inspection of the system. N Bl 6-3 TEST GAGES (UG-102) Q An indicating gage shall be connected directly to the vessel at top of the vessel. UG-102 (a) Q Range shall be less than 1-1/2 nor more than 4 times that pressure. UG-102 (b) Q Degree of accuracy in digital gage is more than dial gage. UG-102 (b) QAIl gages shall be calibrated against a standard deadweight tester or a calibrated master gage. UG-102 (b) Q Gages shall be recalibrated at any time that there is reason to believe that they are in error. (Practice: 6 months) UG-102 (c)INSPECTION REQUIREMEN oz. name pate Q Vessel Marking. UG-116 Q Certification and Authorized inspection mark. UG-117 Q Marking Method. UG-118 rasan 1 Untied Steam Biker UB Dist Fine De Type of Contr Later) 1c oF gs welded Ww Brad 5 Resistance welds es INSPECTION REQUIREMEN’ BE & paTarePort (MDRIPDR) UG-120, Non Mandatory Appendix W OFormu1 (Exchangers) QO Form U1-A (Pressure vessel, Single Chamber) Form U1-B (Graphite Pressure Vessel) QO Form U1-P (Plate Type Heat Exchanger) Form U2 (Pressure Vessel Part Fabricated by Another Manufacturer) QFormU-2A —_ (Pressure Vessel Part Fabricated by Another Manufacturer OQ Formu3 Form U-3A, GFormu4 — (Supplementary Sheet for Vessels) i O Form U5 (Supplementary Sheet for Tube and Shell Type Exchangers)i 9 TOLERANCE SHEET Page 1-2 Page 2-2SUMMARY i Q Verifying that the Manufacturer has a valid Certificate of Authorization UG-117(a) and is working to a Quality Control System UG-117(e). Q2 Verifying that the applicable design calculations are available [U-2(b), U-2(c), mandatory Appendix 10-5, and 10-15(d)]. Q Verifying that materials used in the construction of the vessel comply with the requirements of UG-4 through UG-14 and UG-76, UG-77, UG-78 and UG-93. Q Verifying that all welding procedures have been qualified with the requirements of UW-27, UW-28, UW-47 and ASME Section IX. Q Verifying that all welders, welding operators, have been qualified with the requirements of UW-29, UW-48 and ASME Section IX. Q2 Verifying that the heat treatments, including PWHT, have been I performed according to UG-85, UW-10, UW-40, UW-49, and UF-52. SLU i Q2 Verifying that material imperfections repaired by welding were acceptably repaired by meeting the requirements of UG-78, UW52(d)(2)(c), UF-37, and UF-47(c). Q Verifying that weld defects were acceptably repaired and acceptable in UW-51(c) and UW-52(c). OvVerifying that required nondestructive examinations have been performed and that the results are acceptable to UW-50, UW-51, UW-52 Q2 Verifying that required impact test and Lateral Expansion have been performed and that the results are acceptable UG-84, UG-93 and UHA-51. Q Making a visual inspection of vessel to confirm that the material identification numbers have been properly transferred as required in UG-77 and UG-94.i Q Making a visual inspection of the vessel to confirm that there are no material or dimensional defects as defined UG-95, UG-96, and UG-97. Q Performing internal and external inspections and witnessing the hydrostatic or pneumatic tests (UG-80, UG-96, UG-97) Q Verifying that required PWHT has been performed and that the graph is acceptable to the requirements of UCS-56. Q Hydro or Pneumatic test performed as per UG-99, UG-100 and UG-102. Q Verifying that the required marking is provided (UG-115) and that any nameplate has been attached to the proper vessel. Q Signing the Certificate of Inspection on the Manufacturer's Data Report when the vessel, to the best of his knowledge and belief, is in i compliance with all the provisions of this Division.