Key Changes For The 2017 Edition Of The ASME BPVC

Key Changes forthe 2017 Edition ofthe ASME BPVC

Key Changes for the 2017 Edition of the ASME BPVCThis document represents a general summary of some of the major changes that will appear in the 2017 Editionof the ASME Boiler and Pressure Vessel Code. All changes to the Code will be available when the 2017 Editionis issued on July 1, 2017. The specific detailed changes should be carefully reviewed and verified as published inthe 2017 Edition to ensure compliance with Code requirements.Table Of ContentsSection I Major Changes . 4Section II, Part A Major Changes. 6Section II, Part B Major Changes. 10Section II, Part C Major Changes. 12Section II, Part D Major Changes. 14Section III NCA Major Changes. 15Section III Appendices Major Changes. 16Section III, Division 1 Major Changes. 17Section III, Division 3 Major Changes. 18General Section III, Major Changes. 19Section IV Major Changes. 20Section V Major Changes. 21Section VI Major Changes. 23Section VII Major Changes. 24Section VIII, Division 1 Major Changes. 25Section VIII, Division 2 Major Changes. 26Section VIII, Division 3 Major Changes. 28Section IX Major Changes. 29Sections X Major Changes. 31Section XI Major Changes. 33Section XII Major Changes. 35

Key Changes for the 2017 Edition of the ASME BPVCSection I Major ChangesRevise PG-75 to Clarify Visual Examination Requirements for Section I FabricationVisual examination is required in certain Section I paragraphs and implied in others, however there are no specific rulesfor technique, e.g., direct, remote, magnification, etc. The revision to PG-75 provides guidance for visual examination.Specific rules are not mandated by this revision, but specific requirements would are to be defined in the manufacturersquality program in line with non-mandatory appendix A-302.Add a New Nonmandatory Appendix A-X to Incorporate Code Case 2235 for Ultrasonic TestingCode Case 2235 was incorporated in Section I as a nonmandatory appendix to allow the use of ultrasonic examinationand fracture mechanics based acceptance criteria in lieu of the workmanship based criteria specified in PW-52.Revise PW-51.4 to Allow the Retention of Radiographs as Digital ImagesCurrent technology provides for accurate and secure conversion of radiographs from analog film to digital images. Thisrevision adds rules addressing the practice allowing for retention of the radiographic images into digital format.Revise PG-77 to Clarify Material Identification Requirements for Pressure Part Material OtherThan PlatePG-77 addresses identification and traceability of plate material but does not address other pressure part material. Thisrevision provides the requirement for a Section I Certificate Holder to maintain the identity of the pressure part materialuntil the required Data Report is completed. Once a partial data report or Master Data report is certified the materialidentity requirement is satisfied. Material identification for the Part that is masked, removed, or otherwise obliterateddue to subsequent processing need not be reestablished.Revisions to PG-25.2.4 and PW-50 for Mandatory the Mandatory Training, Experience, andExamination Requirements Listed In Section V, Article 1, Mandatory Appendix II for CR, DR, PAUTand TOFDPG-25.2.4 and PW-50 were revised so the mandatory training, experience, and examination requirements listed inSection V, Article 1, Mandatory Appendix II that must be incorporated into the employer’s written practice for thequalification of NDE personnel if the techniques of computed radiography (CR), digital radiography (DR), phased arrayultrasonic (PAUT), or ultrasonic time of flight diffraction (TOFD) are to be used.Revision to PG-73.5.2.2.2 for Auxiliary Lift Assist DevicesAt the time of lift assist devices were incorporated into the Code, the state of the art comprised only hydraulic andpneumatic actuated devices. The previous wording excluded other suitable means of device actuation. This revisionto PG-73.5.2.2.2 adopts new wording that will permit any suitable means of lift assist device actuation. The proposedterminology “auxiliary lift assist device” is consistent with the terminology used in PTC 25.AMERICASE global@ihs.comT 1 877 413 5184 (Toll Free) 1 303 397 7956 (Direct)F 1 303 397 2740EUROPE, MIDDLE EAST, AFRICAE emeastore@ihs.comT 44 1344 328039F 44 1344 328005ASIA PACIFICE global.hongkong@ihs.comT 852 2368 5733F 852 2368 52694

Key Changes for the 2017 Edition of the ASME BPVCRevisions to PW-54 for the Hydrostatic Test of Repair and Replacement PartsPW-54.1 was revised to clarify that welded pressure parts are to be subjected to a hydrostatic test with the completedboiler as required by PG-99. Revise PW-54.2 and PW-54.3 were revised by replacing the word “part” with the word“boiler.” PW-54.4 was added to refer the reader to paragraph A-64 for guidance when supplying repair orreplacement parts.Revise Table A-320 to Reference the 2016 Edition of B31.1, Power PipingTable A-320 was revised to reference B31.1 - 2016. Also included are two additional footnotes: (1) Figure PG-58.3.1(b) inSection I shall apply for boiler external piping (BEP) in lieu of Figure 100.1.2 (B.2) in B31.1, and (2) The 2017 Edition ofSection I shall apply for BEP in lieu of that specified in B31.1 Mandatory Appendix F.AMERICASE global@ihs.comT 1 877 413 5184 (Toll Free) 1 303 397 7956 (Direct)F 1 303 397 2740EUROPE, MIDDLE EAST, AFRICAE emeastore@ihs.comT 44 1344 328039F 44 1344 328005ASIA PACIFICE global.hongkong@ihs.comT 852 2368 5733F 852 2368 52695

Key Changes for the 2017 Edition of the ASME BPVCSection II, Part A Major ChangesOver thirty-five ASTM Specifications Adopted into the 2017 EditionThe list of ASTM Specifications adopted into the 2017 Edition are shown on the following pages. Please consult thespecification in the 2017 Edition to determine if the ASTM specification and the ASME specification are identical or if anyrequirements were added to the corresponding ASME specification in Section II, Part A.Seven International Material Specifications Adopted into the 2017 EditionThe list of CSA, EN and JIS Specifications adopted into the 2017 Edition are shown on the following pages. Pleaseconsult the specification in the 2017 Edition to determine if the international material specification and the ASMEspecification are identical or if any requirements were added to the corresponding ASME specification inSection II, Part A.AMERICASE global@ihs.comT 1 877 413 5184 (Toll Free) 1 303 397 7956 (Direct)F 1 303 397 2740EUROPE, MIDDLE EAST, AFRICAE emeastore@ihs.comT 44 1344 328039F 44 1344 328005ASIA PACIFICE global.hongkong@ihs.comT 852 2368 5733F 852 2368 52696

Key Changes for the 2017 Edition of the ASME BPVCASTM Specifications Adopted into the 2017 Edition of Section II, Part AASTM A6/A6M-14 Standard Specification for General Requirements for Rolled Structural Steel Bars, Plates, Shapes, andSheet PilingASTM A20/A20M-15 Standard Specification for General Requirements for Steel Plates for Pressure VesselsASTM A31/A31M-14 Standard Specification for Steel Rivets and Bars for Rivets, Pressure VesselsASTM A36/A36M-14 Standard Specification for Carbon Structural SteelASTM A182/A182M-14a Standard Specification for Forged or Rolled Alloy and Stainless Steel Pipe Flanges, ForgedFittings, and Valves and Parts for High-Temperature ServiceASTM A213 / A213M - 15 Standard Specification for Seamless Ferritic and Austenitic Alloy-Steel Boiler, Superheater, andHeat-Exchanger TubesASTM A266/A266M-13 Standard Specification for Carbon Steel Forgings for Pressure Vessel ComponentsASTM A249/A249M-15a Standard Specification for Welded Austenitic Steel Boiler, Superheater, Heat Exchanger, andCondenser TubesASTM A299/A299M-09 Standard Specification for Pressure Vessel Plates, Carbon Steel, Manganese-SiliconASTM A312 / A312M - 15 Standard Specification for Seamless, Welded, and Heavily Cold Worked Austenitic StainlessSteel PipesASTM A333/A333M-13 Standard Specification for Seamless and Welded Steel Pipe for Low-Temperature Service andOther Applications with Required Notch ToughnessASTM A335/A335M-15a Standard Specification for Seamless Ferritic Alloy-Steel Pipe for High-Temperature ServiceASTM A336/A336M-15 Standard Specification for Alloy Steel Forgings for Pressure and High-Temperature PartsASTM A403/A403M-15 Standard Specification for Wrought Austenitic Stainless Steel Piping FittingsASTM A409/A409M-15 Standard Specification for Welded Large Diameter Austenitic Steel Pipe for Corrosive or HighTemperature ServiceASTM A426/A426M-13 Standard Specification for Centrifugally Cast Ferritic Alloy Steel Pipe for High Temperature ServiceASTM A455/A455M-12a Standard Specification for Pressure Vessel Plates, Carbon Steel, High-Strength ManganeseASTM A508/A508M-16 Standard Specification for Quenched and Tempered Vacuum-Treated Carbon and Alloy SteelForgings for Pressure VesselsASTM A515/A515M-10 Standard Specification for Pressure Vessel Plates, Carbon Steel, for Intermediate- andHigher-Temperature ServiceASTM A516/A516M-10 Standard Specification for Pressure Vessel Plates, Carbon Steel, for Moderate- andLower-Temperature ServiceASTM A517/A517M-10 Standard Specification for Pressure Vessel Plates, Alloy Steel, High-Strength, Quenchedand TemperedASTM A533/A533M-16 Standard Specification for Pressure Vessel Plates, Alloy Steel, Quenched and Tempered,Manganese-Molybdenum and Manganese-Molybdenum-NickelAMERICASE global@ihs.comT 1 877 413 5184 (Toll Free) 1 303 397 7956 (Direct)F 1 303 397 2740EUROPE, MIDDLE EAST, AFRICAE emeastore@ihs.comT 44 1344 328039F 44 1344 328005ASIA PACIFICE global.hongkong@ihs.comT 852 2368 5733F 852 2368 52697

Key Changes for the 2017 Edition of the ASME BPVCASTM A542/A542M-13 Standard Specification for Pressure Vessel Plates, Alloy Steel, Quenched-and Tempered,Chromium-Molybdenum, and Chromium-Molybdenum-VanadiumASTM A553/A553M-14 Standard Specification for Pressure Vessel Plates, Alloy Steel, Quenched and Tempered 7, 8, and9 % NickelASTM A562/A562M-10 Standard Specification for Pressure Vessel Plates, Carbon Steel, Manganese-Titanium for Glass orDiffused Metallic CoatingsASTM A572/A572M-13a Standard Specification for High-Strength Low-Alloy Columbium-Vanadium Structural SteelASTM A587-96 Standard Specification for Electric-Resistance-Welded Low-Carbon Steel Pipe for the Chemical IndustryASTM A645/A645M-10 Standard Specification for Pressure Vessel Plates, 5% and 5 1 2% Nickel Alloy Steels, SpeciallyHeat TreatedASTM A656/A656M-13 Standard Specification for Hot-Rolled Structural Steel, High-Strength Low-Alloy Plate withImproved FormabilityASTM A671/A671M-16 Standard Specification for Electric-Fusion-Welded Steel Pipe for Atmospheric andLower TemperaturesASTM A688/A688M-15 Standard Specification for Seamless and Welded Austenitic Stainless Steel FeedwaterHeater TubesASTM A723/A723M-10(R2015) Standard Specification for Alloy Steel Forgings for High-Strength PressureComponent ApplicationASTM A765/A765M-07(R2012) Standard Specification for Carbon Steel and Low-Alloy Steel Pressure-Vessel-ComponentForgings with Mandatory Toughness RequirementsASTM A788/A788M-15 Standard Specification for Steel Forgings, General RequirementsASTM A941-15 Standard Terminology Relating to Steel, Stainless Steel, Related Alloys, and FerroalloysASTM A962/A962M-11a Standard Specification for Common Requirements for Bolting Intended for Use at AnyTemperature from Cryogenic to the Creep RangeASTM A965/A965M-14 Standard Specification for Steel Forgings, Austenitic, for Pressure and High Temperature PartsASTM A999/A999M-14 Standard Specification for General Requirements for Alloy and Stainless Steel PipeAMERICASE global@ihs.comT 1 877 413 5184 (Toll Free) 1 303 397 7956 (Direct)F 1 303 397 2740EUROPE, MIDDLE EAST, AFRICAE emeastore@ihs.comT 44 1344 328039F 44 1344 328005ASIA PACIFICE global.hongkong@ihs.comT 852 2368 5733F 852 2368 52698