ASME B31.

3 Process Piping Committee September 23-25, 2013 Supplemental Agenda (138)

ASME B31.3
Process Piping
Section Committee
Meeting No. 138 Supplemental Agenda

Portland Marriott at Sable Oaks

200 Sable Oaks Drive
South Portland, ME 04106
Tel: 207-871-8000

Monday-Wednesday, September 23-25, 2013

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7 PRESENTATIONS
FuseTalk Discussion Forum Demonstration

Discussion: Mr. Ted Lazar will conduct a presentation on the FuseTalk discussion forum.

9 REQUESTS FOR INTERPRETATION

9.9 13-1499 B31.3-2012, Interpretation of Requirement 345.2.3(c) Closure Welds Page 6
(Shealy)
Subgroup: E

This inquiry was received from Evan Shealy on August 29, 2013. It was forwarded to SG-E for a
response.

9.10 13-1507 B31.3-2008, Interpretation of Requirement 331.2.3 Dissimilar Page 7

Materials PWHT (Bas)
Subgroup: E

This inquiry was received from Mustafa Alpher Bas on September 4, 2013. It was forwarded to SG-E
for a response.

9.11 13-1508 B31.3-2008, Interpretation of Requirement 323.3.5 Acceptance Page 8

Criteria (Bas)
Subgroup: D

This inquiry was received from Mustafa Alpher Bas on September 4, 2013. It was forwarded to SG-D
for a response.

9.12 13-1548 B31.3-2008, Interpretation of Para. 323.3.5 Low Temperature Page 9

Toughness Tests for Metals (Bas)
Subgroup: D

This inquiry was received from Mustafa Alpher Bas on September 4, 2013. It was forwarded to SG-D
for a response.

9.13 13-1549 B31.3-2008, Interpretation of Table 323.3.1 Impact Testing Page 10

Requirements for Metal (Bas)
Subgroup: D

This inquiry was received from Mustafa Alpher Bas on September 4, 2013. It was forwarded to SG-D
for a response.

11 REVISIONS B31.3 SECTION COMMITTEE LEVEL

11.1 Subgroup A on General Requirements D. Christian (Chair)

11.1.8 TN 13-1070 B31.3, Proposed Revision to Para. 300.2 Definition of Inline Pages 11-12
Portions of Instruments (A-13-02)

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Subgroup: A Project Manager: C. Melo

The project manager revised the proposal accordingly. This item was submitted to the B31.3 SC for first
consideration ballot. B31.3 SC Ballot #13-2069 is scheduled to close on October 11, 2013.

11.2 Subgroup B on Design R. Bojarczuk (Chair)

11.2.3 TN 11-1340 B31.3, Proposed Revision to B31.3, Proposed Revision to Pages 13-15
Para. 302.3.6 to Add an Absolute Limit of 4S (B-09-09)
Subgroup: B Project Manager: K. Shipley

The project manager revised the proposal accordingly. This item was submitted to the B31.3 SC for first
consideration ballot. B31.3 SC Ballot #13-2069 is scheduled to close on October 11, 2013.

11.2.10 TN 13-1540 B31.3, Proposed Revision to Para. 321.1.2 Analysis (B-07-03) Pages 16-22
Subgroup: B Project Manager: K. Shipley

This item was submitted to the B31.3 SC for first consideration ballot. B31.3 SC Ballot #13-2069 is scheduled to
close on October 11, 2013.

11.4 Subgroup D on Materials B. Agee (Chair)

11.4.3 TN 11-964 B31.3 Verify that all Basic Quality Factors for Longitudinal Weld Pages 23-26
Pipe are Listed in Table A-1B (D-08-01)
Subgroup: D Project Manager: A. Yasemi

The project manager revised the proposal accordingly. This item was submitted to the B31.3 SC for first
consideration ballot. B31.3 SC Ballot #13-2069 is scheduled to close on October 11, 2013.

11.4.4 TN 11-966 B31.3, Proposed Revision to Add Grade 316Ti Tubing per Pages 27-34
ASTM A213 to Table A-1 (D-09-08)
Subgroup: D Project Manager: S. Tang

The project manager editorially revised the proposal. This item will be submitted to the B31 Standards Committee
for first consideration ballot.

11.4.17 TN 13-819 B31.3 and B31.1 (TN 13-337), Code Case Request for a New Pages 35-36
Material Listing Tungum Tubing (D-13-04)
Subgroup: D Project Manager: D. Rahoi

This item was submitted to the B31.3 SC for first consideration ballot. B31.3 SC Ballot #13-2069 is scheduled to
close on October 11, 2013.

11.4.18 TN 13-1439 Update References to NACE Standards in Appendices E and F Pages 37-41
(D-13-25)
Subgroup: D Project Manager: T. Jacobs

This item was submitted to the B31.3 SC for first consideration ballot. B31.3 SC Ballot #13-2069 is scheduled to
close on October 11, 2013.

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11.5 Subgroup E on Fabrication, Examination and Testing C. Eskridge (Chair)

11.5.11 TN 13-707 B31.3, Proposed Revision to Para. 341.3.4 Progressive Sampling for Pages 42-45
Examination (E-12-14)
Subgroup: E Project Manager: R. Reamey

This item was submitted to the B31.3 SC for first consideration ballot. B31.3 SC Ballot #13-2069 is scheduled to
close on October 11, 2013.

11.8 Subgroup H on High Purity Piping V. Molina (Chair)

11.8.1 TN 12-1768 B31.3, Proposed Revision to Add Appendix U to Table 300.4 and Pages 46-49
Para. U344.8.2 (H-11-02)
Subgroup: H Project Manager: B. Henon

This item was submitted to the B31.3 SC for first consideration ballot. B31.3 SC Ballot #13-2069 is scheduled to
close on October 11, 2013.

12 REVISIONS B31.3 SUBGROUP LEVEL

12.4 Subgroup D on Materials B. Agee (Chair)

12.4.22 TN 13-1557 B31.3, Proposed New Code Case for Copper Casting Alloy C87600 to ASTM B-584 to 600F
(316C) (D-13-XX)
Subgroup: D Project Manager: D. Rahoi

Mr. Rahoi requested this new item be opened.

12.5 Subgroup E on Fabrication, Examination and Testing C. Eskridge (Chair)

12.5.18 TN 13-757 B31.3, Proposed Revision to Add Code Case 181 as an Appendix Pages 50-55
(E-12-03)
Subgroup: E Project Manager: K. Chizen

B31.3 SG-E Ballot #13-1957 closed on September 12, 2013. The item received two technical comments.

The project manager is asked to prepare responses to the ballot comments and to advise the Secretary whether the
previously balloted proposal is being reaffirmed or revised based upon the ballot comments.

12.5.30 TN 13-1465 B31.3, Proposed Revision to Para. 341.4.4(c) Autogenous Welds Pages 56-57
(E-13-14)
Subgroup: E Project Manager: R. Reamey

This item was submitted to the B31.3 SC for first consideration ballot. B31.3 SC Ballot #13-2069 is scheduled to
close on October 11, 2013.

12.7 Subgroup G on High Pressure Piping F. Tatar (Chair)

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12.7.4 TN 09-1789 B31.3, Request for Section II to Provide Allowable Stresses for ASTM A 694, All Grades, Carbon
Steel Forging Materials (G-08-07)
Subgroup: G Project Manager: F. Tatar

BPV II approved this proposal under BPV II Ballot #13-402.

16 REPORTS FROM LIAISON ORGANIZATIONS

B16 Activities (C. Davila): Pages 58-59

Manufacturers Standardization Society (P. Ellenberger): Page 60

Hydrogen Piping (P. Ellenberger): No new report. The Committee plans to meeting during B31 Code Week in
Portland, ME.

BPE (B. Henon/B. Huitt): Pages 61-63

17 NEW BUSINESS
17.12 B31.3, Proposed Consideration of HAZ of Steel ASTM A 335 Gr P91 (E-13-XX) Page 64
Subgroup: E Project C. Eskridge

This item was received from Johnny Pereira on September 16, 2013. It was forwarded to SG-E for consideration.

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 Inquiry 13-1499 (B31.3 SG-E)
Riad Mohamed

From: Shealy, Evan R. <ERShealy@moxproject.com>

Sent: Thursday, September 05, 2013 9:41 AM
To: Riad Mohamed
Subject: RE: ASME B31.3 interpretation

Yes,Iwouldlikeaformalinterpretation.IhadbelievedthatIdidfollowthedirectioninAppendixZ,musttheformal
interpretationrequestbesubmittedbyUSPS?

From: Riad Mohamed [mailto:MohamedR@asme.org]

Sent: Wednesday, September 04, 2013 10:04 AM
To: Shealy, Evan R.; CustomerCare
Subject: RE: ASME B31.3 interpretation

DearSir,

Inmyopinion,theCodedoesnotclearlyaddressthisissue.

Regards,
RiadMohamed
Secretary,B31.3

Note:Thisisaninformalresponseandonlyreflectsmyopinion.ItisnotaB31.3Committeesresponse.Ifyouwouldlikea
formalinterpretation,pleaseadvisemeandsubmityourinquiryinaccordancewithAppendixZoftheB31.3Code.The
B31.3Committeewillreviewanyformalinterpretationatitsnextmeeting,scheduledforSeptember2325,2013.ASME
doesnot"approve,""certify,""rate,"or"endorse"anyitem,construction,proprietarydevice,oractivity.

From: Shealy, Evan R. [mailto:ERShealy@moxproject.com]

Sent: Thursday, August 29, 2013 11:11 AM
To: CustomerCare
Subject: ASME B31.3 interpretation

Pleaseprovideaninterpretationforthefollowingquestion:

Section345.1Isittheintentionofthecodethatleaktestingisonlyrequiredforsystemswithjoints(welded,threaded,
orbolted)?Thatis,ifashortrunofpipeisbentandeachendconnectedviaclosureweld(inaccordancewith345.2.3(c)
)ateachend,isleaktestingrequired?

ProposedreplyItisbelievedthatoncepipingisbentitisnolongeralistedcomponentandthereforeisrequiredtobe
leaktested.Althoughtheonlyjointsareclosureweldsandthecodeonlyaddressesexaminationofjoints,thebent
pipingmuststillpassahydrotest.

EvanShealy
C/OShawAREVAMOXServices
POBox7097
Aiken,SC29804

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Inquiry#131507(B31.3SGE)

From: Alper Ba [mailto:alperbas83@gmail.com]

Sent: Wednesday, September 04, 2013 11:54 PM
To: Riad Mohamed
Subject: Re: Question where can get answer

Subject: ASME B31.3-2008 edition, 331.2.3 Dissimilar Materials PWHT

Questions 1: In accordance with ASME B31.3-2008 edition, 331.2.3 Dissimilar Materials ( a) should
be applicable for clad ferritic pipe-clad ferritic pipe (A333 Gr6+3mm Incone625) welding?

Questions 2: In accordance with ASME B31.3-2008 edition, Heat treatment of welded joints including
both ferritic and austenitic components and filler metals is similiar austenitic base matel, 331.2.3
Dissimilar Materials ( a) should be applicable for that joint?

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Inquiry#131508(B31.3SGD)

From: Alper Ba [mailto:alperbas83@gmail.com]

Sent: Wednesday, September 04, 2013 11:54 PM
To: Riad Mohamed
Subject: Re: Question where can get answer

Subject: ASME B31.3-2008 edition, 323.3.5 Acceptance Criteria

Questions 1: In accordance with ASME B31.3-2008 edition, 323.3.5 Acceptance Criteria, Minimum
Energy Requirements should be observed for (P-Nos. 6, 7, and 8, Other carbon and low alloy steels
having specified minimum tensile strengths equal to or greater than 656 MPa)?

Questions 2: In accordance with ASME B31.3-2008 edition, 323.3.5 Acceptance Criteria ( c) , Weld
Impact Test Requirements should be applicable for clad ferrit pipe-clad ferric pipe welding? (A333
gr6 +3mm Inconel625)

Questions 3: In accordance with ASME B31.3-2008 edition, 323.3.5 Acceptance Criteria ( c ) Where
two base metals(one of P1 and other P8 )having different required impact energy values are joined
by welding, and weld metal is tensile strength is most matching the P8, Lateral Expansion
Requirements should be followed based on323.3.5 Acceptance Criteria (b)?

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Inquiry #13-1548 (B31.3 SG-E)

From: Alper Ba [mailto:alperbas83@gmail.com]

Sent: Wednesday, September 04, 2013 11:54 PM
To: Riad Mohamed
Subject: Re: Question where can get answer

Subject: ASME B31.3 2008 EDITION, Table 323.2.2 Requirements for Low Temperature Toughness
Tests for Metals

Question: In accordance with ASME B31.3-2008 edition, Table 323.2.2 A-6 BOX, when SB-423
N08825 base metals welded by SFA-5.14 ERNiCrMo-3 N06625. In this case Toughness Tests
required?

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Inquiry #13-1549 (B31.3 SG-D)

From: Alper Ba [mailto:alperbas83@gmail.com]

Sent: Wednesday, September 04, 2013 11:54 PM
To: Riad Mohamed
Subject: Re: Question where can get answer

Subject: ASME B31.3 2008 EDITION, Table 323.3.1 Impact Testing Requirements for Metals

Question: : In accordance with ASME B31.3-2008 edition, if we apply impact test, qualification range is

a)T/2 to T + 6 mm ?

b) Asme sec IX. QW-403.6 ?

c) concurrence of B31.3 and and ASME sec. IX

Thank for your help

Best Regards

M.Alper BAS

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A. Record Information
1. Record# 2. Primary Committee Responsible 3. Record Level 4. Record Sub-Type *
13-1070 B31.3 SC Out for SC Ballot Revision

B. Record Description
1. Subject *
B31.3, Proposed Revision to Para. 300.2 Definition of Inline Portions of Instruments (A-13-02)

2. Proposal
Clarify the Definition of Piping Components in Section 300.2 Definitions by adding a new definition for inline portions
of instruments.

3. Explanation *
Records #09-1445 and #12-238 refer to requests for interpretation of paragraph 300.2 definition of piping component
where it states inline portions of instruments. The proposed revision is intended to remove the confusion by adding a
new definition for inline portions of instruments to paragraph 300.2.

Comments & Negatives Posted for Ballot#: 13-2069

BallotscheduledtocloseonOctober11,2013.

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Proposal:

Clarify the Definition of Piping Components in Section 300.2 Definitions by

adding a new definition for inline portions of instruments.

Explanation and Background:

Records #09-1445 and #12-238 refer to requests for interpretation of paragraph

300.2 definition of piping component where it states inline portions of
instruments. The proposed revision is intended to remove the confusion by
adding a new definition for inline portions of instruments to paragraph 300.2.

Existing Code Proposed Revision

300.2 Definitions 300.2 Definitions

indication, rounded: in magnetic particle, indication, rounded: in magnetic particle,

liquid penetrant, or similar examination, a
closed surface area marking or denoting a
discontinuity requiring evaluation, whose
longest dimension is less than three times
the width of the indication.
liquid penetrant, or similar examination, a
closed surface area marking or denoting a
discontinuity requiring evaluation, whose
longest dimension is less than three times
the width of the indication.

in-process examination: see para. 344.7. Inline portions of instruments: pressure

containing portions of instruments that
are in direct contact with the fluid when
directly connected to a piping system.

in-process examination: see para. 344.7.

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A. Record Information
1. Record# 2. Primary Committee Responsible 3. Record Level 4. Record Sub-Type *
11-1340 B31.3 SC Out for SC Ballot Revision

B. Record Description
1. Subject *
Proposed Revision to B31.3, Proposed Revision to Para. 302.3.6 to Add an Absolute Limit of 4S (B-09-09)

2. Proposal
Per the guidance of ASME STLLC R&D Report STP-PT-024 Development Of Basic Time-Dependent Allowable
Stresses For Creep Regime In Section VIII Division 1, add an absolute limit of 4S to the allowable displacement
stress range in para 302.3.6.

3. Explanation *
In response the findings of ASME STLL R&D Report STP-PT-024, it is recommended to implement an absolute limit
of 4S to the allowable displacement stress range in para 302.3.5(d). This additional 4S limit is an attempt to limit the
accumulated creep damage to 20% for an assumed 10 hour occasional load event.

Comments & Negatives Posted for Ballot#: 13-2069

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Proposal:

Per the guidance of ASME STLLC R&D Report STP-PT-024 Development Of Basic Time-
Dependent Allowable Stresses For Creep Regime In Section VIII Division 1, add an absolute
limit of 4S for the sum of longitudinal stress due to sustained and occasional loads in para
302.3.6. This additional 4S limit assures accumulated creep damage to be no more than 20% for
an assumed 10 hour occasional load event. For the case when occasional loads exceed 10 hours
over the life of the piping system, we set an additional limit to the stress that results in 20% creep
life fraction per Appendix V.

Explanation:

In response the findings of ASME STLL R&D Report STP-PT-024 (see attached pages 7-18 of
the report), it is recommended to implement an absolute limit of 4S to the allowable
displacement stress range in para 302.3.5(d). This additional 4S limit assures accumulated creep
damage to be no more than 20% for an assumed 10 hour occasional load event.

The initial ballot was disapproved due to not providing the STLL R&D Report STP-PT-024 as
the background information; this report is included in this ballot and the pertinent portions are
highlighted in yellow to assist the reviewer. The initial ballot also had concerns that occasional
loading over the life of the piping system can be in excess of the 10 hours used to establish the
4S limit. The proposal was revised to require occasional loading in excess of 10 hours to also be
limited by the stress to cause a 20% creep life fraction per Appendix V.

Existing Code Proposed Revision

Para 302.3.6 Limits of Calculated
Stresses Due to Occasional Loads
(a) Operation. The sum of the
longitudinal stresses, SL, due to
sustained loads, such as pressure and
weight, and of the stresses produced by
occasional loads, such as wind or
earthquake, may be as much as 1.33
times the basic allowable stress given
in Appendix A. Wind and earthquake
forces need not be considered as acting
concurrently.
For Elevated Temperature Fluid
Service (see definition in para. 300.2),
as an alternative to the use of 1.33
times the basic allowable stress
provided in Table A-1, the allowable
stress for occasional loads of short
duration, such as surge, extreme wind,
or earthquake, may be taken as the
Para 302.3.6 Limits of Calculated
Stresses Due to Occasional Loads
(a) Operation. The sum of the
longitudinal stresses, SL, due to
sustained loads, such as pressure and
weight, and of the stresses produced by
occasional loads, such as wind or
earthquake, may be as much as 1.33
times the basic allowable stress given
in Appendix A. Wind and earthquake
forces need not be considered as acting
concurrently.
For Elevated Temperature Fluid
Service (see definition in para. 300.2),
as an alternative to the use of 1.33
times the basic allowable stress
provided in Table A-1 for materials
other than those with nonductile
propertiesbehavior, the allowable stress
for occasional loads, such as surge,

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Existing Code
strength reduction factor times 90% of
the yield strength at temperature for
materials other than those with
nonductile behavior. This yield strength
shall be as listed in the BPV Code,
Section II, Part D, Table Y-1, or
determined in accordance with para.
302.3.2(f). The strength reduction
factor represents the reduction in yield
strength with long-term exposure of the
material to elevated temperatures and,
in the absence of more applicable data,
shall be taken as 1.0 for austenitic
stainless steel and 0.8 for other
materials.
For castings, the basic allowable
stress shall be multiplied by the casting
quality factor, Ec. Where the allowable
stress value exceeds two-thirds of yield
strength at temperature, the allowable
stress value must be reduced as
specified in para. 302.3.2(e).
(b) Test. Stresses due to test conditions are
not subject to the limitations in para. 302.3.
It is not necessary to consider other
occasional loads, such as wind and
earthquake, as occurring concurrently with
test loads.
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Proposed Revision
extreme wind, or earthquake, may be
taken as the minimum of the following:
(1) the strength reduction factor
times 90% of the yield strength at
temperature for materials other than
those with nonductile behavior
(2) four times the basic allowable
stress given in Appendix A
(3) for occasional loads which
exceed 10 hours over the life of the
piping system, the stress resulting
in 20% creep life fraction per
Appendix V
This yield strength shall be as listed in
the BPV Code, Section II, Part D, Table Y-
1, or determined in accordance with para.
302.3.2(f). The strength reduction factor
represents the reduction in yield strength
with long-term exposure of the material to
elevated temperatures and, in the absence
of more applicable data, shall be taken as
1.0 for austenitic stainless steel and 0.8 for
other materials.
For castings, the basic allowable
stress shall be multiplied by the casting
quality factor, Ec. Where the allowable
stress value exceeds two-thirds of yield
strength at temperature, the allowable
stress value must be reduced as
specified in para. 302.3.2(e).
(b) Test. Stresses due to test conditions are
not subject to the limitations in para. 302.3.
It is not necessary to consider other
occasional loads, such as wind and
earthquake, as occurring concurrently with
test loads.
A. Record Information
1. Record# 2. Primary Committee Responsible 3. Record Level 4. Record Sub-Type *
13-1540 B31.3 SC Out for SC Ballot Revision

B. Record Description
1. Subject *
B31.3, Proposed Revision to Para. 321.1.2 Analysis (B-07-03)

2. Proposal
Add a reference to ASME Section VIII Division 1 Nonmandatory Appendix G Suggested Good Practice Regarding
Piping Reactions and Design of Supports at Attachments paragraph G-9 to ASME B31.3 paragraph 321.1.2.

3. Explanation *
Integrally welded attachments such as trunnions, clips, shoe, etc. have been used by designers and fabricators for
many years. ASME B31.3 has never given any specific guidance on the design method for these items perhaps due
to the complexities involved. However, other codes and ASME code sections have proceeded to develop guidance on
the subject. Section III NC has published two-code cases that may be used to design welded attachments of trunnions
and plates onto the run pipe wall. ASME Section VIII Division 1 and 2 guides the user by providing a list of
recommended methods that can be used to assess such welded attachments. All these methods incorporate the
complex interactions that occur at the pipe wall between the attachments and the wall. A table summarizing a number
of methods referenced in ASME Codes (Sec. III, Sec.VIII Div. 1 and 2) is attached. Rather than choosing a single
method or two and incorporating them into ASME B31.3, we thought it would be more appropriate to follow ASME
Section VIII Div.1 guidance which is also shown at the end of this ballot.

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Proposal:

Add a reference to ASME Section VIII Division 1 Nonmandatory Appendix G Suggested Good
Practice Regarding Piping Reactions and Design of Supports at Attachments paragraph G-9 to
ASME B31.3 paragraph 321.1.2.

Explanation:

Integrally welded attachments such as trunnions, clips, shoe, etc. have been used by designers
and fabricators for many years. ASME B31.3 has never given any specific guidance on the
design method for these items perhaps due to the complexities involved. However, other codes
and ASME code sections have proceeded to develop guidance on the subject. Section III NC has
published two-code cases that may be used to design welded attachments of trunnions and plates
onto the run pipe wall. ASME Section VIII Division 1 and 2 guides the user by providing a list
of recommended methods that can be used to assess such welded attachments. All these methods
incorporate the complex interactions that occur at the pipe wall between the attachments and the
wall. A table summarizing a number of methods referenced in ASME Codes (Sec. III, Sec.VIII
Div. 1 and 2) is attached. Rather than choosing a single method or two and incorporating them
into ASME B31.3, we thought it would be more appropriate to follow ASME Section VIII Div.1
guidance which is also shown at the end of this ballot.

Existing Code Proposed Revision

321.1.2 Analysis. In general, the 321.1.2 Analysis. In general, the

location and design of pipe supporting
elements may be based on simple
calculations and engineering judgment.
However, when a more refined analysis is
required and a piping analysis, which
may include support stiffness, is made,
the stresses, moments, and reactions
determined thereby shall be used in the
design of supporting elements.
location and design of pipe supporting
elements and the local effects on the
pipe wall may be based on simple
calculations and engineering judgment.
However, when a more refined analysis is
required and a piping analysis, which
may include support stiffness, is made,
the stresses, moments, and reactions
determined thereby shall be used in the
design of supporting elements. Guidance
on the design of supports, attachments,
and piping reactions may be found in the
references in ASME Section VIII Division
1 Appendix G paragraph G-9.

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Welded Structural Attachment Assessment Methods

Codes Referencing
Method Title of Method This Method
Local Stresses in Spherical and
Sec. VIII Div. 1
WRC 107 Cylindrical Shells Due to External
Sec. VIII Div. 2
Loadings.
Part 1, Secondary Stress Indices
for Integral Structural
Sec. VIII Div. 1
WRC 198 Attachments to Straight Pipes;
Sec. VIII Div. 2
Part 2, Stress Indices at Lug
Supports on Piping Systems.
Local Stresses in Spherical and
Cylindrical Shells Due to External
WRC 297 Sec. VIII Div. 1
Loading, Supplement to WRC-
107
Position Paper On Nuclear Plant
WRC 353 Sec. VIII Div. 2
Pipe Supports
Evaluation of Welded
WRC 448 Sec. VIII Div. 2
Attachments on Pipe and Elbows.
Specification for Fusion Welded Sec. VIII Div. 1
BS 5500
Pressure Vessels Sec. VIII Div. 2
Metallic industrial piping Part
3: Design and calculation
BS EN 13480:3-2002
11.3 Analysis methods for
welded attachments on piping
Procedure for Evaluation of the
Design of Rectangular Cross
Code Case N-318-5 Sec. III Div. 1
Section Attachments on Class 2
or 3 Piping
Procedure for Evaluation of the
Design of Rectangular Cross
Code Case N-122-2 Sec. III Div. 1
Section Attachments on Class 1
Piping
Procedure for Evaluation of the
Design of Hollow Circular Cross
Code Case N-392-3 Sec. III Div. 1
Section Welded Attachments on
Class 2 or 3 Piping

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ASME Sec VIII Div. 2 2007

4.15.5 Lug And Leg Supports

4.15.5.1 Lug supports may be used on horizontal or vertical vessels.
4.15.5.2 The localized stresses at the lug support locations on the shell may be evaluated using
one of the following methods. If an acceptance criterion is not provided, the results from this
analysis shall be evaluated in accordance with Part 5.
a) Part 5 of this Division.
b) Welding Research Council Bulletin Number 107, Local Stresses in Spherical and
Cylindrical Shells Due to External Loadings.
c) Welding Research Council Bulletin 198, Part 1, Secondary Stress Indices for Integral
Structural Attachments to Straight Pipes; Part 2, Stress Indices at Lug Supports on
Piping Systems.
d) Welding Research Council Bulletin 353, Position Paper On Nuclear Plant Pipe
Supports.
e) Welding Research Council Bulletin 448, Evaluation of Welded Attachments on Pipe
and Elbows.
f) Other analytical methods contained in recognized codes and standards for pressure
vessel construction (i.e. British Standard PD-5500, Specification for Fusion Welded
Pressure Vessels (Advanced Design and Construction) for Use in the Chemical,
Petroleum, and Allied Industries).

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B31.3 Subgroup B AI B-07-03 September 2013

ASME Sec VIII Div. 1 2010

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A. Record Information
1. Record# 2. Primary Committee Responsible 3. Record Level 4. Record Sub-Type *
11-964 B31.3 SC Out for SC Ballot Revision

B. Record Description
1. Subject *
B31.3 Verify that all Basic Quality Factors for Longitudinal Weld Pipe are Listed in Table A-1B (D-08-01)

2. Proposal

3. Explanation *
All weld joint quality factors for ASTM and API material specifications have been verified using para. 302.3.4(a),
302.3.4(b), and Table 302.3.4.

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Seamless and welded fittings

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Electric fusion welded pipe, 100% radiographed 1.00

Pipe

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and tube

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A. Record Information
1. Record# 2. Primary Committee Responsible 3. Record Level 4. Record Sub-Type *
11-966 B31.3 SC SC Approved Revision

B. Record Description
1. Subject *
B31.3, Proposed Revision to Add Grade 316Ti Tubing per ASTM A213 to Table A-1 (D-09-08)

2. Proposal
Approve the addition of stress lines for ASTM A213 Gr. 316Ti tubing to B31.3 Table A-1.

3. Explanation *
The stress analysis provided by the BPV II materials consultant, is shown under the Committee Correspondence File
of the record.

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PROPOSAL

Add austenitic stainless steel tubing, TP316Ti, UNS S31635 of ASTM A213, to table A-1.

EXPLANATIONS

This austenitic steel tubing is frequently used for pressure piping components. It is necessary
to add this material to ASME B31.3 code. The stress values were calculated by a consultant of
Section II and approved by BVP II. Details of the calculation are included in the background
of this proposal.
It may be noticed that the notes used in this line are somewhat different from other austenitic
stainless steels, including the other similar stabilized grades, such as TP321. Notes (4b) is
needed for Table A-1M; note (30) is needed because TP316Ti is very similar to other stabilized
austenitic, including TP321, solution heat treatment at temperature no lower than 2000F
(1093C) is needed to use the stress values for applications at 1000F (538C) or higher. All
other notes used by other austenitic stainless steels are unnecessary because this material is
seamless tubing, required by ASTM A213 to be supplied in solution heat treated condition and
to conform the tensile property requirements.

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16Cr-12Ni-2Mo-Ti Tube A213 TP316Ti S31635 ... ... 8 (30) -325 75 30 20.0 20.0 20.0 19.3

italics Bold

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17.8 16.8 16.5 16.2 16.1 15.9 15.8 15.7 15.5 15.3 15.1 12.3 9.8 7.4 5.5 4.1 3.1 2.3 1.7 1.3 TP316Ti A213
bold

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16Cr-12Ni-2Mo-Ti Tube A213 TP316Ti S31635 ... ... 8

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(4b)(30) -200 517 207 816 138 138 138 138 138 TP316Ti A213

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A213 TP316Ti 138 134 129 124 120 117 115 113 112 111 110 109 108 107 106

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106 101 80.3 65.5 50.4 38.6 29.6 23.0 17.7 13.4 10.4 8.05 TP316Ti A213

bold

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A. Record Information
1. Record# 2. Primary Committee Responsible 3. Record Level 4. Record Sub-Type *
13-819 B31.3 SC Out for SC Ballot Revision

B. Record Description
1. Subject *
B31.3 Code Case Request for a New Material Listing. Copper alloy UNS C69100 Tubing. (D-13-04)

2. Proposal
new Code Case to 400F (204C) on copper alloy C69100

3. Explanation *
Alloy requested by two users, Williams Co and Mustang Eng. because it has good strength and corrosion resistance

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Case XXXX
Cu-13Zn-1.1Ni-Si-Al Alloy Seamless Pipe and Tube
ASME B31.3

Inquiry: May precipitation-hardened (Temper Designation TF00) Cu-13Zn-1.1Ni-Si-Al alloy

(UNS No. C69100), seamless pipe and tube and conforming to the requirements of ASTM B706-
00 (R2011) be used for non-welded construction under the rules of ASME B31.3?

Reply: Yes, provided:

(a) The maximum allowable stress values for the material shall be those given in
Table 1;
(b) The maximum design temperature shall be 400F (204C);

(c) Certification to the ASTM B706-00 (R2011) specification requirements shall be

mandatory.

Table1
MaximumAllowableStressValues

ForMetal ForMetal
TemperatureNot Stress, TemperatureNot Stress,
Exceeding,F ksi Exceeding,C MPa
100 20.3 40 140
150 20.3 65 140
200 20.3 100 140
250 20.3 125 140
300 20.3 150 140
350 19.9 175 137
400 19.5 200 135
225 133

Note: The maximum use temperature for this alloy is 400F (204C):
The value listed at 225C is provided for interpolation purposes only.

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A. Record Information
1. Record# 2. Primary Committee Responsible 3. Record Level 4. Record Sub-Type *
13-1439 B31.3 SC Out for SC Ballot Revision

B. Record Description
1. Subject *
Update References to NACE Standards in Appendices E and F (D-13-25)

2. Proposal
Update edition dates and title changes for NACE standards in Appendix E, and references to NACE standards in
Appendix F.

3. Explanation *
The NACE standards listed in Appendix E have been re-issued since the last edition of the Code. Therefore, edition
dates of these standards listed in Appendix E should be updated. In addition, NACE has changed the title of
standards RP0170 and RP0472 to SP0170 and SP0472 respectively. MR0175 is now ANSI/NACE MR0175/ ISO
15156-3. These changes should also be updated where these NACE standards are referred in Appendix F.

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Proposal:

Update edition dates and title changes for NACE standards in Appendix E, and
references to NACE standards in Appendix F.

Explanation and Background:

The NACE standards listed in Appendix E have been re-issued since the last
edition of the Code. Therefore, edition dates of these standards listed in
Appendix E should be updated. In addition, NACE has changed the title of
standards RP0170 and RP0472 to SP0170 and SP0472 respectively. MR0175
is now ANSI/NACE MR0175/ ISO 15156-3. These changes should also be
updated where these NACE standards are referred in Appendix F.

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ANSI/NACE MR0175/ISO 15156-3 Cir1-11
SP0170-12
SP0472-10

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SP0472

SP0472

SP0170

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SP0170

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A. Record Information
1. Record# 2. Primary Committee Responsible 3. Record Level 4. Record Sub-Type *
13-707 B31.3 SC Out for SC Ballot Revision

B. Record Description
1. Subject *
B31.3, Proposed Revision to Para. 341.3.4 Progressive Sampling for Examination (E-12-14)

2. Proposal

3. Explanation *
B31.1 Interpretation 1-62, Question(1) written in 1982 stated that With respect to welds, the Code is not specific as
to what criteria determine same kind except for the welder or welding operator, but leaves such factors as base
material, welding procedure, size of pipe, etc., to the requirements of the engineering design. In 35 years of field
experience I have never seen any requirements addressing progressive sampling in an engineering design other than
the general statement that the fabricator/erector will follow the Code. This has led to on the spot decisions that range
from everything the welder has done to only the same size pipe. The current wording in the Code is ambiguous
and leads to a lot of confusion and arguments. This proposed revision is intended to better define what same kind
actually means.

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8/21/2013

Draft of new Proposal E-12-14 Rev. 2

Clarification of para. 341.3.4 (Progressive Sampling for Examination)

B31.1Interpretation162,Question(1)writtenin1982statedthatWithrespecttowelds,theCodeisnot
specificastowhatcriteriadeterminesamekindexceptforthewelderorweldingoperator,butleavessuch
factorsasbasematerial,weldingprocedure,sizeofpipe,etc.,totherequirementsoftheengineeringdesign.
In35yearsoffieldexperienceIhaveneverseenanyrequirementsaddressingprogressivesamplinginan
engineeringdesignotherthanthegeneralstatementthatthefabricator/erectorwillfollowtheCode.Thishas
ledtoonthespotdecisionsthatrangefromeverythingthewelderhasdonetoonlythesamesizepipe.
ThecurrentwordingintheCodeisambiguousandleadstoalotofconfusionandarguments.Thisproposed
revisionisintendedtobetterdefinewhatsamekindactuallymeans.

CurrentwordinginB31.32012 ProposedNewWording
341.3.4 Progressive Sampling for Examination.
When required spot or random examination reveals a
defect, then
(a) two additional samples of the same kind (if welded or
bonded joints, by the same welder, bonder, or operator)
from the original designated lot shall be given the same
type of examination
341.3.4 Progressive Sampling for Examination.
When required spot or random examination reveals a
defect, then
(a) two additional samples of the same kind (if welded or
bonded joints, by the same welder, bonder, or operator)
from the original designated lot shall be given the same
type of examination. For welds, same kind refers to
the same material, weld process used and weld type
(butt joint, groove weld, fillet weld, etc.) unless
previously otherwise specified by the Owner in the
Engineering Design.

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A. Record Information
1. Record# 2. Primary Committee Responsible 3. Record Level 4. Record Sub-Type *
12-1768 B31.3 SC Out for SC Ballot Revision

B. Record Description
1. Subject *
B31.3, Proposed Revision to Add Appendix U to Table 300.4 and Para. U344.8.2 (H-11-02)

2. Proposal

3. Explanation *
This Appendix was developed and balloted as TN 12-1768 to address a comment on TN#10-1701 from Mr.Tatar:
para. U341.4.5 states weld coupons shall be made and examined in accordance with para. U344.8 However, para.
U344.8 says nothing about how the weld coupon is made". TN 12-1768 has been revised and reissued during
Meeting #137 to address
negatives/comments.

The proposed addition of Appendix U to Table 300.4 and the reference to Appendix U in Chapter X para U344.8.2 are
necessitated by the addition of this Appendix to the Code.

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Request for letter ballot: This rewrite incorporates TN12-1812 into TN12-1768 and moves the content of
this proposal from a Nonmandatory Appendix to Chapter X. Proposal (1): Additions to para. U328
explain how weld coupons are made. Proposal (2): Additions to para. U344.8.1 provide details of
Weld Coupon Examination. Proposal (3): Revises the definition of weld coupon in para. 302.2.

Proposal (1): Additions to para. U328 Welding describe how and when weld coupons are made.

EXISTING PROPOSED

U328 WELDING U328 WELDING

Paragraph 328 applies, except for paras. Paragraph 328 applies, except for paras.
328.3.2, 328.5.4, and 328.5.5. See paras. 328.3.2, 328.5.4, and 328.5.5. See paras.
U328.2.1(g), U328.2.1(h), and U328.5.1(g). U328.2.1(g), U328.2.1(h), U328.4,
U328.4.4,and U328.5.1(g)

U328.4 Preparation for Welding

Paragraph 328.4 applies. When orbital welding
is to be employed in fabrication and weld
coupon examination is specified in the
engineering design, primary weld coupons shall
be made in accordance with para.
U328.4.4(a)(1) and examined in accordance
with para U344.8 prior to start of production
welding to demonstrate that the orbital welding
equipment is set up properly and the weld
program is sufficient to make repeatable welds
in accordance with the qualified welding
procedure specification (WPS).

U328.4.4 Preparation of Weld Coupons

(a) Weld coupons shall be made by qualified
welders or welding operators using the same
qualified WPS and the same variables used for
production welds.
(b)Methods.
(1) primary weld coupons shall be made
from two short sections of tubing selected
from the same diameter, wall thickness, and
alloy as the material used for production.
Sections shall be of sufficient length for fit up
in the weld head allowing for attachment of
I.D. purge apparatus outside of the weld
head. The sections shall be welded together
in a square groove weld on a butt joint.

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(2) production weld coupons may be made in
accordance with para. U328.4.4(b)(1) or, at the
owners discretion, may be cut from actual
production welds. The weld coupons shall be
selected to ensure that the work product of
each welder or welding operator doing the
production welding is represented.

Proposal (2): Additions to para U344.8.1 Definition provide details of weld coupon examination.

EXISTING PROPOSED

U344.8 Weld Coupon Examination U344.8 Weld Coupon Examination

U344.8.1 Definition.
examination comprises examination on the
inside and outside surfaces of weld coupons for
the following:
(a) alignment
(b) weld penetration
(c) weld bead width variation
(d) weld bead meander
(e) discoloration
(f) weld defects, e.g., cracks, porosity or
sulfur stringers.
Weld coupon U344.8.1 Definition. Weld coupon
examination comprises examination on the
inside and outside surfaces of weld coupons for
the following, as applicable:
(a) alignment prior to welding of coupons
made in accordance with para.
U328.4.4(b)(1):
(1) joint preparation and cleanliness
(2) fit-up, alignment, and insert (collar)
(3) variables installed in the orbital
welding machine specified in the WPS
(b) after welding of coupons made in
accordance with para. U328.4.4(b)(1) and
for weld coupons made in accordance with
para. U328.4.4(b)(2):
(1) examination of the following for
compliance to para. U341.3.2:
(a) alignment
(b) weld penetration
(c) weld bead width variation
(d) weld bead meander
(e) discoloration
(f) weld defects, e.g., cracks, porosity
or sulfur stringers.
(2) inside surfaces, where not
accessible for direct visual examination,
the weld coupon may be cut or a
suitable indirect visual examination
method (e.g., borescopic examination)
may be used

U344.8.2 Method. A weld coupon shall be
made to allow visual examination in
accordance with para U344.2, unless
otherwise specified in the engineering design.
To allow direct visual examination of the inside
surfaces, the weld coupon may be cut or a
suitable indirect visual examination method
(e.g., borescopic examination may be used.
U344.8.2 Method. A weld coupon shall be
made to allow visual examination in
accordance with para U344.2, unless
otherwise specified in the engineering design.
To allow direct visual examination of the inside
surfaces, the weld coupon may be cut or a
suitable indirect visual examination method
(e.g., borescopic examination may be used.

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(3) Proposal revises definition of weld coupon in para. 302.2.

EXISTING PROPOSED

Weld coupon: a sample weld that is taken to
compare against primary welds.
Weld coupon: a sample weld that is taken to
compare against primary welds used to
determine weld acceptance. Types of weld
coupons are defined as follows:
(a) primary weld coupon: made on site prior
to the start of production welding to
establish a benchmark of weld
acceptance.
(b) production weld coupon: made when
any of the conditions in para. U341.4.5
exist and used to compare against a
corresponding primary weld coupon to
demonstrate continued acceptability of
welds during production welding.

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1. Record# 2. Primary Committee Responsible 3. Record Level 4. Record Sub-Type *
13-757 B31.3 SC Review and Comment Revision

B. Record Description
1. Subject *
B31.3, Add Code Case 181 as an Appendix (E-12-03)

2. Proposal
B31.3, Proposed Revision to Add Code Case 181 as an Appendix (E-12-03)

3. Explanation *
The code text has been left relatively unchanged form what is within 181-2. There are no technical changes between
this proposal and 181-2.

Comments & Negatives Posted for Ballot#: 13-1957

CampbellRi (Comment)
Date Posted: 09/11/13
A few grammatical changes (see attached copy) plus
question on what Level II and III are to - SNT-TC-1A,
CP-189?

View Additional Comments File

EskridgeW (Comment)
Date Posted: 09/06/13
I really like to make this Appendix U, in line with API
650. I will coordinate with Edit

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Appendix X
Alternative Ultrasonic Acceptance Criteria
X300 General
X320
This Appendix provides an alternative
acceptance criteria that may be used for ASME
B31.3 piping (in lieu of those described in para.
344.6.2. The alternative acceptance criteria
within this appendix is a fracture mechanics
based acceptance criteria. When applying the
acceptance criteria contained within this
Appendix, the requirements described in this
Appendix shall be met.
X301 Scope
a) The examination shall be conducted
using automated or semi-automated
techniques utilizing computer based data
acquisition.
b) The examination shall be performed in
accordance with a written procedure
approved by an NDE Level III and
conforming to the requirements of
ASME Section V, Article 4 Mandatory
X330
Appendix VIII and:
i) For Phased Array ASME Section
V, Article 4, Mandatory Appendix
V angle beam examination shall be
ii) For Time of Flight Diffraction
(TOFD) - ASME Section V, Article
4, Mandatory Appendix III
c) Procedure qualification shall meet the
requirements of ASME Section V,
Article 4, Mandatory Appendix IX.
d) The acceptance criteria within this
Appendix is applicable to welds having
a thickness equal to or greater than
25mm (1.0 in.). The acceptance criteria
stated in 344.6.2 shall be used for all
thicknesses below 25mm (1.0 in.).
X310 Equipment
a) A mechanical guided scanner capable of
maintaining a fixed and consistent
search unit position relative to the weld
centerline shall be used.
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Personnel
a) Set-up and scanning of welds shall be
performed by personnel certified as
NDE Level II or III (or by Level I
personnel under the direct supervision of
Level II or Level III personnel).
b) Interpretation and evaluation of data
shall be performed by NDE Level II or
III personnel.
c) Examination personnel shall be
qualified and certified following a
procedure or program as described in
BPV Code, Section V, Article 1, T-120
(e), (f), (h) or (i).
d) Personnel demonstration requirements
shall be as stated in ASME Section V,
Article 4 Mandatory Appendix VIII and
all additional Owner stipulated
demonstration requirements.
Examination
a) The initial straight beam scan for
reflectors that could interfere with the
performed (a) manually, (b) as part of a
previous manufacturing process, or (c)
during the weld examination, provided
detection of these reflectors is included
in the demonstration as required in
X301 (c) above.
b) The examination area shall include the
volume of the weld, plus the lesser of
25mm (1.0 in.) or t of adjacent base
metal. Alternatively, the examination
volume may be reduced to include the
actual heat affected zone (HAZ) plus
6mm (0.25 in.) of base material beyond
the heat affected zone on each side of
the weld, provided the extent of the
weld HAZ is measured and documented.
c) Scanning may be performed at reference
level provided the procedure
qualification was performed at reference
level.
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X340 Data Recording and Capture
a) Data shall be recorded in the
unprocessed form with no thresholding.
The data record shall include the
complete examination area as specified
in X330 (b) above.
X350 Data Analysis
a) Reflectors exceeding the limits below
shall be investigated to determine
whether the indication originates from a
discontinuity or is a geometric
indication in accordance with (b) below.
i) For amplitude based techniques, the
location, amplitude, and extent of all
reflectors that produce a response
greater than 20% of the reference
level shall be evaluated.
ii) For non-amplitude based
techniques, the location and extent
of all images that have an indicated
length greater than 4.0mm (0.16 in.)
shall be investigated.
b) Ultrasonic indications of geometric
and/or metallurgical origin shall be
classified as specified in ASME Section
V, Article 4 Paragraph T-481.
i) Alternatively, other techniques or
NDE methods may be used to
classify an indication as geometric
(e.g., alternative beam angles,
radiography). The method employed
is for information only to classify
the indication as geometric, and
ASME B31.3 requirements for
examination techniques are only
required to the extent they are
applicable.
X360 Discontinuity Evaluation
a) The dimension of the discontinuity(s)
shall be determined by the rectangle that
fully contains the area of the
discontinuity(s). (Refer to Fig. 1)
i) The length, , of the discontinuity
shall be drawn parallel to the inside
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pressure retaining surface of the
component.
ii) The height, h, of the discontinuity
shall be drawn normal to the inside
pressure retaining surface of the
component.
iii) The discontinuity shall be
characterized as a surface or
subsurface discontinuity, as shown
in Figure 1.
iv) A subsurface indication shall be
considered as a surface discontinuity
if the separation (S in Figure 1) of
the indication from the nearest
surface of the component is equal to
or less than half the through wall
dimension (h in Figure 1, sketch [b])
of the subsurface indication.
b) Multiple Discontinuities
i) Discontinuous indications that are
oriented primarily in parallel planes
shall be considered to lie in a single
plane if the distance between the
adjacent planes is equal to or less
than 13mm (0.50 in.) or 0.5t,
whichever is less.
ii) If the space between two indications
aligned along the axis of weld is less
than the height of the indication of
greater height, the two
discontinuities shall be considered a
single discontinuity.
iii) If the space between two indication
aligned in the through-thickness
dimension is less than the height of
the indication of greater height, the
two indications shall be considered
a single discontinuity.
X370 Discontinuity Acceptance Criteria
Discontinuities shall be evaluated using
the applicable criteria of Table 1 or 2
with the following additional
requirement:
a) Regardless of discontinuity height
or aspect ratio, discontinuity length
shall not exceed 4t.
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TABLE 1
Acceptance Criteria for Surface Flaws
Weld Thickness
Aspect Ratio, < 25mm to 64mm 100mm to 300mm
h/ (1.0 in. to 2.5 in.) (3.9 in. to 11.8 in.)
h/t h/t
0.00 < 0.031 < 0.019
0.05 < 0.033 < 0.020
0.10 < 0.036 < 0.022
0.15 < 0.041 < 0.025
0.20 < 0.047 < 0.028
0.25 < 0.055 < 0.033
0.30 < 0.064 < 0.038
0.35 < 0.074 < 0.044
0.40 < 0.083 < 0.050
0.45 < 0.085 < 0.051
0.50 < 0.087 < 0.052
General Notes:
(a) t = thickness of the weld excluding any allowable reinforcement. For a
butt joint joining two members having different thickness at the joint,
t is the thinner of the two thicknesses joined. If a full penetration weld
includes a fillet weld, the effective throat dimension of the fillet weld
shall be included in t.
(b) Aspect Ratio (h/) used may be determined by rounding the calculated
h/ down to the nearest 0.05 increment value within the column, or by
linear interpolation.
(c) For intermediate thickness t (weld thicknesses between 64mm and
100mm [2.5 in. and 3.9 in.]) linear interpolation is required to obtain
h/t values.

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TABLE 2
Acceptance Criteria for Subsurface Flaws
Weld Thickness
Aspect Ratio, < 25mm to 64mm 100mm to 300mm
h/ (1.0 in. to 2.5 in.) (3.9 in. to 11.8 in.)
h/t h/t
0.00 < 0.068 < 0.040
0.10 < 0.076 < 0.044
0.20 < 0.086 < 0.050
0.30 < 0.098 < 0.058
0.40 < 0.114 < 0.066
0.50 < 0.132 < 0.076
0.60 < 0.156 < 0.088
0.70 < 0.180 < 0.102
0.80 < 0.210 < 0.116
0.90 < 0.246 < 0.134
1.00 < 0.286 < 0.152
General Notes:
(a) t = thickness of the weld excluding any allowable reinforcement. For a
butt joint joining two members having different thickness at the joint,
t is the thinner of the two thicknesses joined. If a full penetration weld
includes a fillet weld, the effective throat dimension of the fillet weld
shall be included in t.
(b) Aspect Ratio (h/) used may be determined by rounding the calculated
h/ down to the nearest 0.05 increment value within the column, or by
linear interpolation.
(c) For intermediate thickness t (weld thicknesses between 64mm and
100mm [2.5 in. and 3.9 in.]) linear interpolation is required to obtain
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h
h

S < 0.5h
(a) Surface Flaw (b) Surface Flaw

S > 0.5h

(c) Subsurface Flaw

Figure 1: Surface and Subsurface Indications

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A. Record Information
1. Record# 2. Primary Committee Responsible 3. Record Level 4. Record Sub-Type *
13-1465 B31.3 SC Out for SC Ballot Revision

B. Record Description
1. Subject *
B31.3, Proposed Revision to Para. 341.4.4(c) Autogenous Welds (E-13-14)

2. Proposal

3. Explanation *
The purpose of this proposal is to clarify the following paragraph by eliminating the word electric when referring to the
use of non-destructive examination as all forms of NDE, except Visual (VT) and Bubble Leak Testing (BLT) use
electricity.

Comments & Negatives Posted for Ballot#: 13-2069

Ballot#132069isscheduledtocloseonOctober11,2013.

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F&E Item E 13-14

(Item 13-1465)

The purpose of this proposal is to clarify the following paragraph by eliminating the word
electric when referring to the use of non-destructive examination as all forms of NDE, except
Visual (VT) and Bubble Leak Testing (BLT) use electricity.

341.4.4(c)
(c) Additional Examination Required for Autogenous Welds, Without Filler Metal, in Austenitic
Stainless Steel and Austenitic High Nickel Alloys. Autogenously welded pipe shall receive
nondestructive electric examination in accordance with the material specification. Autogenously
welded expansion joint bellows shall be examined in accordance with para. X302.2.2(c).

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ASME B16 Liaison Report for ASME B31.3

September 23-25, 2013

South Portland, ME

The ASME B16 Standards Committee last met on March 20th, 2013 in Tampa, FL. It is
responsible for 34 standards and the next meeting is scheduled for late-March, 2014 during the
ASME B16 Code Week. Current activity and status of ASME B16 Standards being of interest to
B31.3 is as follows:

MTC: Material Technical Committee, met to discuss the many material description changes
being made in ASTM. A review continues to list all the proper classifications in the material
tables of the different B16 standards. Discussion also centered on ASTM materials not currently
listed in B16.5 and B16.34. A proposal to use Code Case to add listed materials to the standards
was proposed and unanimously approved.

ASME B16.34-2013 Valves-Flanged, Threaded and Welding End. The standard is current
and up to date. Extension of flanged valves sizes from NPS 24 to NPS 48 was incorporated but a
new proposal is being developed to match valve sizes of B16.47 to NPS 60. Subcommittee N is
in the process of developing a standard similar to B16.34 to cover plastic valves. Work continues
to develop a draft that addresses plastic butterfly valves 1st, quarter turn (ball, plug, etc.) valves
2nd and then check valves. Current discussion centered on the size range and materials being
proposed for the standard.

ASME B16.10-2009 Face to Face and End to End Dimensions of Valves. This standard is
being updated for 2014. Consideration to incorporate MSS SP-135, knife gate valve dimensions
into the standard was approved by the Standards Committee. New action item to extend the sizes
to NPS 60 was opened.

ASME B16.5-2013 Pipe Flanges and Flange Fittings NPS - NPS 24, Metric/Inch.
The standard is current and up to date. Revision of paragraph 6.9.5 pertaining to internal thread
gauging was done to be uniform with other ASME standards. Tolerances for perpendicularity of
raised face and flange bore was also added. Subcommittee C has been asked and is considering
the development of a new standard on compact flanges based on Norsok L-005. Several new
items were opened to include NPS 22 since other ASME standards include this size, review the
metrication of the 1/16 and raised step height dimensions from 2mm to 1.6mm and from 7mm
to 6.4mm respectively and require flange and flange fittings when made from forgings to be
made close to the final shape for all materials .

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ASME B16.36-2009 Orifice Flanges. Standard is up to date. The next edition is scheduled for
publication in 2014. All items Board Approved before June 2014 will be included in the next
edition.

ASME B16.47-2011 Large Diameter Steel Flanges (NPS 26 NPS 60). Standard is up to
date and has been moved to a 3 year publication cycle. The next edition of B16.47 is scheduled to
be issued in 2016 to correspond with B16.5 and B16.34 publication dates. All items Board
Approved before June 2016 will be included in the next edition. A new item was opened to
include bolt length data in the tables, as in B16.5. Proposal will be prepared for consideration.

ASME B16.48-2010 Line Blanks. Standard is current and up to date. The next edition is
scheduled to be issued in 2015. Proposal to explicit prohibit two piece blanks is being considered
and will be balloted.

ASME B16.9-2012 Factory Made Wrought Steel Butt Welding Fittings. Standard is current
and up to date. Design proof test revisions were made in the new edition to address the numerous
inquiries received. A proposal to add large diameter fittings up to NPS 120 was dropped since
AWWA Standards already covers the sizes.

ASME B16.11-2011 Forged Fittings, Socket-Welding and Threaded. Standard is up to date

and includes requirements for the gauging of external NPT threads consistent with that used for
internal threads. Subcommittee F continues the consideration of a proposal to include aluminum
and titanium alloys into a new proposed B16 Standard. One outstanding issue is the surface
protection coating for carbon and low alloy fittings. The Subcommittee is working on a
resolution.

ASME B16.25-2012 Buttwelding Ends. Standard is current and up to date. The Standard is
serving the industry well. Subcommittee F has opened an item to consider adding sizes NPS -
2 and NPS 50 60 in Table 1 and Table I-1

ASME B16.20-2012 Metallic Gaskets for Pipe Flanges. The standard is up to date. It
includes the Grooved Metal Gasket with Covering Layers (aka as the kammprofile gasket) in the
standard. Subcommittee G is considering a non-mandatory appendix for spiral wound gaskets
design based on performance based criteria.

ASME B16.21-2011 Non Metallic Flat Gaskets for Pipe Flanges. Standard is current and up
to date.

Respectfully Submitted

Carlos E. Davila, PE
Crane Energy

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FOR

B31.3 MEETING #138

Monday-Wednesday, September, 2013
Portland Maine

MSS SP Status Brief Description Appendix E (B31.3) Status

2012edition
SP-53 2012 Quallity of steel castings mag R2007
SP-9 2013 Spot Facing flanges 2008
SP-43 2006 Low Pressure Wrought fittings 2006
SP-54 2013 Quality radiographic Not in
SP-80 2013 Bronze gat, globe andgle &chec 2008
valves
SP-127 2013 Postive Material Identification New not in
Metal
SP-42 2013 Corrosive resistand valves 2009
SP-61 2013 Pressure testing valves Not in
SP-81 2013 LStainles Steel Knife gate `2006a
valves
SP-123 2013 Non Ferrous Unions Not in
SP-126 2013 In-Line Spring check valves Not in
SP-130 2013 Bellows seals instrument valves Nor In
SP-144 2013 Pressure Seal Bonnet Valves New not in
SP-145 2013 Low temp bal lvalvess, New not in
plumbing
MSS SP-118 has been withdrawn
Three SPs listed in B42.3 have had errata sheets issued. They are SP-80,SP-79 and SP-7

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Respectfully Submitted

Phil Ellenberger

Phil Ellenberger.

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Liaison Report ASME BPE to ASME B31.3

Meeting 138 Portland, ME
September 23 to 25, 2013

Bill Huitt, BPE Liaison on behalf of Barbara Henon

The ASME Bioprocessing Equipment (BPE) Standard Committee met in Dublin, Ireland from
June 10 to 13, 2013.

Branch Study
The results of a branch study report were presented at the BPE meeting in Dublin. This was the
completion of a major effort to develop empirical data with regard to establishing parameters for
CIP and other such uses. It was an attempt at better defining the relationship between liquid
flow velocity in a piping header and the extent to which turbulent flow would extend into a
branch line. The test variables included not only varying flow velocities, but also header size to
branch size variations, as well as the in-plane angle and circumferential angle relationship of the
branch to the header. This will ultimately provide more accurate L/D ratios, where L is the leg
extension from the I.D. wall normal to the flow pattern or direction, and D is the I.D. of the
extension or leg of a tubing fitting or the nominal dimension of a valve or instrument.

Clamp Joint Pressure Ratings

An effort has been underway since October 2010 to develop empirical data through hydrostatic
Pressure Capacity Testing of the BPE Hygienic Clamp Assembly. The final report has been
written and is currently awaiting (at this writing) some final test data for its completion. The intent
of this effort is to provide standardized pressure ratings supported by empirical data for the BPE
Hygienic Clamp Assembly, which have not existed since the clamp assembly design was first
introduced to the marketplace by the Tri-Clover Co. in 1951. Once approved, pressure rating
tables will be added to Part DT of the BPE standard, possibly for the 2014 issue. Bill Huitt will
submit to SG H for discussion the impact, if any this will have on B31.3 Chapter X and whether
or not Chapter X should contain any content regarding these pressure ratings.

Current ballots:
Ballot # 13-245RC1 Proposed revision of BPE MJ 7.3.3(b) by adding 'welder's' and 'welding'
before the word 'operators'. (Part of clean-up for entire Standard.) Approved on recirculation.

Ballot # 13-309 Proposed revision of paragraphs BPE PM 4.2.6 to PM 4.2.9 and figures. This is
a first step towards bringing polymer joining into Part Materials Joining
(TN MJ-12-07). Approved on recirculation.

Ballot # 13-310 Proposed revision of BPE GR 4.2.3(d) and MJ 7.2.5. This is an attempt to
harmonize requirements for eye exams for consistency in BPE Parts GR and MJ. Approved on
recirculation.

Ballot # 13-311 Proposal to remove all mention of Division I in references to ASME

BPVC Section VIII. Approved.

Ballot # 13-660RC1 This proposal cautions users about the use of schedule pipe for hygienic
systems, especially with the weld acceptance criteria in MJ-8.3 and Table MJ-8.3-1. However, it
was determined that this issue also encompassed Part SD and that SD needed to incorporate

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text to the effect that not only welding was effected, but surface finish, dimensions and
tolerances as well. MJ presented this to SD, which voted at the Baltimore meeting in October
2012 to include the following at the end of SD-3.1.1:
Piping systems described in Part SD refer to hygienic tubing systems. Caution should be
exercised if using schedule pipe to ensure that the requirements of this standard are met. The
requirements of hygienic tubing (e.g. surface finish, dimensions and tolerances) are not typically
met by schedule pipe. This ballot puts forward that approved text. Approved on recirculation.

(TN MJ-12-08) This TG is continuing the evaluation of other material joining terms in
ASME BPE vs. ASME B31.3, especially High Purity Fluid Service (in the B31.3-2012
Edition) for accuracy and consistency. A list of recommendations was previously
provided under TN MJ-12-08 which includes orbital weld, autogenous weld, overlap,
and tube attachment weld. This TG effort was completed and reported at the January 2013
San Juan meeting that there are no conflicting terminology between BPE and B31.3.

(TN MJ-12-06) Examination and Inspection Consolidation

This task group has identified all examination and inspection items in Part MJ. The BPE
Executive Committee has suggested that a new Part of the Standard could be a separate Part
combining QA, Examination, Inspection, and Testing. This would be similar to ASME B31.3
Chapter VI on Examination, Inspection, and Testing, where all of it is combined. The TG plans
to meet in the interim prior to the October 2013 meeting to determine a path forward.

(TN MJ-12-12) Inside Diameter Misalignment Acceptance Criteria Task Group

The 2012 Edition revised Fig. MJ-8.4-1 to show OD misalignment and it now agrees with the
words in Table MJ-8.4-1. The separate Intent Interpretation and Revision relating to Outside
Diameter and Misalignment (4.1) also addresses OD misalignment. This TG was established to
address the concept of acceptance criteria for ID misalignment and if/how/when to enforce this.
The I.D. is important with respect to holdup, drainability, etc. but only the OD misalignment is
controlled. This issue was submitted under Ballot #13-652 and approved for the 2014
issue.

(TN MJ-12-03) Review of Weld Acceptance Criteria tables - especially ID measurements of

concavity, convexity- since borescopic examination not quantifiable. Combine TG with TN MJ-
12-18 to review figure MJ 8.4-1. Balloted under 13-704RC1 and approved on recirculation.

(TN MJ-12-01) Passivation Change of BPE Scope proposed to limit it to Biopharmaceutical.

When should passivation be required? The issue deals with whether passivation of
austenitic stainless steel should be a requirement rather than a recommendation. It is
currently an open issue at this time.

(TN MJ- 12-14) Precautionary statement in Part SD regarding application of MJ weld criteria for
tubing to schedule pipe. The initial issue regarded the suggested addition of a cautionary
statement noting that welded pipe could not meet the same weld acceptance criteria as
tube. It evolved into changes required in Part SD to remove the term schedule where it
preceded pipe. This issue is still active.

(TN MJ-12-16) Proposal to drop reference to ASTM A923 for duplex stainless steel. This issue
has to do with production weld thickness limitations on duplex stainless steels to the thickness

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which passes the ASTM A923, Methods A and/or C tests. The TG is waiting on the results of work
being funded by ASME on how microstructure and corrosion resistance are affected by cooling
rate. Still an open issue.

(TN MJ 12-17) Brazing of copper tubing for process gas systems. Reference to NFPA
99. This is still an active issue.

(TN MJ 12-21) Review of statement "except as modified" regarding welding procedure

and performance "mods" between BPE, Sect. IX BPVC and B31.3. This was an issue that
came about in response to an auditors inquiry during the auditors BPE training
program. The proposal is to be voted on prior to the October 2013 meeting in Kansas
City.

(TN MJ 12-25) Clarify statement in BPE that welders and welding operators working for a fitting
manufacturer must be qualified to ASME BPVC Sect. IX. While it was intended that fitting
manufacturers would comply with Part MJ it needs to be more clearly stated. The
proposed change will be voted on prior to the October 2013 meeting in Kansas City.

(TN MJ 13-02) Change name of Material Joining to Materials Joining because of the
addition of polymers to MJ. This TG effort is complete. The name change will take place in
the 2014 issue.

(TN MJ 13-08) MM-5.1.1 implies that the sulfur content range of 0.005% to 0.017% applies to all
stainless steels in Table MM-2.1-1 (some European materials will not meet this), and there is no
reference back to MM-2.1.1(a) where exception can be made if the welds are internally inspected.
The purpose of MJ-2.1.1(a), 3rd paragraph, is to allow use of materials not meeting the sulfur
content provided the listed conditions are met (reason is to avoid weld penetration problems).
Part MM will propose that MM will refer to MJ-2.2.1(a).

BPE Certification

As a result of four completed audits performed by ASME Auditors there are four items that will be
addressed in the MJ Sub-Committee:

1. Tack welds Requirements need to better defined.

2. Seam welds Review acceptance criteria,
3. Visual acuity of examination personnel for fitting manufacturers
4. Inspection of in-process welds (e.g. on tees, reducers, etc.) during manufacturing,

Respectfully,

William M. Huitt on behalf of Barbara K. Henon, Ph.D.

Liaison ASME BPE/ASME B31.3

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Riad Mohamed

From: Johnny A. Pereira <johnny@qualyservice.ind.br>

Sent: Monday, September 16, 2013 10:10 AM
Subject: HAZ of steel ASTM A 335 Gr P91

I come back to this request information that respects the maximum hardness of the HAZ of steel ASTM A 335
Gr P91. Several tests performed in the laboratory on a strong welding control showed that it is almost
impossible to obtain the hardness specified by ASME B31.3 which is HB 241, however such specified hardness
is already below the maximum specified for the base material in question is 265HV (maximum). Because it is a
HAZ hardness always presented himself above the specified base material.
Several welds made by our company has been disapproved because these factors specified by ASME B31.3
from experience that all welds conducted under a strong quality control showed hardness in the HAZ around
280 to 290HB.
Is expected to occur in the future any change in the standard as regards the hardness of HAZ?
Grateful for your understanding!
I'm waiting for an expert opinion.
Thank you!

--

Atenciosamente,

Johnny A. Pereira
Depto Tcnico/Comercial
QualyService Solues em Soldagens e Ensaios Tecnolgicos Ltda.
Rua Silo Simes, 373 Sala 06 - Vila Industrial
CEP 14177-040 | Sertozinho SP
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