ASME Boundary ends at the first sealing surface in a threaded connection.... REF: ASME Section VIII Div 1 Paragraph U-1(e)(1)
U-1(e)(1) where external piping; other pressure vessels
including heat exchangers; or mechanical devices, such
as pumps, mixers, or compressors, are to be connected to...
XL83NL, From what I understand, the Public Review Drafts link at ASME covers all ASME Codes... currently only BPVC-I is available for review... I am sure the contact person highlighted on the page could answer further questions.
FAQ731-376 A question properly stated is a question half solved.
What Does Your AI say? In My Opinion, the Manufacturer (on MDR) that is responsible for the design.... in accordance with Mandatory Appendix 41 .........needs to indicate as such on the MDR they certify. It could be U-1 or U-2...
FAQ731-376 A question properly stated is a question half solved.
As I am the one maintaining bpvinspector.com... I understand the forms cannot meet everyones needs and as long as the content is "essentially" unchanged from the Code, you are able to edit the forms as you see fit... I used to keep the forms updated in Excel but, it is a real task to keep them...
Please click here for Information on Boiler and Pressure Vessel Code proposals available for public review.
FYI.... I have tried to cover as many "valuable" links as I could when I put together my collection of ASME Links.. found here...
I would agree with Stanweld stating the...
Hmmm. Then I am in need of the errata then... Thanks for checking into this so quickly. Faster than others I have contacted.:)
FAQ731-376 A question properly stated is a question half solved.
I would like to have anothers opinion on the following:
Table PW-39-1 GENERAL NOTES:(a)(1)and a)(2)make reference to paragraph PW-39.4 when I believe the paragraph should reference PW-39.3. See attached file for guidance...
FAQ731-376 A question properly stated is a question half solved.
FYI.....(For Y'alls Information) I just updated the site and ALL ASME forms are now updated to the 11 Addenda... Links provided above will not work because forms have been placed in newly named folders.......
FAQ731-376 A question properly stated is a question half solved.
Accuracy of the calculations are not one of the inspector(s) duties. The Inspector verifies the appropriate calculations and formulae have been applied dependent upon the design of the Stamped item.
Responsibility for design is always on the Certificate / Stamp holder.
FAQ731-376 A question...
Ask your Authorized Inspection Agency (AI) they will usually guide you through your first Proof Test for a fee. (At least a worthy AIA would)
Also Try this link for guidance: http://www.pveng.com/BurstTest/BTGeneral/BurstTestGeneral.php
OF COURSE obtain the Code and read up on it. All the...
All good comments.....
"Failing to plan is planning to fail." - John Wooden
"Although there is no progress without change, not all change is progress." -John Wooden
And my favorite from Warren Buffet.....Beware of geeks bearing formulas.
FAQ731-376 A question properly stated is a question...
Dave, good point, but I don't think the utilities will just sit back and eat it without a fight. I think some have already filed suit regarding Yucca....and any recommendations resulting from what has occurred in Japan would be costly. I would think the mess of Yucca would be worthy of at least...
rcchap is right on with the comments....for my $0.02...the ability to have natural circulation capability is key just as it is in Naval Reactors and stick with the PWR vs BWR..and my final comment...to pay for this retrofit, utilize the money set aside for the failed Yucca repository. Looks like...
