Guide to ASME Code VIII, Division 1, Pressure Vessels

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Power Plant Construction and

QA/QC

Chapter 2 – Guide to ASME Code

VIII, Division 1, Pressure Vessels

Engineering Technology

Division 

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Overview

Chapter 2 – ASME Code VIII, Div.1, Pressure Vessels

• Purpose - Find Information Quickly

• Section VIII  – Basics, Structure

• Use  – Type of Vessel

• Criteria  – Pressure and Temperature

• Materials

•  Assembly  – Welding

• NDE - Methods

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Section VIII Contents

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Division 1 - 1925

Division 2 - 1968

Division 3 - 1997

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Overview

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Chapter 2 – ASME Code VIII, Div.1, Pressure Vessels

Section VIII Contents

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Section VIII Comparison

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Nuclear 

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Section VIII Comparison

Nuclear 

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Hierarchy of Standards

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Manufacturers Responsibilities

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ASME Code Key Words

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SHALL  Mandatory Rules

MAY NOT  Prohibition

MAY  Recommendation

or 

CAN  Exemption from Prohibition

SHOULD  Recommendation

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Vessel Heads

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Thickness

Forming Method

Assembly

Welds

Pressure

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Reactor Assembly

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Nozzles

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Weak Point in Vessel

Reinforcement

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Inspection and Testing

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Inspection and Testing

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Questions?

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