000425U001 ASME Boiler and Pressure Vessel Code SECTION V INTERPRETATIONS Volume 57 Interpretations of the Code are distributed annually in July with the issuance of the edition and subsequent addenda[.]
ASME Boiler and Pressure Vessel Code SECTION V INTERPRETATIONS Volume 57 Interpretations of the Code are distributed annually in July with the issuance of the edition and subsequent addenda Interpretations posted in January at www.cstools.asme.org/interpretations are included in the July distribution Interpretations of Section III, Divisions and 2, are part of the update service to Section III, Subsection NCA Interpretations Volumes 54 through 56 were included with the update service to the 2004 Edition of the Code; Volume 57 is the first Interpretations volume to be included with the update service to the 2007 Edition Section I II-A II-B II-C II-D (Customary) II-D (Metric) III-NCA III-3 IV V VI VII VIII-1 VIII-2 VIII-3 IX X XI XII Copyright ASME International Provided by IHS under license with ASME No reproduction or networking permitted without license from IHS Vol 57 Vol 58 /07 /07 /07 /07 /07 /07 /07 /07 /07 /07 /07 /07 Licensee=Chevron Corp/5912388100 Not for Resale, 08/28/2008 11:27:21 MDT Vol 59 ```,,,,,,``,`,``,,`````,`,`,``-`-`,,`,,`,`,,` - Copyright © 2007 THE AMERICAN SOCIETY OF MECHANICAL ENGINEERS All rights reserved Copyright ASME International Provided by IHS under license with ASME No reproduction or networking permitted without license from IHS Licensee=Chevron Corp/5912388100 Not for Resale, 08/28/2008 11:27:21 MDT SECTION V — INTERPRETATIONS VOL 57 INTERPRETATIONS VOLUME 57 — SECTION V Replies to Technical Inquiries January 1, 2006 Through December 31, 2006 FOREWORD ```,,,,,,``,`,``,,`````,`,`,``-`-`,,`,,`,`,,` - This publication includes all written interpretations issued between the indicated dates by the ASME Staff on behalf of the ASME Boiler and Pressure Vessel Committee in response to inquiries concerning interpretations of the ASME Boiler and Pressure Vessel Code A contents is also included which lists subjects specific to the interpretations covered in the individual volume These interpretations are taken verbatim from the original letters, except for a few typographical and editorial corrections made for the purpose of improved clarity In some instances, a review of the interpretation revealed a need for corrections of a technical nature In these cases, a revised interpretation is presented bearing the original interpretation number with the suffix R and the original file number with an asterisk Following these revised interpretations, new interpretations and revisions to them issued during the indicated dates are assigned interpretation numbers in chronological order Interpretations applying to more than one Code Section appear with the interpretations for each affected Section ASME procedures provide for reconsideration of these interpretations when or if additional information is available which the inquirer believes might affect the interpretation Further, persons aggrieved by an interpretation may appeal to the cognizant ASME committee or subcommittee As stated in the Statement of Policy in the Code documents, ASME does not “approve,” “certify,” “rate,” or “endorse” any item, construction, proprietary device, or activity An interpretation applies either to the Edition and Addenda in effect on the date of issuance of the interpretation or the Edition and Addenda stated in the interpretation Subsequent revisions to the Code may supersede the interpretation For detailed instructions on preparation of technical inquiries to the ASME Boiler and Pressure Vessel Committee, refer to Appendix I 217 Copyright ASME International Provided by IHS under license with ASME No reproduction or networking permitted without license from IHS Licensee=Chevron Corp/5912388100 Not for Resale, 08/28/2008 11:27:21 MDT SECTION V — INTERPRETATIONS VOL 57 SECTION V Subject Interpretation File No Section V, Article 2, T-277.3 and T-282 V-07-02 BC06-743 Section V, Article 2, T-281 V-07-01 BC06-914 Section V, Article 2, T-284 V-07-03 BC06-965 Section V, Article 2, VIII-288 V-04-13 BC06-110 Section V, Article 4, T-434.3 V-07-04 BC06-1110 218 ```,,,,,,``,`,``,,`````,`,`,``-`-`,,`,,`,`,,` - Copyright ASME International Provided by IHS under license with ASME No reproduction or networking permitted without license from IHS Licensee=Chevron Corp/5912388100 Not for Resale, 08/28/2008 11:27:21 MDT SECTION V — INTERPRETATIONS VOL 57 Interpretation: V-04-13 Subject: Article 2, VIII-288 (2004 Edition, 2005 Addenda) Date Issued: May 25, 2006 File: BC06-110 Question: For the final image interpretation, is it acceptable to adjust the acquired digital image display in order to obtain the required IQI sensitivity, provided all other requirements of Appendix VIII are satisfied? Reply: Yes Interpretation: V-07-01 Subject: Article 2, T-281 (2004 Edition, 2006 Addenda) Date Issued: October 4, 2006 File: BC06-914 Question: May radiographs contain blemishes in the area of interest to the extent that they not mask or are not confused with the image of any discontinuity? Reply: Yes Interpretation: V-07-02 Subject: Article 2, T-277.3 and T-282 (2004 Edition, 2006 Addenda) Date Issued: November 14, 2006 File: BC06-743 Question (1): Is it acceptable to have a density through a shimmed hole-type IQI that is less than 2.0 (gamma) and 1.8 (X-ray) provided the required IQI sensitivity of T-283.1 is met and the area of interest is within the minimum/maximum limitations of T-282.1? Reply (1): Yes Question (2): Is it acceptable to have a density through a shimmed hole-type IQI that is greater than 4.0 provided the required IQI sensitivity of T-283.1 is met and the area of interest is within the minimum/ maximum limitations of T-282.1? Reply (2): No Interpretation: V-07-03 Subject: Article 2, T-284 (1989 Edition Through the 2004 Edition, 2006 Addenda) Date Issued: December 4, 2006 File: BC06-965 Question: In accordance with T-284, if a faint light image appears at the location of the lead letter “B,” is the radiograph considered unacceptable? Reply: Yes, if the faint image is discernable as a “B.” ```,,,,,,``,`,``,,`````,`,`,``-`-`,,`,,`,`,,` - Copyright ASME International Provided by IHS under license with ASME No reproduction or networking permitted without license from IHS 219 Licensee=Chevron Corp/5912388100 Not for Resale, 08/28/2008 11:27:21 MDT SECTION V — INTERPRETATIONS VOL 57 Interpretation: V-07-04 Subject: Article 4, T-434.3 (2004 Edition) Date Issued: December 4, 2006 File: BC06-1110 Question: Is it permissible to apply the non-piping range of block curvature (T-434.1.7) and the non-piping range of thicknesses (T-434.2.3) to piping calibration blocks? Reply: No 220 Copyright ASME International Provided by IHS under license with ASME No reproduction or networking permitted without license from IHS Licensee=Chevron Corp/5912388100 Not for Resale, 08/28/2008 11:27:21 MDT