2017 ASME Boiler & Pressure Vessel Code: An International Code

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Table of Contents
List of Sections
INTERPRETATIONS
CODE CASES
Foreword
Statement of Policy on the Use of the Certification Mark and Code Authorization in Advertising
Statement of Policy on the Use of ASME Marking to Identify Manufactured Items
Submittal of Technical Inquiries to the Boiler and Pressure Vessel Standards Committees
1 Introduction
2 Inquiry Format
3 Code Revisions or Additions
4 Code Cases
5 Code Interpretations
6 Submittals
Personnel
Summary of Changes
List of Changes in Record Number Order
Cross-Referencing and Stylistic Changes in the Boiler and Pressure Vessel Code
Subparagraph Breakdowns/Nested Lists Hierarchy
Footnotes
Submittal of Technical Inquiries to the Boiler and Pressure Vessel Standards Committees
Cross-References
Part KG General Requirements
Article KG-1 Scope and Jurisdiction
KG-100 Scope
KG-101 Intent
KG-102 Description
KG-103 Laws or Regulations
KG-104 Location
KG-105 Direct Fired
KG-110 Geometric Scope of This Division
KG-111 External Piping and Jackets
KG-112 Internal Pressure Piping
KG-113 Nonpressure Parts
KG-114 Covers and Closures
KG-115 Instrument Connections
KG-116 Overpressure Protection
KG-117 Combination Units
KG-120 Classifications Outside the Scope of This Division
KG-121 Stamping of Vessels outside the Scope of this Division
KG-130 Assembly and Testing of Vessels at Field or Intermediate Sites
KG-140 Standards Referenced by This Division
KG-141 Sections of the ASME Code
KG-142 Standard Parts
KG-150 Units of Measurement
KG-160 Tolerances
Article KG-2 Organization of This Division
KG-200 Organization
KG-210 Parts of this Division
KG-220 Appendices
KG-230 Articles and Paragraphs
KG-240 References
KG-250 Terms and Definitions
Article KG-3 Responsibilities and Duties
KG-300 General
KG-310 User’s Responsibility
KG-311 User’s Design Specification
KG-320 Manufacturer’s Responsibility
KG-321 Structural and Pressure-Retaining Integrity
KG-322 Code Compliance
KG-323 Manufacturer’s Design Report
KG-324 Certification of Manufacturer’s Design Report
KG-325 Manufacturer’s Construction Records (MCR)
KG-330 Designer
Article KG-4 General Rules for Inspection
KG-400 General Requirements for Inspection and Examination
KG-410 Manufacturer’s Responsibilities
KG-411 Inspection Contract
KG-412 Certification
KG-413 Provisions for Inspection
KG-414 Documentation Furnished to Inspector
KG-420 Certification of Subcontracted Services
KG-430 The Inspector
KG-431 Identification of Inspector
KG-432 Inspector Qualification
KG-433 Monitor Quality Control System
KG-434 Maintenance of Records
KG-440 Inspector’s Duties
Article KG-5 Additional General Requirements for Composite Reinforced Pressure Vessels (CRPV)
KG-500 General Requirements
KG-510 Scope
KG-511 Metallic Layer
KG-512 Service Life
KG-513 Application Specific Tests and Other Requirements
KG-514 Upper Limit of Design Pressure
KG-515 Service Pressure and Working Pressure
KG-516 Protective Layer
KG-517 Requirements for Cyclic Pressure Qualification Test
KG-518 Laminate Tensile Strength and Elastic Modulus
KG-520 Supplemental General Requirements for CRPV
KG-521 Requirements for CRPV Used in Transport Service
KG-522 Supplementary Manufacturer’s Responsibilities
Part KM Material Requirements
Article KM-1 General Requirements
KM-100 Materials Permitted
KM-101 Certification by Materials Manufacturer
KM-102 Prefabricated or Preformed Pressure Parts Furnished Without a Certification Mark
KM-103 Base Material for Integral Cladding, Weld Metal Overlay, and Other Protective Linings
KM-104 Integral Cladding and Weld Metal Overlay Material
KM-105 Protective Liner Material
KM-106 Repetition of Specified Examinations, Tests, or Heat Treatments
Article KM-2 Mechanical Property Test Requirements for Metals
KM-200 General Requirements
KM-201 Definition of Thickness
KM-210 Procedure for Obtaining Test Specimens and Coupons
KM-211 Product Forms
KM-212 Charpy Impact Specimens
KM-213 Fracture Toughness Specimens
KM-220 Procedure for Heat Treating Separate Test Specimens
KM-230 Mechanical Testing Requirements
KM-231 Number of Test Specimens Required
KM-232 Tensile Test Procedure
KM-233 Impact Test Procedure
KM-234 Charpy V‐Notch Impact Test Requirements
KM-240 Heat Treatment Certification/Verification Tests for Fabricated Components
KM-241 Certification Test Procedure
KM-242 Tempering
KM-243 Number of Tests
KM-250 Supplementary Toughness Requirements for Pressure‐Retaining Component Materials
KM-251 Charpy V‐Notch Impact Testing
KM-252 CTOD Fracture Toughness Testing
KM-253 JIc Fracture Toughness Testing
KM-254 KIc Fracture Toughness Testing
KM-260 Retests
KM-261 General Retest Requirements
KM-262 Special Charpy V‐Notch Impact Retest Requirements
KM-270 Notch Tensile Testing Procedure and Acceptance Criterion
Article KM-3 Supplementary Requirements for Bolting
KM-300 Requirements for All Bolting Materials
KM-301 Scope
KM-302 Material Specifications and Yield Strength Values
KM-303 Examination of Bolts, Studs, and Nuts
KM-304 Threading and Machining of Studs
KM-305 Use of Washers
KM-306 Materials for Nuts and Washers
KM-307 Requirements for Nuts
Article KM-4 Material Design Data
KM-400 Contents of Tables of Material Design Data
Article KM-5 Requirements for Laminate Materials
Part KD Design Requirements
Article KD-1 General
KD-100 Scope
KD-101 Materials and Combinations of Materials
KD-102 Types of Construction
KD-103 Protective Liners
KD-104 Corrosion Allowance in Design Formulas
KD-110 Loadings
KD-111 Limits of Test Pressure
KD-112 Basis for Design Temperature
KD-113 Upset Conditions
KD-114 Environmental Effects
KD-120 Design Basis
KD-121 Relevant Failure Modes
KD-130 Design Criteria
KD-131 Yield Stress Theories
KD-132 Residual Stress
KD-133 Openings and Closures
KD-140 Fatigue Evaluation
KD-141 Leak‐Before‐Burst Mode of Failure
Article KD-2 Basic Design Requirements
KD-200 Scope
KD-210 Terms Relating to Stress Analysis
KD-220 Equations for Cylindrical and Spherical Shells
KD-221 Shells Under Internal Pressure
KD-222 Shells Under External Pressure
KD-230 Elastic–Plastic Analysis
KD-231 Elastic–Plastic Analysis Method
KD-232 Protection Against Local Failure
KD-233 Protection Against Buckling Collapse
KD-234 Ratcheting Assessment Elastic–Plastic Stress Analysis
KD-235 Additional Requirements for Elastic–Plastic Analysis
KD-236 Hydrostatic Test Criteria
KD-237 Floating Transporter (Ship) Loads
KD-240
Article KD-3 Fatigue Evaluation
KD-300 Scope
KD-301 General
KD-302 Theory
KD-310 Stress Analysis for Fatigue Evaluation
KD-311 Loading Conditions and Residual Stresses
KD-312 Calculation of Fatigue Stresses When Principal Stress Directions Do Not Change
KD-313 Calculation of Fatigue Stresses When Principal Stress Axes Change
KD-320 Calculated Number of Design Cycles
KD-321 Basis for Design Fatigue Curves
KD-322 Use of Design Fatigue Curve
KD-323 Alternative Method for Evaluating the Fatigue Penalty Factor, Ke
KD-330 Calculated Cumulative Effect Number of Design Cycles
KD-340 Fatigue Assessment of Welds — Elastic Analysis and Structural Stress
KD-341 Assessment Procedure
KD-342 Assessment Procedure Modifications
KD-350 Histogram Development and Cycle Counting for Fatigue Analysis
KD-351 Definitions
KD-352 Histogram Development
KD-353 Cycle Counting Using the Rainflow Method
KD-354 Cycle Counting Using Max‐Min Cycle Counting Method
KD-360 Cyclic Stress–Strain Curve
KD-370 Welded Joint Design Fatigue Curves
KD-371 Fatigue Curve Materials
KD-372 Design Cycle Computation
Article KD-4 Fracture Mechanics Evaluation
KD-400 Scope
KD-401 General
KD-410 Crack Size Criteria
KD-411 Assumed Initial Crack Size
KD-412 Allowable Final Crack Depth
KD-420 Stress Intensity Factor KI Calculation
KD-430 Calculation of Crack Growth Rates
KD-440 Calculated Number of Design Cycles
Article KD-5 Design Using Autofrettage
KD-500 Scope
KD-501 Theory
KD-502 Nomenclature
KD-510 Limits on Autofrettage Pressure
KD-520 Calculation of Residual Stresses
KD-521 Calculation of the Elastic–Plastic Interface Diameter
KD-522 Residual Stresses Between Bore and Elastic–Plastic Interface
KD-523 Residual Stresses Between Elastic–Plastic Interface and Outside Diameter
KD-530 Design Calculations
Article KD-6 Design Requirements for Closures, Integral Heads, Threaded Fasteners, and Seals
KD-600 Scope
KD-601 General
KD-620 Threaded Fasteners and Components
KD-621 Elastic–Plastic Basis
KD-622 Fatigue and Fracture Mechanics Analysis
KD-623 Linear Elastic Basis
KD-624 Threading and Machining of Studs
KD-625 Special Threads and Proprietary Joints
KD-630 Load‐Carrying Shell With Single Threaded End Closures
KD-631 Stresses in Vessel at Threads
KD-634 Special Closures and Materials
KD-640 Integral Heads
KD-650 Quick‐Actuating Closures
KD-651 General Design Requirements
KD-652 Specific Design Requirements
KD-653 Required Pressure‐Indicating Devices
KD-660 Requirements for Closures and Seals
KD-661 Requirements for Closures
KD-662 Requirements for Sealing Elements
Article KD-7 Design Requirements for Attachments, Supports, and External Heating and Cooling Jackets
KD-700 General Requirements
KD-710 Materials for Attachments
KD-711 Attachments to Pressure Parts
KD-712 Minor Attachments
KD-720 Welds Attaching Nonpressure Parts to Pressure Parts
KD-721 Location Restrictions
KD-722 Types of Attachment Welds
KD-723 Stress Values for Weld Materials
KD-724 Attachment Welds — Fatigue Analysis
KD-730 Design of Attachments
KD-740 Design of Supports
KD-750 Jacketed Vessels
Article KD-8 Special Design Requirements for Layered Vessels
KD-800 General
KD-801 Design Criteria
KD-802 Nomenclature
KD-810 Rules for Shrink‐Fit Layered Vessels
KD-811 Construction With Only Two Layers
KD-812 Construction With More Than Two Layers
KD-820 Rules for Concentrically Wrapped and Welded Layered Vessels
KD-821 Welded Layers
KD-822 Circumferential Expansion of Cylindrical Layers
KD-823 Calculation of Stresses in Cylindrical Shells
KD-824 Circumferential Expansion of Welded Layered Spherical Shells and Hemispherical Heads
KD-825 Calculated Layer Stress in Spherical Shells and Hemispherical Heads Due to Internal Pressure
KD-830 Design of Welded Joints
KD-840 Openings and Their Reinforcement
KD-850 Supports
Article KD-9 Special Design Requirements for Wire‐Wound Vessels and Wire‐Wound Frames
KD-900 Scope
KD-910 Stress Analysis
KD-911 Residual Stresses and Deflections in Cylinders Due to Flat Wire Winding
KD-912 Stress in Wire Wound Frames
KD-920 Stress Limits
KD-921 Diameter Ratio of Vessel Wall
KD-922 Stress Intensity Limits for Inner Cylinder(s) and Wire
KD-923 Minimum Level of Prestressing of Frames Made From Columns and Yokes
KD-930 Fatigue Evaluation
KD-931 General
KD-932 Derivation of a Design Fatigue Curve for Wire
KD-933 Calculation of Design Fatigue Life of Winding
Article KD-10 Special Requirements for Vessels in Hydrogen Service
KD-1000 Scope
KD-1001 Limitations
KD-1002 Terminology
KD-1003 User’s Design Specification
KD-1010 Fracture Mechanics Evaluation
KD-1020 Fracture Mechanics Properties
KD-1021 Plane‐Strain Fracture Toughness, KIC
KD-1022 Qualification Tests for Threshold Stress Intensity Factor for Hydrogen‐Assisted Cracking, KIH
KD-1023 Fatigue‐Crack‐Growth Rate, da/dn
KD-1030 Fatigue Life Calculation
KD-1040 Test Method for KIH Determination
KD-1041 General
KD-1042 Terminology
KD-1043 Specimen Configurations and Numbers of Tests
KD-1044 Fatigue Precracking
KD-1045 Specimen Testing Procedure
KD-1046 Test Procedure
KD-1047 Crack Growth Examination
KD-1048 Vessel Material Qualification
KD-1049 Report
KD-1050 Fatigue Crack Growth Rate Tests
KD-1051 Fatigue Crack Growth Rate Test Method
KD-1052 Fatigue Crack Growth Rate Testing
KD-1053 Specimen Configurations and Numbers of Tests
KD-1054 Test Procedure
KD-1055 Test Frequency
KD-1056 R‐Ratio
KD-1057 da/dn Data
KD-1058 Data Report
Article KD-11 Design Requirements for Welded Vessels
KD-1100 Scope
KD-1101 General Requirements for Welded Vessels
KD-1110 Types of Joints Permitted
KD-1111 Transition Butt Joints
KD-1112 Forged Flat Heads With Hubs for Butt Joints
KD-1113 Corner Welds
KD-1120 Transition Joints Between Sections of Unequal Thickness
KD-1121 Shell and Head Joints
KD-1122 Nozzle Neck to Piping Joints
KD-1130 Nozzle Attachments
KD-1131 Nozzle Attachments to Vessel Surfaces
KD-1132 Nozzle Reinforcement
Article KD-12 Experimental Design Verification
KD-1200 General Requirements
KD-1201 When Experimental Stress Analysis Is Required
KD-1202 When Reevaluation Is Not Required
KD-1203 Discounting of Corrosion Allowance, Etcetera
KD-1204 Inspection and Reports
KD-1210 Types of Tests
KD-1211 Tests for Determination of Governing Stresses
KD-1212 Tests for Determination of Collapse Pressure CP
KD-1213 Fatigue Tests
KD-1220 Strain Measurement Test Procedure
KD-1221 Requirements for Strain Gages
KD-1222 Use of Models for Strain or Distortion Measurements
KD-1230 Photoelastic Test Procedure
KD-1240 Test Procedures
KD-1241 Location of Test Gages
KD-1242 Requirements for Pressure Gages and Transducers
KD-1243 Application of Pressure or Load
KD-1250 Interpretation of Results
KD-1251 Interpretation to Be on Elastic Basis
KD-1252 Required Extent of Stress Analysis
KD-1253 Determination of Collapse Pressure, CP
KD-1254 Determination of Maximum Design Pressure at Room Temperature
KD-1260 Experimental Determination of Allowable Number of Operating Cycles
KD-1261 Test Description
KD-1262 Test Procedure
KD-1270 Determination of Fatigue Strength Reduction Factors
Article KD-13 Additional Design Requirements for Composite Reinforced Pressure Vessels (CRPV)
KD-1300 Scope
KD-1310 General
KD-1311 Laminate Procedure Specification
KD-1312 Maximum Design Temperature
KD-1313 Minimum Design Temperature
KD-1314 CRPV Supports
KD-1315 Longitudinal Reinforcement
Part KF Fabrication Requirements
Article KF-1 General Fabrication Requirements
KF-100 General
KF-101 Scope
KF-110 Material
KF-111 Certification and Examination of Materials
KF-112 Material Identification
KF-113 Repair of Defective Material
KF-120 Material Forming
KF-121 Material Preparation
KF-130 Tolerances for Cylindrical and Spherical Shells and Heads
KF-131 Cylindrical Shells
KF-132 Spherical Shells and Formed Heads
Article KF-2 Supplemental Welding Fabrication Requirements
KF-200 General Requirements for All Welds
KF-201 Welding Processes
KF-202 Restrictions Based on Carbon Content
KF-203 Examination of Weld Edge Preparation Surfaces
KF-204 Final Weld Finish
KF-205 Identification, Handling, and Storing of Electrodes and Other Welding Materials
KF-206 Permissible Ambient Conditions During Welding
KF-210 Welding Qualifications and Records
KF-211 Manufacturer’s Responsibility
KF-212 Qualification Test Limitations
KF-213 Production Welding Prior to Qualification
KF-214 Qualification of Welding Procedure
KF-215 Test of Welders and Welding Operators
KF-216 Maintenance of Qualification and Production Records
KF-220 Weld Joints Permitted and Their Examination
KF-221 Type No. 1 Butt Joints
KF-222 Full‐Penetration Groove Welds Attaching Nozzles
KF-223 Type No. 2 Butt Joints
KF-224 Quality and Examination Requirements for Fillet Welds Used in Combination With Full‐Penetration Groove Welds
KF-225 Liquid Penetrant Examination
KF-226 Surface Weld Metal Buildup
KF-230 Requirements During Welding
KF-231 Preparation of Reverse Side of Double‐Welded Joints
KF-232 Cleaning of Surfaces to Be Welded
KF-233 Alignment During Welding
KF-234 Alignment Tolerances for Edges to Be Butt Welded
KF-235 Precautions to be Taken When Welding is Restarted
KF-236 Removal of Temporary Attachments and Arc Strikes
KF-237 Peening
KF-238 Identification Markings or Records for Welders and Welding Operators
KF-240 Repair of Weld Defects
KF-241 Removal of Defects
KF-242 Rewelding of Areas to be Repaired
KF-243 Examination of Repaired Welds
KF-244 Postweld Heat Treatment of Repaired Welds
KF-245 Documentation of Repairs
Article KF-3 Fabrication Requirements for Materials With Protective Linings
KF-300 Scope
KF-301 Types of Joints Permitted
KF-302 Weld Metal Composition
KF-303 400 Series Alloy Filler Metals
KF-310 Qualification of Welding Procedures
KF-311 Procedure to Be Qualified in Accordance With Section IX
KF-312 Qualification of Procedure for Attaching Linings
KF-313 Requirements for Composite Welds
KF-320 Integrally Clad Materials
KF-330 Postweld Heat Treatment of Linings
KF-331 When Base Metal Must be Postweld Heat Treated
KF-332 Requirements When Base Metal or Lining Is Chromium‐Alloy Steel
KF-333 Heat Treatment That May Affect Vessel Stress Redistribution
KF-340 Examination Requirements
KF-341 Examination of Base Materials Protected by Welded Overlay
KF-342 Examination of Chromium‐Alloy Cladding Overlay
KF-350 Inspection and Tests
KF-351 General Requirements
KF-352 Leak Test of Protective Lining
KF-360 Stamping and Reports
Article KF-4 Heat Treatment of Weldments
KF-400 Heat Treatment of Weldments
KF-401 Requirements for Preheating
KF-402 Requirements for Postweld Heat Treatment
KF-410 Heating Procedures for Postweld Heat Treatment
KF-411 Methods of Heating
KF-412 Heat Treatment that May Affect Vessel Stress Redistribution
KF-413 Heating and Cooling Rates
KF-420 Postweld Heat Treatment After Repairs
Article KF-5 Additional Fabrication Requirements for Autofrettaged Vessels
KF-500 General
KF-510 Examination and Repair
KF-520 Autofrettage Procedures
KF-521 Documentation of Number of Pressurizations
KF-530 Examination After Autofrettage
KF-540 Repair of Defects After Autofrettage
KF-550 Stamping and Reports
Article KF-6 Additional Fabrication Requirements for Quenched and Tempered Steels
KF-600 General
KF-601 Marking on Plates and Other Materials
KF-602 Requirements for Heat Treating After Forming
KF-603 Minimum Thickness After Forming
KF-610 Welding Requirements
KF-611 Qualification of Welding Procedures and Welders
KF-612 Filler Metal
KF-613 Preparation of Base Metal
KF-614 Weld Finish
KF-615 Toughness Requirements for Welds
KF-620 Temporary Welds Where Not Prohibited
KF-630 Postweld Heat Treatment
KF-640 Examination and Testing
KF-641 Examination After Heat Treatment
KF-642 Check of Heat Treatment by Hardness Testing
KF-650 Stamping and Reports
Article KF-7 Supplementary Requirements for Materials With Welding Restrictions
KF-700 Scope
KF-710 Repair of Defects
KF-711 Localized Thin Areas
KF-712 Repair of Defects by Welding
KF-720 Methods of Forming Forged Heads
Article KF-8 Specific Fabrication Requirements for Layered Vessels
KF-800 Scope
KF-810 Rules for Shrink‐Fit Vessels
KF-811 Fabrication of Individual Layers
KF-812 Shrink‐Fit Process Temperatures
KF-813 Assembly Procedure and Report
KF-814 Examination of Vessels With Three or More Layers
KF-820 Rules for Concentrically Wrapped Welded Layered Vessels
KF-821 Welding Fabrication Requirements
KF-822 Welding Procedure Qualification
KF-823 Welder Performance Qualification
KF-824 Venting Between Layers
KF-825 Nondestructive Examination of Welded Joints
KF-826 Gaps Between Layers
KF-827 Circumferential Expansion During Hydrotest
KF-830 Heat Treatment of Weldments
Article KF-9 Special Fabrication Requirements for Wire‐Wound Vessels and Frames
KF-900 Scope
KF-910 Fabrication Requirements
KF-911 Welding Fabrication Requirements
KF-912 Welded Wire Joints
KF-913 Winding Procedure Requirements
Article KF-10 Additional Fabrication Requirements for Aluminum Alloys
Article KF-11 Additional Fabrication Requirements for Welding Age‐Hardening Stainless Steels
KF-1100 Scope
KF-1110 Welding Requirements
KF-1111 Qualification of Weld Procedures and Welders
KF-1112 Filler Metals
KF-1120 Base Metal Heat Treatment Condition
KF-1130 Temporary Welds Where Not Prohibited
KF-1140 Postweld Heat Treatment
KF-1150 Production Weld Testing
KF-1160 Examination and Testing
KF-1170 Repair Welding
KF-1180 Postweld Heat Treatment After Weld Repairs
Article KF-12 Additional Fabrication Requirements for Composite Reinforced Pressure Vessels (CRPV)
KF-1200 Scope
KF-1210 Welding
KF-1211 Final Weld Finish for CRPV
KF-1212 Laminate Procedure Specification Qualification
Part KR Pressure Relief Devices
Article KR-1 General Requirements
KR-100 Protection Against Overpressure
KR-110 Definitions
KR-120 Types of Overpressure Protection
KR-121 Rupture Disk Devices
KR-122 Pressure Relief Valves
KR-123 Combinations
KR-124 Requirements for Pressure-Retaining Components
KR-125 Inherent Overpressure Protection
KR-126 Intensifier Systems
KR-130 Size of Openings and Nozzles
KR-140 Intervening Stop Valves
KR-141 Dual Overpressure Protection
KR-150 Permissible Overpressures
KR-160 Set Pressures
KR-161 Single Pressure Relief Device
KR-162 Multiple Pressure Relief Devices
KR-163 Pressure Effects to Be Included in the Setting
KR-164 Alternative Set Pressure Requirements for CRPV in Transport Service
Article KR-2 Requirements for Rupture Disk Devices
KR-200 General Requirements
KR-210 Capacity Requirements
KR-220 Rupture Disk Devices Used in Combination With Flow Capacity Certified Pressure Relief Valves
KR-221 Rupture Disk Devices Installed Upstream of Flow Capacity Certified Pressure Relief Valves
KR-222 Rupture Disk Devices Installed Downstream of Flow Capacity Certified Pressure Relief Valves
KR-230 Mechanical Requirements
KR-240 Material Requirements
KR-250 Inspection of Manufacturing of Rupture Disk Devices
KR-260 Production Testing by Manufacturers
KR-261 Hydrostatic Testing
KR-262 Burst Pressure Testing
KR-270 Design Requirements
Article KR-3 Requirements for Pressure Relief Valves
KR-300 General Requirements
KR-310 Design Requirements
KR-311 Guiding
KR-312 Spring
KR-313 Seat
KR-314 Body and Pressure-Retaining Components
KR-315 Bonnet
KR-316 Inlet Fittings
KR-317 Sealing of Valve Settings
KR-318 Drain Requirements
KR-320 Material Selection
KR-321 Seats and Disks
KR-322 Guides and Springs
KR-323 Pressure-Retaining Parts
KR-324 Nonpressure‐Retaining Parts
KR-330 Inspection of Manufacturing and/or Assembly of Pressure Relief Valves
KR-331 Quality
KR-332 Verification
KR-340 Production Testing by Manufacturers and Assemblers
KR-341 Hydrostatic Testing
KR-342 Test Media
KR-343 Leak Tightness
KR-344 Instrumentation
KR-345 Set Pressure Tolerance
KR-346 Flow Capacity Testing
Article KR-4 Certification Mark
KR-400 Marking
KR-401 Marking of Pressure Relief Valves
KR-402 Marking of Rupture Disk Devices
KR-403 Marking of Pressure Relief Valves in Combination With Rupture Disk Devices
KR-410 Use of Certification Mark
Article KR-5 Certification of Flow Capacity of Pressure Relief Valves
KR-500 Flow Capacity Certification Tests
KR-501 Fluid Media
KR-502 Test Pressures
KR-510 Recertification Testing
KR-520 Procedures for Flow Capacity Certification Tests
KR-521 Three‐Valve Method
KR-522 Slope Method
KR-523 Coefficient of Discharge Method
KR-530 Flow Capacity Conversions
KR-531 Gas and Air Service
KR-532 Liquid and High Pressure Gas Service
KR-540 Flow Capacity Certification Testing Requirements for Test Facilities
KR-550 Test Data Reports
KR-560 Certification of Flow Capacity of Pressure Relief Valves in Combination With Rupture Disk Devices
KR-561 Test Media and Test Pressures
KR-562 Sizes of Test Units
KR-563 Testing Method
KR-570 Optional Testing of Rupture Disk Devices and Pressure Relief Valves
KR-571 Larger Sizes
KR-572 Higher Pressures
Article KR-6 Requirements for Power-Actuated Pressure Relief Systems
KR-600 General Requirements
KR-601 User Responsibilities
KR-602 Manufacturer’s Responsibilities
KR-610 System Requirements
KR-620 Flow Capacity Testing
Part KE Examination Requirements
Article KE-1 Requirements for Examination Procedures and Personnel Qualification
KE-100 General
KE-101 Radiographic Examination
KE-102 Ultrasonic Examination
KE-103 Magnetic Particle Examination
KE-104 Liquid Penetrant Examination
KE-105 Nondestructive Examination Procedures
KE-110 Qualification and Certification of Nondestructive Examination Personnel
KE-111 General
KE-112 Qualification Procedure
KE-113 Certification of Personnel
KE-114 Verification of Nondestructive Examination Personnel Certification
KE-115 Records
Article KE-2 Requirements for Examination and Repair of Material
KE-200 General Requirements
KE-201 Examination After Quenching and Tempering
KE-210 General Requirements for Repair of Defects
KE-211 Elimination of Defects by Blend Grinding
KE-212 Repair by Welding
KE-213 Repairs of Cladding
KE-214 Material Report Describing Defects and Repairs
KE-220 Examination and Repair of Plate
KE-221 Time of Examination
KE-222 Examination Procedures for Subsurface Imperfections
KE-223 Repair by Welding
KE-230 Examination and Repair of Forgings and Bars
KE-231 Time of Examination
KE-232 Ultrasonic Examination
KE-233 Magnetic Particle and Liquid Penetrant Examination
KE-234 Repair by Welding
KE-240 Examination and Repair of Seamless and Welded (Without Filler Metal) Tubular Products and Fittings
KE-241 Required Examination
KE-242 Ultrasonic Examination
KE-243 Radiographic Examination
KE-244 Eddy Current Examination
KE-245 Time of Examination
KE-246 Repair by Welding
KE-250 Examination and Repair of Tubular Products and Fittings Welded With Filler Metal
KE-251 Required Examination
KE-252 Time of Examination
KE-253 Repair by Welding
KE-260 Examination of Bolts, Studs, and Nuts
KE-261 Required Examination
KE-262 Visual Examination
KE-263 Magnetic Particle or Liquid Penetrant Examination
KE-264 Ultrasonic Examination for Sizes Greater than 2 in. (50 mm)
KE-265 Ultrasonic Examination for Sizes Over 4 in. (100 mm)
KE-266 Repair by Welding
Article KE-3 Examination of Welds and Acceptance Criteria
KE-300 Examination of Welds and Weld Overlay
KE-301 Requirements for Ultrasonic Examinations of Welds
KE-302 Requirements for Performance Demonstration Block
KE-310 Examination of Weld Edge Preparation Surfaces
KE-320 Types of Welds and Their Examination
KE-321 Welded Joint Categories
KE-322 Weld Joints
KE-323 Weld Buildup Deposits at Openings for Nozzles, Branch, and Piping Connections
KE-324 Attachment Welds
KE-325 Welds for Membrane Seals
KE-330 Acceptance Standards
KE-331 General Requirements
KE-332 Radiographic Acceptance Standards
KE-333 Ultrasonic Acceptance Standards
KE-334 Magnetic Particle and Liquid Penetrant Examination
Article KE-4 Final Examination of Vessels
KE-400 Surface Examination After Hydrotest
KE-410 Inspection of Lined Vessel Interior After Hydrotest
Article KE-5 Additional Examination Requirements for Composite Reinforced Pressure Vessels (CRPV)
KE-500 Scope
KE-501 Qualification of Nondestructive Examination Personnel for CRPV
KE-502 Weld Examination
KE-503 Additional Examination Requirements for CRPV
Part KT Testing Requirements
Article KT-1 Testing Requirements
KT-100 Scope
KT-110 Requirements for Sample Test Coupons
KT-111 Obtaining Sample Test Coupons
KT-112 Heat Treating of Sample Test Coupons
KT-113 Exception for Standard Pressure Parts
Article KT-2 Impact Testing for Welded Vessels
KT-200 Impact Tests
KT-210 Location and Orientation of Specimens
KT-220 Impact Tests for Welding Procedure Qualifications
KT-221 Variables for Impact Testing Procedures
KT-222 Thickness Qualified When Lower Critical Temperature is Exceeded
KT-230 Impact Test of Production Test Plates
KT-240 Basis for Rejection
Article KT-3 Hydrostatic Tests
KT-300 Scope
KT-301 Layered Vessels
KT-302 Nonmetallic Lined Vessels
KT-303 Autofrettaged Vessels
KT-310 Limits of Hydrostatic Test Pressure
KT-311 Lower Limit
KT-312 Upper Limit
KT-320 Fluid Media for Hydrostatic Tests
KT-330 Test Procedure
KT-340 Exemption for Autofrettaged Vessels
Article KT-4 Pressure Test Gages and Transducers
KT-400 Type and Number of Gages or Transducers
KT-410 Pressure Range of Test Gages and Transducers
KT-420 Calibration of Test Gages and Transducers
Article KT-5 Additional Testing Requirements for Composite Reinforced Pressure Vessels (CRPV)
KT-500 Responsibility
KT-510 Testing Requirements
Part KS Marking, Stamping, Reports, and Records
Article KS-1 Contents and Method of Stamping
KS-100 Required Marking for Vessels
KS-101 Methods of Marking Vessels With Two or More Independent Chambers
KS-110 Application of Certification Mark
KS-120 Part Marking
KS-130 Application of Markings
KS-130.1 Nameplate
KS-130.2 Directly on Vessel Shell
KS-130.3 Permanently Attached Tag
KS-130.4 Adhesive Attachment
KS-131 Duplicate Nameplate
KS-132 Size and Arrangements of Characters
KS-140 Attachment of Nameplate or Tag
KS-150 Special Stamping Requirements for Composite Reinforced Pressure Vessels (CRPV)
Article KS-2 Obtaining and Using Certification Marks
KS-200 Certification Mark Bearing Official Symbol
KS-210 Application for Certificate of Authorization
KS-220 Issuance of Authorization
KS-230 Designated Oversight
KS-240 Quality Control System
KS-250 Evaluation of the Quality Control System
KS-260 Code Construction Before Receipt of Certificate of Authorization
KS-270 Special Requirements Regarding Manufacturer's Certificates for Manufacture of Composite Reinforced Pressure Vessels (CRPV)
Article KS-3 Report Forms and Maintenance of Records
KS-300 Manufacturer’s Data Reports
KS-301 Partial Data Reports
KS-302 Replacement Parts
KS-303 Manufacturer’s Data Report for Composite Reinforced Pressure Vessels (CRPV)
KS-310 Maintenance of Radiographs
KS-320 Maintenance of Records
KS-321 Additional Manufacturer’s Construction Records to Be Supplied With Composite Reinforced Pressure Vessels (CRPV)
KS-322 Retention of Data Reports for Composite Reinforced Pressure Vessels (CRPV)
Mandatory Appendices
Mandatory Appendix 1 Nomenclature
1-100 Nomenclature
Mandatory Appendix 2 Quality Control System
2-100 General
2-110 Outline of Features to Be Included in the Written Description of the Quality Control System
2-111 Authority and Responsibility
2-112 Organization
2-113 Drawings, Design Calculations, and Specification Control
2-114 Material Control
2-115 Examination and Inspection Program
2-116 Correction of Nonconformities
2-117 Welding
2-118 Nondestructive Examination
2-119 Heat Treatment
2-120 Calibration of Measurement and Test Equipment
2-121 Records Retention
2-122 Sample Forms
2-123 Inspection of Vessels and Vessel Parts
2-124 Inspection of Pressure Relief Devices
2-125 Certifications
Mandatory Appendix 4 Acceptance of Testing Laboratories and Authorized Observers for Capacity Certification of Pressure Relief Devices
Mandatory Appendix 5 Adhesive Attachment of Nameplates
5-100 Scope
5-200 Nameplate Application Procedure Qualification
Mandatory Appendix 6 Rounded Indications Charts Acceptance Standard for Radiographically Determined Rounded Indications in Welds
6-100 Applicability of These Standards
6-110 Terminology
6-120 Acceptance Criteria
Mandatory Appendix 7 Standard Units for Use in Equations
Mandatory Appendix 8 Establishing Governing Code Editions and Cases for Pressure Vessels and Parts
8-100 General
8-200 Construction
8-300 Materials
Mandatory Appendix 9 Linear Elastic Analysis
9-100 General
9-200 Derivation of Stress Intensities
9-210 Stress Limits
9-220 Primary Membrane and Bending Stresses
9-230 Pure Shear Stress
9-240 Bearing Stress
9-250 Secondary Stresses
9-260 Simplified Elastic–Plastic Analysis
9-270 Thermal Stress Ratcheting Assessment
9-280 Triaxial Stresses
9-300 Principal Stresses in Monobloc Vessels
Nonmandatory Appendices
Nonmandatory Appendix A Guide for Preparing Manufacturer’s Data Reports
A-100 Introduction
Nonmandatory Appendix B Suggested Practice Regarding Extending Life Beyond the Cyclic Design Life
B-100 Extending Allowed Cyclic Limits While in Operation
Nonmandatory Appendix C Guide to Information Appearing on Certificate of Authorization
Nonmandatory Appendix D Fracture Mechanics Calculations
D-100 Scope
D-200 Crack Location and Stressing
D-201 Internal Radial–Longitudinal Cracks
D-202 Cracks Initiating at Internal Cross Bores
D-203 Internal Radial–Circumferential Cracks
D-204 Internal Cracks at Blind End Closures
D-205 Crack Initiating at External Surfaces
D-300 Crack Orientation and Shape
D-400 Methods for Determining Stress Intensity Factor
D-401 Stress Intensity Factors for Internal Radial–Longitudinal Cracks
D-402 Stress Intensity Factors for Cracks Initiating at Cross Bores
D-403 Stress Intensity Factors for Internal Radial–Circumferential Cracks
D-404 Stress Intensity Factors for Cracks of Types D, E, and F
D-405 Stress Intensity Factors Determined by Weight Function Methods
D-500 Calculation of Fatigue Crack Growth Rates
D-600 Fracture Toughness Correlations
D-700 References
Nonmandatory Appendix E Construction Details
E-100 Integral Heads (Blind Ends)
E-110 Thick Wall Proportions
E-120 Thin Wall Proportions
E-200 Threaded End Closures
E-210 Nomenclature (See Figures E-210.1, E-210.2, and E-210.3)
E-220 Thread Load Distribution
E-221 Continuous Threads
E-222 Interrupted (Breech) Thread
Nonmandatory Appendix G Design Rules for Clamp Connections
G-100 Scope
G-200 Materials
G-300 Nomenclature
G-400 Bolt Loads
G-500 Longitudinal Loads
G-600 Hub Moments
G-700 Calculation of Hub Stresses
G-800 Calculation of Clamp Stresses
G-900 Allowable Design Stresses for Clamp Connections
Nonmandatory Appendix H Openings and Their Reinforcement
H-100 Scope
H-101 Dimensions and Shape of Openings
H-110 Circular Openings Not Requiring Reinforcement
H-120 Reinforcement for Openings in Shells and Formed Heads
H-130 Reinforcement for Openings in Flat Heads
H-140 Limits of Reinforcement
H-141 Boundary Along Vessel Wall
H-142 Boundary Normal to Vessel Wall
H-150 Metal Available for Reinforcement
H-151 Strength of Reinforcement Material
Nonmandatory Appendix I Guidance for the Use of U.S. Customary and SI Units in the ASME Boiler and Pressure Vessel Code
I-100 Use of Units in Equations
I-200 Guidelines Used to Develop SI Equivalents
I-300 Soft Conversion Factors
Nonmandatory Appendix J Stress Concentration Factors for Cross‐Bores in Closed‐End Cylinders and Square Blocks
J-100 Scope
J-110 Methodology
Nonmandatory Appendix L Linearization of Stress Results for Stress Classification
L-100 Scope
L-110 General
L-200 Selection of Stress Classification Lines
L-300 Stress Integration Method
L-310 Continuum Elements
L-311 Stress Linearization Procedure
L-320 Shell Elements
L-321 Stress Linearization Procedure
L-400 Structural Stress Method Based on Nodal Forces
L-410 Continuum Elements
L-411 Shell Elements
L-500 Structural Stress Method Based on Stress Integration
Figures
KG-510.1 CRPV General Arrangement
KG-510.2 Laminate Termination
KG-510.3 Laminate Step
KM-212 Examples of Acceptable Impact Test Specimens
KD-320.1 Design Fatigue Curves Sa = f(Nf) for Nonwelded Machined Parts Made of Forged Carbon or Low Alloy Steels for Temperatures Not Exceeding 700°F
KD-320.1M Design Fatigue Curves Sa = f(Nf) for Nonwelded Machined Parts Made of Forged Carbon or Low Alloy Steels for Temperatures Not Exceeding 371°C
KD-320.2 Design Fatigue Curve Sa = f(Nf) for Nonwelded Parts Made of Carbon or Low Alloy Steels for Temperatures Not Exceeding 700°F and UTS Less Than 90 ksi
KD-320.2M Design Fatigue Curve Sa = f(Nf) for Nonwelded Parts Made of Carbon or Low Alloy Steels for Temperatures Not Exceeding 371°C and UTS Less Than 620 MPa
KD-320.3 Design Fatigue Curve for Nonwelded Austenitic Stainless Steels for Temperatures Not Exceeding 800°F
KD-320.3M Design Fatigue Curve for Nonwelded Austenitic Stainless Steels for Temperatures Not Exceeding 427°C
KD-320.4 Design Fatigue Curve Sa = f(Nf) for Nonwelded Machined Parts Made of 17‐4PH/15‐5PH Stainless Steel Bar or Forgings, for Temperatures Not Exceeding 550°F
KD-320.4M Design Fatigue Curve Sa = f(Nf) for Nonwelded Machined Parts Made of 17‐4PH/15‐5PH Stainless Steel Bar or Forgings, for Temperatures Not Exceeding 290°C
KD-320.5 Design Fatigue Curve for High‐Strength Steel Bolting for Temperatures Not Exceeding 700°F
KD-320.5M Design Fatigue Curve for High‐Strength Steel Bolting for Temperatures Not Exceeding 371°C
KD-320.6(a) Roughness Factor Kr Versus Average Surface Roughness Ra (µin.) AA
KD-320.6M(a) Roughness Factor Kr Versus Average Surface Roughness Ra (µm) AA
KD-320.6(b) Roughness Factor Kr Versus Maximum Surface Roughness Rmax (µin.)
KD-320.6M(b) Roughness Factor Kr Versus Maximum Surface Roughness Rmax (µm)
KD-320.7 Design Fatigue Curve for Nonwelded 6061-T6 and 6061-T651 Aluminum for Temperatures Not Exceeding 225°F
KD-320.7M Design Fatigue Curve for Nonwelded 6061-T6 and 6061-T651 Aluminum for Temperatures Not Exceeding 107°C
KD-372.1 Burr Grinding of Weld Toe
KD-700 Some Illustrative Weld Attachment Details
KD-812 Diameters and Layer Numbers for Concentric Shrink‐Fit Layered Cylinder
KD-830.1 Acceptable Layered Shell Types
KD-830.2 Some Acceptable Solid‐to‐Layered Attachments
KD-830.3 Some Acceptable Flat Heads With Hubs Joining Layered Shell Sections
KD-830.4 Some Acceptable Flanges for Layered Shells
KD-830.5 Some Acceptable Welded Joints of Layered‐to‐Layered and Layered‐to‐Solid Sections
KD-830.6 Some Acceptable Nozzle Attachments in Layered Shell Sections
KD-850 Some Acceptable Supports for Layered Vessels
KD-900 Wire‐Wound Vessel and Frame Construction
KD-911 Nomenclature for Wire‐Wound Cylinders
KD-932 Derivation of Design Fatigue Curve From Wire Fatigue Curve
KD-1112 Typical Pressure Parts With Butt‐Welded Hubs
KD-1121 Joints Between Formed Heads and Shells
KD-1122 Nozzle Necks Attached to Piping of Lesser Wall Thickness
KD-1130 Some Acceptable Welded Nozzle Attachments
KD-1131 An Acceptable Full‐Penetration Welded Nozzle Attachment Not Readily Radiographable
KD-1260.1 Construction of Testing Parameter Ratio Diagram
KD-1260.2 Construction of Testing Parameter Ratio Diagram for Accelerated Tests
KF-131 Examples of Differences Between Maximum and Minimum Diameters in Cylindrical Shells
KF-822(a) Solid‐to‐Layered and Layered‐to‐Layered Test Plates
KF-822(b) Test Specimens for Weld Procedure Qualification
KF-825.4(a) Indications of Layer Wash
KF-825.4(b) Angled Radiographic Technique for Detecting Layer Wash
KF-826 Gap Area Between Layers
KR-401 Official New Certification Mark to Denote the American Society of Mechanical Engineers’ Standard
KR-523.3 Constant C for Gas Versus Specific Heat Ratio (U.S. Customary Units)
KR-523.3M Constant C for Gas Versus Specific Heat Ratio (SI Units)
KE-242.1 Axial Propagation of Sound in Tube Wall
KE-301-1 Single Indications
KE-301-2 Multiple Planar Flaws Oriented in Plane Normal to Pressure-Retaining Surface
KE-301-3 Parallel Planar Flaws
KE-301-4 Nonaligned Coplanar Flaws in Plane Normal to Pressure-Retaining Surface (Illustrative Flaw Configurations)
KE-301-5 Multiple Aligned Planar Flaws
KE-321 Illustration of Welded Joint Locations Typical of Categories A, B, C, and D
KS-100 Official New Certification Mark to Denote the American Society of Mechanical Engineers’ Standard
KS-132 Form of Stamping
6-1 Aligned Rounded Indications
6-2 Groups of Aligned Rounded Indications
6-3.1 Charts for t 1/8 in. (3 mm) to 1/4 in. (6 mm), Inclusive
6-3.2 Charts for t Over 1/4 in. (6 mm) to 3/8 in. (10 mm), Inclusive
6-3.3 Charts for t Over 3/8 in. (10 mm) to 3/4 in. (19 mm), Inclusive
6-3.4 Charts for t Over 3/4 in. (19 mm) to 2 in. (50 mm), Inclusive
6-3.5 Charts for t Over 2 in. (50 mm) to 4 in. (100 mm), Inclusive
6-3.6 Charts for t Over 4 in. (100 mm)
9-200-1 Stress Categories and Limits of Stress Intensity
C-1 Sample Certificate of Authorization
D-200 Typical Crack Types
D-300 Idealizations of a Crack Propagating From a Cross‐Bore Corner
D-403.1 Magnification Factors for Circumferential Crack
D-403.2 Polynomial Representation of Stress Distribution
D-403.3 Method of Correcting KI at Discontinuities Between Regions
E-110 Thick Wall Blind End Proportions Not Requiring Detailed Analysis
E-120 Thin Wall Blind End Proportions Not Requiring Detailed Analysis
E-210.1 Typical Threaded End Closure
E-210.2 Thread Loading Distribution
E-210.3 Detail of First Thread
G-100.1 Clamp Nomenclature
G-100.2 Typical Clamp Lug Configurations
G-100.3 Typical Hub Design With the Bolts Contained Within the Body of the Clamp
G-300 Typical Self‐Energizing Gaskets Used in This Division, Showing Diameter at Location of Gasket Load Reaction G
G-300.1 Values of f
H-101 Straight Drill Connections for Thick-Walled Cylinders
H-120.1 Chart for Determining Value of F
H-142 Nozzle Nomenclature and Dimensions
J-110-1 Geometries of Square Blocks and Cylinders With Cross‐Bores
J-110-2 Tangential Stress Concentration Factors for Openings in Cylinders
J-110-3 Tangential Stress Concentration Factors for Openings in Square Cross‐Section Blocks
L-110.1 Stress Classification Line (SCL) and Stress Classification Plane (SCP)
L-110.2 Stress Classification Lines (SCLs)
L-200.1 Stress Classification Line Orientation and Validity Guidelines
L-311.1 Computation of Membrane and Bending Equivalent Stress Integration Method Using the Results From a Finite Element Model With Continuum Elements
L-400.1 Continuum Finite Element Model Stress Classification Line for the Structural Stress Method
L-410.1 Computation of Membrane and Bending Equivalent Stresses by the Structural Stress Method Using Nodal Force Results From a Finite Element Model With Continuum Elements
L-410.2 Processing Nodal Force Results With the Structural Stress Method Using the Results From a Finite Element Model With Three-Dimensional Second Order Continuum Elements
L-410.3 Processing Structural Stress Method Results for a Symmetric Structural Stress Range
L-411.1 Computation of Membrane and Bending Equivalent Stresses by the Structural Stress Method Using the Results From a Finite Element Model With Shell Elements
L-411.2 Processing Nodal Force Results With the Structural Stress Method Using the Results From a Finite Element Model With Three-Dimensional Second Order Shell Elements
L-500.1 Element Sets for Processing Finite Element Nodal Stress Results With the Structural Stress Method Based on Stress Integration
Tables
KG-141 Referenced Standards in This Division and Year of Acceptable Edition
KM-212 Charpy Impact Test Temperature Reduction Below Minimum Design Metal Temperature
KM-234.2(a) Minimum Required Charpy V‐Notch Impact Values for Pressure‐Retaining Component Materials
KM-234.2(b) Minimum Required Charpy V‐Notch Impact Values for Bolting Materials
KM-400-1 Carbon and Low Alloy Steels
KM-400-1M Carbon and Low Alloy Steels (Metric)
KM-400-2 High Alloy Steels
KM-400-2M High Alloy Steels (Metric)
KM-400-3 Nickel and Nickel Alloys
KM-400-3M Nickel and Nickel Alloys (Metric)
KM-400-4 Aluminum Alloys
KM-400-4M Aluminum Alloys (Metric)
KD-230.1 Loads and Load Cases to Be Considered in Design
KD-230.2 Load Descriptions
KD-230.3 Combination for Analysis Exemption of Hydrostatic Test Criterion
KD-230.4 Load Combinations and Load Factors for an Elastic–Plastic Analysis
KD-230.5 Tabular Values for Coefficients
KD-320.1 Tabulated Values of Sa, ksi, From Figures Indicated
KD-320.1M Tabulated Values of Sa, MPa, From Figures Indicated
KD-320.7 Tabulated Values of Sa Alternating Stress Intensity From Figures KD-320.7 and KD-320.7M
KD-322.1 Fatigue Penalty Parameters
KD-360.1 Cyclic Stress–Strain Curve Data
KD-360.1M Cyclic Stress–Strain Curve Data
KD-370.1 Coefficients for the Welded Joint Fatigue Curves
KD-370.1M Coefficients for the Welded Joint Fatigue Curves
KD-430 Crack Growth Rate Factors (U.S. Customary Units)
KD-430M Crack Growth Rate Factors (SI Units)
KF-234 Maximum Allowable Offset in Welded Joints
KF-402.1 Requirements for Postweld Heat Treatment of Pressure Parts and Attachments (U.S. Customary Units)
KF-402.1M Requirements for Postweld Heat Treatment of Pressure Parts and Attachments (SI Units)
KF-630 Postweld Heat Treatment Requirements for Quenched and Tempered Materials in Table KM-400-1 (U.S. Customary Units)
KF-630M Postweld Heat Treatment Requirements for Quenched and Tempered Materials in Table KM-400-1M (SI Units)
KF-1211 Permitted Weld Reinforcement
KE-101 Thickness, Image Quality Indicator Designations, Essential Holes, and Wire Diameters (U.S. Customary Units)
KE-101M Thickness, Image Quality Indicator Designations, Essential Holes, and Wire Diameters (SI Units)
KE-301-1 Flaw Acceptance Criteria for 1 in. (25 mm) to 12 in. (300 mm) Thick Weld
KE-301-2 Flaw Acceptance Criteria for Larger Than 12 in. (300 mm) Thick Weld
KE-332 Radiographic Acceptance Standards for Rounded Indications (Examples Only)
7-1 Standard Units for Use in Equations
A-100.1 Instructions for the Preparation of Manufacturer’s Data Reports
A-100.2 Supplementary Instructions for the Preparation of Manufacturer’s or Assembler’s Certificate of Conformance Form K-4
A-100.3 Supplementary Instructions for the Preparation of Manufacturer’s Certificate of Conformance Form K-5
A-100.4 Instructions for the Preparation of Manufacturer's Data Reports Form CRPV-1A
D-401.1 Coefficients G0 Through G3 for Surface Crack at Deepest Point
D-401.2 Coefficients G0 Through G3 for Surface Crack at Free Surface
D-500 Crack Growth Rate Factors
E-222.1 Continuous Thread Example
E-222.2 Interrupted Thread Example
G-900 Allowable Design Stress for Clamp Connections
J-110-2 Tangential Stress Concentration Factors for Openings in Cylinders (Tabulated Values From Figure J-110-2)
J-110-3 Tangential Stress Concentration Factors for Openings in Square Cross‐Section Blocks (Tabulated Values From Figure J-110-3)
L-410.1 Structural Stress Definitions for Continuum Finite Elements
L-411.1 Structural Stress Definitions for Shell or Plate Finite Elements
Forms
KG-311.15 Typical Certification of Compliance of the User’s Design Specification
KG-324.1 Typical Certification of Compliance of the Manufacturer’s Design Report
K-1 Manufacturer’s Data Report for High Pressure Vessels
K-2 Manufacturer’s Partial Data Report for High Pressure Vessels
K-3 Manufacturer’s Data Report Supplementary Sheet
K-4 Manufacturer’s or Assembler’s Certificate of Conformance for Pressure Relief Valves
K-5 Manufacturer’s Certificate of Conformance for Rupture Disk Devices
CRPV-1A Manufacturer’s Data Report for Composite Reinforced Pressure Vessels
CRPV-2A Recommended Form for Qualifying the Laminate Design and the Laminate Procedure Specification Used in Manufacturing Composite Reinforced Pressure Vessels
Endnotes