Mc13-1m-Us-Bo-M&u
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
1. GENERAL
1.1 Scope
This specification defines the major materials for heat transfer equipment. Materials are specified by nominal
composition, generic name or trade name on the Heat Exchanger Specification Sheet.
The Purchaser and Supplier shall mutually determine the measures that must be taken to comply with all
applicable governmental codes, regulations, ordinances and rules which shall be applied as a first
precedence.
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The following documents are referenced herein and form part of the Order. When applicable, additional KBR
documents will be listed in the Technical Requisition. The issue revisions of KBR documents shall be as
specified in the Technical Requisition. Current editions of the industry standards including all mandatory
addenda in effect at the time of the Order shall apply unless otherwise indicated.
KBR DOCUMENTS
4-7TS, "General Welding Requirements"
ASME B16.5, "Pipe Flanges and Flanged Fittings NPS 1/2 Through NPS 24 Metric/Inch Standard"
ASME B16.47, "Large Diameter Steel Flanges NPS 26 Through NPS 60 Metric/Inch Standard"
ASME B31.3, "Process Piping"
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ASTM A179/A179M, "Seamless Cold-Drawn Low-Carbon Steel Heat-Exchanger and Condenser Tubes"
ASTM A182/A182M, "Forged or Rolled Alloy and Stainless Steel Pipe Flanges, Forged Fittings, and Valves
and Parts for High-Temperature Service"
ASTM A193/A193M, "Alloy-Steel and Stainless Steel Bolting Materials for High Temperature or
High Pressure Service and Other Special Purpose Applications
ASTM A194/A194M, "Carbon and Alloy Steel Nuts for Bolts for High-Pressure and
High-Temperature Service or Both"
ASTM A203/A203M, "Pressure Vessel Plates, Alloy Steel, Nickel"
ASTM A210/A210M, "Seamless Medium-Carbon Steel Boiler and Superheater Tubes"
ASTM A211, "Spiral-Welded Steel or Iron Pipe" (Discontinued in 1993 with no Replacement)
ASTM A213/A213M, "Seamless Ferritic and Austenitic Alloy-Steel Boiler, Superheater, and
Heat-Exchanger Tubes"
ASTM A214/A214M, "Electric-Resistance-Welded Carbon Steel Heat-Exchanger and Condenser Tubes"
ASTM A216/A216M, "Steel Castings, Carbon, Suitable for Fusion Welding, for High-Temperature Service"
ASTM A217/A217M, "Steel Castings, Martensitic Stainless and Alloy, for Pressure-Containing Parts,
Suitable for High-Temperature Service"
ASTM A234/A234M, "Piping Fittings of Wrought Carbon Steel and Alloy Steel for Moderate and High
Temperature Service"
ASTM A240/A240M, "Chromium and Chromium-Nickel Stainless Steel Plate, Sheet, and Strip for Pressure
Vessels for General Applications"
ASTM A249/A249M, "Welded Austenitic Steel Boiler, Superheater, Heat-Exchanger, and Condenser
Tubes"
ASTM A266/A266M, "Carbon Steel Forgings for Pressure Vessel Components"
ASTM A312/A312M, "Seamless, Welded, and Heavily Cold Worked Austenitic Stainless Steel Pipes"
ASTM A320/A320M, "Alloy-Steel and Stainless Steel Bolting for Low-Temperature Service"
ASTM A333/A333M, "Seamless and Welded Steel Pipe for Low-Temperature Service"
ASTM A334/A334M, "Seamless and Welded Carbon and Alloy-Steel Tubes for Low-Temperature Service"
ASTM A336/A336M, "Alloy Steel Forgings for Pressure and High-Temperature Parts"
ASTM A350/A350M, "Carbon and Low-Alloy Steel Forgings, Requiring Notch Toughness Testing for Piping
Components"
ASTM A351/A351M, "Castings, Austenitic, for Pressure-Containing Parts"
ASTM A352/A352M, "Steel Castings, Ferritic and Martensitic, for Pressure Containing Parts, Suitable for
Low-Temperature Service"
ASTM A353/A353M, "Pressure Vessel Plates, Alloy Steel, Double-Normalized and Tempered 9% Nickel"
ASTM A358/A358M, "Electric-Fusion-Welded Austenitic Chromium-Nickel Stainless Steel Pipe for High-
Temperature Service and General Applications
ASTM A380, "Cleaning, Descaling and Passivation of Stainless Steel Parts, Equipment and
Systems"
ASTM A403/A403M, "Wrought Austenitic Stainless Steel Piping Fittings"
ASTM A420/A420M, "Piping Fittings of Wrought Carbon Steel and Alloy Steel for Low-Temperature
Service"
ASTM A516/A516M, "Pressure Vessel Plates, Carbon Steel, for Moderate-and Lower-Temperature
Service"
ASTM A522/A522M, "Forged or Rolled 8 and 9% Nickel Alloy Steel Flanges, Fittings, Valves, and Parts for
Low-Temperature Service"
ASTM A537/A537M, "Pressure Vessel Plates, Heat Treated, Carbon-Manganese-Silicon Steel"
ASTM A541/A541M, "Quenched and Tempered Carbon and Alloy Steel Forgings, for Pressure Vessel
Components"
ASTM A542/A542M, “Pressure Vessel Plates, Alloy Steel, Quenched-and- Tempered, Chromium-
Molybdenum, and Chromium-Molybdenum-Vanadium”
ASTM A553/A553M, "Pressure Vessel Plates, Alloy Steel, Quenched and Tempered 8 and 9 Percent
Nickel"
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2. MATERIALS
2.1 General
2.1.1 All materials shall be new. Substitution of materials will not be allowed without the Purchaser’s written
approval.
2.1.2 Material test specimens for pressure retaining materials (as specified in ASME Section VIII, Division 1
UCS-85 and ASME Section VII, Division 2 Part 3.10) shall include additional time at PWHT temperature,
including ramp-up and ramp down time/temperature, for two extra PWHT cycles to allow for possible future
field repairs.
2.2 Tubes
2.2.1 Welded tubing shall pass a non-destructive electric test in accordance with ASME SA-450. The test
shall be performed after the final heat treatment of the tubing.
2.2.2 Austenitic stainless steel U-tubes shall be only low carbon containing grades such as 304L and 316L
or chemically stabilized grades Type 321 and Type 347 and must be heat treated to relieve residual stresses
and effects of localized work hardening caused by hot or cold tube bending. Heat treatment shall be
performed by induction or resistance heating methods in accordance with Section 8 of ASME SA-688.
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2.3 Lining/Cladding
2.3.1 Lining shall be either integrally bonded cladding conforming to ASME SA-263, SA-264 or SA-265 or
shall be weld overlay in accordance with KBR Technical Standard 4-7TS. Heat treatment for clad plate
conforming to SA-263 and SA-264 shall be done at the mill. Shear test of cladding to base material is
required per material specification to verify the shear strength.
2.3.2 The nominal thickness of mechanically bonded cladding shall be 2.8 mm (7/64 in) except clad or weld
overlayed tubesheets and gasket surfaces.
2.3.3 The minimum thickness of weld overlayed material shall be 3 mm (1/8 in) except clad or weld
overlayed tubesheets and gasket surfaces.
2.3.4 Tubesheets shall have a nominal clad or weld overlay thickness of 10 mm (3/8 in) but not less than
8 mm (5/16 in) regardless of shellside or tubeside face. The minimum thickness of clad or weld overlay at a
pass partition groove shall be 3 mm (1/8 in) minimum.
2.3.5 Weld overlayed nozzle and girth flange gasket faces shall have a minimum thickness of 4.8 mm
(3/16 in)) after machining.
2.3.6 Loose liners, strip liners or plug welded liners are not acceptable.
2.4 Couplings
Coupling material shall have the same nominal composition as the part of the exchanger to which they are
attached. Couplings in lined or clad exchangers shall be of the same nominal composition as the lining or
clad material. The use of austenitic stainless steel couplings at operating temperatures over 60°C (140°F) or
duplex stainless steel with operating temperatures over 100°C (212°F) is not allowed.
2.5 Bolting
Bolting shall be selected from Table I. Table II defines the bolting types specified in Table I.
TABLE I
TYPE OF BOLTING FOR PRESSURE CONNECTIONS
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4. Use of intermediate strength bolts (e.g., strain hardened stainless steel) requires:
a. Verification that the bolts can seat the gasket and maintain a sealed joint under expected operating
conditions.
b. Consideration of differential thermal expansion of bolting and flanges, where applicable.
TABLE II
BOLTING TYPE
BOLT
UNS
KBR BOLTING MATERIAL ASME SPECIFICATIONS
NUMBER
TYPE (GENERIC)
BOLTS NUTS
B5 5 Cr K50100 SA-193 Gr B5 SA-194 Gr 3
B7 Cr-Mo G41400 SA-193 Gr B7 SA-194 Gr 2H
B8 18 Cr-8 Ni S30400 SA-193 Gr B8 Cl 2 SA-194 Gr 8TA
B8M 16 Cr-12 Ni-2 Mo S31600 SA-193 Gr B8M SA-194 Gr 8MA
B8M2 16 Cr-12 Ni-2 Mo S31600 SA-193 Gr B8M2 SA-194 Gr 8MA
B16 Cr-Mo-V K14072 SA-193 Gr B16 SA-194 Gr 4 (3)
L7 Cr-Mo G41400 SA-320 Gr L7 SA-194 Gr 4 (3)
Alloy 600
600 N06600 SB166 Gr 600 (1) SB166 Gr 600 (2)
Ni-Cr-Fe
Hastelloy X
HX N06002 (4)(5)- SB-572-X ANN SB-572-X ANN
Ni-Cr-Mo-Fe
1. Dimensions to SA-193.
2. Dimensions to SA-194.
3. SA-194 Gr 4 nuts shall be impact tested at -101°C (-150°F) in accordance with SA-320 for design
temperatures colder than -48°C (-55°F).
4. ASME material (SA-XXX or SBXXX) shall be in accordance with ASME Section II, Part A and B.
2.6 Gaskets
2.6.1 Metal jackets of metal jacketed gaskets, except brass jacketed gaskets shall be annealed.
2.6.2 Solid flat metal gaskets and seal welded diaphragms shall have the following maximum Brinell
hardness:
a. 120 for low carbon iron, low carbon steel and nickel.
b. 125 for 67 Ni-30 Cu (Monel).
c. 130 for 5 Cr-1/2 Mo steel.
d. 160 for 18 Cr-8 Ni steel and 16 Cr-13 Ni-3 Mo steel.
e. 150 for Inconel 600.
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2.6.3 Composition or filler material for all gaskets shall be flexible graphite, unless otherwise noted on the
Heat Exchanger Specification Sheet.
Austenitic stainless steel for use in solid or clad forms shall be obtained from the mill free of iron
contamination. Precautions shall be taken to avoid iron contamination during fabrication. If contamination is
suspected, the Purchaser may require additional testing using the copper sulfate test as described in
ASTM A380.
The material for the thin wall bellows in expansion joints is to be Inconel 625 unless otherwise noted on the
Heat Exchanger Specification Sheet.
3. METAL TEMPERATURE
3.1 General
3.1.1 The minimum design temperature (MDT) shall be considered in the selection of materials for pressure
retaining parts and structural attachments to exchangers. The MDT will be noted on the Heat Exchanger
Specification Sheet or in this Specification.
3.1.2 The minimum design metal temperature (MDMT) for the exchanger shall be based on the MDT
provided by the Purchaser. The MDMT to be stamped on the exchanger nameplate shall not be warmer
than the MDT provided by the Purchaser.
3.1.3 An exchanger may have more than one MDT specified by the Purchaser. Parts subject to the
conditions of both sides of the exchanger (tube sheet, tubes etc.) shall have a MDT equal to the coldest
temperature condition.
3.1.4 If there is a possible need to conduct a hydrotest (either during fabrication or in subsequent service) at
a temperature colder than 10°C (50°F), then the MDMT shall be at least 17°C (30°F) colder than the
anticipated hydrotest water temperature.
3.2.1 This section covers the material selection toughness requirements that are independent of corrosion
considerations for services of steel used in exchangers, and structural steel in the design metal temperature
service range between -254°C and 15°C (-425°F and 59°F).
3.2.2 When the material limitations and impact testing requirements of the industry standards and codes are
more stringent than those specified in this Specification, the requirements of the industry standards and
codes shall govern.
3.2.3 For the purposes of this Specification, the following definitions shall apply:
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d. "Low Nickel Steel", indicates low nickel (e.g., 2 1/2 thru 9%) chemistries.
e. "Pressure Vessels", indicates vessels or exchangers as defined by ASME Section VIII.
4. MATERIAL SELECTION
4.1 General
4.1.1 Materials specified by a generic, by nominal composition or trade name on the Heat Exchanger
Specification Sheet shall be selected from Table III.
4.1.2 All material shall meet the minimum design metal temperature (MDMT) requirements as stated in
Section 3 of this Specification. If a minimum design temperature (MDT) is not given on the Heat Exchanger
Specification Sheet, it shall be -6.6°C (+20°F).
4.1.3 Tie rods, spacers and tube supports shall be commercial quality material of nominal composition
similar to baffle material.
4.1.4 Cast material is not permitted, except when provided as Supplier standard closures on hairpin
exchangers.
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NOTES TO TABLE III: (Numbers in parenthesis refer to the following numbered notes.)
1. The material shown for forgings applies to all girth flanges, tubesheets, flat covers and nozzles with
integrally forged necks. If impact testing is required, SA-765 is required in lieu of SA-266. Material for
ASME B16.5 and ASME B16.47 flanges shall be selected from the applicable standard and Table V,
Note 9.
3. Inhibited admiralty tubes and plate shall be UNS number C44300, C44400 or C44500.
4.2.1 As a minimum standard, material selection for pressure containing equipment and components must
be in accordance with the applicable ASME Code. Table V lists KBR's minimum ASME material selections.
4.2.2 SA-350-LF2 is not acceptable for tubesheets, flat channel covers or non standard flanges (all except
ASME B16.5, ASME B16.47, and standard long weld neck flanges). See Table V, Note 9.
4.2.3 Carbon and low alloy steels, if not qualified by impact testing, shall not be used for pressure
containment at a MDMT colder than -28.8°C (-20°F) unless specifically allowed by the applicable Code.
4.2.4 Carbon and low alloy steels used for pressure containing components or essential for structural
support with operating temperatures below -48.3°C (-55°F) shall be impact test qualified in accordance with
Paragraph 4.4.2 and Table IV.
4.3.1 The material for non-pressure parts directly welded to high alloy or low nickel alloy steel pressure parts
shall conform with the material standards listed in Table V according to temperature for the type of
component used.
4.3.2 The material for non-pressure parts welded directly to carbon steel pressure parts shall be as follows:
a. Materials that are essential to the structural integrity or support of an exchanger (such as skirts, saddles,
support lugs, trunnions) shall be as specified in Table V, and shall be impact test qualified if not
exempted as stated in Table V, Note 4.
b. Materials for attachments that transmit loads to pressure retaining components (such as platform clips,
pipe guide clips, ladder clips, etc.) shall be fabricated from materials as indicated in Table V for the
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applicable MDMT. Impact testing is not required. Structural steel attachments that are not subject to
the cold process temperature shall comply with Article 4.4.
c. Material for minor attachments (insulation studs, minor clips, light davits) may be non-impact tested
weldable carbon steel.
4.3.3 Materials for non-pressure parts that are not directly welded to pressure parts and are not subject to
the cold process temperature (such as lower portions of exchanger skirts/saddles, structural pipe supports,
etc.) may be non-impact tested carbon steel complying with the applicable code.
4.4.1 Structural members less than 19 mm (3/4 in) thick, and all thicknesses not covered in Paragraph 4.4.2
shall be ASTM A36, ASTM A572 steel, or ASTM A992 steel.
4.4.2 For structures subject to winter ambient temperatures between -29.4°C and -45.5°C (-21°F and-50°F)
structural members 19 mm (3/4 in) thick or thicker shall be made from:
e. Other steels having the impact strengths as specified in Table IV or tested at the design metal
temperature or colder in accordance with ASTM A673 or Appendix C of AWS D1.1 on a heat (H) basis.
The welding procedure qualification tests shall include impact tests of the weld metal and the HAZ at the
design metal temperature or colder.
TABLE IV
IMPACT STRENGTHS FOR LOW TEMPERATURE STRUCTURAL MEMBERS
* Fabricator shall provide verification from current or prior certified mill test reports, that ASTM A572 or
A992 wide flange shapes having thicknesses of 19 mm (3/4 in) or more have been produced using a
procedure necessary to obtain "fine grain practice" that meets the requirements of ASTM A6,
Paragraph 8.3.
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5. HYDROGEN SERVICE
5.1 General
5.1.1 When hydrogen service is specified on the Heat Exchanger Specification Sheet and low alloy
materials (1 1/4 Cr - 1/2 Mo or 2 1/4 Cr-1 Mo) are required, materials shall be selected in accordance with
latest addenda of API 941. 1 1/4 Cr – 1/2 Mo materials shall be limited to design temperature equal to or
less than 440°C (825°F). The material selection shall be based on hydrogen partial pressure adjusted for
design pressure, [PHydrogen @ Design P = PHydrogen @ Operating P (PDesign / POperating)] at design temperature and low
alloy materials must satisfy the following additional requirements:
1. Materials and fabrication shall comply with API RP 934-C if the material thickness is greater than or
equal to 25 mm (1 in) with thickness as defined in the scope of API RP 934-C.
2. 2 1/4 Cr – 1 Mo material may be substituted for 1 1/4 Cr-1/2 Mo material only if requested at the
time of quotation and shall be in compliance with Subparagraph 5.1.1 b.
b. Fabrication using 2 1/4 Cr-1 Mo plate, pipe, and forgings: if the design temperature is equal to or greater
than 440°C (825°F) and the component thickness is equal to or greater than 75 mm (3 in), then full
compliance with API RP 934-A is required.
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SA-403 Gr WP304, WP304L, SA-420 SA-420 SA-234 Gr 1/2 in. (12.5 mm) max;
Welding fittings WP316 or WP316L Gr WPL3 or Gr WPL6 or WPA or SA-234 Gr WPBW
(Seamless only) WPL3W WPL6W WPB over 12.5 mm (1/2 in)
(Note 4) SA-234 Gr WPB (Note 4)
Forged ASME
SA-182 Gr F304, SA-350 Gr LF3 SA-105
B16.5 or B16.47 SA-182 Gr F304 SA-350 Gr LF2
F304L, F316, (Note 4)
flanges, Std F304L, F316,
F316L, or (Note 3) (Note 8)
LWN's, fittings or F316L (Note 8)
SA522 Type I (Note 8) (Note 9)
and valves
Forged non- SA-765 Gr I or II
SA-965 Gr F304,
standard pressure SA-765 Gr III SA541
SA-965 Gr F304, F304L, F316, SA-765 Gr II
vessel and SA-266 if exempted from
F304L, F316, F316L
equipment (Note 3) impact testing by
F316L or (Note 9)
components (Note 9) Notes 4 & 9
SA522 Type I
(Note 9) A336-F1
SA-743/744
Gr CF3 CF8 or
CF8M SA-352 Gr LC3 SA-216 Gr WCA or WCB
Cast ASME fittings
SA-351 Grade to SA-352 Gr LC4 (Note 10) (Note 14)
and valves Cast
match wrought to -115C
non-standard SA-352 Gr LCB
chemistry (-175F) SA-352 Gr LC2
pressure vessel
(Note 10) SA-351 Grade to to -73C SA-352 Gr LCA or
components
match wrought (-99F) A217
chemistry
(Note 10)
Bolting Note 11
Structural: steel 9 Ni or 18 Cr - 8 Ni proprietary Article 4.4
shapes and (Note 12) AISC Specifications
steel materials
members
Plate clips, lugs,
Same generic material or chemistry as shell
Skirts, saddles, legs,
(see Paragraph 4.3.2 and 4.3.3) (Note 12)
etc.
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NOTES TO TABLE V: (All references to Division 1 or Division 2 refer to ASME Section VIII)
1. Any material listed for a colder temperature range may be used in a warmer temperature range. For
example, SA-312 Gr TP304 pipe may be used in the temperature range of -48.3°C (-55°F) (see Note 2
below) to -29.4°C (-21°F) for pipe. Unless otherwise specified, the thicknesses listed in a given
temperature range are maximum material thicknesses for that temperature range.
2. The temperature ranges of - 29 to - 48°C (-21 to -55°F), - 49 to -104°C (-56 to -155°F), and -104
to -195°C (-155 to -319°F) are for Section VIII and B31.3 applications. The temperature limits indicated
herein may be changed and the impact test requirements of the material or testing specification modified
when the applicable code of construction requires methods of impact property verification other than
those listed in the designated specifications.
3. 3 1/2% Ni forging materials have an intermittent history of having welding problems. If available
fabricators do not have successful experience with this material, austenitic stainless steel is a better
choice. SA-333 Gr 3 (3 1/2% Ni) piping materials are not normally used. For design or normal
operating MDMT's colder than - 48.3°C (- 55°F) (see Note 2), consult with the assigned staff metallurgist
or select from the materials listed for temperatures colder than -104°C (-155°F).
4. Unless exempted by Division 1, Paragraph UG-20(f) and Paragraph UCS-66, or Division 2, 3.11.2, this
material shall be impact tested at the MDMT or colder and meet the requirements of Division 1,
Paragraph UG-84, or Division 2, 3.11.2 as applicable.
5. Refer to Division 1, UCS-66 or Division 2, 3.11.2 to determine the desirability of normalizing, and
whether impact testing in accordance with the applicable code is required.
6. See materials designated per curve D in Division 1, Fig. UCS-66 or Division 2, 3.11.2.
7. Any other material permitted by ASME B31.3 may be used for piping assemblies when the wall
thickness is 12.5 mm (1/2 in) or less. Pipe that is manufactured from SA-134, SA-139, and SA-211
materials may be used only for air or water service.
8. ASME B16.5, B16.47 Series A, and standard long weld necks (LWN).
Ferritic steel flanges conforming to ASME B16.5 or B16.47 and standard long weld neck flanges that
have a neck outside diameter not exceeding the hub diameter specified in ASME B16.5 (also called
Long Weld Neck flanges) are exempt from impact testing at temperatures not colder than -29°C (-20°F).
Thick nozzle necks used for integral reinforcement must be evaluated in accordance with UCS-66 and
Figure UCS-66.3, or Division 2, 3.11.2 or Fig. 3.9 to 3.11 shows the governing thickness at a vessel
shell attachment.
9. Tubesheets, flat covers, and barrel forgings (i.e., "hollow cylinder forgings" including integral types with
or without a hub for butt welded attachment) shall conform to SA-765 or SA-266 or SA-965. Other non-
standard flanges (such as main body flanges) that exceed ASME B16.5 nominal sizes and having a
design pressure/temperature rating greater than Class 300, and ASME B16.47 flanges that exceed
Class 300 shall conform to SA-765 or SA-266 or SA-965.
When determining impact testing exemptions or requirements, the governing thickness for welded
nozzle type forgings is at the weld ends where buttwelds are made. The governing thickness for flat
heads or tube sheets is the larger of the flat component thickness divided by 4 or the thickness of the
pressure part attachment at the welded joint. Refer to ASME Section VIII, Division 1, UCS-66(a) and
Figure UCS-66.3, or Division 2, 3.11.2 or Fig. 3.9 to 3.11.
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Spec. Number Suffixes: US=based on US Codes and Standards, BO=applicable for both onshore and offshore projects, M&U=units used:
M=SI metric and U=US Customary Units.
10. Cast austenitic stainless steels for ASME Section VIII, Division 1 and 2 applications shall be impact
tested in accordance with the applicable Code. For ASME B31.3 and other applications, such steels
shall be tested in accordance with ASME B31.3, Paragraph 323.3.
12. The maximum thickness of the part of a structural shape welded directly to a pressure containing
component shall be 19 mm (3/4 in). When heavier thicknesses are required, or plate or pipe materials
are used, the part shall be fabricated from materials conforming to the specification listed in Table V for
the type component to which they are welded.
13. Weld and HAZ impact test requirements for PQR's and production test plates as appropriate shall be in
accordance with the applicable ASME Code.
15. ASME specifications have the same numerical designation as the ASTM specifications, but are
preceded by SA instead of A (e.g., SA-203). ASME specifications shall be in accordance with
ASME Section II, Part A.
16. Impact testing is required for thicknesses greater than 6 mm (0.237 in). Use of SA-179 and SA-214
tubing in the temperature ranges shown is limited to Section VIII, Division 1 and 2 applications only.
These specifications have a maximum diameter limit of 75 mm (3 in). Above either of these limits, use
impact tested tubing as indicated.
17. For Section VIII, Division 1 and 2 applications only, non impact tested pipe may be used for pressure
applications (i.e., nozzle necks) in which the pipe is no greater than NPS 4 and not exceeding 6 mm
(0.237 in) thick (Sch 40 for NPS 4). For all B31 applications, and for Section VIII applications exceeding
the limit shown, impact testing requirements must comply with the applicable code. (see ASME B31.3,
Paragraph 323.2.2, ASME Section VIII, Division 1, UCS-66, and Division 2, 3.11.2).
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