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Outline
• Origin, development of Code
• About ASME
• ASME QS
• ASME Codes Overview
• ASME Certifications/ Accreditation Programs Available
• Shop Certification Process/ ABSC Support
• Ongoing Vessel Inspections
• Pricing
• Q&A
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Origin, Development of Code
Before After
Early 1800’s - Steam was power source for locomotives, ships and
power plants.
Boiler explosions were quite common.
• By the early 1900’s, in the US, over 50,000 dead and 2,000,000 were
severely injured due to explosions.
• 1880 - thirty (30) mechanical engineers formed a society to advance the
interest of the Mechanical Engineering Discipline.
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Origin, Development of Code
• 1898 – ASME Council Formed to standardize the specifications for
construction of boilers
• 1911 – ASME Council formed Boiler Code Committee – to formulate
standard rules for construction of boilers and pressure vessels
• 1914 – First ASME Code edition (Section I) was published.
Massachusetts published Code for boilers
• 1921 – Formation of the National Board of Pressure Vessel Inspectors
and first publication of ASME Code Section 3 on the design and
construction
• 1923 – Heating Boilers – Section IV
• 1924 – Materials – Section II
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Origin, Development of Code
• 1925 – Pressure Vessels – Section VIII Div 1
• 1941 – Welding & Brazing – Section IX
• 1963 - Nuclear Codes – Section III
• 1968 – Pressure Vessels – Section VIII Div 2
• 1971 - NDE – Section V
• 1997 - Pressure Vessels – Section VIII Div 3
• 2007 - New Section VIII Div 2
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About ASME
• 1880: Year ASME was established
• >130,000 Individual ASME Members
• >32,000 Student Members
• >150 Countries with ASME Members
• 355 ASME Staff
• 13 Members on the ASME Board of
Governors
• 4 Key U.S. offices: New York, NY; Little
Falls, NJ; Washington DC; Houston, TX
• 3 International Offices: Beijing, China;
Brussels, Belgium; New Delhi, India
• $113.6M Annual Revenue
General
Information
Source: Annual Report 2014/2015
www.asme.org
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About ASME: Standards & Certification
•1884: Year first
standard published
•~500 Standards
•700 Committees
•5,555 Volunteers
(Total)
•1,053 Volunteers
(International)
•1884: Year first
standard published
•~500 Standards
•700 Committees
•5,555 Volunteers
(Total)
•1,053 Volunteers
(International)
•>100 Countries using
the BPVC
•>6,900 Certified
Manufacturers
•74 Countries with
Certified
Manufacturers
•56 Percentage of
Certifications outside
the U.S.
•31/17,000 BPVC
Books/Number of
Pages
•>100 Countries using
the BPVC
•>6,900 Certified
Manufacturers
•74 Countries with
Certified
Manufacturers
•56 Percentage of
Certifications outside
the U.S.
•31/17,000 BPVC
Books/Number of
Pages
.2 Accreditation
Programs
•5 Product
Certification Programs
•1 Management
System Certification
Program
•7,338 Certified
Companies
•13,052 Certificates
•92 Countries with
Certifi ed Companies
•3 Personnel Certified
Programs
•3,028 Certified
Individuals
.2 Accreditation
Programs
•5 Product
Certification Programs
•1 Management
System Certification
Program
•7,338 Certified
Companies
•13,052 Certificates
•92 Countries with
Certifi ed Companies
•3 Personnel Certified
Programs
•3,028 Certified
Individuals
•3 Certified Programs
•>200 Technical
Courses & Seminars
•75 Assessment Based
Courses
•75 eLearning Courses
•>10,000 Individuals
Trained Annually
•3 Certified Programs
•>200 Technical
Courses & Seminars
•75 Assessment Based
Courses
•75 eLearning Courses
•>10,000 Individuals
Trained Annually
•76 Standards
Technology
Publications
•32 Active Projects
•124 Completed
Projects
•76 Standards
Technology
Publications
•32 Active Projects
•124 Completed
Projects
CODES &
STANDARDS
BOILER &
PV CODE
CONFORMITY
ASSESSMENT
TRAINING &
DEVELOPMENT
ASME
STANDARDS
TECHNOLOGY
LLC
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Overview of ASME Codes
– ASME establishes rules for new construction of pressure
vessels that will perform in a safe & reliable manner.
– ASME also interprets these rules when questions arise
regarding their intent
– Code does not address all aspects and those not addressed
should not be considered prohibited.
– Code does not fully address tolerances.
– Code is not a design handbook, designer must use
engineering judgement consistent with Code philosophy
which do not overrule mandatory requirements of the Code.
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Hierarchy of ASME Codes
Laws & Regulations at the
place of installation
Code of Construction
Reference Codes e.g.B31.1,
Sec.II, Sec.V, Sec.IX
Standards Recommendations
e.g. ANSI, ASTM, AWS, ASNT
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Overview of ASME Codes
• Editions: Every 2 years
• Interpretations: Issued by ASME Code committees upon
request.
Not part of the Code.
• Code Cases: Formulated by the ASME Code Committee
to clarify existing requirements or to
provide rules not covered by the existing
Code.
• Errata: Are mandatory immediately
• re-affirmed: referenced Codes & Standards
e.g. ASME B16.5 - E2003
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ASME Certification Overview
ASME
- Develop Codes
- Accreditation of AIAs
- Issue Certificates of Authorization
- Conducts Joint Review
- Conducts Investigations Jurisdiction
- Adopts Code
- Enforces ASME Code
- Function as AIA
- Conduct Joint Reviews
- Conduct Investigations
FABRICATORS
- Agreement with AIA
- Q.C. Program/ Manual
- Certificate of Authorization
- Comply with Code
- Certify ASME Data Reports
- Register Items with The National Board
National Board
- Commission Authorized Inspectors
- Register Data Reports
- Conduct Joint Reviews
- Conduct Investigations
- Issues The NBIC
-“R” Stamp Program
AUTHORIZED INSPECTION
AGENCY
- Writes Boiler & PV Insurance
- Employs & Designates Inspectors
- Employs & Designates Supervisors
- Provide Support for Field Activities
- Certify ASME Data Reports
ABSG Consulting Inc
“ASME” is the registered trademark of The American Society of Mechanical Engineers. ASME symbol shown is registered in the U.S. Patent Office.
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Certificates Available
ASME
Certificates
Power Boilers
Section I
S ‐ Power Boilers
A ‐ Assembly of Power Boilers
E ‐ Electric Boilers
M ‐ Miniature Boiler
PP ‐ Pressure Piping
V ‐ Boiler Pressure Relief
Valves
PRT ‐ Parts
Fabrication
Heating Boilers
Section IV
H ‐ Heating Boilers/Cast
Iron Sectional Heating
Boiler
HLW ‐ Lined Potable
Water Heaters
HV ‐ Heating Boiler Safety
Valves
PRT ‐ Parts
Fabrication
Pressure Vessels
Section VIII Division 1
U ‐ Pressure Vessels
UM ‐ Miniature
Pressure Vessels
UV ‐ Pressure Vessel
Pressure Relief Valves
UD ‐ Pressure Vessel
Pressure Relief Devices
Pressure Vessels
Section VIII
Division2
U2 ‐ Pressure Vessels
(Alternative Rules for
Pressure Vessels)
Pressure Vessels
Section VIII Division 3
U3 ‐ High Pressure Vessels
UV3 ‐ High Pressure Vessel
Pressure Relief Valves
UD3 ‐ High
Pressure Vessel
Pressure Relief
Devices
Reinforced Plastic
Vessels
Section X
RP ‐ Fiber‐Reinforced
Plastic Vessels
Transports Tank
Section XII
T ‐ Transport Tanks
TV ‐ Transport Tanks
Pressure Relief Valves
TD ‐ Transport Tanks
Pressure Relief Devices
PRT ‐ Parts
Fabrication
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Certificates Available: Nuclear
• Nuclear Component
– N - Vessels, pumps, valves, piping systems, storage tanks,
core support structures, concrete containments, and
transport packaging
– NA - Field installation and shop assembly of all items
– NPT - Parts, appurtenances, welded tubular products, and
piping subassemblies
– NS - Supports
– NV - Pressure relief valves
– N3 - Transportation containments and storage containments
– OWN - Nuclear power plant owner
• Nuclear Material Organization
• Nuclear Quality Assurance (NQA-1)
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Certificates
• BPV Certificate Scopes
• ASME Code Certificates are not required for:
– Material Manufacturers (except Section III)
– Manufacturers of Welding Consumables (except
Section III)
– Valve Manufacturers (except Section III and Safety
Valves)
– Suppliers of Services (Design, Heat Treatment,
Machining)
– Piping Manufacturers (except Section III and
Section I, Boiler External Piping B31.1)
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Shop Certification Process
• Sign Manufacturer’s Inspection Contract (MIC) with AIA
(e.g. ABS Consulting)
• Decide on scope(s) of accreditations
• Submit application to ASME at least 6 months prior to
planned audit date.
– Application Form & Procedure
– Online Application via CA Connect
– NB Application for Authorization to Register Data Reports
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Shop Certification Process
• Develop and implement Quality Control System
according to applicable Code Sections
• Manufacturer prepares for ASME joint review
(audit)
• AIA assists during preparation
• Pre-Joint Review
• AIA attendance of ASME joint review
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Shop Preparation
• Demonstration vessel
– For multiple designators not necessary for each
– Any one plus documentation package (technical &
administrative) if the selected item is not to most stringent Code
– Must be similar to the type of Code item normally manufactured
– If there is any on-going Code work in the shop at the time the
Joint Review is conducted, the Applicant will be required to use
a Code item being fabricated for Demonstration.
– If ongoing Code work is not sufficient in implementing all
aspects of the Program then a mock-up shall be used to address
the missing elements of the Program.
• Implement document package
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Joint Review
• Joint Review has fixed format
• QC system documentation & implementation verification
• Deficiencies can be closed-out and CAs can be completed
before conclusion of JR
• Team concludes decision in closing meeting
• Team Leader presents results during Exit Meeting.
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Ongoing Vessel Inspections
• After the shop is certified, each Code item must be
inspected by AI as specified in the respective ASME Code
• ASME Certificate is valid for 3 years
• After every 3 years, renewal audit is must
• Every year the AIS conducts audit
• The AIA of Record must be used for all inspections except
when the AIA cannot provide coverage at field site
• The manufacturer may change AIA of Record
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Cost to the Manufacturer
• Review advance Deposit towards auditor travel & other expenses: US$ 11,000
• ASME Certificate fee except ‘H’ (in advance): US$ 3,315
• ‘Certification Mark’ hard stamp (one time cost, in advance): US$335
• Each additional manufacturing location if applicable: US$6,000
• Code Books price shall as per scope; approx. US$4,500
• Other Codes (e.g. B16.5, 16.9, 16.11, 16.20,
36.10, NBIC Part 1, 2 & 3, SNT-TC-1A) US$1,016
• AIA Fees
• Cost for manufacturing demo vessel (You may consider cost for a simple vessel
e.g. CS, 600mm dia, 8-10 mm thk with 4-5 nozzles)
• Subcontractor costs as necessary e.g. design, NDT