ASME BPVC Section III, Division 1, Subsection NG: Rules for Core Support Structures, 2023
ASME BPVC 2023 Section III, Division 1, Subsection NG outlines the mandatory requirements for the design, construction, inspection, and testing of core support structures in nuclear power plants. As part of the globally recognized ASME Boiler and Pressure Vessel Code, this subsection ensures the structural integrity and operational safety of critical nuclear components.
Highlights:
- Requirements for material selection, qualification, and certification for nuclear-grade components
- Design criteria including design-by-analysis methods, stress limits, and load combinations
- Standards for fabrication techniques including welding, brazing, and mechanical joints
- Acceptance criteria and procedures for nondestructive examination (NDE)
- Hydrostatic and pneumatic test protocols to validate structural reliability
- Guidelines for overpressure protection, relief device approval, and data documentation
Who It’s For:
Nuclear engineers, fabricators, QA/QC professionals, and regulatory specialists responsible for the integrity and compliance of core support structures under ASME nuclear safety standards.
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ASME BPVC Section III, Division 1, Subsection NG: Rules for Core Support Structures, 2023
ASME BPVC 2023 Section III, Division 1, Subsection NG outlines the mandatory requirements for the design, construction, inspection, and testing of core support structures in nuclear power plants. As part of the globally recognized ASME Boiler and Pressure Vessel Code, this subsection ensures the structural integrity and operational safety of critical nuclear components.
Highlights:
- Requirements for material selection, qualification, and certification for nuclear-grade components
- Design criteria including design-by-analysis methods, stress limits, and load combinations
- Standards for fabrication techniques including welding, brazing, and mechanical joints
- Acceptance criteria and procedures for nondestructive examination (NDE)
- Hydrostatic and pneumatic test protocols to validate structural reliability
- Guidelines for overpressure protection, relief device approval, and data documentation
Who It’s For:
Nuclear engineers, fabricators, QA/QC professionals, and regulatory specialists responsible for the integrity and compliance of core support structures under ASME nuclear safety standards.
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ASME BPVC Section III, Division 3: Containment Systems for Transportation and Storage of Spent Nuclear Fuel and High-Level Radioactive Material, 2023
ASME BPVC Section III, Division 3 – 2023 specifies mandatory construction requirements for containment systems used in the transportation and storage of spent nuclear fuel and high-level radioactive waste. This section supports regulatory compliance and public safety for radioactive material handling by providing robust rules for structural integrity, containment, shielding, and thermal performance.
It applies to casks, canisters, and related components intended for road, rail, and stationary storage, under both normal and accident conditions.
Highlights:
- Design-by-analysis criteria for radioactive material containment systems under extreme thermal, mechanical, and environmental loads
- Material selection, qualification, and fracture toughness requirements
- Fabrication standards for welding, joining, and forming of structural materials
- Mandatory nondestructive examination (NDE) protocols including radiographic and ultrasonic testing
- Validation tests including hydrostatic, leakage, drop, puncture, fire, and immersion evaluations
- Documentation and marking requirements including Code stamping, data reports, and ASME certification
- Applicable to both storage-only and dual-purpose (storage/transport) cask systems
Who It’s For:
Essential for nuclear fuel cycle engineers, cask designers, QA inspectors, and regulatory personnel involved in the design, construction, and approval of containers for radioactive material transport and storage under ASME compliance.
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ASME BPVC Section III, Division 3: Containment Systems for Transportation and Storage of Spent Nuclear Fuel and High-Level Radioactive Material, 2023
ASME BPVC Section III, Division 3 – 2023 specifies mandatory construction requirements for containment systems used in the transportation and storage of spent nuclear fuel and high-level radioactive waste. This section supports regulatory compliance and public safety for radioactive material handling by providing robust rules for structural integrity, containment, shielding, and thermal performance.
It applies to casks, canisters, and related components intended for road, rail, and stationary storage, under both normal and accident conditions.
Highlights:
- Design-by-analysis criteria for radioactive material containment systems under extreme thermal, mechanical, and environmental loads
- Material selection, qualification, and fracture toughness requirements
- Fabrication standards for welding, joining, and forming of structural materials
- Mandatory nondestructive examination (NDE) protocols including radiographic and ultrasonic testing
- Validation tests including hydrostatic, leakage, drop, puncture, fire, and immersion evaluations
- Documentation and marking requirements including Code stamping, data reports, and ASME certification
- Applicable to both storage-only and dual-purpose (storage/transport) cask systems
Who It’s For:
Essential for nuclear fuel cycle engineers, cask designers, QA inspectors, and regulatory personnel involved in the design, construction, and approval of containers for radioactive material transport and storage under ASME compliance.
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ASME BPVC Section III, Division 4: Fusion Energy Devices, 2023
The ASME Boiler and Pressure Vessel Code (BPVC) Section III, Division 4 – 2023 provides comprehensive construction rules for components in fusion energy devices, marking a major step toward codifying safety and engineering standards in fusion power development. This section applies to structural and pressure-retaining components subject to the unique operational and environmental demands of fusion facilities.
Highlights:
- Construction requirements for magnetic confinement systems, vacuum vessels, in-vessel components, and pressure boundaries
- General design rules including design-by-analysis for fusion systems
- Coverage of electrical/mechanical penetration assemblies, port structures, and cryostat interfaces
- Material selection, testing, and welding provisions specific to fusion applications
- Classification guidance for fusion plant systems and jurisdictional boundaries
- Requirements for inspection, certification, documentation, and quality assurance
- Fully integrates with other BPVC sections (e.g., Sections II, V, VIII, IX) for cross-discipline consistency
Who It’s For:
Nuclear engineers, fusion researchers, designers, and code compliance officials working on fusion-based facilities and components that demand codified reliability and structural integrity under evolving technologies.
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ASME BPVC Section III, Division 4: Fusion Energy Devices, 2023
The ASME Boiler and Pressure Vessel Code (BPVC) Section III, Division 4 – 2023 provides comprehensive construction rules for components in fusion energy devices, marking a major step toward codifying safety and engineering standards in fusion power development. This section applies to structural and pressure-retaining components subject to the unique operational and environmental demands of fusion facilities.
Highlights:
- Construction requirements for magnetic confinement systems, vacuum vessels, in-vessel components, and pressure boundaries
- General design rules including design-by-analysis for fusion systems
- Coverage of electrical/mechanical penetration assemblies, port structures, and cryostat interfaces
- Material selection, testing, and welding provisions specific to fusion applications
- Classification guidance for fusion plant systems and jurisdictional boundaries
- Requirements for inspection, certification, documentation, and quality assurance
- Fully integrates with other BPVC sections (e.g., Sections II, V, VIII, IX) for cross-discipline consistency
Who It’s For:
Nuclear engineers, fusion researchers, designers, and code compliance officials working on fusion-based facilities and components that demand codified reliability and structural integrity under evolving technologies.
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ASME BPVC Section III, Division 5: High Temperature Reactors, 2023
The ASME Boiler and Pressure Vessel Code (BPVC) Section III, Division 5 – 2023 outlines construction rules for nuclear facility components used in high temperature reactor (HTR) systems. Developed for advanced fission and fusion reactors, this section addresses unique design, material, and fabrication challenges posed by elevated temperature environments, including creep, fatigue, and environmental degradation. It applies to Class A and Class B metallic pressure boundaries, core supports, and components made from graphite and composite materials.
Highlights:
- Covers materials, design, fabrication, inspection, and testing for elevated temperature reactors
- Subdivides content by metallic and nonmetallic materials, temperature range, and component class
- Defines qualification of graphite/composite core components and high-temperature alloys
- Provides creep–fatigue rules and inelastic analysis requirements
- Integrates design-by-analysis criteria for pressure vessels, piping, pumps, and valves
- Details responsibilities, certification, and data reporting for code activities
- Includes overpressure protection and quality assurance provisions
- Incorporates mandatory and nonmandatory appendices for strain limits, material guidelines, and fatigue evaluation
- Harmonized with other BPVC Sections including II, V, IX, and XI for materials, NDE, welding, and inspection
Who It’s For:
Nuclear design engineers, advanced reactor developers, QA professionals, and regulators focused on the construction and qualification of components for high temperature nuclear systems operating under ASME code compliance.
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ASME BPVC Section III, Division 5: High Temperature Reactors, 2023
The ASME Boiler and Pressure Vessel Code (BPVC) Section III, Division 5 – 2023 outlines construction rules for nuclear facility components used in high temperature reactor (HTR) systems. Developed for advanced fission and fusion reactors, this section addresses unique design, material, and fabrication challenges posed by elevated temperature environments, including creep, fatigue, and environmental degradation. It applies to Class A and Class B metallic pressure boundaries, core supports, and components made from graphite and composite materials.
Highlights:
- Covers materials, design, fabrication, inspection, and testing for elevated temperature reactors
- Subdivides content by metallic and nonmetallic materials, temperature range, and component class
- Defines qualification of graphite/composite core components and high-temperature alloys
- Provides creep–fatigue rules and inelastic analysis requirements
- Integrates design-by-analysis criteria for pressure vessels, piping, pumps, and valves
- Details responsibilities, certification, and data reporting for code activities
- Includes overpressure protection and quality assurance provisions
- Incorporates mandatory and nonmandatory appendices for strain limits, material guidelines, and fatigue evaluation
- Harmonized with other BPVC Sections including II, V, IX, and XI for materials, NDE, welding, and inspection
Who It’s For:
Nuclear design engineers, advanced reactor developers, QA professionals, and regulators focused on the construction and qualification of components for high temperature nuclear systems operating under ASME code compliance.
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ASME BPVC Section III, Subsection NCA: General Requirements for Divisions 1 and 2, 2023
The ASME Boiler and Pressure Vessel Code (BPVC) Section III, Subsection NCA–2023 defines general requirements for the design, construction, certification, and inspection of Class 1, 2, and 3 nuclear facility components. It supports both Division 1 and Division 2 construction and forms the administrative and quality system backbone for all nuclear components governed by Section III.
Highlights:
- Establishes classification, responsibilities, and quality assurance for materials, fabricators, designers, and inspectors
- Provides scope definitions and boundary conditions for Division 1 and 2 applications
- Includes requirements for Certificates of Authorization, ASME Code Stamping, and data report documentation
- Defines criteria for quality system programs (QSP) for metallic, nonmetallic, and polyethylene material organizations
- Details responsibilities of Certificate Holders, Design Authorities, and Authorized Inspection Agencies
- Specifies recordkeeping requirements including lifetime and non-permanent quality records
- Integrates requirements for authorized inspections and duties of inspectors
- Includes a glossary, nameplate specifications, and certification mark applications
Who It’s For:
Nuclear engineers, code compliance officers, quality assurance personnel, and material organizations involved in the ASME certification and documentation process for nuclear facility components under Division 1 and Division 2.
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ASME BPVC Section III, Subsection NCA: General Requirements for Divisions 1 and 2, 2023
The ASME Boiler and Pressure Vessel Code (BPVC) Section III, Subsection NCA–2023 defines general requirements for the design, construction, certification, and inspection of Class 1, 2, and 3 nuclear facility components. It supports both Division 1 and Division 2 construction and forms the administrative and quality system backbone for all nuclear components governed by Section III.
Highlights:
- Establishes classification, responsibilities, and quality assurance for materials, fabricators, designers, and inspectors
- Provides scope definitions and boundary conditions for Division 1 and 2 applications
- Includes requirements for Certificates of Authorization, ASME Code Stamping, and data report documentation
- Defines criteria for quality system programs (QSP) for metallic, nonmetallic, and polyethylene material organizations
- Details responsibilities of Certificate Holders, Design Authorities, and Authorized Inspection Agencies
- Specifies recordkeeping requirements including lifetime and non-permanent quality records
- Integrates requirements for authorized inspections and duties of inspectors
- Includes a glossary, nameplate specifications, and certification mark applications
Who It’s For:
Nuclear engineers, code compliance officers, quality assurance personnel, and material organizations involved in the ASME certification and documentation process for nuclear facility components under Division 1 and Division 2.
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ASME BPVC Section III: Nuclear Facility Component Appendices, 2023
The ASME Boiler and Pressure Vessel Code (BPVC) Section III Appendices – 2023 Edition consolidates mandatory and nonmandatory appendices supporting the design and construction of nuclear facility components under Section III. This volume provides supplemental data, methods, and qualifications for materials, stresses, and personnel essential to advanced nuclear systems.
Highlights:
- Mandatory Appendices on fatigue design, stress analysis, flange connections, and plastic deformation limits
- Detailed methods for stress intensification, flexibility factors, and experimental verification
- Tables for stress intensity, fatigue strength, and mechanical properties for metallic materials
- Rules for bolted joints, polyethylene piping, and HIP-formed pressure parts
- Certification guidance for personnel, design report templates, and material qualification
- Nonmandatory Appendices for seismic analysis, weld examination, valve discharge systems, and design tolerances
- Appendix-based cross-referencing to Section III Subsections and external standards
- Supports compliance with ASME nuclear construction and inspection requirements
Who It’s For:
Engineers, designers, QA/QC managers, and code regulators involved in the analysis, testing, and certification of ASME Section III nuclear components. Complements Subsections NB through NG by offering expanded technical resources.
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ASME BPVC Section III: Nuclear Facility Component Appendices, 2023
The ASME Boiler and Pressure Vessel Code (BPVC) Section III Appendices – 2023 Edition consolidates mandatory and nonmandatory appendices supporting the design and construction of nuclear facility components under Section III. This volume provides supplemental data, methods, and qualifications for materials, stresses, and personnel essential to advanced nuclear systems.
Highlights:
- Mandatory Appendices on fatigue design, stress analysis, flange connections, and plastic deformation limits
- Detailed methods for stress intensification, flexibility factors, and experimental verification
- Tables for stress intensity, fatigue strength, and mechanical properties for metallic materials
- Rules for bolted joints, polyethylene piping, and HIP-formed pressure parts
- Certification guidance for personnel, design report templates, and material qualification
- Nonmandatory Appendices for seismic analysis, weld examination, valve discharge systems, and design tolerances
- Appendix-based cross-referencing to Section III Subsections and external standards
- Supports compliance with ASME nuclear construction and inspection requirements
Who It’s For:
Engineers, designers, QA/QC managers, and code regulators involved in the analysis, testing, and certification of ASME Section III nuclear components. Complements Subsections NB through NG by offering expanded technical resources.
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ASME BPVC Section IV: Rules for Construction of Heating Boilers, 2023
ASME BPVC Section IV – 2023 establishes mandatory requirements for the construction, design, and inspection of heating boilers intended for low-pressure service. This includes steam, hot water, and potable water boilers made from wrought, cast iron, cast aluminum, and welded or brazed materials. The 2023 edition incorporates updates that improve alignment with current manufacturing and regulatory practices across boiler fabrication and certification workflows.
Highlights:
- Covers low-pressure steam, hot water, and potable water boilers
- Includes construction requirements for cast, wrought, and welded boiler components
- Addresses safety devices, control systems, and certification protocols
- Defines design rules for pressure vessels and appurtenances
- Specifies allowable stress values and material qualifications
- Incorporates updated provisions for modular and mass-produced boilers
- Includes rules for vacuum boilers and pressure-relieving devices
- Offers both mandatory and nonmandatory appendices for expanded guidance
- Aligns with ASME's quality control and inspection procedures
Who It’s For:
Boiler manufacturers, mechanical engineers, code officials, and inspectors involved in the production, installation, and regulation of heating boilers for residential, commercial, or institutional applications. Ensures compliance with U.S. and international pressure vessel safety requirements.
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ASME BPVC Section IV: Rules for Construction of Heating Boilers, 2023
ASME BPVC Section IV – 2023 establishes mandatory requirements for the construction, design, and inspection of heating boilers intended for low-pressure service. This includes steam, hot water, and potable water boilers made from wrought, cast iron, cast aluminum, and welded or brazed materials. The 2023 edition incorporates updates that improve alignment with current manufacturing and regulatory practices across boiler fabrication and certification workflows.
Highlights:
- Covers low-pressure steam, hot water, and potable water boilers
- Includes construction requirements for cast, wrought, and welded boiler components
- Addresses safety devices, control systems, and certification protocols
- Defines design rules for pressure vessels and appurtenances
- Specifies allowable stress values and material qualifications
- Incorporates updated provisions for modular and mass-produced boilers
- Includes rules for vacuum boilers and pressure-relieving devices
- Offers both mandatory and nonmandatory appendices for expanded guidance
- Aligns with ASME's quality control and inspection procedures
Who It’s For:
Boiler manufacturers, mechanical engineers, code officials, and inspectors involved in the production, installation, and regulation of heating boilers for residential, commercial, or institutional applications. Ensures compliance with U.S. and international pressure vessel safety requirements.
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ASME BPVC Section IX: Welding, Brazing, and Fusing Qualifications, 2023
ASME BPVC Section IX – 2023 outlines the requirements for the qualification of welding, brazing, and plastic fusing procedures, as well as the performance of welders, brazers, and fusing operators. This standard is critical for ensuring the structural integrity and code compliance of pressure-retaining equipment constructed in accordance with the Boiler and Pressure Vessel Code.
Highlights:
- Qualification variables, acceptance criteria, and testing methods
- Standard formats for Welding Procedure Specifications (WPS), Procedure Qualification Records (PQR), and Performance Qualifications (WPQ, BPQ, FPQ)
- Guidance for tube-to-tubesheet welding and waveform-controlled welding
- Support for additive manufacturing (wire-additive welding)
- Annexes on ISO harmonization and international qualification recognition
Who It’s For:
Manufacturers, inspectors, welding engineers, and QA professionals qualifying welding, brazing, or fusing operations in accordance with ASME Code requirements for pressure-retaining components.
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ASME BPVC Section IX: Welding, Brazing, and Fusing Qualifications, 2023
ASME BPVC Section IX – 2023 outlines the requirements for the qualification of welding, brazing, and plastic fusing procedures, as well as the performance of welders, brazers, and fusing operators. This standard is critical for ensuring the structural integrity and code compliance of pressure-retaining equipment constructed in accordance with the Boiler and Pressure Vessel Code.
Highlights:
- Qualification variables, acceptance criteria, and testing methods
- Standard formats for Welding Procedure Specifications (WPS), Procedure Qualification Records (PQR), and Performance Qualifications (WPQ, BPQ, FPQ)
- Guidance for tube-to-tubesheet welding and waveform-controlled welding
- Support for additive manufacturing (wire-additive welding)
- Annexes on ISO harmonization and international qualification recognition
Who It’s For:
Manufacturers, inspectors, welding engineers, and QA professionals qualifying welding, brazing, or fusing operations in accordance with ASME Code requirements for pressure-retaining components.
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ASME BPVC Section V: Nondestructive Examination, 2023
ASME BPVC Section V – 2023 defines the requirements for nondestructive examination (NDE) of materials, welds, and components in pressure-retaining systems. It ensures safety, reliability, and code compliance by detailing standardized inspection methods used during fabrication, installation, and in-service evaluations. This section is applicable across industries that manufacture or maintain boilers, pressure vessels, and related equipment.
Highlights:
- Covers radiographic, ultrasonic, magnetic particle, liquid penetrant, and visual examination
- Provides mandatory and nonmandatory appendices for technique-specific guidance
- Details examination procedures, calibration, documentation, and system accuracy
- Defines personnel qualification requirements aligned with ASNT SNT-TC-1A and CP-189
- Includes digital radiography, phased array UT, and time-of-flight diffraction (TOFD)
- Introduces updates for imaging systems, flaw sizing, and automation compatibility
- Defines essential variables for procedure qualification and process validation
- Supports both fabrication and in-service inspection activities across industries
- Fully integrates with Section II (Materials), Section IX (Welding), and Section XI (Inspection)
Who It’s For:
NDE technicians, engineers, code officials, and QA professionals responsible for verifying the quality and integrity of welded, cast, or formed pressure equipment. Enables compliant execution of ASME-regulated inspection and reporting protocols.
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ASME BPVC Section V: Nondestructive Examination, 2023
ASME BPVC Section V – 2023 defines the requirements for nondestructive examination (NDE) of materials, welds, and components in pressure-retaining systems. It ensures safety, reliability, and code compliance by detailing standardized inspection methods used during fabrication, installation, and in-service evaluations. This section is applicable across industries that manufacture or maintain boilers, pressure vessels, and related equipment.
Highlights:
- Covers radiographic, ultrasonic, magnetic particle, liquid penetrant, and visual examination
- Provides mandatory and nonmandatory appendices for technique-specific guidance
- Details examination procedures, calibration, documentation, and system accuracy
- Defines personnel qualification requirements aligned with ASNT SNT-TC-1A and CP-189
- Includes digital radiography, phased array UT, and time-of-flight diffraction (TOFD)
- Introduces updates for imaging systems, flaw sizing, and automation compatibility
- Defines essential variables for procedure qualification and process validation
- Supports both fabrication and in-service inspection activities across industries
- Fully integrates with Section II (Materials), Section IX (Welding), and Section XI (Inspection)
Who It’s For:
NDE technicians, engineers, code officials, and QA professionals responsible for verifying the quality and integrity of welded, cast, or formed pressure equipment. Enables compliant execution of ASME-regulated inspection and reporting protocols.
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ASME BPVC Section VI: Care and Operation of Heating Boilers, 2023
ASME BPVC Section VI – 2023 provides recommended guidance for the safe and efficient care, operation, and maintenance of heating boilers. Though not mandatory, it offers best practices for owners, operators, and inspectors of low-pressure steam and hot water heating systems. The content is widely used in training, operation manuals, and facility safety programs.
Highlights:
- Covers responsibilities of operating personnel and safe startup/shutdown procedures
- Includes boiler classification, fuel types, burner controls, and safety interlocks
- Outlines requirements for boiler room facilities, ventilation, and housekeeping
- Addresses overpressure protection, safety valves, and controls
- Details water treatment practices, corrosion prevention, and blowdown techniques
- Provides inspection and maintenance intervals for operational reliability
- Contains guidance on repairs, documentation, and certificate posting
- Features appendices for testing programs and maintenance protocols
Who It’s For:
Facility managers, maintenance personnel, boiler operators, and safety inspectors involved in the day-to-day operation or oversight of heating boilers in residential, commercial, or institutional buildings.
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ASME BPVC Section VI: Care and Operation of Heating Boilers, 2023
ASME BPVC Section VI – 2023 provides recommended guidance for the safe and efficient care, operation, and maintenance of heating boilers. Though not mandatory, it offers best practices for owners, operators, and inspectors of low-pressure steam and hot water heating systems. The content is widely used in training, operation manuals, and facility safety programs.
Highlights:
- Covers responsibilities of operating personnel and safe startup/shutdown procedures
- Includes boiler classification, fuel types, burner controls, and safety interlocks
- Outlines requirements for boiler room facilities, ventilation, and housekeeping
- Addresses overpressure protection, safety valves, and controls
- Details water treatment practices, corrosion prevention, and blowdown techniques
- Provides inspection and maintenance intervals for operational reliability
- Contains guidance on repairs, documentation, and certificate posting
- Features appendices for testing programs and maintenance protocols
Who It’s For:
Facility managers, maintenance personnel, boiler operators, and safety inspectors involved in the day-to-day operation or oversight of heating boilers in residential, commercial, or institutional buildings.
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ASME BPVC Section VII: Care of Power Boilers, 2023
ASME BPVC Section VII – 2023 provides comprehensive, nonmandatory guidelines for the safe and efficient care, operation, and maintenance of power boilers. It supports operators, maintenance personnel, and engineers by offering practical recommendations that enhance boiler safety, reliability, and service life without prescribing fixed requirements.
Highlights:
- Covers fundamentals, operating principles, and start-up/shutdown procedures for watertube and firetube boilers
- Includes maintenance protocols for auxiliary systems, fuel equipment, feed pumps, fans, and draft systems
- Details appurtenances like safety valves, gage glasses, blowdown equipment, and water level indicators
- Addresses boiler instrumentation, control systems, and interlocks
- Provides examination practices, pressure testing, and routine inspection strategies
- Offers preventative guidance to reduce corrosion, overheating, and structural failures
- Contains care standards for electric and solid-fuel-fired boilers, including coal-fired equipment
- Features extensive appendices with checklists, operating procedures, and maintenance forms
- Aligns with related ASME Sections (I, VI, IX, and XIII) for integrated boiler system management
Who It’s For:
Power plant engineers, boiler operators, inspectors, and maintenance teams managing power boilers under ASME guidance. Aids in implementing best practices for longevity, reliability, and code-adjacent compliance.
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ASME BPVC Section VII: Care of Power Boilers, 2023
ASME BPVC Section VII – 2023 provides comprehensive, nonmandatory guidelines for the safe and efficient care, operation, and maintenance of power boilers. It supports operators, maintenance personnel, and engineers by offering practical recommendations that enhance boiler safety, reliability, and service life without prescribing fixed requirements.
Highlights:
- Covers fundamentals, operating principles, and start-up/shutdown procedures for watertube and firetube boilers
- Includes maintenance protocols for auxiliary systems, fuel equipment, feed pumps, fans, and draft systems
- Details appurtenances like safety valves, gage glasses, blowdown equipment, and water level indicators
- Addresses boiler instrumentation, control systems, and interlocks
- Provides examination practices, pressure testing, and routine inspection strategies
- Offers preventative guidance to reduce corrosion, overheating, and structural failures
- Contains care standards for electric and solid-fuel-fired boilers, including coal-fired equipment
- Features extensive appendices with checklists, operating procedures, and maintenance forms
- Aligns with related ASME Sections (I, VI, IX, and XIII) for integrated boiler system management
Who It’s For:
Power plant engineers, boiler operators, inspectors, and maintenance teams managing power boilers under ASME guidance. Aids in implementing best practices for longevity, reliability, and code-adjacent compliance.
BPVC.VII-2023
ASME BPVC Section VIII, Division 1: Rules for Construction of Pressure Vessels, 2023
ASME BPVC Section VIII, Division 1 – 2023 sets the globally recognized requirements for the design, fabrication, inspection, testing, and certification of pressure vessels. This code applies to vessels operating at pressures exceeding 15 psig and is used extensively in industries including oil and gas, chemical processing, energy generation, and manufacturing.
Highlights:
- Defines mandatory design-by-rule construction requirements for pressure-retaining components
- Covers fabrication methods such as welding, forging, and brazing
- Specifies material selection, allowable stress values, and corrosion allowances
- Establishes NDE procedures including radiographic, ultrasonic, and penetrant testing
- Provides rules for design of heads, shells, nozzles, reinforcements, and closures
- Contains requirements for overpressure protection, pressure relief devices, and testing
- Includes guidance on inspection, marking, and certification documentation
- Features subsections for carbon steel (UCS), nonferrous (UNF), and other materials
- Fully integrates with other BPVC sections, notably Section II (Materials), Section V (NDE), and Section IX (Welding)
- Updated with clarified rules and revised appendices from previous editions
Who It’s For:
Pressure vessel designers, manufacturing engineers, code compliance personnel, and inspectors needing to ensure safe, code-compliant construction in accordance with ASME standards.
BPVC.VIII.1-2023
ASME BPVC Section VIII, Division 1: Rules for Construction of Pressure Vessels, 2023
ASME BPVC Section VIII, Division 1 – 2023 sets the globally recognized requirements for the design, fabrication, inspection, testing, and certification of pressure vessels. This code applies to vessels operating at pressures exceeding 15 psig and is used extensively in industries including oil and gas, chemical processing, energy generation, and manufacturing.
Highlights:
- Defines mandatory design-by-rule construction requirements for pressure-retaining components
- Covers fabrication methods such as welding, forging, and brazing
- Specifies material selection, allowable stress values, and corrosion allowances
- Establishes NDE procedures including radiographic, ultrasonic, and penetrant testing
- Provides rules for design of heads, shells, nozzles, reinforcements, and closures
- Contains requirements for overpressure protection, pressure relief devices, and testing
- Includes guidance on inspection, marking, and certification documentation
- Features subsections for carbon steel (UCS), nonferrous (UNF), and other materials
- Fully integrates with other BPVC sections, notably Section II (Materials), Section V (NDE), and Section IX (Welding)
- Updated with clarified rules and revised appendices from previous editions
Who It’s For:
Pressure vessel designers, manufacturing engineers, code compliance personnel, and inspectors needing to ensure safe, code-compliant construction in accordance with ASME standards.
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ASME BPVC Section VIII, Division 3: Alternative Rules for High Pressure Vessels, 2023
ASME BPVC Section VIII, Division 3 – 2023 outlines alternative rules for the construction of high pressure vessels used in specialized industrial and research applications. This section provides rigorous design, material, fabrication, examination, and testing requirements for vessels operating above 10,000 psi (69 MPa), ensuring structural integrity, performance, and safety under extreme conditions.
Highlights:
- Comprehensive design-by-analysis rules for fatigue, fracture mechanics, and autofrettage
- Requirements for impulsively loaded vessels, hydrogen service, and composite reinforced pressure vessels (CRPV)
- High-pressure material specifications, testing methods, and qualification criteria
- Rules for layered, wire-wound, and quick-actuating closure vessels
- Strict fabrication standards for quenched/tempered steels, age-hardening alloys, and protective linings
- Detailed NDE and hydrostatic testing procedures specific to high-pressure systems
- Quality control, marking, certification, and recordkeeping requirements
- Mandatory appendices for fatigue strength, nomenclature, quality system, and inspection protocols
Who It’s For:
Pressure vessel designers, safety engineers, manufacturers, and ASME-certified fabricators involved in high-pressure technologies across energy, aerospace, defense, and scientific sectors.
BPVC.VIII.3-2023
ASME BPVC Section VIII, Division 3: Alternative Rules for High Pressure Vessels, 2023
ASME BPVC Section VIII, Division 3 – 2023 outlines alternative rules for the construction of high pressure vessels used in specialized industrial and research applications. This section provides rigorous design, material, fabrication, examination, and testing requirements for vessels operating above 10,000 psi (69 MPa), ensuring structural integrity, performance, and safety under extreme conditions.
Highlights:
- Comprehensive design-by-analysis rules for fatigue, fracture mechanics, and autofrettage
- Requirements for impulsively loaded vessels, hydrogen service, and composite reinforced pressure vessels (CRPV)
- High-pressure material specifications, testing methods, and qualification criteria
- Rules for layered, wire-wound, and quick-actuating closure vessels
- Strict fabrication standards for quenched/tempered steels, age-hardening alloys, and protective linings
- Detailed NDE and hydrostatic testing procedures specific to high-pressure systems
- Quality control, marking, certification, and recordkeeping requirements
- Mandatory appendices for fatigue strength, nomenclature, quality system, and inspection protocols
Who It’s For:
Pressure vessel designers, safety engineers, manufacturers, and ASME-certified fabricators involved in high-pressure technologies across energy, aerospace, defense, and scientific sectors.
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ASME BPVC Section X: Fiber-Reinforced Plastic Pressure Vessels, 2023
- Rules for laminate material selection, qualification, and degradation allowances
- Design methodology for internal and external pressure, loadings, and structural reinforcements
- Fabrication specifications for five primary FRP processes including molds, liners, and bonded joints
- Inspection procedures and test protocols for Class I and II vessels
- Requirements for inspectors, data reports, and certification marking
- Appendices for laminate theory, stiffness coefficients, and NASA-based stress solutions
- Special provisions for vessels with metallic liners and hybrid laminate structures
- Guidance for fire exposure mitigation and pressure relief strategies
BPVC.X-2023
ASME BPVC Section X: Fiber-Reinforced Plastic Pressure Vessels, 2023
- Rules for laminate material selection, qualification, and degradation allowances
- Design methodology for internal and external pressure, loadings, and structural reinforcements
- Fabrication specifications for five primary FRP processes including molds, liners, and bonded joints
- Inspection procedures and test protocols for Class I and II vessels
- Requirements for inspectors, data reports, and certification marking
- Appendices for laminate theory, stiffness coefficients, and NASA-based stress solutions
- Special provisions for vessels with metallic liners and hybrid laminate structures
- Guidance for fire exposure mitigation and pressure relief strategies
BPVC.X-2023
ASME BPVC Section XI, Division 2: Reliability and Integrity Management (RIM) Programs for Nuclear Reactor Facilities, 2023
ASME BPVC Section XI, Division 2 – 2023 specifies comprehensive requirements for Reliability and Integrity Management (RIM) Programs used in the inservice inspection of nuclear reactor facility components. This code ensures the continued safe operation of nuclear systems through structured, data-driven evaluations of degradation, reliability, and performance monitoring.
It supports nuclear regulatory compliance by integrating probabilistic and deterministic evaluation methods, inspection protocols, and qualification processes tailored to reactor designs.
Highlights:
- Defines mandatory elements for establishing and implementing a RIM Program
- Provides methods for Degradation Mechanism Assessment (DMA) and reliability target allocation
- Outlines examination techniques, performance monitoring, and flaw acceptance criteria
- Includes Mandatory Appendices on PRA-based reliability derivation, monitoring/NDE qualification, and program documentation
- Covers RIM-specific procedures for Light Water Reactors (LWRs), High-Temperature Gas Reactors (HTGRs), Molten Salt Reactors, Fusion Machines, and more
- Supports compliance with inspection, documentation, and reporting requirements
- Coordinates with Division 1, Section XI, and Section III Class 1–3 component criteria
Who It’s For:
Nuclear engineers, reliability specialists, NDE personnel, plant operators, and regulatory bodies tasked with lifecycle integrity and inspection of nuclear systems. Enables performance-based, risk-informed maintenance planning and oversight across varying nuclear technologies.
BPVC.XI.2-2023
ASME BPVC Section XI, Division 2: Reliability and Integrity Management (RIM) Programs for Nuclear Reactor Facilities, 2023
ASME BPVC Section XI, Division 2 – 2023 specifies comprehensive requirements for Reliability and Integrity Management (RIM) Programs used in the inservice inspection of nuclear reactor facility components. This code ensures the continued safe operation of nuclear systems through structured, data-driven evaluations of degradation, reliability, and performance monitoring.
It supports nuclear regulatory compliance by integrating probabilistic and deterministic evaluation methods, inspection protocols, and qualification processes tailored to reactor designs.
Highlights:
- Defines mandatory elements for establishing and implementing a RIM Program
- Provides methods for Degradation Mechanism Assessment (DMA) and reliability target allocation
- Outlines examination techniques, performance monitoring, and flaw acceptance criteria
- Includes Mandatory Appendices on PRA-based reliability derivation, monitoring/NDE qualification, and program documentation
- Covers RIM-specific procedures for Light Water Reactors (LWRs), High-Temperature Gas Reactors (HTGRs), Molten Salt Reactors, Fusion Machines, and more
- Supports compliance with inspection, documentation, and reporting requirements
- Coordinates with Division 1, Section XI, and Section III Class 1–3 component criteria
Who It’s For:
Nuclear engineers, reliability specialists, NDE personnel, plant operators, and regulatory bodies tasked with lifecycle integrity and inspection of nuclear systems. Enables performance-based, risk-informed maintenance planning and oversight across varying nuclear technologies.
BPVC.XI.2-2023
ASME BPVC Section XI: Inservice Inspection of Nuclear Components, Division 1, 2023
ASME BPVC Section XI, Division 1 – 2023 establishes mandatory rules for the inservice inspection, testing, and evaluation of Class 1, 2, 3, MC, and CC components in light-water-cooled nuclear power plants. It ensures continued fitness-for-service through systematic assessments that support operational safety, regulatory compliance, and plant life extension.
Highlights:
- Requirements for inspection schedules, flaw evaluation, and acceptance standards
- Preservice and inservice inspection procedures for welds, pressure boundaries, and supports
- Nondestructive examination (NDE) personnel qualifications aligned with ASNT SNT-TC-1A and CP-189
- Repair/replacement protocols, pressure testing, and documentation practices
- Guidelines for ultrasonic, visual, eddy current, and supplemental inspection methods
- Mandatory appendices for flaw analysis, ultrasonic performance demonstration, and digital techniques
- Applicable to both metallic and concrete containment structures and liners
- Integrated alignment with ASME Sections III (Design & Construction), V (NDE), and IX (Welding)
Who It’s For:
Nuclear facility operators, engineers, inspectors, regulators, and QA personnel involved in the maintenance, inspection planning, or license renewal of ASME Section XI-regulated components.
BPVC.XI.1-2023
ASME BPVC Section XI: Inservice Inspection of Nuclear Components, Division 1, 2023
ASME BPVC Section XI, Division 1 – 2023 establishes mandatory rules for the inservice inspection, testing, and evaluation of Class 1, 2, 3, MC, and CC components in light-water-cooled nuclear power plants. It ensures continued fitness-for-service through systematic assessments that support operational safety, regulatory compliance, and plant life extension.
Highlights:
- Requirements for inspection schedules, flaw evaluation, and acceptance standards
- Preservice and inservice inspection procedures for welds, pressure boundaries, and supports
- Nondestructive examination (NDE) personnel qualifications aligned with ASNT SNT-TC-1A and CP-189
- Repair/replacement protocols, pressure testing, and documentation practices
- Guidelines for ultrasonic, visual, eddy current, and supplemental inspection methods
- Mandatory appendices for flaw analysis, ultrasonic performance demonstration, and digital techniques
- Applicable to both metallic and concrete containment structures and liners
- Integrated alignment with ASME Sections III (Design & Construction), V (NDE), and IX (Welding)
Who It’s For:
Nuclear facility operators, engineers, inspectors, regulators, and QA personnel involved in the maintenance, inspection planning, or license renewal of ASME Section XI-regulated components.
BPVC.XI.1-2023
ASME BPVC Section XII: Rules for Transport Tank Construction and Continued Service, 2023
- Defines rules for construction, material qualification, design, welding, fabrication, and pressure testing of transport tanks
- Provides requirements for cargo, rail, and portable tanks, including ton containers and vacuum-insulated vessels
- Includes nondestructive examination (NDE), impact testing, postweld heat treatment, and corrosion-resistant lining requirements
- Covers inspection procedures and marking for continued service, alterations, and repairs
- Features mandatory appendices for low-pressure tank design, local thin area assessment, and mass production vessels
- Addresses overpressure protection, stamping, data reporting, and nameplate marking standards
- Aligned with U.S. DOT and international transport safety regulations
BPVC.XII-2023
ASME BPVC Section XII: Rules for Transport Tank Construction and Continued Service, 2023
- Defines rules for construction, material qualification, design, welding, fabrication, and pressure testing of transport tanks
- Provides requirements for cargo, rail, and portable tanks, including ton containers and vacuum-insulated vessels
- Includes nondestructive examination (NDE), impact testing, postweld heat treatment, and corrosion-resistant lining requirements
- Covers inspection procedures and marking for continued service, alterations, and repairs
- Features mandatory appendices for low-pressure tank design, local thin area assessment, and mass production vessels
- Addresses overpressure protection, stamping, data reporting, and nameplate marking standards
- Aligned with U.S. DOT and international transport safety regulations
BPVC.XII-2023
ASME BPVC Section XIII: Rules for Overpressure Protection, 2023
ASME BPVC Section XIII – 2023 outlines the rules for overpressure protection in pressure-retaining systems. This section establishes criteria for the design, manufacture, testing, and certification of pressure relief devices, including valves, rupture disks, and non-reclosing mechanisms. It integrates with other BPVC sections to ensure safe operation and system integrity across a range of industries including power generation, chemical processing, and transport.
Highlights:
- General requirements for pressure-relief systems and overpressure protection
- Detailed mechanical, material, inspection, and marking criteria for valves, rupture disks, and pin devices
- Specifications for testing, set pressure, overpressure limits, and device combinations
- Requirements for installation, maintenance, and quality control systems
- Certification protocols including ASME mark usage and capacity evaluation
- Appendices covering definitions, capacity conversions, conformance forms, and guidance on stop valves
- Compatibility with ASME Sections I, III, VIII, and XI to ensure comprehensive protection standards
Who It’s For:
Engineers, manufacturers, inspectors, and quality managers involved in the development, installation, or regulation of overpressure protection systems in pressure equipment. Ensures code-compliant performance and certification of safety relief devices.
BPVC.XIII-2023
ASME BPVC Section XIII: Rules for Overpressure Protection, 2023
ASME BPVC Section XIII – 2023 outlines the rules for overpressure protection in pressure-retaining systems. This section establishes criteria for the design, manufacture, testing, and certification of pressure relief devices, including valves, rupture disks, and non-reclosing mechanisms. It integrates with other BPVC sections to ensure safe operation and system integrity across a range of industries including power generation, chemical processing, and transport.
Highlights:
- General requirements for pressure-relief systems and overpressure protection
- Detailed mechanical, material, inspection, and marking criteria for valves, rupture disks, and pin devices
- Specifications for testing, set pressure, overpressure limits, and device combinations
- Requirements for installation, maintenance, and quality control systems
- Certification protocols including ASME mark usage and capacity evaluation
- Appendices covering definitions, capacity conversions, conformance forms, and guidance on stop valves
- Compatibility with ASME Sections I, III, VIII, and XI to ensure comprehensive protection standards
Who It’s For:
Engineers, manufacturers, inspectors, and quality managers involved in the development, installation, or regulation of overpressure protection systems in pressure equipment. Ensures code-compliant performance and certification of safety relief devices.
BPVC.XIII-2023
ASME PTB-4-2021: ASME Section VIII – Division 1 Example Problem Manual
ASME PTB-4-2021: ASME Section VIII – Division 1 Example Problem Manual presents a comprehensive set of solved example problems demonstrating the correct application of design-by-rule methods from ASME Boiler and Pressure Vessel Code, Section VIII, Division 1. It serves as a valuable learning and reference tool for engineers, designers, and inspectors working in pressure vessel design and analysis.
Highlights:
- Step-by-step examples covering material selection, MDMT, welded joints, and reinforcement
- Calculations for internal/external pressure, flange design, tubesheets, and expansion joints
- Integration of Mandatory Appendix 46 for using Division 2 methods within Division 1 design
- Comparison of Division 1 and Division 2 approaches to selected design problems
- Commentary offering insight into code interpretation and design rationale
- Dual-unit presentation: U.S. Customary and SI
- Examples include postweld heat treatment, hydrotesting, out-of-roundness, and NDE procedures
- Supports design-by-rule and design-by-analysis education and application
Who It’s For:
Mechanical engineers, vessel designers, educators, and code compliance professionals seeking hands-on understanding and accurate application of ASME Section VIII, Division 1 requirements.
PTB-4-2021
ASME PTB-4-2021: ASME Section VIII – Division 1 Example Problem Manual
ASME PTB-4-2021: ASME Section VIII – Division 1 Example Problem Manual presents a comprehensive set of solved example problems demonstrating the correct application of design-by-rule methods from ASME Boiler and Pressure Vessel Code, Section VIII, Division 1. It serves as a valuable learning and reference tool for engineers, designers, and inspectors working in pressure vessel design and analysis.
Highlights:
- Step-by-step examples covering material selection, MDMT, welded joints, and reinforcement
- Calculations for internal/external pressure, flange design, tubesheets, and expansion joints
- Integration of Mandatory Appendix 46 for using Division 2 methods within Division 1 design
- Comparison of Division 1 and Division 2 approaches to selected design problems
- Commentary offering insight into code interpretation and design rationale
- Dual-unit presentation: U.S. Customary and SI
- Examples include postweld heat treatment, hydrotesting, out-of-roundness, and NDE procedures
- Supports design-by-rule and design-by-analysis education and application
Who It’s For:
Mechanical engineers, vessel designers, educators, and code compliance professionals seeking hands-on understanding and accurate application of ASME Section VIII, Division 1 requirements.
PTB-4-2021
AWS D1.1/D1.1M:2020 – Structural Welding Code – Steel
AWS D1.1/D1.1M:2020 – Structural Welding Code – Steel is the 24th edition of the code and serves as the definitive standard for welding carbon and low-alloy steel structures. Approved by ANSI and published by the American Welding Society, it reflects the latest best practices in structural welding design, fabrication, and inspection.
Highlights:
- Welding requirements for carbon and low-alloy steels
- Design criteria for welded joints in tubular and nontubular members
- Prequalification standards for Welding Procedure Specifications (WPS)
- Qualification tests for welding procedures and personnel
- Rules for fabrication, inspection, repair, and stud welding
- Guidance for strengthening and retrofitting existing structures
- Covers steel 1/8 in [3 mm] or thicker, up to 100 ksi [690 MPa] yield strength
- Includes mandatory clauses, normative and informative annexes, and detailed commentary
Who It’s For:
Structural engineers, welders, inspectors, and contractors engaged in the design, construction, and quality control of welded steel structures in buildings, bridges, towers, and industrial facilities.
AWS D1.1/D1.1M:2020
AWS D1.1/D1.1M:2020 – Structural Welding Code – Steel
AWS D1.1/D1.1M:2020 – Structural Welding Code – Steel is the 24th edition of the code and serves as the definitive standard for welding carbon and low-alloy steel structures. Approved by ANSI and published by the American Welding Society, it reflects the latest best practices in structural welding design, fabrication, and inspection.
Highlights:
- Welding requirements for carbon and low-alloy steels
- Design criteria for welded joints in tubular and nontubular members
- Prequalification standards for Welding Procedure Specifications (WPS)
- Qualification tests for welding procedures and personnel
- Rules for fabrication, inspection, repair, and stud welding
- Guidance for strengthening and retrofitting existing structures
- Covers steel 1/8 in [3 mm] or thicker, up to 100 ksi [690 MPa] yield strength
- Includes mandatory clauses, normative and informative annexes, and detailed commentary
Who It’s For:
Structural engineers, welders, inspectors, and contractors engaged in the design, construction, and quality control of welded steel structures in buildings, bridges, towers, and industrial facilities.
AWS D1.1/D1.1M:2020
AWS D1.4/D1.4M:2018 – Structural Welding Code – Steel Reinforcing Bars
AWS D1.4/D1.4M:2018 – Structural Welding Code – Steel Reinforcing Bars provides welding requirements for deformed and plain reinforcing bars used in reinforced concrete construction. Applicable to structural projects such as buildings, bridges, and infrastructure systems, this code ensures weld quality, safety, and compliance in both field and shop conditions.
Highlights:
- Covers Shielded Metal Arc Welding (SMAW) and Gas Tungsten Arc Welding (GTAW) as prequalified processes
- Design rules for welded joints, lap splices, and bar anchorage
- Base metal, filler metal, and electrode specifications
- Preheat/interpass temperature guidance based on carbon equivalent
- Weld profile and workmanship requirements
- Qualification criteria for welders, welding procedures, and inspectors
- Visual and radiographic inspection procedures
- Surface preparation and protection requirements for field/shop welding
- Includes normative and informative annexes for expanded guidance
- Commentary section explains code intent and technical decisions
Who It’s For:
Structural engineers, contractors, inspectors, and welders engaged in the welding of reinforcing steel in seismic, heavy civil, and structural applications.
AWS D1.4/D1.4M:2018
AWS D1.4/D1.4M:2018 – Structural Welding Code – Steel Reinforcing Bars
AWS D1.4/D1.4M:2018 – Structural Welding Code – Steel Reinforcing Bars provides welding requirements for deformed and plain reinforcing bars used in reinforced concrete construction. Applicable to structural projects such as buildings, bridges, and infrastructure systems, this code ensures weld quality, safety, and compliance in both field and shop conditions.
Highlights:
- Covers Shielded Metal Arc Welding (SMAW) and Gas Tungsten Arc Welding (GTAW) as prequalified processes
- Design rules for welded joints, lap splices, and bar anchorage
- Base metal, filler metal, and electrode specifications
- Preheat/interpass temperature guidance based on carbon equivalent
- Weld profile and workmanship requirements
- Qualification criteria for welders, welding procedures, and inspectors
- Visual and radiographic inspection procedures
- Surface preparation and protection requirements for field/shop welding
- Includes normative and informative annexes for expanded guidance
- Commentary section explains code intent and technical decisions
Who It’s For:
Structural engineers, contractors, inspectors, and welders engaged in the welding of reinforcing steel in seismic, heavy civil, and structural applications.
AWS D1.4/D1.4M:2018
AWS D1.6/D1.6M:2017 – Structural Welding Code – Stainless Steel
AWS D1.6/D1.6M:2017 – Structural Welding Code – Stainless Steel defines the welding requirements for austenitic and ferritic stainless steel structural components. Applicable to both shop and field fabrication, it governs the construction of non-pressure stainless steel structures and aligns closely with AWS D1.1 formatting for consistency.
Highlights:
- Design provisions for welded joints and structural connection details
- Specifications for base metals, filler materials, and qualified welding processes
- Prequalification criteria for procedures and joint configurations
- Qualification standards for welding procedures, welders, and operators
- Visual and nondestructive inspection methods
- Stud welding practices and performance qualification requirements
- Fabrication standards for cleaning, joint prep, and weld profile control
- Weld acceptance criteria and repair guidelines
- Normative and informative annexes on weld sizing, filler metal selection, sample forms, and macroetchants
- Commentary section offering interpretation and application guidance
Who It’s For:
Essential for fabricators, engineers, inspectors, and contractors involved in stainless steel construction for structural applications such as architectural systems, industrial frameworks, and corrosion-resistant environments.
AWS D1.6/D1.6M:2017
AWS D1.6/D1.6M:2017 – Structural Welding Code – Stainless Steel
AWS D1.6/D1.6M:2017 – Structural Welding Code – Stainless Steel defines the welding requirements for austenitic and ferritic stainless steel structural components. Applicable to both shop and field fabrication, it governs the construction of non-pressure stainless steel structures and aligns closely with AWS D1.1 formatting for consistency.
Highlights:
- Design provisions for welded joints and structural connection details
- Specifications for base metals, filler materials, and qualified welding processes
- Prequalification criteria for procedures and joint configurations
- Qualification standards for welding procedures, welders, and operators
- Visual and nondestructive inspection methods
- Stud welding practices and performance qualification requirements
- Fabrication standards for cleaning, joint prep, and weld profile control
- Weld acceptance criteria and repair guidelines
- Normative and informative annexes on weld sizing, filler metal selection, sample forms, and macroetchants
- Commentary section offering interpretation and application guidance
Who It’s For:
Essential for fabricators, engineers, inspectors, and contractors involved in stainless steel construction for structural applications such as architectural systems, industrial frameworks, and corrosion-resistant environments.
AWS D1.6/D1.6M:2017
AWS D17.1/D17.1M:2017 – Specification for Fusion Welding for Aerospace Applications
AWS D17.1/D17.1M:2017 establishes the welding requirements for aircraft, aerospace, and space hardware using electric arc and high-energy beam fusion welding processes. It covers aluminum, nickel, iron, cobalt, titanium, and magnesium alloys and supports both flight-critical and support structure applications.
Highlights:
- Design criteria for aerospace weld joints
- Qualification requirements for procedures and personnel
- Fabrication, inspection, and acceptance standards
- Repair guidance for aerospace components
- Preweld/postweld processes including traceability and cleaning
- Visual and nondestructive exam methods with acceptance criteria
- Normative/informative annexes on bend tests, positions, acronyms, and forms
- Commentary with technical interpretation and best practices
New in the 2017 Edition:
- Annexes for UNS material designations
- Expanded welding position coverage and standardized forms
- Editorial updates for clarity and usability
Who’s It For:
Aerospace engineers, welding supervisors, inspectors, and quality professionals involved in the fabrication or evaluation of welded aerospace structures.
AWS D17.1/D17.1M-2017
AWS D17.1/D17.1M:2017 – Specification for Fusion Welding for Aerospace Applications
AWS D17.1/D17.1M:2017 establishes the welding requirements for aircraft, aerospace, and space hardware using electric arc and high-energy beam fusion welding processes. It covers aluminum, nickel, iron, cobalt, titanium, and magnesium alloys and supports both flight-critical and support structure applications.
Highlights:
- Design criteria for aerospace weld joints
- Qualification requirements for procedures and personnel
- Fabrication, inspection, and acceptance standards
- Repair guidance for aerospace components
- Preweld/postweld processes including traceability and cleaning
- Visual and nondestructive exam methods with acceptance criteria
- Normative/informative annexes on bend tests, positions, acronyms, and forms
- Commentary with technical interpretation and best practices
New in the 2017 Edition:
- Annexes for UNS material designations
- Expanded welding position coverage and standardized forms
- Editorial updates for clarity and usability
Who’s It For:
Aerospace engineers, welding supervisors, inspectors, and quality professionals involved in the fabrication or evaluation of welded aerospace structures.
AWS D17.1/D17.1M-2017
AWS D17.3/D17.3M:2016 – Specification for Friction Stir Welding of Aluminum Alloys for Aerospace Applications
AWS D17.3/D17.3M:2016 establishes general requirements for the friction stir welding (FSW) of aluminum alloys in aerospace applications. It provides standardized procedures for the design, fabrication, qualification, and inspection of aerospace components joined using the FSW process.
Highlights:
- Design requirements for FSW joints in aerospace structures
- Qualification procedures for welders, operators, and welding procedures
- Approved base metal specifications and usage limitations
- Tooling, fixture, and FSW equipment setup requirements
- Fabrication guidelines for welding parameters and process control
- Visual and mechanical inspection methods for weld quality verification
- Acceptance criteria for discontinuities, mechanical properties, and visual appearance
- Quality assurance provisions, documentation, and recordkeeping standards
New in the 2016 Edition:
- Updates to reflect advancements in friction stir welding techniques and aerospace material performance
- Enhanced inspection and qualification procedures for improved compliance and reliability
- Supersedes AWS D17.3/D17.3M:2010
Who’s It For:
Aerospace engineers, quality professionals, and fabricators involved in the production or qualification of aluminum structures using friction stir welding.
AWS D17.3/D17.3M-2016
AWS D17.3/D17.3M:2016 – Specification for Friction Stir Welding of Aluminum Alloys for Aerospace Applications
AWS D17.3/D17.3M:2016 establishes general requirements for the friction stir welding (FSW) of aluminum alloys in aerospace applications. It provides standardized procedures for the design, fabrication, qualification, and inspection of aerospace components joined using the FSW process.
Highlights:
- Design requirements for FSW joints in aerospace structures
- Qualification procedures for welders, operators, and welding procedures
- Approved base metal specifications and usage limitations
- Tooling, fixture, and FSW equipment setup requirements
- Fabrication guidelines for welding parameters and process control
- Visual and mechanical inspection methods for weld quality verification
- Acceptance criteria for discontinuities, mechanical properties, and visual appearance
- Quality assurance provisions, documentation, and recordkeeping standards
New in the 2016 Edition:
- Updates to reflect advancements in friction stir welding techniques and aerospace material performance
- Enhanced inspection and qualification procedures for improved compliance and reliability
- Supersedes AWS D17.3/D17.3M:2010
Who’s It For:
Aerospace engineers, quality professionals, and fabricators involved in the production or qualification of aluminum structures using friction stir welding.
AWS D17.3/D17.3M-2016