ANSI/ASHRAE 62.1-2019: Ventilation for Acceptable Indoor Air Quality
ANSI/ASHRAE Standard 62.1-2019: Ventilation for Acceptable Indoor Air Quality establishes minimum requirements for ventilation system design, installation, and maintenance in commercial and institutional buildings. This standard is a foundational reference for achieving acceptable indoor air quality (IAQ) and reducing health risks associated with poor ventilation.
Highlights:
- Updated Ventilation Rate Procedure with enhanced zone-level calculation methods
- Revised Natural Ventilation Procedure, including outdoor air quality and mechanical integration
- Prohibits use of ozone-generating air-cleaning devices
- Requires humidity control using dew point rather than relative humidity
- Separates patient care areas now governed under ASHRAE/ASHE Standard 170
- Clarifies definitions for spaces, ventilation zones, and contaminant sources
- Outlines requirements for design documentation, commissioning, and IAQ performance testing
- Includes appendices with ventilation rate rationale, IAQ procedures, and engineering tools
Who It’s For:
A critical reference for mechanical engineers, HVAC designers, facility managers, and code officials involved in ensuring compliant ventilation design and indoor air quality performance.
ASHRAE-62.1-2019
ANSI/ASHRAE 62.1-2019: Ventilation for Acceptable Indoor Air Quality
ANSI/ASHRAE Standard 62.1-2019: Ventilation for Acceptable Indoor Air Quality establishes minimum requirements for ventilation system design, installation, and maintenance in commercial and institutional buildings. This standard is a foundational reference for achieving acceptable indoor air quality (IAQ) and reducing health risks associated with poor ventilation.
Highlights:
- Updated Ventilation Rate Procedure with enhanced zone-level calculation methods
- Revised Natural Ventilation Procedure, including outdoor air quality and mechanical integration
- Prohibits use of ozone-generating air-cleaning devices
- Requires humidity control using dew point rather than relative humidity
- Separates patient care areas now governed under ASHRAE/ASHE Standard 170
- Clarifies definitions for spaces, ventilation zones, and contaminant sources
- Outlines requirements for design documentation, commissioning, and IAQ performance testing
- Includes appendices with ventilation rate rationale, IAQ procedures, and engineering tools
Who It’s For:
A critical reference for mechanical engineers, HVAC designers, facility managers, and code officials involved in ensuring compliant ventilation design and indoor air quality performance.
ASHRAE-62.1-2019
ANSI/ASHRAE 62.1-2022: Ventilation for Acceptable Indoor Air Quality
ANSI/ASHRAE Standard 62.1-2022: Ventilation for Acceptable Indoor Air Quality defines minimum requirements for mechanical and natural ventilation systems in commercial, institutional, and industrial buildings. Widely referenced by model codes such as the International Building Code, this standard is critical for achieving acceptable indoor air quality (IAQ) in non-residential environments.
Highlights:
- Defines procedures for assessing outdoor air quality and ventilation by occupancy type
- Revised Section 5 reorganizes systems/equipment content by airflow path
- Updates IAQ Procedure with design compound guidance and mass-balance modeling
- Establishes separation distances for exhaust air and dew point limits for cooled spaces
- Classifies ventilation zones and defines airflow effectiveness and breathing zone metrics
- Covers design, installation, commissioning, and maintenance of ventilation systems
- Includes appendices for healthcare settings, air quality evaluation, compliance paths, and simplified rate calculations
- Incorporates addenda through Appendix Q as part of its continuous maintenance model
Who It’s For:
Designed for mechanical engineers, HVAC professionals, code officials, and facility managers responsible for designing and maintaining compliant ventilation systems that promote occupant health and comfort.
ASHRAE 62.1-2022
ANSI/ASHRAE 62.1-2022: Ventilation for Acceptable Indoor Air Quality
ANSI/ASHRAE Standard 62.1-2022: Ventilation for Acceptable Indoor Air Quality defines minimum requirements for mechanical and natural ventilation systems in commercial, institutional, and industrial buildings. Widely referenced by model codes such as the International Building Code, this standard is critical for achieving acceptable indoor air quality (IAQ) in non-residential environments.
Highlights:
- Defines procedures for assessing outdoor air quality and ventilation by occupancy type
- Revised Section 5 reorganizes systems/equipment content by airflow path
- Updates IAQ Procedure with design compound guidance and mass-balance modeling
- Establishes separation distances for exhaust air and dew point limits for cooled spaces
- Classifies ventilation zones and defines airflow effectiveness and breathing zone metrics
- Covers design, installation, commissioning, and maintenance of ventilation systems
- Includes appendices for healthcare settings, air quality evaluation, compliance paths, and simplified rate calculations
- Incorporates addenda through Appendix Q as part of its continuous maintenance model
Who It’s For:
Designed for mechanical engineers, HVAC professionals, code officials, and facility managers responsible for designing and maintaining compliant ventilation systems that promote occupant health and comfort.
ASHRAE 62.1-2022
API 650: Welded Tanks for Oil Storage, 13th Edition (2020)
API 650: Welded Tanks for Oil Storage, 13th Edition (2020) sets the standard for the design, construction, and inspection of vertical, cylindrical, aboveground welded storage tanks operating near atmospheric pressure. Intended for non-refrigerated service up to 93°C (200°F), this specification is essential for tanks used in the storage of petroleum, chemicals, and other liquid products.
Highlights:
- Covers open-top and closed-top tank design for a wide range of capacities
- Allows construction using carbon steel, stainless steel, and duplex steel materials
- Specifies requirements for shell, bottom, roof, nozzle components, and structural supports
- Provides detailed material selection guidance and limits for plates, flanges, and welding consumables
- Defines procedures for welding, welder qualification, and weld inspection
- Includes standards for erection, hydrostatic testing, tolerances, and repair methods
- Annexes address specialized applications:
- Seismic design (Annex E)
- Floating roofs (Annexes C and H)
- Aluminum and stainless steel tanks (Annexes AL and S)
- Elevated temperature service (Annex M)
- Leak detection, under-bottom connections (Annexes I and O)
- API Monogram licensing (Annex Y)
Who It’s For:
A critical reference for storage tank engineers, fabricators, inspectors, and facility operators involved in tank design, procurement, fabrication, and field erection in the oil, gas, chemical, and industrial sectors.
API 650-2020
API 650: Welded Tanks for Oil Storage, 13th Edition (2020)
API 650: Welded Tanks for Oil Storage, 13th Edition (2020) sets the standard for the design, construction, and inspection of vertical, cylindrical, aboveground welded storage tanks operating near atmospheric pressure. Intended for non-refrigerated service up to 93°C (200°F), this specification is essential for tanks used in the storage of petroleum, chemicals, and other liquid products.
Highlights:
- Covers open-top and closed-top tank design for a wide range of capacities
- Allows construction using carbon steel, stainless steel, and duplex steel materials
- Specifies requirements for shell, bottom, roof, nozzle components, and structural supports
- Provides detailed material selection guidance and limits for plates, flanges, and welding consumables
- Defines procedures for welding, welder qualification, and weld inspection
- Includes standards for erection, hydrostatic testing, tolerances, and repair methods
- Annexes address specialized applications:
- Seismic design (Annex E)
- Floating roofs (Annexes C and H)
- Aluminum and stainless steel tanks (Annexes AL and S)
- Elevated temperature service (Annex M)
- Leak detection, under-bottom connections (Annexes I and O)
- API Monogram licensing (Annex Y)
Who It’s For:
A critical reference for storage tank engineers, fabricators, inspectors, and facility operators involved in tank design, procurement, fabrication, and field erection in the oil, gas, chemical, and industrial sectors.
API 650-2020
Applied Behavior Analysis (3rd Edition) by John O. Cooper, Timothy E. Heron, William L. Heward
Applied Behavior Analysis (3rd Edition) is the authoritative resource for understanding and applying the principles of behavior analysis across educational, clinical, and organizational settings. Written by renowned experts Cooper, Heron, and Heward, this edition integrates conceptual, empirical, and practical elements essential for behavior analysts, educators, and students alike.
Highlights:
- Aligned with the Behavior Analyst Certification Board® BCBA/BCaBA Task List (5th ed.)
- Includes over 1,000 new citations from contemporary research in behavior analysis
- Features contributions from leading scholars on ethics, verbal behavior, motivating operations, and more
- Presents detailed examples, graphs, and procedures grounded in real-world practice
- Supports development of technical fluency, data-driven decision-making, and ethical competence
- Organized for foundational coursework, supervised practice, and certification preparation
Who It’s For:
Students, clinicians, educators, researchers, and certification candidates in applied behavior analysis seeking a rigorous and practical foundation in the science of behavior.
ISBN-13: 9780134752556
Applied Behavior Analysis (3rd Edition) by John O. Cooper, Timothy E. Heron, William L. Heward
Applied Behavior Analysis (3rd Edition) is the authoritative resource for understanding and applying the principles of behavior analysis across educational, clinical, and organizational settings. Written by renowned experts Cooper, Heron, and Heward, this edition integrates conceptual, empirical, and practical elements essential for behavior analysts, educators, and students alike.
Highlights:
- Aligned with the Behavior Analyst Certification Board® BCBA/BCaBA Task List (5th ed.)
- Includes over 1,000 new citations from contemporary research in behavior analysis
- Features contributions from leading scholars on ethics, verbal behavior, motivating operations, and more
- Presents detailed examples, graphs, and procedures grounded in real-world practice
- Supports development of technical fluency, data-driven decision-making, and ethical competence
- Organized for foundational coursework, supervised practice, and certification preparation
Who It’s For:
Students, clinicians, educators, researchers, and certification candidates in applied behavior analysis seeking a rigorous and practical foundation in the science of behavior.
ISBN-13: 9780134752556
ASCE 24-14: Flood Resistant Design and Construction, 2014
ASCE 24-14: Flood Resistant Design and Construction provides minimum requirements for the planning, design, and construction of buildings in flood-prone areas. Referenced by the International Building Code (IBC) and the National Flood Insurance Program (NFIP), this standard supports floodplain management regulations and promotes resilience through engineering best practices.
Highlights:
- Defines Flood Design Class (1–4) to guide risk-based design criteria
- Specifies elevation requirements based on flood hazard zones, building type, and occupancy
- Includes wet and dry floodproofing methods for commercial and residential applications
- Updates flood opening requirements including engineered vent systems and louvers
- Provides structural design standards for Coastal A Zones and coastal high hazard areas
- Identifies acceptable flood damage-resistant materials and construction techniques
- Covers tanks, utilities, egress, garages, and parking structures in flood-prone zones
- Offers guidance for substantial improvements and retrofitting of existing buildings
- Coordinates with ASCE 7 and NFIP regulations to ensure code consistency and compliance
Who It’s For:
Essential for civil engineers, architects, code officials, and builders involved in flood zone development, permitting, and compliance with FEMA, IBC, and local floodplain standards.
ASCE 24-2014
ASCE 24-14: Flood Resistant Design and Construction, 2014
ASCE 24-14: Flood Resistant Design and Construction provides minimum requirements for the planning, design, and construction of buildings in flood-prone areas. Referenced by the International Building Code (IBC) and the National Flood Insurance Program (NFIP), this standard supports floodplain management regulations and promotes resilience through engineering best practices.
Highlights:
- Defines Flood Design Class (1–4) to guide risk-based design criteria
- Specifies elevation requirements based on flood hazard zones, building type, and occupancy
- Includes wet and dry floodproofing methods for commercial and residential applications
- Updates flood opening requirements including engineered vent systems and louvers
- Provides structural design standards for Coastal A Zones and coastal high hazard areas
- Identifies acceptable flood damage-resistant materials and construction techniques
- Covers tanks, utilities, egress, garages, and parking structures in flood-prone zones
- Offers guidance for substantial improvements and retrofitting of existing buildings
- Coordinates with ASCE 7 and NFIP regulations to ensure code consistency and compliance
Who It’s For:
Essential for civil engineers, architects, code officials, and builders involved in flood zone development, permitting, and compliance with FEMA, IBC, and local floodplain standards.
ASCE 24-2014
ASME B16.5-2020: Pipe Flanges and Flanged Fittings
Product Summary:
ASME B16.5-2020 defines the requirements for pipe flanges and flanged fittings in sizes NPS ½ through NPS 24, covering pressure–temperature ratings, dimensions, tolerances, materials, and testing. It applies to components used in bolted flange joints made from cast, forged, or plate materials in industrial piping systems.
Key Features:
- Pressure–temperature ratings for Classes 150 through 2500
- Dimensional standards for weld neck, blind, reducing, and other flange types
- Specifications for bolting materials, gaskets, and flange assembly practices
- Manufacturing tolerances and permanent marking requirements
- Material listings with corresponding ASTM designations for forgings, castings, and plates
- Guidance on gasket selection, bolted joint design, and system hydrotesting
- Appendices covering bolt length calculations, pressure rating derivation, and quality system standards
- Metric and U.S. Customary units presented side-by-side for reference
Who It’s For:
Essential for piping designers, mechanical engineers, fabricators, and QA/QC personnel involved in pressure piping systems across oil, gas, chemical, and industrial sectors.
ASME B16.5-2020
ASME B16.5-2020: Pipe Flanges and Flanged Fittings
Product Summary:
ASME B16.5-2020 defines the requirements for pipe flanges and flanged fittings in sizes NPS ½ through NPS 24, covering pressure–temperature ratings, dimensions, tolerances, materials, and testing. It applies to components used in bolted flange joints made from cast, forged, or plate materials in industrial piping systems.
Key Features:
- Pressure–temperature ratings for Classes 150 through 2500
- Dimensional standards for weld neck, blind, reducing, and other flange types
- Specifications for bolting materials, gaskets, and flange assembly practices
- Manufacturing tolerances and permanent marking requirements
- Material listings with corresponding ASTM designations for forgings, castings, and plates
- Guidance on gasket selection, bolted joint design, and system hydrotesting
- Appendices covering bolt length calculations, pressure rating derivation, and quality system standards
- Metric and U.S. Customary units presented side-by-side for reference
Who It’s For:
Essential for piping designers, mechanical engineers, fabricators, and QA/QC personnel involved in pressure piping systems across oil, gas, chemical, and industrial sectors.
ASME B16.5-2020
ASME B31.3-2022: Process Piping
ASME B31.3-2022: Process Piping provides comprehensive engineering requirements for the design, materials, fabrication, examination, testing, and safety of process piping systems used in petroleum refineries, chemical plants, pharmaceutical facilities, textile plants, paper mills, and related processing plants and terminals. It is a vital code for ensuring piping integrity in high-pressure, high-temperature, and corrosive service environments.
Highlights:
- Applies to metallic and nonmetallic piping for chemicals, petroleum, natural gas, and related fluids
- Covers piping components: pipe, flanges, valves, gaskets, bolts, expansion joints, and supports
- Design criteria for internal pressure, sustained loads, displacement strains, and occasional loads
- Construction requirements including welding, brazing, bending, assembly, and material specifications
- Mandatory rules for examination, testing, inspection, and leak testing procedures
- Stress range reduction factors, flexibility analysis, and allowable stress values by material and temperature
- Qualification requirements for personnel, procedures, and fabrication documentation
- Integration with ASME Section IX for welding and ASME B31.1 for power piping interfaces
- Updated stress tables and revisions to weld design rules in para. 328.5.2
- Errata incorporated for clarity on strength tables and weld joint tolerances
Who It’s For:
Mechanical engineers, piping designers, fabricators, inspectors, and maintenance teams working on the safe and code-compliant construction and modification of process piping systems across industries.
B31.3-2022
ASME B31.3-2022: Process Piping
ASME B31.3-2022: Process Piping provides comprehensive engineering requirements for the design, materials, fabrication, examination, testing, and safety of process piping systems used in petroleum refineries, chemical plants, pharmaceutical facilities, textile plants, paper mills, and related processing plants and terminals. It is a vital code for ensuring piping integrity in high-pressure, high-temperature, and corrosive service environments.
Highlights:
- Applies to metallic and nonmetallic piping for chemicals, petroleum, natural gas, and related fluids
- Covers piping components: pipe, flanges, valves, gaskets, bolts, expansion joints, and supports
- Design criteria for internal pressure, sustained loads, displacement strains, and occasional loads
- Construction requirements including welding, brazing, bending, assembly, and material specifications
- Mandatory rules for examination, testing, inspection, and leak testing procedures
- Stress range reduction factors, flexibility analysis, and allowable stress values by material and temperature
- Qualification requirements for personnel, procedures, and fabrication documentation
- Integration with ASME Section IX for welding and ASME B31.1 for power piping interfaces
- Updated stress tables and revisions to weld design rules in para. 328.5.2
- Errata incorporated for clarity on strength tables and weld joint tolerances
Who It’s For:
Mechanical engineers, piping designers, fabricators, inspectors, and maintenance teams working on the safe and code-compliant construction and modification of process piping systems across industries.
B31.3-2022
ASME BPVC Code Cases: Boilers and Pressure Vessels, 2023
ASME BPVC.CC.BPV-2023 compiles official code cases that provide approved alternatives and interpretations to the rules of the ASME Boiler and Pressure Vessel Code (BPVC). These cases address urgent industry needs, emerging technologies, and special design considerations before they are incorporated into the main code.
Highlights:
- Contains over 3,000 code cases covering boilers, pressure vessels, nuclear components, piping, materials, and welding
- Offers alternatives for design, fabrication, inspection, and testing requirements
- Organized with numeric and subject indexes for fast and accurate reference
- Reflects current case status including approvals, revisions, and annulments as of Supplement 7 to the 2021 Edition
- Highlights changes and updates incorporated into the 2023 code cycle
- Cross-references all BPVC Sections (I–XIII) with supporting notes and applicability
- Includes cases addressing advanced materials and innovative manufacturing technologies
- Guidance provided on submitting new code case requests or seeking formal interpretations
Who It’s For:
Design engineers, code compliance professionals, inspectors, and manufacturers seeking ASME-approved alternatives for pressure equipment design, testing, and fabrication.
BPVC.CC.BPV-2023
ASME BPVC Code Cases: Boilers and Pressure Vessels, 2023
ASME BPVC.CC.BPV-2023 compiles official code cases that provide approved alternatives and interpretations to the rules of the ASME Boiler and Pressure Vessel Code (BPVC). These cases address urgent industry needs, emerging technologies, and special design considerations before they are incorporated into the main code.
Highlights:
- Contains over 3,000 code cases covering boilers, pressure vessels, nuclear components, piping, materials, and welding
- Offers alternatives for design, fabrication, inspection, and testing requirements
- Organized with numeric and subject indexes for fast and accurate reference
- Reflects current case status including approvals, revisions, and annulments as of Supplement 7 to the 2021 Edition
- Highlights changes and updates incorporated into the 2023 code cycle
- Cross-references all BPVC Sections (I–XIII) with supporting notes and applicability
- Includes cases addressing advanced materials and innovative manufacturing technologies
- Guidance provided on submitting new code case requests or seeking formal interpretations
Who It’s For:
Design engineers, code compliance professionals, inspectors, and manufacturers seeking ASME-approved alternatives for pressure equipment design, testing, and fabrication.
BPVC.CC.BPV-2023
ASME BPVC Section I: Rules for Construction of Power Boilers, 2023
ASME BPVC Section I – 2023 establishes the rules for the design, materials, fabrication, inspection, testing, and certification of power boilers. Applicable to boilers in stationary, portable, and traction service, this section ensures safe construction and operation under pressure.
Highlights:
- Scope: Covers firetube, watertube, electric, and high-temperature water boilers
- Materials and Design: Defines requirements for pressure parts and allowable stress values
- Fabrication: Includes rules for welding, forming, and heat treatment procedures
- Examination and Inspection: Specifies visual inspections and NDE methods for code compliance
- Testing: Outlines hydrostatic and pressure test requirements for safety verification
- Certification: Details documentation, stamping, and ASME mark usage for boiler compliance
- Appendices: Provides optional rules and alternative methods for specific design or construction cases
Who It’s For:
Boiler manufacturers, design engineers, inspectors, and regulatory personnel involved in the code-compliant construction and certification of power boilers.
BPVC.I-2023
ASME BPVC Section I: Rules for Construction of Power Boilers, 2023
ASME BPVC Section I – 2023 establishes the rules for the design, materials, fabrication, inspection, testing, and certification of power boilers. Applicable to boilers in stationary, portable, and traction service, this section ensures safe construction and operation under pressure.
Highlights:
- Scope: Covers firetube, watertube, electric, and high-temperature water boilers
- Materials and Design: Defines requirements for pressure parts and allowable stress values
- Fabrication: Includes rules for welding, forming, and heat treatment procedures
- Examination and Inspection: Specifies visual inspections and NDE methods for code compliance
- Testing: Outlines hydrostatic and pressure test requirements for safety verification
- Certification: Details documentation, stamping, and ASME mark usage for boiler compliance
- Appendices: Provides optional rules and alternative methods for specific design or construction cases
Who It’s For:
Boiler manufacturers, design engineers, inspectors, and regulatory personnel involved in the code-compliant construction and certification of power boilers.
BPVC.I-2023
ASME BPVC Section II, Part A – Ferrous Material Specifications, 2023 (Volumes 1 & 2)
The ASME Boiler and Pressure Vessel Code (BPVC) Section II, Part A: Ferrous Material Specifications, 2023 contains the full set of ASTM specifications for ferrous materials used in the construction of boilers, pressure vessels, and nuclear components. These materials include carbon and alloy steels, stainless steels, and other ferrous alloys widely used in high-temperature and high-pressure applications.
This part serves as the foundational reference for selecting and qualifying materials to ensure compliance with mechanical strength, ductility, toughness, and corrosion resistance standards outlined across other BPVC sections.
Highlights:
- Includes over 150 ASTM ferrous material specifications adopted or endorsed by ASME
- Specifies materials used in boilers, pressure vessels, and nuclear facility construction
- Covers carbon steels, low-alloy steels, stainless steels, and high-temperature service grades
- Fully referenced for use in conjunction with design rules from BPVC Sections I, III, and VIII
- Includes mechanical property requirements, heat treatment, chemical composition, and testing methods
- Contains editorial notes and cross-references for updated specification revisions
- Presented in two volumes for improved navigation and access to specifications
Who It’s For:
Engineers, materials specialists, designers, and code compliance professionals selecting or verifying ferrous materials for use in pressure-retaining components governed by the ASME BPVC.
BPVC.II.A-2023
ASME BPVC Section II, Part A – Ferrous Material Specifications, 2023 (Volumes 1 & 2)
The ASME Boiler and Pressure Vessel Code (BPVC) Section II, Part A: Ferrous Material Specifications, 2023 contains the full set of ASTM specifications for ferrous materials used in the construction of boilers, pressure vessels, and nuclear components. These materials include carbon and alloy steels, stainless steels, and other ferrous alloys widely used in high-temperature and high-pressure applications.
This part serves as the foundational reference for selecting and qualifying materials to ensure compliance with mechanical strength, ductility, toughness, and corrosion resistance standards outlined across other BPVC sections.
Highlights:
- Includes over 150 ASTM ferrous material specifications adopted or endorsed by ASME
- Specifies materials used in boilers, pressure vessels, and nuclear facility construction
- Covers carbon steels, low-alloy steels, stainless steels, and high-temperature service grades
- Fully referenced for use in conjunction with design rules from BPVC Sections I, III, and VIII
- Includes mechanical property requirements, heat treatment, chemical composition, and testing methods
- Contains editorial notes and cross-references for updated specification revisions
- Presented in two volumes for improved navigation and access to specifications
Who It’s For:
Engineers, materials specialists, designers, and code compliance professionals selecting or verifying ferrous materials for use in pressure-retaining components governed by the ASME BPVC.
BPVC.II.A-2023
ASME BPVC Section II, Part C: Specifications for Welding Rods, Electrodes, and Filler Metals, 2023
ASME BPVC Section II, Part C – 2023 compiles welding consumable specifications used in the fabrication of pressure-retaining components under the ASME Boiler and Pressure Vessel Code. Aligned with American Welding Society (AWS) standards, this section ensures consistency in filler metal classification, procurement, and application.
Highlights:
- Incorporates AWS specifications (SFA-5.1 to SFA-5.39) for ferrous and nonferrous welding consumables
- Covers carbon steel, stainless steel, aluminum, nickel, copper, titanium, and specialty alloys
- Details for flux cored, metal cored, submerged arc, electroslag, and gas-shielded welding processes
- Includes brazing filler metal and flux specifications
- Establishes procurement, testing, and certification requirements for compliance and traceability
- Appendices cover lot classification, testing frequencies, labeling, packaging, and documentation
- Fully cross-referenced with ASME Section IX for welding procedure and performance qualification
- Reflects updates to AWS standards and ongoing international harmonization efforts
Who It’s For:
Welding engineers, QA/QC inspectors, fabricators, and material procurement professionals responsible for code-compliant pressure equipment fabrication.
BPVC.II.C-2023
ASME BPVC Section II, Part C: Specifications for Welding Rods, Electrodes, and Filler Metals, 2023
ASME BPVC Section II, Part C – 2023 compiles welding consumable specifications used in the fabrication of pressure-retaining components under the ASME Boiler and Pressure Vessel Code. Aligned with American Welding Society (AWS) standards, this section ensures consistency in filler metal classification, procurement, and application.
Highlights:
- Incorporates AWS specifications (SFA-5.1 to SFA-5.39) for ferrous and nonferrous welding consumables
- Covers carbon steel, stainless steel, aluminum, nickel, copper, titanium, and specialty alloys
- Details for flux cored, metal cored, submerged arc, electroslag, and gas-shielded welding processes
- Includes brazing filler metal and flux specifications
- Establishes procurement, testing, and certification requirements for compliance and traceability
- Appendices cover lot classification, testing frequencies, labeling, packaging, and documentation
- Fully cross-referenced with ASME Section IX for welding procedure and performance qualification
- Reflects updates to AWS standards and ongoing international harmonization efforts
Who It’s For:
Welding engineers, QA/QC inspectors, fabricators, and material procurement professionals responsible for code-compliant pressure equipment fabrication.
BPVC.II.C-2023
ASME BPVC Section III, Division 1, Subsection NB: Rules for Class 1 Nuclear Facility Components, 2023
ASME BPVC Section III, Division 1, Subsection NB provides mandatory construction rules for Class 1 pressure-retaining components in nuclear power facilities. Recognized globally, this standard defines the technical and quality requirements essential for safe and compliant performance in high-integrity nuclear environments.
Highlights:
- Material qualification and certification, including welding consumable selection
- Design-by-analysis and allowable stress design criteria
- Requirements for vessels, piping, valves, and pump components
- Fabrication processes including mechanical joints, welding, and heat treatment
- Nondestructive examination (NDE) methods and acceptance criteria
- Protocols for hydrostatic, pneumatic, and special pressure testing
- Overpressure protection and relief system certification standards
- Stamping, marking, and documentation rules for code compliance
New in the 2023 Edition:
- Enhanced fracture toughness requirements
- Updated material specifications and qualification rules
- Clarified guidance on fabrication, examination, and inspection procedures
Who It’s For:
Nuclear engineers, QA/QC inspectors, fabricators, and regulatory compliance personnel involved in the design, manufacture, and validation of ASME Section III Class 1 components.
BPVC.III.1.NB-2023
ASME BPVC Section III, Division 1, Subsection NB: Rules for Class 1 Nuclear Facility Components, 2023
ASME BPVC Section III, Division 1, Subsection NB provides mandatory construction rules for Class 1 pressure-retaining components in nuclear power facilities. Recognized globally, this standard defines the technical and quality requirements essential for safe and compliant performance in high-integrity nuclear environments.
Highlights:
- Material qualification and certification, including welding consumable selection
- Design-by-analysis and allowable stress design criteria
- Requirements for vessels, piping, valves, and pump components
- Fabrication processes including mechanical joints, welding, and heat treatment
- Nondestructive examination (NDE) methods and acceptance criteria
- Protocols for hydrostatic, pneumatic, and special pressure testing
- Overpressure protection and relief system certification standards
- Stamping, marking, and documentation rules for code compliance
New in the 2023 Edition:
- Enhanced fracture toughness requirements
- Updated material specifications and qualification rules
- Clarified guidance on fabrication, examination, and inspection procedures
Who It’s For:
Nuclear engineers, QA/QC inspectors, fabricators, and regulatory compliance personnel involved in the design, manufacture, and validation of ASME Section III Class 1 components.
BPVC.III.1.NB-2023