Tag: Test Your Code Knowledge

TOPIC: BPV Section V – 2019: Para. T-673; Liquid Penetrant    ————–Question: A liquid penetrant is classified as both water-washable & solvent-removable by it’s manufacturer. Does Section V, Article 6, … Read More

TOPIC: BPV Section VIII Division 1 – Section VIII-1, Overpressure Protection by System Design    ————–Question: Is it required by UG-140(b)(5) that the pressure in a credible overpressure scenario not … Read More

TOPIC: BPV Section VIII Division 1 – Section VIII-1, Procurement of SA-36 Material in Coil Form    ————–Question: Is it permissible for a pressure vessel Manufacturer to purchase SA-36 carbon … Read More

TOPIC: BPV Section VIII Division 1 – Section VIII-1, U-G-10, Requirements for Non-Code Material    ————–Question: If a Non-Code material is used for non-pressure parts & is joined to a … Read More

TOPIC: BPV Section VIII Division 1 – Section VIII-1, U-1(e)(1), Material for External Piping    ————–Question:  U-1(e)(1) of Section VIII, Division 1, defines the geometrical scope of a pressure vessel … Read More

TOPIC: BPV Section VIII Division 1 – Section VIII-1,UG-10, Recertified Material P-Number    ————–Question:  May a material that was originally identified with a specification not permitted by Section VIII, Division … Read More

TOPIC: BPV Section VIII Division 1 – Section VIII-1,UCS-7, USE of SA-105 Material    ————–Question:  Is SA-105 permitted for pad-type (studding outlet) nozzles, such as depicted in Fig. UG-40, sketch … Read More