To The Orburator, I don't think you were totally accurate with your response. The ASME boiler & Pressure vessel code does not actually REQUIRE an R stamp for repairs. The ASME BPV Code is for new construction, not in service or repair work (with a small few exceptions, i.e. Section XII). It is...
Send a letter , again, to ASME, specifically addressing the allegations. Address it to the Director of Conformity Assessment. Also copy the National Board. Address that one to the Executive Director.
I will be shocked if they do not respond to you. It is their job to look into ALL allegations.
You can check directly with National Board of Boiler and Pressure Vessel Inspectors. They are located in Columbus, OH.. They are the organization that develop and conduct the AI exam.
1066 Crupper Ave,
Columbus, OH
614-888-8320
To use the revise alternative welding method that metengr stated, if you cannot wait until the 2019 edition of the NBIC is published, then check with your local State Chief boiler Inspector. He may allow use of this revised method before publication. You just won't be able to R stamp the work.
Thanks JStephen. I did google it. Hence the question here. The internet definition indicates that it is like a conical tube or a funnel to fill a pipe for drainage purposes. My drawing has numerous drain lines. Some go to "tundish" others just say "drain". But I think they all end up in...
After reading this chain of posts I can see why you were (are) frustrated. The short answer to your question is that NBEP is outside the scope of NJ boiler law. So you do (or did) not need to have the repair performed to the NBIC. I woill add another bit of info for you. NJ has their own R...
This has been interpreted already by the ASME Committee. I-82-04.
Interpretation Number: I-82-04
Question(s) and Reply(ies):
Question (1): When performing a hydrostatic test on a vessel of welded
construction per PG-99.2, is any leakage through the weld(s) permitted?
Reply (1): No (see...