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14 Nuclear Valves
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Guy A. Jolly
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Abstract
This chapter describes how the ASME Boiler and Pressure Vessel Code
requirements are implemented for safety-related nuclear valves. It explains
the relevancy of the ASME Code requirements for safety-related nuclear
valves using the latest issue of the Code. The chapter discusses the role of
system and component design engineers, as well as the integrity of the
Manufacturer. It provides a historical perspective for the Code rules, cross-
referencing other Subsections of the Code. The chapter states that the
Owner’s responsibilities for system design play an important part in
establishing the rules applicable to the Design Specification for each safety-
related valve. It also covers the operational and qualification requirements
for the procurement of these items from the Manufacturer. The chapter
discusses these items for different service conditions with the aid of
schematics and references. It then provides details of the ASME B16.34
historical development and provides the current reference dimensional
standards from the 2013 and 2015 editions of the Code for use in the
construction of “N” stamped valves based on the Code’s B16.34 reference.
A list of widely used Valve Standards referenced in ASME B31 Piping Codes
is also presented. The coverage on pressure-relief valves includes details
on activity underway at Section III to clarify requirements related to pilot-
operated and power-actuated pressure relief valves. It also includes details
relevant to QME-1 relating to qualification testing required for active valves
used in nuclear power plants.
History
Late Douglas B. Nickerson was the original author of this chapter. Marcus
N. Bressler updated the second edition and third editions. Guy A. Jolly,
updated this chapter specific to valves for 4th edition and 5th editions. The
current online edition was updated by Jason Lambin and the ASME
Working Group on Valves.
Topics:
Design, Valves, Pressure
1.
Pressure Vessels and Piping: A Decade of Progress
,” Chapter 5.6 “A History of ASME Design Rules for Valves,”
Bressler
ASME
NY, NY
1982
2.
ASME Boiler and Pressure Vessel Code Section III, Rules for the Construction of Nuclear
Facility Components
, 2019 Edition;
The American Society of Mechanical Engineers
NY, NY
3.
Rules for the Construction of Stationary Boilers and Allowable Working Pressures
1915
The American Society of Mechanical Engineers
NY, NY
4.
Nuclear Vessels
1963
, ASME B&PVC, Section III,
ASME
NY, NY
5.
ASME Section III, Nuclear Power Plant Components
1971
,
ASME NY
NY
6.
ANSI B16.5-1973, Steel Pipe Flanges, Flanged Valves and Fittings (including ratings for
Class 150, 300, 400, 600, 1500 and 2500)
The American Society of Mechanical Engineers
NY, NY
7.
ANSI B16.34-1973, Steel Butt-Welding End Valves
The American Society of Mechanical Engineers
NY, NY
8.
ASME B16.34-2013 Valves—Flanged, Threaded, and Welding End
The American Society of Mechanical Engineers
NY, NY
9.
ASME Boiler and Pressure Vessel Code, Section II, Part D, Properties
, 2007 Edition;
The American Society of Mechanical Engineers
NY, NY
10.
ASME/ANSI B16.5-2013 Pipe Flanges and Flanged Fittings
The American Society of Mechanical Engineers
NY, NY
11.
USAS B31.7-1969, Nuclear Power Piping
August
1969
USASI
NY, NY
12.
Draft ASME Code for Pumps and Valves for Nuclear Power
November
1968
,
The American Society of Mechanical Engineers
NY, NY
13.
ANSI B16.9-1971, Factory-Made Wrought Steel Buttwelding Fittings
June
1971
ANSI
NY, NY
14.
Milleville
B.J.
,“
New Standards for Steel Flanges, Valves and Fittings
,”
V Ref 74-4, Flow Line Magazine
Rockwell International Flow Control Division
April
1974
15.
MSS SP-105-2010, Instrument Valves for Code Applications
16.
MSS SP-100-2009, Qualification Requirements for Elastomer Diaphragms for Nuclear
Service Diaphragm Type Valves
17.
SNT-TC-1A-2011, Personnel Qualification and Certification in Nondestructive Testing
18.
ANSI/AWWA-C207-2001, Steel Pipe Flanges for Waterworks Service-Sizes 4 in. through
144 in (100 mm through 3,600 mm)
19.
ASME B16.47-2011, Large Diameter Steel Flanges
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