asme accreditation programs

ASME Certification Programs

Manish Waghare17-10-2016

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Outline

• Origin, development of Code

• About ASME

• ASME QS

• ASME Codes Overview

• ASME Certifications/ Accreditation Programs Available

• Shop Certification Process/ ABSC Support

• Ongoing Vessel Inspections

• Pricing

• Q&A

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Origin, Development of Code

Before After

Early 1800’s - Steam was power source for locomotives, ships andpower plants.

Boiler explosions were quite common.

• By the early 1900’s, in the US, over 50,000 dead and 2,000,000 were severely injured due to explosions.

• 1880 - thirty (30) mechanical engineers formed a society to advance the interest of the Mechanical Engineering Discipline.

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• 1898 – ASME Council Formed to standardize the specifications for construction of boilers

• 1911 – ASME Council formed Boiler Code Committee – to formulate standard rules for construction of boilers and pressure vessels

• 1914 – First ASME Code edition (Section I) was published. Massachusetts published Code for boilers

• 1921 – Formation of the National Board of Pressure Vessel Inspectors and first publication of ASME Code Section 3 on the design and construction

• 1923 – Heating Boilers – Section IV

• 1924 – Materials – Section II

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• 1925 – Pressure Vessels – Section VIII Div 1

• 1941 – Welding & Brazing – Section IX

• 1963 - Nuclear Codes – Section III

• 1968 – Pressure Vessels – Section VIII Div 2

• 1971 - NDE – Section V

• 1997 - Pressure Vessels – Section VIII Div 3

• 2007 - New Section VIII Div 2

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About ASME

• 1880: Year ASME was established• >130,000 Individual ASME Members• >32,000 Student Members• >150 Countries with ASME Members• 355 ASME Staff• 13 Members on the ASME Board of

Governors• 4 Key U.S. offices: New York, NY; Little

Falls, NJ; Washington DC; Houston, TX• 3 International Offices: Beijing, China;

Brussels, Belgium; New Delhi, India• $113.6M Annual Revenue

General Information

Source: Annual Report 2014/2015www.asme.org

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About ASME: Standards & Certification

•1884: Year first standard published

•~500 Standards•700 Committees•5,555 Volunteers (Total)

•1,053 Volunteers (International)

•1884: Year first standard published

•~500 Standards•700 Committees•5,555 Volunteers (Total)

•1,053 Volunteers (International)

•>100 Countries using the BPVC

•>6,900 Certified Manufacturers

•74 Countries with Certified Manufacturers

•56 Percentage of Certifications outside the U.S.

•31/17,000 BPVC Books/Number of Pages

•>100 Countries using the BPVC

•>6,900 Certified Manufacturers

•74 Countries with Certified Manufacturers

•56 Percentage of Certifications outside the U.S.

•31/17,000 BPVC Books/Number of Pages

.2 Accreditation Programs

•5 Product Certification Programs

•1 Management System Certification Program•7,338 Certified Companies

•13,052 Certificates•92 Countries with Certifi ed Companies

•3 Personnel Certified Programs

•3,028 Certified Individuals

.2 Accreditation Programs

•5 Product Certification Programs

•1 Management System Certification Program•7,338 Certified Companies

•13,052 Certificates•92 Countries with Certifi ed Companies

•3 Personnel Certified Programs

•3,028 Certified Individuals

•3 Certified Programs•>200 Technical Courses & Seminars

•75 Assessment Based Courses

•75 eLearning Courses•>10,000 Individuals Trained Annually

•3 Certified Programs•>200 Technical Courses & Seminars

•75 Assessment Based Courses

•75 eLearning Courses•>10,000 Individuals Trained Annually

•76 Standards Technology Publications

•32 Active Projects•124 Completed

Projects

•76 Standards Technology Publications

•32 Active Projects•124 Completed

Projects

CODES & STANDARDS

BOILER & PV CODE

CONFORMITY ASSESSMENT

TRAINING & DEVELOPMENT

ASME STANDARDS TECHNOLOGY

LLC

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About ASME

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ASME Codes

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Overview of ASME Codes

– ASME establishes rules for new construction of pressure

vessels that will perform in a safe & reliable manner.

– ASME also interprets these rules when questions arise

regarding their intent

– Code does not address all aspects and those not addressed

should not be considered prohibited.

– Code does not fully address tolerances.

– Code is not a design handbook, designer must use

engineering judgement consistent with Code philosophy

which do not overrule mandatory requirements of the Code.

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Hierarchy of ASME Codes

Laws & Regulations at the place of installation

Code of Construction

Reference Codes e.g.B31.1, Sec.II, Sec.V, Sec.IX

Standards Recommendations e.g. ANSI, ASTM, AWS, ASNT

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Overview of ASME Codes

• Editions: Every 2 years

• Interpretations: Issued by ASME Code committees upon request.

Not part of the Code.

• Code Cases: Formulated by the ASME Code Committee to clarify existing requirements or to provide rules not covered by the existing Code.

• Errata: Are mandatory immediately

• re-affirmed: referenced Codes & Standards

e.g. ASME B16.5 - E2003

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ASME Certification Overview

ASME- Develop Codes- Accreditation of AIAs- Issue Certificates of Authorization- Conducts Joint Review- Conducts Investigations Jurisdiction

- Adopts Code- Enforces ASME Code- Function as AIA- Conduct Joint Reviews- Conduct Investigations

FABRICATORS- Agreement with AIA- Q.C. Program/ Manual- Certificate of Authorization- Comply with Code - Certify ASME Data Reports- Register Items with The National Board

National Board- Commission Authorized Inspectors- Register Data Reports- Conduct Joint Reviews- Conduct Investigations- Issues The NBIC-“R” Stamp Program

AUTHORIZED INSPECTION AGENCY

- Writes Boiler & PV Insurance - Employs & Designates Inspectors- Employs & Designates Supervisors- Provide Support for Field Activities- Certify ASME Data Reports

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Certificates Available

ASME Certificates

Power BoilersSection I

S ‐ Power BoilersA ‐ Assembly of Power Boilers

E ‐ Electric BoilersM ‐Miniature BoilerPP ‐ Pressure Piping

V ‐ Boiler Pressure Relief Valves

PRT ‐ PartsFabrication

Heating BoilersSection IV

H ‐ Heating Boilers/Cast Iron Sectional Heating

BoilerHLW ‐ Lined Potable

Water HeatersHV ‐ Heating Boiler Safety

ValvesPRT ‐ PartsFabrication

Pressure VesselsSection VIII Division 1U ‐ Pressure VesselsUM ‐Miniature Pressure Vessels

UV ‐ Pressure Vessel Pressure Relief ValvesUD ‐ Pressure Vessel

Pressure Relief Devices

Pressure VesselsSection VIII Division2

U2 ‐ Pressure Vessels (Alternative Rules for Pressure Vessels)

Pressure VesselsSection VIII Division 3

U3 ‐ High Pressure VesselsUV3 ‐ High Pressure Vessel Pressure Relief Valves

UD3 ‐ HighPressure VesselPressure Relief

Devices

Reinforced Plastic VesselsSection X

RP ‐ Fiber‐Reinforced Plastic Vessels

Transports TankSection XII

T ‐ Transport TanksTV ‐ Transport Tanks Pressure Relief ValvesTD ‐ Transport Tanks Pressure Relief Devices

PRT ‐ PartsFabrication

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Certificates Available: Nuclear

• Nuclear Component– N - Vessels, pumps, valves, piping systems, storage tanks,

core support structures, concrete containments, and transport packaging

– NA - Field installation and shop assembly of all items– NPT - Parts, appurtenances, welded tubular products, and

piping subassemblies– NS - Supports– NV - Pressure relief valves– N3 - Transportation containments and storage containments– OWN - Nuclear power plant owner

• Nuclear Material Organization • Nuclear Quality Assurance (NQA-1)

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Certificates

• BPV Certificate Scopes

• ASME Code Certificates are not required for:

– Material Manufacturers (except Section III)

– Manufacturers of Welding Consumables (except Section III)

– Valve Manufacturers (except Section III and Safety Valves)

– Suppliers of Services (Design, Heat Treatment, Machining)

– Piping Manufacturers (except Section III and Section I, Boiler External Piping B31.1)

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Shop Certification Process

• Sign Manufacturer’s Inspection Contract (MIC) with AIA (e.g. ABS Consulting)

• Decide on scope(s) of accreditations

• Submit application to ASME at least 6 months prior to planned audit date.

– Application Form & Procedure

– Online Application via CA Connect

– NB Application for Authorization to Register Data Reports

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Required Code Books (Example)

• Buy Code Books from authorized re‐sellers.

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Shop Certification Process

• Develop and implement Quality Control System

according to applicable Code Sections

• Manufacturer prepares for ASME joint review

(audit)

• AIA assists during preparation

• Pre-Joint Review

• AIA attendance of ASME joint review

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Shop Preparation

• Approved QC manual

• Availability of applicable ASME codes

• Design package

– Client purchase specs

– Design calculations,

– GA drawings

– Detail drawings (design data, weld details, dimensions, B.O.M. &

Material specifications, UDS/ MDR

– PE Certification

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Shop Preparation

• Demonstration vessel

– For multiple designators not necessary for each

– Any one plus documentation package (technical & administrative) if the selected item is not to most stringent Code

– Must be similar to the type of Code item normally manufactured

– If there is any on-going Code work in the shop at the time the Joint Review is conducted, the Applicant will be required to use a Code item being fabricated for Demonstration.

– If ongoing Code work is not sufficient in implementing all aspects of the Program then a mock-up shall be used to address the missing elements of the Program.

• Implement document package

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Joint Review

• Joint Review has fixed format

• QC system documentation & implementation verification

• Deficiencies can be closed-out and CAs can be completed before conclusion of JR

• Team concludes decision in closing meeting

• Team Leader presents results during Exit Meeting.

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Ongoing Vessel Inspections

• After the shop is certified, each Code item must be

inspected by AI as specified in the respective ASME Code

• ASME Certificate is valid for 3 years

• After every 3 years, renewal audit is must

• Every year the AIS conducts audit

• The AIA of Record must be used for all inspections except

when the AIA cannot provide coverage at field site

• The manufacturer may change AIA of Record

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Cost to the Manufacturer

• Review advance Deposit towards auditor travel & other expenses: US$ 11,000

• ASME Certificate fee except ‘H’ (in advance): US$ 3,315

• ‘Certification Mark’ hard stamp (one time cost, in advance): US$335

• Each additional manufacturing location if applicable: US$6,000

• Code Books price shall as per scope; approx. US$4,500

• Other Codes (e.g. B16.5, 16.9, 16.11, 16.20,

36.10, NBIC Part 1, 2 & 3, SNT-TC-1A) US$1,016

• AIA Fees

• Cost for manufacturing demo vessel (You may consider cost for a simple vessel

e.g. CS, 600mm dia, 8-10 mm thk with 4-5 nozzles)

• Subcontractor costs as necessary e.g. design, NDT

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Q&A

Questions?

ContactManish Waghare

ABSG Consulting Inc.

e-mail: [email protected]

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