BPVC.III.1.NB - BPVC Section III-Rules for Construction of Nuclear Facility Components-Division 1-Subsection NB-Class 1 Components (2023 Edition)
This title accurately represents the 2023 edition of Section III, Division 1, Subsection NB of the ASME Boiler and Pressure Vessel Code (BPVC), focusing on Rules for Construction of Nuclear Facility Components for Class 1 Components. Published by ASME International on July 1, 2023, this standard provides comprehensive guidelines for the construction of nuclear facility components.
Key Features
Scope and Content The 2023 edition of ASME BPVC Section III, Division 1, Subsection NB contains requirements for:
- Materials
- Design
- Fabrication
- Examination
- Testing
- Overpressure protection
These requirements apply to items intended to conform to the requirements for Class 1 construction, covering the structural integrity of components12. 2023 Edition Updates Notable changes in the 2023 edition include:
- Revision of NB-2121(a) to permit the use of advanced manufacturing product forms not included in Section II, Part D, Subpart 1, Tables 2A, 2B, or Article NB-20001
- Modification of NB-2321.2 to remove the requirement for full-size test specimens and adjust test-specimen requirements in accordance with SA-3701
- Update of NB-5000 to allow the use of Section XI, Division 2, Requirements for Reliability and Integrity Management (RIM) Programs for Nuclear Reactor Facilities1
- Development of NB-5540 to permit the use of CP-189 as an acceptable NDE personnel qualification standard1
Importance and Application
This comprehensive standard is essential for:
- Nuclear facility designers and engineers
- Manufacturers of nuclear components
- Regulatory bodies and inspectors
- Ensuring safety and compliance in nuclear facility construction
By providing detailed rules for the construction of Class 1 nuclear facility components, this standard plays a crucial role in maintaining the safety and integrity of nuclear facilities
Product Details
Published: 07/01/2023
ISBN(s): 9780791875698
Number of Pages: 239
Part of: ASME BPVC-2023 SET, ASME BPVC-2023 SET with Binders
Product Code(s): 40003B
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