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BPV Code, Section III, Division 1:
BVP Code, Section III, Division 1: Rules for Construction of Nuclear
Class 1, 2 & 3 Piping Design Facility Components

PD615 ASME STANDARDS COURSE PD184 ASME STANDARDS COURSE

This course provides information and instruction on the design, analysis, This course is a comprehensive overview of Section III, Division 1,
and qualification of nuclear power plant piping systems that are including interfaces with Sections II, V, IX, XI, NQA-1, and US NRC
consistent with the ASME Boiler and Pressure Vessel Code, Section III, regulations, and regulatory guidance. The course explains the Section
Division 1, Subsections NB/NC/ND, as well as the parallel requirements of III requirements and processes, including the requirements for design,
ASME B31.1 for nuclear power plants. The methods and criteria described quality assurance, third-party oversight by the Authorized Inspection
throughout the course apply to new systems, as well as modifications or Agency, and the duties and responsibilities of N, NA, and NPT certificate
repairs to existing systems. holders. The course presents an overview of the technical bases for
Section III Class 1 design-by-analysis, the ASME Accreditation process,
The course reviews the ASME III Code technical requirements, their
technical basis, and the corresponding regulatory requirements for the the requirements for the Authorized Inspection Agency, and the Quality
design, analysis, and qualification of Class 1, 2 and 3 piping systems, for Assurance Program requirements for Material Organizations and ASME
normal operating and postulated accidents. The topics covered include Certificate Holders. The course includes an overview of the classification
pressure design, thermal flexibility analysis, fatigue analysis, seismic, of nuclear components, and the use of Code Cases and Inquiries.
waterhammer, flow-induced vibration, and high energy line breaks. The Each participant will receive a copy of Subsection NCA, General
course also covers best industry practices for correct and cost-effective Requirements for Division 1 and Division 2 of Section III of the ASME
ASME III design, analysis, and qualification. Boiler and Pressure Vessel Code.
You Will Learn To
NUCLEAR Public Courses • Describe Class 2/3 Piping Design by Rule methods • Explain how Section III interfaces with Sections II, V, IX, XI and NQA-1
You Will Learn To
• Identify ASME B&PVC Section III and regulatory requirements for piping
system design
• Describe the scope and requirements of Section III
• Identify Class 2/3 pipe supports design requirements
• Explain the purpose of Code Cases and their use by regulatory bodies
• Identify selected, individual piping component design requirements
• Describe the purpose of Code Data Reports
• Describe the design of a simple Class 2/3 piping system
• Describe the third-party oversight functions performed by Authorized
• Describe the overview of the ASME Boiler and Pressure Vessel Code
Inspection Agencies and the role of the Authorized Nuclear Inspector
• Identify Code requirements for Class 1 Piping Design Specifications
• Describe the Quality Assurance Program required for Material
• Explain Class 1 Piping Design by Rule (NB-3600)
Organizations and the Quality Assurance Program required for
• Explain Class 1 Piping Design by Analysis (NB-3200)
Certificate holders
• Describe “non-Codes” but related nuclear piping design issues
• Explain the significance of ASME Code Stamps and the new ASME
Certification Mark
Who Should Attend
Engineers involved in the design, analysis and qualification of ASME
responsibilities for N, NA, NPT Certificate Holders
Boiler and Pressure Vessel Code, Safety Class 1, 2 & 3 piping systems
• Describe new initiatives being considered by Section III to assist
and ASME B31.1 for nuclear power plants • Describe the ASME Accreditation Process, and duties and
international users
Special Requirements • Describe future global trends for nuclear generation of electric power
Participants are expected to have at least one year of experience in the Who Should Attend
design, maintenance or operation of a nuclear power reactor facility.
Managers, engineers, quality assurance and inspection personnel
involved in the design, fabrication and installation of components in
Instructors George Antaki
3 Days, 2.3 CEUs, 23 PDHs nuclear facilities. Experienced and entry-level personnel who want to
Member $2,150 / List Price $2,250 gain an understanding of Section III of the ASME Boiler and Pressure
Vessel Code and its application in nuclear facilities.
Instructor Gene Imbro
4 Days, 3 CEUs, 30 PDHs
Member $2,675 / List Price $2,875

See pages 90–95 for dates and locations of ASME Public Courses
delivered in the USA during Autumn 2016.

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