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Materials Code Case Acceptability ASME Section III Division 1 1

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Qgf ! REGULATORY GUIDE OFFICE OF NUCLEAR REGULATORY RESEARCH REGULATURY GUIDE 1.85 MATERIALS CODE CASE ACCEPTABILITY ASME SECTION lli DIVISION 1 A. INTRODUCTION Part 50 requires, in part, that measures be established for the control of special processing of materials and that Section 50.55a," Codes and Standards,"of 10 CFR Part 50, proper testing be performed.

" Domestic Licensing of Production and Utilization Facil-ities," requires, in part, that components of the reactor This regulatory guide lists those Section III ASME Code cpolant pressure beundary be designed, fabricated, erected, Cases oriented to materials and testing that are generally and tested in accordance with the requirements for Gass I acceptable to the NRC staff for imp!cmentation in the co.nponents of Section III, " Nuclear Power Plant Compo- licensing oflight water cooled nuclear power plants.

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(ASME) Boiler and Pressure Vessel Code or equivalent B. DISCUSSION quality standards. Footnote 6 to 950.55a states that the ,

use of specific Code Cases may be authorized by the The Boiler and Pressure Vessel Committee of the ASME Commission upon request pursuant to {50.55a(aX2Xii), publishes a document entitled " Code Cases."3 Generally, which requires that propos:d alternatives to the described the individual Code Cases that make up this document requirements or portions thereof provide an acceptable explain the intent of Code ru'es or provide for alternative level of quality and safety. requirements under special circumstances.

General Design Criterion 1 "Quahty Standards and Most Code Cases are eventually superseded by revision

1. Records," of Appendix A. " General Design Criteria for to the Code and then are annulled by action of the ASME I Nuclear Power Plants," to 10 CFR Part 50 requires,in part, Council. In such cases, the intent of the annulled Code Case that structures, systems, and components important to becomes part of the revised Code, and therefore continued safety be designed, fabricated, erected, and tested to use of the Code Case intent is sanctioned under the rules of quality standards commensurate with the importance of the the Code, in other cases, the Code Case is annulled because safety function to be performed. Where generally recognized it is no longer acceptable or there is no further requirement codes and standards are used, Criterion I requires that they for it. A Code Case that was approved for a particular be identified and evaluated to determine their applicability, situation and not for a generic application should be used adequacy, and sufficiency and be supplemented or modified only for construction of the approved situation because as necessary to ensure a quality product in keeping with the annulment of such a Code Case could resultin construction required safety function. that would not meet Code requirements.

Criterion 30, " Quality of Reactor Coolant Pressure The Code Cases listed in this guide arc limited to those Boundary," of the nme appendix requires, in part, that cases applicable to Section Ill that are oriented toward components that ara part of the reactor coolant pressure materials and testing.

boundary be designed, fabricated, erected, and tested to the *

• highest quality standards practical. All published Code Cases in the area of materials and Appendix B, " Quality Assurance Criteria for Nuclear testing that are applicable to Section III of the Code and ,

were in effect on July 14,1981,were reviewed for inclu l Power Plants and Fuel Reprocessing Plants," to 10 CFR sion in this guide. In addition to the listing of acceptable Code Cases, this revision of the guide includes listings of 3

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(1) Code Cases that were identified as acceptable in a the Code Case: The information required to be devel-oped by Note 1 in the Code Case should be provided in prior version of this regulatory guide and that were annuBed after the original issuance of this guide (June 1974)and (2) each referencing Safety Analysis Report. ' Nl ,

Code Cases that were identified as acceptaWe in a prior V

version of this regulatory guide and that were superseded 1571 03 03-73 Additional Material for by revised Code Cases after the original issuance of this guide (June 1974). Code Cases that are not listed herein are (N41) 01 08 79 Carbon Steel Fittings, Section HI SA-234 l either not endorsed or will require supplementary provisions (2) Code Cases involving pipe and tubes:

on an individual basis to attain endorsement status.

1474 1 10-29 71 Integrally Finned Tubes forSection The endorsement of a Code Case by this guide constitutes (N 17) 01 08 79 III acceptance of its techni:al position for applications not 1484-3 08-13 76 SB 163 Nickel-Chromium precluded by regulatory or other requirements or by the (N-20) 08-30-79 ing(Alloy 600 and 690) and Nickel-l

recommendations in this or other regulatory guides. Contin- Iron-Chromium Alloy 800 at a i sent endorsement is indicated in regulatory position C.I.a specified Minimum Yield Strength for specific cases. However, it is the responsibility of the of 40.0 Ksi Section 111, Division 1, user to make certain that no regulatory requirements are Gass!

victated and that there are no conDicts with other recom-mended limitations resulting from Code Case usage. Code Case 1484 3 is acceptable subject to the following condition in addition to those conditions specified in Acceptance or endorsement by the NRCstaff applies only the Code Case: Alloy 690 is not acceptaWe on a generic to those Code Cases or Code Case revisions with the date of basis.

" Council Approval" as shown in the regulatory position of .

8 this guide. Earlier or later revisions of a Code Case are not 1527 06-26-72 Integrally Finned Tubes, Section endorsed by this guide. New Code Cases will require evalua- (N-26) 01 08-79 Ill l

tion by the NRC staff to determine if they qualify for 1578 06-25 73 SB-167 Nickel-Chromium tren(Al inclusion in the approved list. Because of the continuing (N43) 01-08-79 600) Pipe orTube,Section lli change in the status of Code Cases,it is planned that this 1794 01 14 77 Use of Seamless Al-Br, Alloy CDA guide will require periodic updating to accommodate new (N 157) 01 07-80 614 Pipe,Section III, Division 1,l Code Cases and any revisions of existing Code Chess. Cass 3 l

N-188-1 05-15 78 Use of Welded Ni Fe Cr-Mo Cu 3 i

C. REGULATORY POSITION 07 13 81 (Alloy 825)and NiCrMo-Cb (Alloy ,

625) Tubing,Section III, Division

1. 7he Section III ASME Code Cases s listed below (by 1, Cass 2 and 3 number, date of Council approval, and title) are acceptable N-124-1 05 11-81 Use of ASTM A500 Grade B and to the NRC staff for application in the construction of ASTM A501 Structural Tubing for components for light water cooled nuclear power plants. Welded Attachments for Section Their use is acceptable within the limitations stated in III, Cass 2,3, and MC the " Inquiry" and " Reply" sections of each individual N-294 08-25-80 SB 148 Alloy 952 and 954, and Code Case, within the limitations of such NRC or other SB-62 Alloy 836 Fittiny, - Sac-requirements as may exist, and within the additional tion 111, Division 1, Oass 2 l '

limitations recommended by the NRC staff given with the N 321 07-13-81 Use of Modified SA 249, Type 304 individual Code Cases in the listing. The categoritation of for Section IH, Division 1, Oass 1 Code Cases used in this guide is intended to facilitate the Construction Code Case listing and is not intended to indicate a limits-tion on its usage. (3) Code Cases involt'ns bars and forging:

s. Materials-oriented Code Cases (Code Case number, 1332-7 01 08-79 Requirements for Steel Forgings.

i i date of Council approval,8 and title): (N17) Section III, Division 1 l 1335 10 03-28-78 Requirements for Bolting Materials, (1) Code Cases involving plate: (N-310) Section IH 1337 11 05 15 78 Special Type 403 Modified Forging 1358-5 11 03 75 High Yield Sresth Steel,Section II. (N411) 07 13-81 or Bars, Section Ill, Division 1,l 01 08 79 Cass I and CS l l(N 7) 13954 01 0879 SA 508, Cass 2 Forgings with Modi-Code Case 1358 5 is acceptable subject to the foRowins (N-94) fled Manganese Content, Section IH l

condition in addition to those conditions specified in 14981 11 06-72 SA 508-Cass 2 and 3, Minimum l

(N-22) 01 08-79 Tempering Temperature, Type 403 Forgins Section or Bars for - 51 l

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A numericallisting of the Code Cases appearsIn the appendia. 1542 1 04-29 74 3 (N-33) 01-08-79 Bolting Material, Section HI .

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16261 01 08-79 ' Normalized and Tempered I 1/4 Cr 17591 05 15 78 Meterial for hternal Pressure Retain-

"'N (N451) Low Alloy Steel Forginy, Section 1 (N-1311) 071341 ins Items for Pressure Relief Valves,l and Section IH Section III, Division 1, Cass I, 2 U 1722-1 01 08-79 Vacuum, Carbon Deoxidized SA-508 and 3 ,

, '(N-1071) Forging Section lit, Division 1 03 01 76 Requirements for Martensitic Stain-01 08-79 less Steel Forging with 13% Chro- Code Case 17591 is acceptable subject to the following l(1747 N-124) 071341 mium and 4% Nickel, Section !!!, condition in addition to those conditions specified in the Division 1 Code Case: Applicants using this Case should also use 1772 08 13 76 Use of SA 453 Bolts in Service Code Case 1711 for the design of pressure relief valves.

08-30-79 Below 800*F Without Stress Rup-l(N-140) ture Tests, Section HI, Division 1 1782 09 10-76 Use of Copper Nickel Alloy 962 for 1793 01 14-77 Structural Steel Rolled Shapes, Sec- (N-148) 08-30 79 Chstiny, Section 111. Division 1,l 01 07 80 tion III, Division 1,Cass 2,3,and MC Oass 3 Construction l(N-156)

N 259 01-07-80 NiCu-Al Bolting Material SB 164 N 205 05 15-78 Use of Ductile Iron SA 395 for Modified,Section III, Division 1, 07 13-81 Section HI, Division 1, dass 3l i Cass 3 Construction N-299 111740 Use of Nickel-Chromium Molybde- N-206 03-20 78 the of ASTM B15175 Copper Nickel mim-Columbium Alloy 625 Forging, 031641 Alloy 706 Rod and Bar for Sectionl Section !!!, Division 1. Cass 2 ami 111, Division 1, Oass 3 Construction Cass 3 Components N-207-1 03 19-79 Use of Modified SA 479 Type XM 19 for Section III, Division 1. Oass I, N-317 07 13-81 ASTM A276 Bar Section IH, 2,3, or CS construction Division 1 N-223  !! 30-78 Requirements for Stainless Steel-

' Precipitation Hardening, SectionIII, (4) Code Cases involving general usage: Division 1 Oass MC N-242-1 04-10-80 Materials Certification,Section III, 1344-5 04 29-74 Nickel-Chromium, Age Hardenable Division 1. Oasses 1, 2, 3, MC, and N 5) 01 08 79 Alloys. (Alloy X750)Section III CS Construction 01-08-79 Steel Products Refined by Secondary

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'V (N-37-3) Remelting, Section 111 and VHI, Division I and 2 Code Case N-2421 is acceptable subject to the following 03 01 76 Material for Core Support Struc- condition in addition to those conditions specified in the 01 08-79 tures - Section IH, Division 1, Sub- Code Case: Applicants should identify in their Safety l(1618-2 N40) section NG Analysis Reports the components and supports for which the Code Case is being applied and should specify Code Case 1618-2 is acceptable subject to the following the respective paragraphs of the Code Case.

condition in addition to those conditions specified in the Code Case: Welding of age-hardenable alloy SA-453 N-245 07 09 79 Use of ASTM B6176 and B62-76 Grade 660 and SA 637 Grade 688 should be performed Cbpper Alloy Casting for Section III, when the material is in the solution-treated condition. Division I, Cass 3 Construction N-246 07 09-79 Use of SB-169 Alloy CA 614, Sec-lN-71 10 05-11 81 Additional Materials for Component tion III. Division 1. Cass 3 Supports Fabricated by Welding, N 2491 05 11 81 Additional Materials for Component l Section III, Division 1, Subsection Supports Fabricated Without Weld.

NF, Cass 1,2,3,and MC Component ing,Section III, Division 1 Subsec-Supports tion NF, Cass 1,2,3 and MC Com-l Code Case N-71 10 is acceptable subject to the following condition in addition to those conditions specified in the Code Case N-249-1 is acceptable subject to the follow-Code Case: In the last sentence of paragraph 5.3, reference ing condition in addition to those conditions specified in should be made to paragraph 4.5.2.2," Alternate Atmos- the Code Case: Paragraph 7 of the " Reply" should phere Exposure Time Periods Established by Test," of reference the ' requirements of NF 2600 instead of the AWS D.l.1 Code for the evidence pres 6nted to and NF 2800.1 bis is a typographical error in that NF 2800 accepted by the Authorized Inspector concerning expo- does not exist.

l sure of electrodes for longer periods of time.

N-265 010740 Modified SA 487 Casting, Sec-1714 2 08-28 78 Postweld Heat Treatment of P 1 tion III, Division 1, Oass I p 011541 Section III, Division 1 Construction, N 102-2) 071341 Material,Section III, Oass MC N-295 NCA-Il40, Material h (1754 01 14 77 Hard Surfacing by the Spray Fuse 010740 Method,Section III, Oass I,2 and 111740 Welding Material, Section Hi, (N-126) N-296

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b. Testing-oriented Code Cases: 1141 1 08-31-61 Foreign Produced Steel

• 5 07 23-76 (1) Code Casesinvolving plates: 1334-3 04-29 74 Requirements for Corrosion-(N-2) 01-08-79 Resisting Steel Bars and Shapes, 1407 3 07 01-74 Time of Examination for Casses 1 01 01-81 Section III N-10) 01 08-79 2, and 3 Section III Vessels 1345 2 03 09 72 Requirements for Nickel-Molybde-l(N-22707 09-79 Examination of Repair Welds, Sec-tion III, Cass 2 and 3 Tanks (N 6) 03 01 79 num-Chromium-Iron Alloys, Sec-tion III 1412-4 11 03-75 Modified High Yield Strength Steel (2) Code Case involving bars and forgings: 01 01 77 for Section III, Division 1 Cass !

Vessels (Code Cases will be added as needed.)

Code Case 1412-4 was acceptable subject to the follow-(3) Code Case involving pipe and tubes: ing condition in addition to those conditions specified in the Code Case: Theinformation required to be developed 01 14 77 Alternative Rules for Examination by Note 1 in the Code Case should be provided in each 01 07 80 of Welds la Piping,Section III, referencing Safety Analysis Report. The material given l(1755-1 N-127)

• Cass I and 2 Construction in the Inquiry section of the Code Case should be SA-508, Oass 4b,instead of SA 508, Cass 4.

(4) Code Cases involving sencral usage:

1414-5 08-29-77 High Yield Strength Cr Mo Steel I820 03-23 77 Alternative Ultrasonic Examinat!on (N-115) 08-29-80 for Section 111, Division I,Cass 1 N-177) 03 17-80 Technique, Section 111, Division i Vessels l(N 248 08-30-79 Alternative Reference Radiographs, Code Case 1414-5 was acceptable subject to the fol-Section III, Division i, Oasses t, 2, 3, MC, and CS Construction lov'ing condition in addition to those conditions speci-N-267 01 07-80 Double-Wall Radiography,Section III, fled in the Code Case: The information required to be Division 1, Cass I and 2 developed by Note 1 in the Code Case should be pro-N-274 03 17-80 Alternative Rules for Examination vided in each referencing Safety Analysis Report.

of Weld Repairs for Section III, Division 1 Construction 1423-2 03 09-72 Wrought Type 304 and 316 with 07 01 77 Nitrogen Added, Sections I, Ill, Code Case N-274 is acceptable subject to the following Vlli, Division 1 and 2 conditions in addition to those conditions specifiedin the Code Case. Paragraph 6 should be expanded as Code Case 1423 2 was acceptable subject to compliance follows: The ultrasonic examination procedures shall with the recommendations contained in Regulatory be proven by actual demonstration, to the satisfaction Guides 1.31, " Control of Ferrite Content in Stainless of the Authorized NuclearInspeco,that the procedures Steel Weld Metal," and 1.44, " Control of the Use of are capable of detecting unaccept..:e cracks according Sensitized Stainless Steel."

to Section XI requirements.

1434-1 03 09-72 Postweld Heat Treatment of SA 487 N-298 11-17-80 Examination of Component Sup- 0101-78 Cass BN Steel Castings,Section III ports,Section III, Division 1, Oass I, 1456 2 06 25-73 Substitution of Ultrasonic Examina-2,3, and MC (N-15) 03 01 77 tion for Progressive Penetrant or Magnetic Particle Examinations of

2. Code Cases that were endorsed by the NRCin a prior Partial Penetration and Oblique version of this guide and were later annulled by action of Nozzle Attachment Welds, Sec-the ASME Council should be considered as deleted from the tion III list of acceptable Code Cases as of the date of the ASME 1475-Is 03 02 74 Ferritic-Austenitic Stainless Steel Council action that approved the annulment. Such Code 07 01 75 Seamless Tubes for Section III, Cases that were annulled on or after July 1, ! 974, are listed in Cass 2 and 3 Construction the following by number, effective dates,' and title.' 1515 03 09-72 Ultrasonic Examination of Ring 07 01 77 Forgings for Shell Sections, Section

, ass I hh make c r tha t e eYa alifi u$trasor[c thin o 1521-1 04-29-74 Use of HCrades of SA-240, SA-479, capable of detecting sman flaws and difrerentiatins the smaB Aswa

• 01-01-78 SA-336, and SA-358,Section III NeSc5'e7a'n'ce*c'd:S*da'Sp$ine'dim'h*EN S. 8 8

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• d Code Case 15211 was acceptable subject to compliance Iste dYdate CNCN. **n*nEd "EN m*Ee^EtC$

appear, the last ' ate is the date that the Code Case was annuSed.The with the recommendations contained in Regulatory 3) middle date (or dates) was the date of teaffirmation of the Code Case. Guides 1.31 " Control of Ferrite Content in Stainless J 7 1493-1, and 1 $99, which were listed in the Code al ueCases of thistool sul l'de,were annuDed by CouncG action prior so C an utle o te a in c twt the annutament 1.85-4

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Steel Weld Metal," and 144, " Control of the Use of 01 01 76 Steel Castings,Section III, Oass 1, i y Sensitized Stainless Steel." 2, and 3 l

7 . 1625 03 02 74 Repair of Section Ill Cass 2 and 3 i(- 1528-3 11 03 75 High Strength SteelSA 508,Oass 2 12-31 74 Tanks 01 01 78 and SA 541, Oass 2 Forgings, Sec- 1634-2 08 13 76 Use of $5-359 for Section III, *

l. tion IH, Osss ! Components 07 01 78 Division 1, Oass 3 Construction l

(N 1637 68) 04-29 74 Effective Date for Compliance with Code Case 1528-3 was acceptable subject to the follow- .01 01-75 NA-3700 of Section III 8 08 12 74 Use of DeLong Diagram for Calcu-i ing condition in addition to those conditions specified in 1645

! the Code Case: The information required to be developed 01 01 76 lating the Delta Ferrite Content of l

by Note 1 in the Code Case should be provided in each Welds in Section !!!, Cass I,2, and referencing Safety Analysis Report. CS Construction 08-12-74 *SA 537 Plates for Section III, Oass 1, i 1648 8 07 01 76 2,3, and MC Components l

1529 06-29-72 Materials for Instrument une Fit-07 01-73 tings, Section HI 1649 8 08-12-74 Modified SA453-GR660 for Oass I,

!$31 08-14-72 Electrical Penetrations, Special Al- 01 01-76 2,3, and CS Construction 03 21-77 loys for Electrical Penetration Seals, 1650 08-12-74 Use of SA-414 Grade C for Cass 2 Section H1 12 31 74 and 3 Components, Section 1H, 1532 08-14-72 Section III,Cass 3 Cbmponents Made Division !

01 01-78 of 8 Percent and 9 Percent Nickel 1664 11 04 74 the of Q M Fe-Mo-On Cb Stabilized Steel 03-21-77 Alloy Cb.3 hr Section HI Oass 2 1567 03 03 73 Testing Iots of Orbon and I.mw . and 3 Construction 01 01-78 Alloy Steel Covered Electrodes, 1666 .I'l 04 74 Use of SB 12, Alloy 122 for Sec-Section IH 07 01 75 tion III, Cass 2 and 3 Construction 1568 03-03 73 Testing Lots of Flux Cored and Fab- 16821 08-11-75 Alternate Rules for Material Manu-01 01-78 ricated Carbon and Iow Alloy Steel 12 31 75 facturers and Suppliers, Section IH, l

Welding Electrodes, Section 111 Subarticle NA 3700

( 03 03 75 A637 Grade 718 for Bolting Oass 1 t 13t^ 06-25-73 . Use of 80 40 Carbon Steel Castings, 1684s 01 01 76 and 2 Construction 03 21 77 Section 111 1587' 08-13-73 SA-508 Cass 3 Forgings with 0.4/1.0 1690 8 04-28-75 Stock Materials for Sectior,IU Con-a 01 01 77 struction, Section !!!, Division 1

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\ ( ,,; 2 Construction 1691 04 28-75 Ultrasonic Examination in I.ieu of l

1590 08-13-73 Gemical Analysis Variations, Sec- 0101 "s d Radiography of Repair Welds for 03-21 77 tion III Construction Vessels, Section HI, Oass 1 4

1602 1 04-29-74 Use of 58 42 Alloy 122, SB 111 1698 06-30 75 Waiver of Ultrasonic Transfer 12-31 74 Alloys 122, 715 and 706, 58171 (N-92) 11-2078 Method, Section HI, V, and VIH, Alloys 715 and 706 and 55 466 07 13-81 Division 1 Alloys 706 and 715, Section HI, Cass 2 and 3 Components Code Case 1698 was acceptable subject to the following 1603 12 17 73 Toughness Tests %enQoes Section conditions in addition to those specified in the Code 07 01-74 Umits Orientation and IAcation of Case: The material from which the basic calibration block Specimens is fabricated should be of the same product form, alloy, 1605 11 05-73 Q-Ni-Mo-V Bolting Material for and heat treatment as the material being examined.

11 20-78 Section HI, Cass 1 Components Alloys of equivalent F-number grouping may be used for 03 17-80 the fabrication of calibration blocks if adjustments.to

, 16081 12 17 73 Use of ASME SB-265,58337, B 338, signal height can be made to compensate for sound beam 03 21 77 SB-348, and SB-381, Grades 1,2,3, attenuation difference between the calibration block and

[ the material under examination by following the transfer

' and 7 Unalloyed Titanium and ASTM

! B-363 Titanium Welding Fittings, method procedure of T 535.l(d), Article 5,Section V, Section III Oass 2 and 3 Components ASME B&PV Code,1977 edition.

1612 12 17-73 Use of Type 308 Stainless Steel (N-56) 07 01 78 Rod and Bar for Section HI, Cass 1713 08-11 75 Small Matedal Items, Section HI, 1,2,3, and CS Construction 12-31-75 Division 1, Cass 1,2,3. CS and MC i

l 1613 12 17-73 Use of SA 372 Casa IV Forgings, 1724 11 03-75 Deviation from the Specified Silicon 01 01-78 Section III Construction (N-108) 074178 Ranges in ASME Material Specifica-1615 12-17 73 Use of A587 73, Section HI, Oass 3 tionsSection III, Division I, and 01 01-78 Construction VIII, Division I and 2 1616 8 12-17-73 Ultrasonic Examination of Seamless 1728 11 03 75 Steel Structural Shapes and Small h' 0741-75 Austenitic Steel Pipe, Section HI,

. Cass I Construction 034274 PWHT of Repair Welds in Orbon ' Code Case 1637 has been accepted only on a case by case basis.

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- 07 01 77 Material Products for Component 18191II 03 23-77 Use of Type XM 19 for Construction, ,

Supports, Section IH, Division 1 ' (N 1761) 03-23-80 Section lit, Division I, Oass 1, 2 ,I-Construction and 3

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1740 12-22 75 Weld Metal ~iest,Section III,Oass 1, 07 01 76 2,3, MC and CS N-178 05 25-77 Use of ASTM B271,CDA 954, Alloy 01 01 80 9C for Oass 3 Construction, See.

(J 1741 1 01 14 77 Interim Rules for the Required _ tion III, Division 1 01-01 78 Number of Impact Tests for Robed N-180 0711-77 Examination of Springs for Oass 1 Shapes, Section IH, Division 1, ~ 07-01-78 Component Standard Supports,Sec-Sabsection NF, Component Supports tion Hi, Division 1 1742 03 01 76 Use of SB75 Annealed Copper N 181 07-11 77 Steel Castings Refined by the Argon 07 01 76 Alloy 122, Section IH, Didsion 1 0711 80 Decarburization Process, Section HI,

- Cass 2 Construction .

Division I, Construction 1743 03 01 76 Use of $B-98 Chi-sib Rod CDA651 N-183 07 11 77 Use of Modified SA-182 Grade F22 07 01-76 Section IH, Division 1, Oass 2 01 01 80 for Section 111, Division 1, dass 1 Components 2 and 3 Construction 1746 03 01-76 1.mak Testing of Seal Welds, Sec- N 190 08 29-77 Use of SA 455 for Oass 3 Com-(N-123) 03-01 79 tion IH, Division 1 Cass I,2, and 07 01 78 poneaa, Section 111, Division 1 x 3 Construction N-204 03-20-78 Use of Modified SA-508, Cass 3, 1748 OJ 0176 1.ow Carbon Austenitic Stainless 01 01-81 and SA-541, Cass 3 for Section HI, '

(N 125) 07-01 78 Steel Pipe Welded With Filler Metal, Division 1, Oass 1, 2, and 3 Con-Seetion 111, Division 1. Construction struction 1760 04 26-76 Maximum Dimensions for Isolated N-225 11-20 78 Certification and Identification of

! 01-01 78 Pores in Welds-Cass 1 Components, 01 01 81 Material for Component Supports, i

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1766 04 26-76 ' Testing Requirements for Welding N 277 03-17 80 Use of Type XM 19 Austenitic 07-01 77 Materials, Oass 1,2,3, MC and CS 09-17-80 stainless Steel for Section IH, Divi-Construction,Section III, Division I sion 1. Ossa MC Construction l 1767 04-26 76 Examination of Tubular Products 01 01 77 Without Filler Metal-Qass 1 Con- 3 Code Cases that were endorsed by the NRCin a prior

. struction,Section III, Division I version of this guide and were superseded by revised Code >

l 1770 08 13-76 Testing of Electroslag Wire and Cases on or after July 1,1974,should be considered as not -

(N-139) .01 01 79 Flux for Gass 1,2,3. MC, and CS endorsed as of the date cf the Council action that approved .

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1773 08-13 76 Use of Other Product Forms of that are no longer endorsed are listed in the followins by 07-01 77 Materials for Valves, Section *H, number, effective dates,12 and title 88 Division 1 1777 08 13-76 Use of SA 106, Grade C in Oass 1332 6 03 09-72 Requirements for Steel Forgings, 07 01-77 MC Construction, Section IH, Divi- 01-08 79 Section III and VIII,- Division 2 sion 1 1335-9 04-29-74 Requirements for Bolting Materials 1781 09 10-76 Use of Modified SA487 Grade 0828-78 (N 147) 07 01 78 CA6NM, Section IH, Division 1, 1337-9 04-29 74 Special Type 403 ModiGed For8-Cass 1,2,3, MC or CS 04 28-75 ings or Bars, Section 111 1787 09-10-76 Depth of Weld Repairs for Forgings, 1337 10 04-28-75 Special Type 403 Modified Fors-01-01 78 Section Ill, Division 1, Oass 1,2,3, 05-15-78 ings or Bars, Section Ill MC and CS Construction 1395 3 11 06-72 SA-508, Cass 2 Forgings with Modi-1795 01 14 77 Examination of Weld Repairs in 01 08-79 fled Manganese Content, Section Ill (N 158) 07 01 78 Forgings, Section HI, Division 1, or Section Vill, Division 2 Cass I,2,3, MC and CS 1407 2 06-26-72 Time of Examination for Oass 1,2, 1798 01 14 77 Use of ASTM A352 75, Grades 07-01 74 and 3, Section Ill Vessels 01 01 78 LCA and LCC, Section IH, Division 1414-3 11 03 75 High Yield Strength Cr-Mo Steel for

1. Cass 1,2, and 3 03 01 76 Section III, Division 1, Oass 1 1810 030347 Testing Lots of Carbon Steel Solid, Vessels 03 03-80 Bare Welding Electrode or Wire, l

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3. MC, and CS 1819 88 03 23-77 Use of Type XM 19 for Construc-l 01 01 78 tion,Section III, Division 1. Cass I

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the Code Case: The information required to be developed NF, Oass 1,2,3, and MC Construc-D by Note 1 in the Code Case should be provided in each tion referencing Safety Analysis Report.

Code Case 1644 was acceptable subject to the following 1414 4 03 01 76 High Yield Strength Cr Mo Steel for condition in addition to those conditions specified in the 08 09 77 Section 1H, Division 1, Qass 1 Code Ose: The maximum measured ultimate tensile Vessels strength of the component support material should not exceed 170 Kai.

Code Case 1414-4 was acceptable subject to the foRow-ing condition in addition to those conditions s:wified in 1644-1 04-28-75 Additional Materials for Component the Code Case: neinformation required to be developed 06-30 75 Support - Section Ul, Subsection by Note 1 in the Code Case should be provided in each NF, Oass 1, 2, 3, and MC Con-referencing Safety Analysis Report. struction 1484-1 04-29-74 S5163 Nickel-Ottomium tron Tub- Code Case 16441 was acceptable subject to the foRow-11 04-74 ing (Alloy 600) at a Specified Mini- ing condition in addition to those conditions specified in mum Yield Strength of 40.0 Kai, the Code Case: The mardmum measured ultimate tensue Section HI, Oass I strength of the component support material should not 1484-2 11 04 74 5B-163 Nickel-Ottomium-Iron hb- exceed 170 Kal 08-13 76 ing (Alloy 600 and 690) at a Speci-fled Minimum Yield Strength of 1644-2 06-30 75 Additional Materials for Component 40.0 Kai, Section HI, O ass 1 11 0?-75 Supports- Section III. Sabsection NF, 14928 " 10 29 71 Pbst Weld Heat Treatment Section I, Qass 1, 2,3 and MC Construction 03-03 75 III and VIII, Division 1 and 2 1557-2 12-17-73 Stee1 Products Refined by Secondary Code Case 1644-2 was acceptable subject to the follow-01 08-79 Remelting ing condition in addition to those conditions specified in 1618 03-02 74 Material for Core Support Struc- the Code Case: De maximum measured ultimate tensile

(- - [e, 03 03-75 tures - Section 1H, Subsection NG strength of the component support material should not exceed 170 Kai.

V Code Case 1618 was acceptable subject to the followirs 11 03 75 Additional Materials for Component conditions in addition to those specified in the Code 1644-3 Case: 03-01 76 Supports - Section Ill, Subsection NF, Oass 1, 2,3 and MC Construc-

a. Welding of age-hardenable eBoy SA 453 Grade 660 tion and SA-637 Grade 688 should be performed when the mater.';l is in the solution-treated condition. Code Case 1644-3 was acceptable subject to the follow-ing condition in addition to those conditions specified in

b. Use of alloy ASTM A-564 Grade 631 is not acceptable the Code Case: The maximum measured ultimate tensile on a generic basis. strength of the component support material should not exceed 170 Kai.

1618-1 03 03 75 Material for Core Support Structures 03 01 76 Section HI, Subsection NG 1644 4 03-01 76 Additional Materials for Component

. . .08 13-76 Supports and Alternate Design.

Code Case 16181 was acceptable subject to the foRow- Requirements for Bolted Joints, ing condition in addition to those specified in the Code Section III, Division 1. Subsection Case: Welding of age-hardenable alloy SA 453 Grade 660 NF, Cass 1, 2,3 and MC Construc-and SA637 Grade 688 should be performed when tion the material is in the solution-treated condition.

Code Case 1644 4 was acceptable subject to the foRow-1626 03-02 74 Normalized and Tempered 11/4 Cr ing conditions in addition to those specified in the Code 01 08 79 Iaw Alloy Steel Forgings,Section 1 Case: The maximum measured ultimate tensile strength Section IH, and Section VIH, Divi- (UTS) of the component support material should not sion I and 2 ' exceed 170 Kai in view of the susceptibuity of high-1634 07-01-74 Use of $5359 for Section HI, strength materials to brittleness and stress corrosion 08-12 74 Cass 3 Construction cracking. Certain applications may exist where a UTS 08-12 74 Use of SB359 for Section H1, value of up to 190 Ksi could be considered acceptable

(.- 1634 1 08-13-76 Cass 3 Construction for a material and, under this condition, the Design Specification should specify impact testing for the listed by ASME as a Section BI material. For these cases,it should be demonstrated by 8*Coee Case 14e2 is no I Code Case and is therefore dele from the acceptable listing. the applicant that (1) the impact test results for the 1.85-7

material meet code requirements and (2) the materialis (N 717) 05-15-78 Supports, Section 111, Division 1 not subject to stress corrosion cracking by virtue of Subsection NF, Cass I, 2, 3 and .

the fact that (a) a corrosive environment is not present MC Component Supports and (b) the component that contains the material has '

Code Case 1644 7 was acceptable subject to the following essentially no residual stresses or assembly stresses, and it does not experience frequent sustained loads in conditions in addition to those specifiu in the Code Case: The maximum measured oltimate tensile strength service.

(UTS) of the component surport material should not 08-13 76 additional Materials for Component exceed 170 Ksi in view cf the s .sceptibility of high-strength 1644-5 materials to brittleness and stress corrosion cracking.

03 03-77 Supports and Alternate Design Requirements for Bolted Joints. Certain applications may exist where a UTS value of up Section Ill, Divisicri 1, Subseethm NF, to 190 Ksi could be considered acceptable for a material Cass 1,2,3 and MC Construction and, uute this condition, the Design Specification should specify impact testing for the material. For these Code Case 1644 5 was acceptable subject to the follow- cases,it should be demonstrated by the applicant that ing conditions in addition to those specified in the Code (1) the impact test results for the material meet code Case: The maximum measured ultimate tensile strength requirements and (2) the material is not subject to

-(UTS) of the component support material should not stress conosion cracking by virtue of the fact that (a)s exceed 170 Ksi in view of the susceptibility of high- corrosive environment is not present and (b) the com-strength materials to brittleness and stress corrosion ponent that contains the material has essentially no cracking. Certain applications may exist where a UTS residual stresses or assembly stresses, and it does not value of up to 190 Ksi could be considered acceptable experience frequent sustained loadr in service.

for a material and, under this condition, the Design 1644-8 05 15-78 Additional Materials for Component Specification should specify impact testing for the material. For these cases,it should be demonstrated by (N-718) 01 07-80 Supports, Section 111, Division I, Subsection NF, Cass I, 2, 3 and the applicant that (1) the impact test results for the material meet code requirements and (2) the materialis MC Component Supports not subject to stress corrosion cracking by virtue of the fact that (a) a corrosive environment is not present Code Case 1644-8 was acceptable subject to the follow-and (b) the component that contains the material has ing conditions in addition to those specified in the Code Case: The maximum measured ultimate tensile strength .

essentially no residual stresses or assembly stresses, and it does not experience frequent sustained loads in (UTS) of the component support material should not service, exceed 170 Ksi in view of the susceptibility of high-strength materials to brittleness and stress corrosion 03 03 77 Additional Materials for Component cracking. Certain applications may exist where a UI'S 1644-6 11 21 77 Supports and Alternate Design value of up to 190 Ksi could be considered acceptable Requirements for Bolted Joints, for a material and, under this condition, the Design Section 111, Division 1, Subsection Specification should specify impact testing for the NF, Cass 1,2,3 and MC Construc- material. For these cases,it should be demonstrated by tion the applicant that (1) the impact test results for the material meet code requirements and (2) the material Code Case 1644-6 was acceptable subject to the fo!!owing is not subject to stress corrosion cracking by virtue of conditions in addition to those specified in the Code the fact that (a) a corrosive environment is not present Case: The maximum measured ultimate tensile strength and (b) the component that contains the material has (UTS) of the component support material should not essentially no residual stresses or assembs/ stresses, and s

exceed 170 Ksiin view of the susceptibility of high strength it does not experience frequent sustainedloads in service.

materials to brittleness and stress conosion cracking.

1644-9 01-07 80 Additional Materials for Component Certain applications may exist where a UTS value of up to 190 Ksi could be considered acceptable for a material (N-719) 05-11 81 Supports Fabricated by Welding, Section 111, Division 1, Subsection and, under this condition, the Design Specification NF, Cass I,2,3, and MC Compo-should specify impact testing for the material. For these nent Supports cases, it should be demonstrated by the applicant that (1) the impact test results for the material meet code Code Case 1644-9 was acceptable subject to the following requirements and (2) the material is not subject to stress concsion cracking by virtue of the fact that (a)a condition in addition to those conditions specified in conosive environment is not present and (b) the com- the Code Case: In the last sentence of paragraph 5.3, reference should be made to paragraph 4.5.2.2," Alter-ponent that contains the material has essentially no residual stresses or assembly stresses, and it does not nate Atmosphere Exposure Time Periods Established by experience frequent sustained loads in service.

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to and accepted by the Authorized Inspector concerning 1644 7 11 21 77 Additional Materials for Component exposure of electrodes for longer periods of time ,

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1682 01 29-75 Altemate Rules for Material Manu- N-249 01-07-80 Additional Materials for Compo-08-11 75 facturers and Suppliers, Section 111, 05 11 81 nent Supports Fabricated With-T7f Subarticle NA 3700 out Welding,Section III, Divi-1714 08 11-75 Postweld Heat Treatment of P 1 sion 1, Subsection NF, Oass I, 07 11 77 4 Material,Section III, Cass MC 2, 3 and MC Component 4 Supports 1714-1 07 11-77 Postweld Heat Treatment of F-1 (N-102-1) 08-28-78 Material,Section III, Osas MC 11-03-75 Vacuum, Carbon Deoxidized SA-508 Code Case N-249 was acceptable subject to the follow-2722 01-08-79 Forgings,Section III, Division 1, and ing condition in addition to those conditions specified VIII, Division 1 and 2 in the Code Case: Footnote 2 of the Code Case should 1741 12 22-75 Interim Rules for the Required apply to all materials listed in Tables 1,2,3,4, and 5 01 14 77 Number of Impact Tests for RoHed of the Code Case and should be so indicated on line 5 Shapes,Section III, Division 1, of the " Reply."

Subsection NF, Ccanpenent Supports 1755 04 26-76 Alternative Rules for Examination 4. Code Cases for Oass I components that are not on 01 14-77 of Welds in Piping, Oass 1 and 2 the approved list of this guide (paragraph C.1) or other Construction, Section IR, Divisicut 1 regulatory guides, or for whha authcrization by the Com-1759 08-13-76 Material for Internal Pressure Re- mission has not been granted, are not acceptable for Cass 1 05 15 78 taining Items for Pressure Italief components.

Valves,Section III, Division 1, Oass 1,2,and 3 5. Code Cases for other classes of components that are not on the approved list of this guide (paragraph C.1)or other regulatory guides should be considered not acceptable Code Case 1759 was acceptable subject to the following on a generic basis.

condition in addition to those conditions specified in the Code Case: Applicants using this Case should also use D. IMPl.EMENTATION Code Case 1711 for the design of pressure relief valves.

The purpose of this section is to provide information to N 188 08-29-77 Use of Welded Ni-Fe-Cr Mo-Cu applicants regarding the use of this regulatory saide.

05-15-78 (Alloy 825) and Ni-Cr-Mo-Cb (Al-(.t.  %

J' loy 625) Tubing,Section III, Divi- 1. Except for those Code Cases that have been annulled sion 1, Cass 3 by action of the ASME Council, the NRC staff has found N-207 03-20-78 Use of Modified SA 479 Type the Code Cases listed in this regulatory guide under regula-03 19 79 XM-19 for fection III, Divirion 1, tory position C.1 acceptable for appropriate use.Other Code Cass 1,2 or 3 Construction Cases may be considered for use in accordance with footnote N-224 11-20-78 Use of ASTM A500 Grade B and 6 of the Codes and Standards rule, 850.55: of 10 CFR Part 50.

05-11-81 ASTM A501 Structural Tubing for

Welded Attachments forSectionIII, 2. Components ordered to a specific version of a Code Cass 2 and 3 Construction Case need not be changed because a subsequent revision of i N-242 04-12-79 Materials Certification, SectionIII, the Code Case is listed as the cpproved version in this guide.

04 10-80 Division 1, Casses 1,2,3, MC, and CS Construction 3. Components ordered to a Code Case that was previ-ously approved for use need not be changed because the Code Case has been subsequ,ently annulled.

- Code Case N-242 was acceptable subject to the follow.- ...

ing condition in addition to those conditions specified in 4. Code Cases on the approved list may be applied to the Code Case: Applicants should identify the compo- components that were in process of construction prior to nents and supports requiring the use of paragraphs 1.0 the effective date of the Code Case within the limits speci-through 4.0 of the Code Case in their Safety Analysis fled in the Code Case and applicable regulations or recom-Reports. mended in other regulatory guides.

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APPENDIX NUMERICAL LISTING OF CODE CASES * -

l1332 7 (N 17) 1714 2 (N 102 2) N-227 133510 (N-3-10) 1722-1 (N-1071) N-2421 133711 (N41!) 1747 (N-124) N-245 1344 5 (N-5) 1754 (N 126) N-246 1358-5 (N-7) 1755-1 (N-!27) N-248 1395 4 (N-9 4) 17591 (N-131 1) N-2491l 1407 3 (N-10) 1772 (N-140) N-259 1474-1 (N 17) 1782 (N-148) N-2G; I484-3 (N-20) 1793 (N 156) N-267 14981 (N-22) 1794 (N-157) N-274

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1527 (N-26) 1820 (N-177) N-294 15421 (N-33) N 1881 N-295 l 1557-3 (N-37-3) N-205 N-296 1571 (N41) N-206 N-298 1578 (N-43) N-207-1 N-299 1618-2 (N40) N-223 N-317 1626-1 (N451) lN-2241 N-321 lN-71 10

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