Which ASME code section specifically governs radiographic examination requirements for pressure boundary components?

Which ASME code section specifically governs radiographic examination requirements for pressure boundary components?

• A. Section II
• B. Section V
• C. Section VIII Division 1
• D. B31.3

Answer: (B)

Radiographic examination is an nondestructive testing method, and the ASME BPVC assigns all NDT requirements to Section V. This section specifies how radiography should be performed, who is qualified to perform it, the acceptance criteria, and how results are documented for pressure boundary components. Other sections focus on different aspects: Section II covers materials properties and specifications, Section VIII Division 1 governs design, fabrication, and inspection of pressure vessels (with NDE referenced but not detailing RT requirements), and B31.3 covers process piping design, materials, welding, and testing. So the radiographic examination requirements are specifically governed by Section V.

Radiographic examination is an nondestructive testing method, and the ASME BPVC assigns all NDT requirements to Section V. This section specifies how radiography should be performed, who is qualified to perform it, the acceptance criteria, and how results are documented for pressure boundary components. Other sections focus on different aspects: Section II covers materials properties and specifications, Section VIII Division 1 governs design, fabrication, and inspection of pressure vessels (with NDE referenced but not detailing RT requirements), and B31.3 covers process piping design, materials, welding, and testing. So the radiographic examination requirements are specifically governed by Section V.