ASME BPVC Section II Part A: Ferrous Material Specifications

Introduction

ASME BPVC Section II Part A: Ferrous Material Specifications is a section of the ASME Boiler and Pressure Vessel Code (BPVC) that covers specifications for ferrous materials (primarily iron) used in the construction of boilers, pressure vessels and other pressure-retaining equipment. This section specifically addresses the requirements for steel and iron materials, including carbon steel, alloy steel, and stainless steel.

Related Material Specifications for Tubes & Plates

Tubes:

SA-178/SA-178M – Electric-Resistance-Welded Carbon Steel and Carbon-Manganese Steel Boiler and Superheater Tubes
SA-179/SA-179M – Seamless Cold-Drawn Low-Carbon Steel Heat-Exchanger and Condenser Tubes
SA-192/SA-192M – Seamless Carbon Steel Boiler Tubes for High-Pressure Service
SA-209/SA-209M – Seamless Carbon-Molybdenum Alloy-Steel Boiler and Superheater Tubes
SA-210/SA-210M – Seamless Medium-Carbon Steel Boiler and Superheater Tubes
SA-213/SA-213M – Seamless Ferritic and Austenitic Alloy-Steel Boiler, Superheater, and Heat-Exchanger Tubes
SA-214/SA-214M – Electric-Resistance-Welded Carbon Steel Heat-Exchanger and Condenser Tubes
SA-249/SA-249M – Welded Austenitic Steel Boiler, Superheater, Heat-Exchanger, and Condenser Tubes
SA-250/SA-250M – Electric-Resistance-Welded Ferritic Alloy-Steel Boiler and Superheater Tubes
SA-268/SA-268M – Seamless and Welded Ferritic and Martensitic Stainless Steel Tubing for General Service
SA-334/SA-334M – Seamless and Welded Carbon and Alloy-Steel Tubes for Low-Temperature Service
SA-335/SA-335M – Seamless Ferritic Alloy-Steel Pipe for High-Temperature Service
SA-423/SA-423M – Seamless and Electric-Welded Low-Alloy Steel Tubes
SA-450/SA-450M – General Requirements for Carbon and Low Alloy Steel Tubes
SA-556/SA-556M – Seamless Cold-Drawn Carbon Steel Feedwater Heater Tubes
SA-557/SA-557M – Electric-Resistance-Welded Carbon Steel Feedwater Heater Tubes
SA-688/SA-688M – Seamless and Welded Austenitic Stainless Steel Feedwater Heater Tubes
SA-789/SA-789M – Seamless and Welded Ferritic/Austenitic Stainless Steel Tubing for General Service
SA-790/SA-790M – Seamless and Welded Ferritic/Austenitic Stainless Steel Pipe
SA-803/SA-803M – Seamless and Welded Ferritic Stainless Steel Feedwater Heater Tubes
SA-813/SA-813M – Single- or Double-Welded Austenitic Stainless Steel Pipe
SA-814/SA-814M – Cold-Worked Welded Austenitic Stainless Steel Pipe

Plates:

SA-203/SA-203M – Pressure Vessel Plates, Alloy Steel, Nickel
SA-204/SA-204M – Pressure Vessel Plates, Alloy Steel, Molybdenum
SA-285/SA-285M – Pressure Vessel Plates, Carbon Steel, Low- and Intermediate-Tensile Strength
SA-299/SA-299M – Pressure Vessel Plates, Carbon Steel, Manganese-Silicon
SA-302/SA-302M – Pressure Vessel Plates, Alloy Steel, Manganese-Molybdenum and Manganese-Molybdenum-Nickel
SA-353/SA-353M – Pressure Vessel Plates, Alloy Steel, Double-Normalized and Tempered 9% Nickel
SA-387/SA-387M – Pressure Vessel Plates, Alloy Steel, Chromium-Molybdenum
SA-516/SA-516M – Pressure Vessel Plates, Carbon Steel, for Moderate- and Lower-Temperature Service
SA-517/SA-517M – Pressure Vessel Plates, Alloy Steel, High-Strength, Quenched and Tempered
SA-533/SA-533M – Pressure Vessel Plates, Alloy Steel, Quenched and Tempered, Manganese-Molybdenum and Manganese-Molybdenum-Nickel
SA-537/SA-537M – Pressure Vessel Plates, Heat-Treated, Carbon-Manganese-Silicon Steel
SA-542/SA-542M – Pressure Vessel Plates, Alloy Steel, Quenched-and-Tempered, Chromium-Molybdenum, and Chromium-Molybdenum-Vanadium
SA-543/SA-543M – Pressure Vessel Plates, Alloy Steel, Quenched and Tempered, Nickel-Chromium-Molybdenum
SA-553/SA-553M – Pressure Vessel Plates, Alloy Steel, Quenched and Tempered 7, 8, and 9% Nickel
SA-612/SA-612M – Pressure Vessel Plates, Carbon Steel, High Strength, for Moderate and Lower Temperature Service
SA-662/SA-662M – Pressure Vessel Plates, Carbon-Manganese-Silicon Steel, for Moderate and Lower Temperature Service
SA-841/SA-841M – Pressure Vessel Plates, Produced by Thermo-Mechanical Control Process (TMCP)

Conclusion

In conclusion, ASME BPVC Section II Part A: Ferrous Material Specifications is a critical resource for ensuring the safety, reliability, and quality of ferrous materials used to construct boilers, pressure vessels, and other pressure-retaining equipment. By providing comprehensive specifications on the mechanical and chemical properties of materials like carbon steels, alloy steels, and stainless steels, this section ensures that materials meet the rigorous standards required for high-pressure and high-temperature applications. Its detailed guidance on product forms, testing procedures, and compliance with industry standards makes it indispensable for engineers, manufacturers, and inspectors involved in pressure equipment design and construction. As such, ASME BPVC Section II Part A is crucial for petrochemical, nuclear, and power generation industries, where pressure vessels and boilers must operate safely and efficiently under stringent mechanical stress conditions.