Question (2): Are the common parts, such as tubesheets and in the heat exchanger described in Question (1),

required to comply with the rules of Section VIII, Division 1 for materials and design? Reply (2): Question (3): or brine? Reply (3): Yes. In U-1(c)(6) is it intended that the word "water" may include salt water, brackish water,

Yes.

Interpretation: VIII-78-138 Subject: Section VIII, Division 1, Table UCS-23, Notes (19) and (20) Date Issued: November 6, 1978 File: BC78-581 Question: Is it the intent of Notes (19) and (20) to Table UCS-23 to prohibit the use of materials listed which reference these Notes above 800 F and 875 F, respectively? Reply: No; however, the vessel designer should be so cautioned by these Notes in his metallurgical considerations.

Interpretation: VIII-78-139 Subject: Section VIII, Division 1, Code Case 1177-7, Bellows Joint Design Date Issued: November 13, 1978 File: BC78-626 Question: Is it permissible to use a weld joint efficiency of 1.0 for the longitudinal seam weld in bellows that does not exceed 1/8 in. t that has been made under Code Case 1177-7 where the Manufacturer and Inspector have exercised reasonable judgment in assessing a joint for an individual application? Reply: It is the opinion of the Committee that the longitudinal weld in a bellows is a Category A welded joint. In order to be an E = 1.0 joint, it must be a Type 1 with full radiography or otherwise meeting UW-11(a).

Interpretation: VIII-78-140 Subject: Section VIII, Division 1, UW-15(c), Reinforcing Pads Date Issued: November 14, 1978 File: BC78-526 Question: Does UW-15(c) of Section VIII, Division 1 require that reinforcing pads be given a preliminary compressed air and soapsuds test for tightness of welds that seal off to the inside of the vessel? Reply: A preliminary compressed air and soapsuds test may be given.

Interpretation: VIII-78-141 Subject: Section VIII, Divisions 1 and 2, Table UCS-56 and Table AF-402.1