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NBIC

NBIC NB-23 2017

Orientation Program

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A Pre Survey (5 minutes)

1. Which weld is weaker among Long Seam & Cir Seam in a shell? 1. LS
2. How ligament efficiency is expressed? 2. (p-d)/p

3. What is the significance of 70 in SA 516 Gr 70 Material? 3. UTS 70000 PSI

4. What is the min thickness which requires mandatory 4. 1 ½ “
Normalizing for above material?

5. What is qualified Base metal thickness range for a PQR plate 5. 3/16” to 2”
thickness of 1”? 6. 4
6. What is F Number of E7018 Electrode

7. What is the calibration validity period of Densitometer used in 7. 90 Days

RT film evaluation? 8. By Pro Demo
8. How minimum and maximum drying time are established for
Liquid Penetrant Exam?
9. 1.3 x MAWP x
9. How hydro test is calculated for a pressure vessel? LSR
10.How many and what type of bend tests required for a PQR 10. 4 Side Bends
made with ½” Plate?

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Source of Competence (Idea)

New
Repair /
Construction Installation In service
Alteration
PRI

Basic Sec I, B31.1

Concepts Sec IV
Sec VIII-1

Sec IX
CSD-1

Focus

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Competence Balance

New

10%
30% Design (Calc) In Service + R
Welding
30%
Metals
Others
30% 10%
30% Design (Calc)
Welding (R)
30%
Metals
PRD
30%

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Gain

By completion of this module…..you will

1. have a clear idea of scope of IS & R comm

2. Be familiar with Boiler & PV terminologies
3. Be familiar with Boiler system

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Few Tips

1. F P S (US Customary system)

2. NO “mm”
3. Non programable calculator
4. Hard Copy of Codes
5. Tab stickers
6. High Lighter/s

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NB 331-I Rev6 (IS)

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Ref Books (IS)

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NB-464 Rev 0 (R)

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Ref Books (R)

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Inspector

Overall Idea

National Board Technical Administrative Owner-User

Commissioned Inspector — An
Inspector — An individual who
individual who holds a valid and
holds a valid and current National
current National Pressure NBIC Board
Retaining Items
Board Owner-User
Commission. Commission.

Boilers
Pr. Vessels
Piping
Valves

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Leaning outcome

1. Describe in-service inspector duties and responsibilities

2. Identify boiler and pressure vessel types
3. Recognize boiler and pressure vessel terminology
4. Identify requirements for inspection frequency
5. Verify calculations for internal/external pressures
6. Understand conditions causing deterioration and failure
7. Determine acceptance of pressure relief devices
8. Understand controls and safety devices
9. Recognize stamping requirements
10. Understand requirements for completing a data report forms
11. Understand code cases for design pressure and thickness
12. Navigate applicable code books
13.Be familiar with NBIC requirements

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Reference Materials

Each student is required to bring the following materials

(currently mandated edition) 2017
 ASME Section I, Power Boilers Exams based
 ASME B31.1, Power Piping on these…6
books
 ASME Section IV, Heating Boilers
 ASME Section VIII, Div. 1, Pressure Vessels
 ASME CSD-1, Controls and Safety Devices for Automatically Fired Boilers
 National Board Inspection Code, Parts 1 and 2 (included with tuition and
provided to students on first day of class) Part 3 for Repair

Students will be loaned a copy of Low Pressure Boilers, 3rd Edition,

for use as classroom reference only.

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Pass Criteria

Criteria for Successful Completion

As a minimum, for a National Board Certificate of Successful
Completion, students must:

 complete all online pre-work,

 actively participate in classroom assignments,

 have a minimum attendance of 90%,

 complete the course evaluation survey, and

 achieve a passing score on the examination. (60/85)

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Practice Book

Low Pressure Boilers, 3rd Edition

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Day 1 (NB School)

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Low Pressure Boilers, 3rd Edition

• Familiarity on Boiler Layout (Circuit)

• Various systems (Water, steam, Fuel)
• Components (appurtenances)
• Operations

• But, this book may not be the part of Examination

• However, this helps to visualize the overall Boiler Scheme…..

• Student will be able to navigate NBIC books and locate the

relevant para for a given question.

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NB-263 RCI-1
Rules for Commissioned Inspectors

1-0 SCOPE

This Part describes the following requirements for NB Commissions and Endorsements:

• Qualification Requirements for the Inservice and Authorized Inspector

Commissions
• Issuance of the Commission
• Qualification Requirements for Endorsements
• Issuance of the Endorsement
• Renewal of the Commission/Endorsement
• Reinstatement of the Commission/Endorsement
• Change of Employment
• Continuing Education Requirements for Commissions/Endorsements

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NB-263 RCI-1

Part 1 National Board (NB) Commissions and Endorsements

Part 2 Commission and Endorsement Examinations

Part 3 Inservice Inspection

Part 4 Authorized Inspection (ASME).

Part 5 Repair Inspection

Part 6 Inspector Diary for New Construction and Repairs

Part 7 Code of Ethics

Part 8 Complaints and Due Process

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Commission & Endorsement

Inspector Supervisor

New Construction AI B
Inservice IS O
Repair
R
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Duties of Inspector & Supervisor

Inservice
Repair
3.2 3.1
New
Construction 4.2 4.1
NB-263 RCI-1

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Focus into Examination

NB 263 NBIC
RCI-1 NB 23- Part 1,2

ASME
BPVC Low Pressure
Boilers
(Book)

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Causes

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Birth of Code

Data Conclusion
Data Analysis
Collection wwwh

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Construction Phases

Design Fabrication
(Welding..) Examination
Material

Testing
Relief CERTIFY
Inspection

Forward
Foot note 1 Construction, as used in this Foreword, is an all-inclusive term

comprising materials, design, fabrication, examination,

inspection, testing, certification, and pressure relief.

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The Codes

 Material
ASME Sec VIII-Div 1
ASME Sec II

 Welding
ASME B31.3
ASME Sec IX

 NDT
AWS D1.1 ASME Sec V

API 6D
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Safety of Life

Comparison
AVAILABLE….! Test
Build
REQUIRED..?

Design

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The Give up

How much you may give up

(Tolerance) while buying something (X)
by weight ?

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Re Cap

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Terminology of Boilers and Pressure

Vessels

Design
Parameters

Parts

Principles

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Terminology - Vessels
1.MAWP
1. Shell
2.Design Temperature
2. Head
3.MDMT 3. Nozzle
4.RT Category /Joint Efficiency 4. Saddle / Skirt
5.PWHT
6.Toughness (Impact)
(Properties Common)
1. UTS
1. Static Head
2. SMYS
2. Lethal service
3. Design Stress
3. Toughness Enhancement

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Terminology – Boiler (System)

1.MAWP
1. Feed Pump
2.Design Temperature
2. Economizer
3.PWHT 3. Drum
4.Steam Pressure 4. Evaporator
5.Steam Temperature 5. Super Heater
1. Air Pre Heater 6. Re heater
2. Fuel Line 7. Turbine
3. Furnace 8. Condenser
4. Evaporator 9. Deaerator
5. Super Heater 10.Feed Pump
6. Re heater
7. Economizer
8. Stack
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Terminology – Boiler (Principle)

1.Sensible Heat
2.Latent Heat
3.Super Heat
4.WHRB
5.Safety Valve
6.Boiler Efficiency
7.Heating Surface
8.Steaming Capacity
9.Thermodynamic Cycle
10.Boiler Battery Limits

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NB 331-I Rev 6

Body of Knowledge for

In-Service Inspectors

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