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SIPE - Code Case N-513 Evaluations

SIPE software performs Code Case N-513 evaluations from any web enabled device so you can quickly evaluate thinned or leaking pipe to determine if it meets the ASME and NRC requirements for structural stability.

Code Case N-513 is one of the most widely used Code Cases in the Nuclear Industry. SIPE implements the structural evaluation of Code Case N-513 and can be used to support temporary continued operation without repair or replacement.

SIPE is verified, validated, and maintained under SI’s Nuclear QA Program, which follows 10CFR50, Appendix B; 10CFR21; ANSI/ASME NQA-1, and is audited by NUPIC.
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WHAT ARE THE BENEFITS OF
STRUCTURAL INTEGRITY PIPE EVALUATION (SIPE)?

CONFIDENCE

CONFIDENCE

Compliant with 10CFR50, Appendix B; 10CFR21; ANSI/ASME NQA-1, and is audited by NUPIC.

TIMELINESS

TIMELINESS

Assess leak is structurally stable within minutes. Accessible from any web-enabled device.

KNOW YOUR MARGINS

KNOW YOUR MARGINS

Easily compare the flaw you have to the allowable or critical flaw size.

EASY TO USE

EASY TO USE

Input and Output files are plain text files. Output files include an input echo to simplify independent verification of your calculations.
FLAW EVALUATION DECISION TREE

FLAW EVALUATION DECISION TREE

When it comes to inspections or leaking flaws, you have options.  Analysis and repair options are available for both temporary acceptance and extended acceptance.  Contact SI to find out more.

FLAW EVALUATION DECISION TREE2

CC N-513 SCOPE

  • Temporary acceptance for continued operation
  • Thinned
  • Leaking
  • Temporary acceptance
  • Until next scheduled refueling outage
  • 513 cannot be used to justify startup
  • Moderate Energy
  • Temperature 200°F or less
  • Pressure 275 psig or less
  • Applicable to:
  • Straight Pipe
  • Elbows
  • Tees
  • Reducers
  • Four different approaches for evaluation
  • Part-wall nonplanar
  • Part-wall planar
  • Through-wall planar
  • Through-wall nonplanar
  • N-513 is most appropriately applied to leaking flaws using
  • Through-wall
  • Planar Characterization

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