The week of August 4–7, 2025, CEI and Paulin Research Group representatives attended several ASME code committee meetings. Some committees met in person, but most met virtually.
We're here to break down the key highlights that took place this past August.
The ASME Reshape Project Phase 2 is ongoing, with subgroups reviewing proposed changes for the 2027 code edition.
Section IX will issue errata to correct missing updates to P-Nos. 41–46, following the removal of P-No. 49.
A task group in Section IX is rewriting requirements for QW-193 (Tube-to-Tubesheet Tests) to improve code clarity. The proposal includes a new mandatory appendix consolidating tube-to-tubesheet welding rules.
The Subgroup on Heat Transfer Equipment reviewed a proposed Code Case for fixed tubesheets using the unified design theory.
The BPV VIII Working Group on Design by Analysis, reporting to the Subgroup on Design, continues developing new requirements based on ASCE 7 guidance to address issues such as high-temperature creep and ratcheting in the 2027 code edition.
The next Q4 2025 ASME BPV Code Week will take place November 2–7, 2025, in Dallas, TX.
Our representatives will bring post-meeting insights shortly after. To stay tuned in, follow CEI on LinkedIn.
Keeping up with evolving industry codes and standards is essential for maintaining compliance. To stay prepared, we provide two practical resources that highlight recent updates and upcoming changes to key standards, including ASME Section IX, BPVC Section VIII, ASME B31, EN 13445, PD 5500, and more.
These calendars feature important updates, regulatory changes, and insights from recent committee meetings.
Looking for more? Explore ASME’s official event calendar to see what’s ahead or check out our engineers’ blog for easy-to-follow recaps of past code changes — and what they mean for your work.
Our engineering representatives, Tiradej Bunyarattaphantu, PE, and Santiago Laris, EIT — bring extensive technical expertise to their roles in ASME code committee meetings. Tiradej, who has been with CEI for more than a decade, plays an active role across several ASME subgroups and currently serves as Secretary of the Subgroup on Heat Transfer Equipment. Santiago, a graduate of Texas A&M University, has been a key member of the Paulin Research Group support team since 2020, contributing to resource development initiatives that support the work of the code committees.