Course Description
Based on the rules for pressure vessel design and construction, this course is a comprehensive introduction to the requirements of ASME Section VIII, Division 1&2 including background, organization, design, materials, fabrication, installation inspection, testing and documentation of pressure vessels. It covers more commonly applied subsections and paragraphs and includes a practical discussion of individual problems and situations.
Course Objectives
- Understanding ASME codes &standards
- Familiarizing with ASME Code VIII, Div.1 & 2, Pressure Vessels
- Learning about pressure vessels design considerations& material requirement as per ASME code
- Analyzing pressure vessels fabrications& special fabrication technique as per ASME code
- Understanding pressure vessels opening and reinforcement as per ASME code
- Being familliar with pressure vessels quality control and inspection as per ASME code
- Learning about pressure vessels installation permit as per ASME code
Who Should Attend?
- Technologists
- Process engineers
- Mechanical engineers
- Inspection engineers
- Maintenance or project engineers
- Industrial Inspectors
Course Details/Schedule
- ASME CODES & STANDARDS
- Introduction to code &standard
- ASME - Boiler and Pressure Vessel Code
- Basic differences between ASME VIII Div. 1 and ASME VIII Div. 2.
- Guide to ASME Code VIII, Division 2, Pressure Vessels
- BPV Code, Section VIII, Division 2: Pressure Vessels
- Module 1: Introduction and General Requirements
- Module 2: Data Reports and Stamping
- Module 3: Materials Requirements
- Module 4: Material Toughness Requirements
- Module 5: Design by Rule Requirements
- Module 6: Design for Internal Pressure
- BPV Code, Section VIII, Division 2: Pressure Vessels
- Module 7: Design for External Pressure And Buckling
- Module 8: Design Rules For Openings
- BPV Code, Section VIII, Division 2: Pressure Vessels
- Module 9: Design by Analysis Requirements
- BPV Code, Section VIII, Division 2: Pressure Vessels
- Example problems
- Discussion
- Module 10: Fabrication Requirements
- Module 11: Inspection and Examination Requirements
- Module 12: Pressure Testing and Over-Pressure Protection Requirements
- Tolerances
- Documentation and stamping
