Section VIII, Division 1 of the ASME BPV Code covers the standards that apply to pressure vessel design, manufacturing, testing, and inspection, whether they are used internally or externally. This pressure can be produced by applying heat from a direct or indirect source, from an external source, or by any combination of these methods. There are particular standards for several types of materials used in pressure vessel building as well as for fabrication techniques including brazing, forging, and welding.

Course Objectives:

At the end of this training course, you will learn to:

· Understand all the requirements of pressure vessel component design based on ASME BPV Code, Section VIII, Division 1, 2017 edition

· Focus on performing calculations autonomously to determine the minimum wall thicknesses of all the main components of pressure vessels based on pressure and design temperature

Who Should Attend?

This training course is primarily intended for beginners involved with the purchase, design, fabrication or inspection of pressure vessels. Experienced vessel designers, who would like to update their knowledge of the Code, will also benefit. Though some technical background will be helpful, attendees are not required to have an Engineering degree or previous work experience in the subject.

Course Outlines:

Introduction ASME, the BPV Code & Design Principles

Introduction & background to ASME Code and Section VIII
The ASME “system”
Content and overview of VIII-1
Materials Requirements
Why U-Stamp?
General Design Criteria (Code Section UG)
Definitions of basic design factors
General Design Issues
Design Conditions
Allowable stresses
Introduction to stresses.

Design for different parts

Design for Cylindrical Shells under Internal & External Pressure
Design of Formed Heads
Wind and Seismic design of Vessels
Design for Openings and Reinforcement
Design of Flanges to App-2
Design of Supports – Saddle and Skirt
Fabrication Requirements
Requirements for Vessels Fabricated by Welding

Examination, Inspection, Testing & Welding Requirements

Types of radiograph according to ASME VIII (full, spot and none), its benefits and limitations
“RT” symbols stamp on pressure vessel regarding the degree of radiograph
Heat treatment code rules for carbon and low alloy steel pressure vessel including the determination of normal holding temperature and holding time
Post Weld Heat Treatment
Inspection and Tests: NDE, Testing, Pressure Relief and Documentation Requirements
Overpressure Protection
General Requirements
Design of Welded Joints
Fabrication
Examination & Inspection

Material Class-Specific Requirements

A look at Metallurgy, its history and development, Clad Steels
High Alloy Fabrication (Code Section UHA)
Parts of Subsection C
Requirements for Carbon and Low Alloy Steels
Requirements for High Alloy Steels
Requirements for Heat Treated Materials
Code Appendices
Code Interpretations

Design & Post Constructions

Example Problems
Describe the preparation of design specifications, design reports, data reports, and other documentation
Describe introductory portions of the ASME post-construction standards
Identify the post-construction Codes and Standards and the interrelation of various documents
Explain the responsibilities of the users, manufacturers, repair organizations, regulatory agencies, and authorized inspectors
Identify and provide examples of repairs, alterations and the documentation requirements for each

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