In regards to new construction, participants will acquire knowledge on the application of the regulations outlined in the ASME Code Section VIII, Division 1. As for post-construction scenarios, participants will gain familiarity with the regulations provided by the National Board Inspection Code, API 510, API 579, and other pertinent documents concerning pressure vessel inspection, flaw evaluation, and repair. Throughout the course, example problems will be utilized to illustrate the practical implementation of the rules for designing new pressure vessels, as well as conducting inspections, evaluating flaws, and performing repairs on vessels after construction.

Course Objectives:

The objective of the course is to provide an introductory yet comprehensive treatment of the significant requirements for the design, fabrication, inspection and testing of pressure vessels as well as post construction maintenance and repair

Who Should Attend?

The course is intended for beginners as well as experienced individuals who desire to update their knowledge of the latest industry and Code requirements for pressure vessel design and the longer-term aspects and issues of inspection and repair. The course will benefit individuals involved in design, fabrication, inspection or purchase of pressure vessels and those responsible safety and integrity of in-service pressure vessels.

Course Outlines:

Design and Fabrication of Pressure Vessels
Introduction to the ASME Code
General requirements Material requirements
Introduction to Section II Code
General design requirements
Stress allowable

Design and Fabrication of Pressure Vessels
Stress categories and classifications Design for internal pressure
Design of shells Design of formed heads Design of flat covers
Design for axial compression

Design and Fabrication of Pressure Vessels
Design for external pressure Design of openings
Design for external loadings WRC Bulletins 107, 297, and 368 Code Case 2286
Example problems

Design and Fabrication of Pressure Vessels
Fabrication requirements PWHT NDE Tolerances
Pressure testing Toughness requirements and impact testing
Pressure relief requirements
Data reports Stamping
Discussion Inspection, Flaw Evaluation, and Repair of Pressure Equipment
Introduction to post-construction Codes and Standards National Board Inspection
Code Administrative requirements
Inspection requirements Repair and alteration
requirements Re-rating Repair procedures API-510 Example problems

Fitness-for-Service API-579
Flaw evaluation procedures and methods
Concept of Remaining Strength Factor (RSF)
Evaluation or corroded areas Evaluation of pitted areas
Evaluation of misalignments and distortions
Evaluation for brittle fracture
Evaluation of blisters and laminations
Evaluation of crack-like flaws
Evaluation of fire damage Stress analysis methods
ASME post-construction documents Bolted flange connections Discussion

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