- Overview
- Schedule
Summary:
This course is a comprehensive introduction to pressure vessel design in accordance with the ASME Boiler and Pressure Vessel Code, Section VIII, Div 1. General topics in the course include general design requirements, design requirements related to materials, welded joint design requirements and vessel component design.
Outline:
- ASME Section VIII, Division 1 Scope and Responsibilities
- Become familiar with the scope of ASME Section VIII, Division 1
- Become familiar with users’ and manufacturers’ responsibilities
- General Requirements
- Develop a more thorough understanding of the design rules
- Cylinders, dished heads, conical heads, flat covers and opening reinforcement for internal and external pressure
- External loadings, including wind and seismic
- Appendix 2 flanges
- Part UHX tubesheets (brief discussion)
- Develop a more thorough understanding of the design rules
- Design Requirements for Welded Vessels
- Welded joint categories and welded joint types
- RT and UT examination and joint efficiencies
- Material Requirements
- Postweld heat treatment
- Impact testing requirements
Who Should Attend:
Individuals involved with the design or inspection of pressure vessels. Some degree of technical background will be helpful, but such individuals are not required to have an Engineering degree or previous work experience in the subject matter.
Instructor:
Everett Chatham has over 20 years of experience with deep bolted joint and mechanical expertise across plant equipment in the refining, petrochemical, and chemical industries from his many years at Shell, Lyondell Houston Refinery, and Dow Chemicals. Everett developed scope of work for repairs and alterations to pressure equipment including vessels, piping, tanks and bolted joints analysis. He holds a BS degree in Science Mechanical Engineering from Texas A&M University.
Venue & Logistics:
Location: 15700 John F Kennedy Blvd, Houston, TX 77032
- Phone: +12814425100
- Hotel Website
- Parking available on-site - free for all training attendees
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