ASME Code vessels don't always have to be "fatter"! Following a brief general introducton into the ASME Code, the participants will be made familiar with the applicable ASME Code Secton VIII, Divison 1 design requrements. Many different practical examples and exercises will offer a deep insight into the ASME Code specific design rules. During the course, the participants will calculate typcal pressure components on ther own, assisted by an experenced design engneer who is also an Authorzed Inspector Supervsor. Havng attended this course the applicants have the necessary basic knowledge to perform ther own design calculations and/or review such calculatons for Code complance.
Participaton can be used as part of the required qualificaton of design personnel according to Appendix 47!
The seminar language is English.
Key points of the seminar:
- ASME Code - general introduction, Code Cases, Interpretations
- Structure of Section VIII, Division 1
- Qualification of designers according to Appendix 47 and the required Computer Program Verification
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Design basics: determining the specific Section VIII, Division 1 design data (MAWP, design pressure, test pressure, design temperature, MDMT, seismic and wind loads, external nozzle loads, etc.)
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Material (ASME, ASTM, EN) and establishing the allowable stress values as listed in ASME Code Section II
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Joint categories, types and efficiency factors E and the corresponding scope of nondestructive examination
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Calculation of cylinders and cones, dished heads and flat covers, for internal and external pressure
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Nozzles (reinforcement, large openings, external nozzle loads, UG-45, etc.)
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Dimensioning flanges according to Appendix 2 and ASME B16.5
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Vessel supports (saddles, lugs, skirts)
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Special services UW-2 (lethal service, direct firing, low temperature service)
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Finite element analysis in Section VIII, Division 1
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Fatigue analysis requirements for Division 1 vessels
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Impact test requirements as an integral design element
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Proof test to establish the maximum allowable working pressure in VIII-1
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Calculations using non-ASME procedures/formulas covered by par. U-2(g) of Section VIII-1 (e.g. FEA, British Standard, AD 2000, EN13445, etc.)
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Pressure testing requirements of Division 1
