About Course
The Course Comprises
Definition and types of pressure vessels
Applicable codes and standards (ASME/ API/ NACE/ ANSI/ Etc.)
Scope and limitations of the codes (advantages/ disadvantages)
Main differences between ASME VIII Division-1 and Division-2
Theories of Design – Material properties for material selection (corrosion and high/ low temperature criteria)
Thickness calculations for design conditions (Internal and External Pressures)
Concept of Primary and Secondary stresses
Extended allowable stress ranges for these stresses
Nozzle connection reinforcement requirements
General introduction to WRC-107/ 297 local load analysis (or FEA criteria, as required)
Basic introduction to equipment support design such as lugs/ legs/ saddle/ skirt.
Wind and Earthquake considerations
Fabrication and inspection criteria for the 2 codes
Introduction to TEMA standard for shell/ tube heat exchangers and its contents.
Case study for internal/ external pressure calculations for a typical pressure vessel.
Case study explaining calculations for wind and earthquake calculations
Agenda
- Teaching all section and all essentials point that owner/user, engineer and Inspector need to know.