Course details

Overview ?

The Course

Pressure equipment such as boilers, pressure vessels, heat exchangers, pressure piping and associated safety equipment are widely used in many industries (e.g., hydrocarbon processing, chemical, power, pharmaceutical, and manufacturing). Pressure vessels and piping store energy and potentially hazardous fluids and thus have inherent safety risks. Pressure equipment designs is performed in compliance with applicable Regulations, Codes, and Standards and follow sound engineering practices to ensure structural integrity and safeguard public safety. The design covers material selection, stress analysis, fabrication, testing, inspection, operation and failure analysis, codes, standards and regulations.

Regulations dictate the standards to be applied and refer to specific codes and standards. Failure to comply not only jeopardizes safety and the environment but also carries penalties such as fines and possibly imprisonment. The International Boiler and Pressure Vessel (BPV) Code and the B31 Piping Codes establish rules of safety governing the design, fabrication, and inspection of boilers, pressure vessels and piping during construction. The objective of the rules is to provide a margin for deterioration in service. Advancements in design and material and the evidence of experience are constantly being added.

Highlights of the course include:

This course is designed to explain what, where, when and how to use various ASME codes.
It provides overviews of ASME Boiler and Pressure Vessel Code (BPVC) Sections I, II, V, VIII and IX with particular emphasis on the widely used Section VIII Division 1.
It provides overviews of ASME B31 Code for Pressure Piping books B31.1, B31.3, B31.4, B31.8, B31.8S and B31G with particular emphasis on B31.3 – Process Piping.
Highlights of the standards referenced in the codes such as the B16 series will also be covered.
Workshops comprised of worked sample problems and case studies are included to enforce the learnings.

The Goals

To provide a clear understanding of the intent and requirements of the codes, including terminology and interpretations.
To show how and where the codes are to be applied.
To explain the code applications for different industries and who is responsible for selecting the appropriate code.
To ensure the understanding that Codes developed by standards committees, such as the ASME, rely on the use of sound engineering practices by knowledgeable engineers.
To provide an understanding of Due Diligence in design i.e. ‘to be seen to be doing the right thing’.

The Process

The course combines presentations and discussions of topics covered with numerous relevant practical examples. It focuses on understanding the Intent, requirements and application of the ASME BPV and Piping Codes. It combines sound engineering and economic principles, methodologies, and best industry practices and enforces the learnings with workshops that include worked examples and Case Studies to maximize the benefits to the participants.

The Benefits

Delegates will:

Understand the scope, intent, requirements, and application of the various ASME Codes for the design of pressure vessels and piping systems.
Become aware that the Codes are necessary but not sufficient. They are not design handbooks and do not cover all details for all applications and that it is the designer’s responsibility to use good engineering judgment for the details of design and construction.
Gain clear overall understanding and hands-on application of the methodologies and procedures for the mechanical design of pressure vessels and piping and will be prepared to use this knowledge in their jobs.
Improve their understanding of materials of construction and the factors involved in their selection.
Enhance their competence and performance level by making value added contributions to their organizations through improved pressure equipment integrity and failure prevention.

The Results

Organization will:

Construct reliable and cost-effective new pressure vessels and piping using current codes and standards and best industry practices.
Achieve improved pressure equipment and piping integrity leading to reduced failures and improved business performance.
Improved safety performance by avoidance of catastrophic failures.
Achieve lower life cycle costs through compliance with codes, standards and regulatory requirements.
More knowledgeable, competent and motivated technical staff who can make more value added contributions.

The Programme Content

Overview of Pressure Equipment and Piping and Related Codes and Standards

Review of General Engineering Principles
- Design conditions and specifications
- Basic stress and strain calculations
- Hoop and radial stresses in vessels and piping
Welding processes
Importance of codes and standards
Codes and standards organizations – ASME, ASTM, ISO, API, ANSI, EN
Development of codes and standards – consensus
Limitations of codes and standards – they are not design handbooks
ASME history and general policies
BPV Code
B31 Piping Code
Referenced Standards – B16, API 510, API 570, etc.
Background
PCC-1 - 2010 Guidelines for Pressure Boundary Bolted Flange Joint Assembly
PCC-2 - 2008 Repair of Pressure Equipment and Piping
PCC-3 - 2007 Inspection Planning Using Risk-Based Methods
Primary factors that influence material selection for pressure vessels
Maximum allowable material stresses specified by the ASME Code
ASME Code and Brittle-Fracture Evaluation
Introduction to the ASME Codes and Standards
ASME Post Construction Standards
Materials of Construction

ASME Boiler and Pressure Vessel Code – Service Sections

ASME BPV Code Service Sections – II, V, and IX
ASME Section II – Materials
Part A - Ferrous Material Specifications
- Part B - Nonferrous Material Specifications
- Part C - Specification For Welding Rods, Electrodes, And Filler Metals
- Part D – Properties
ASME Section V – Nondestructive Examination – Scope and Structure
Scope
Description of the types of NDE specified in the code
Where and when each type is to be used
Examples
Personnel Qualification
Authorized inspectors
Interpretation of results
Reporting and corrective action
Case studies
Basic Coverage
Development Background
Review of Article I
Review of Article IV
WPS Preparation and Review
PQR Preparation and Review
WPS Illustrative Example
ASME Section V – Nondestructive Examination
ASME Section IX – Welding and Brazing Qualifications
ASME Section IX – Welding and Brazing Qualifications

ASME Boiler and Pressure Vessel Code- Design and Fabrication per Section VIII Div 1

ASME Section VIII Division 1
- Scope
- Structure of Section 8 Division 1 – Subsections A, B, and C; mandatory and nonmandatory appendices
Design
Design Conditions and Loadings
Weld Joint Efficiency and Corrosion Allowance
Design for Internal Pressure
Design for external pressure and compressive stresses
Design of nozzles, flanges, and reinforcement of openings
Other design considerations – supports, external local loads, vessel internals
Pressure Vessel Materials
Acceptable welding details
Post-weld heat treatment requirements
Fabrication –
Inspection and testing requirements
Workshop 1 – typical pressure vessel design procedure and methodology and worked examples

ASME B31 Code for Pressure Piping - Part 1

Overview of ASME B31 Code for Pressure Piping
- Background
- Scope
Overview of B31.1
Overview of B31.3
Overview of B31.4
Overview of B31.8
Selecting applicable piping code – Responsibility
Overpressure protection
Workshop 2 – Worked examples – oil and gas pipeline thickness calculations

ASME B31 Code for Pressure Piping – Piping Design per B31.3

Piping Design Methodology, Procedures and Guidelines
- Pressure integrity – internal and external pressure
- Mechanical integrity – static and dynamic loads
Specification and Selection of Piping Components – Flanges, Valves
Expansion, Flexibility, Supports and Restraints
Piping Stress Analysis
Workshop 3
Worked examples – pipe thickness calculations
Simplified flexibility analysis methods
Demonstration of computer-assisted piping flexibility analysis