20 – 21 May 2008 (2 days)
Code:  EU190 Cost:  995€

Course Overview
This course will train the participants to achieve economical compliance with the requirements of ASME Section IX. Participants will gain a working knowledge of ASME Section IX, Welding and Brazing Qualifications.

A review of the welding processes and variables will be conducted in order to provide all participants with sufficient background in the technology involved to interpret and understand Section IX. The mechanics of using Section IX and how to address its requirements will be explained in a simple, straightforward manner. Emphasis will be placed on writing welding procedures so that they contribute positively to the manufacturing process and on qualifying those procedures in a cost-effective manner. The requirements for welders and operators will be examined with particular emphasis on minimising the cost and maximising the usefulness of qualifications.

Course Outline

• History and Structure
• Review of Welding Processes and Variables
• Writing the Welding Procedure Specification
• Selecting and Preparing the Test Coupon
• Practical Session
• Supplemental Variables - Special Considerations for Notch-Toughness
• Welder and Welding Operator Qualifications

Who Should Attend?
This course is intended for people who have a basic understanding of welding processes and technology and who need to efficiently comply with ASME Section IX. This is particularly relevant when writing and qualifying welding procedure specifications, qualifying welders and operators, reviewing suppliers, procedures and qualifications, auditing or reviewing in-house procedures and practices and estimating jobs which impose the requirements of Section IX.

Instructor Biography
Walter J. Sperko, P.E. is President of Sperko Engineering Services, Inc, a consulting firm specialising in metal fabrication technology, including material selection, welding, heat treating, inspection, quality assurance and failure analysis.  He has particular experience in piping and pressure vessel fabrication, installation, maintenance and repair. Mr. Sperko is Vice-chairman of ASME Subcommittee IX and a member of several of its subgroups and represents the USA at ISO TC44 committee meetings.

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CONTACT INFORMATION:

For more information or to make a reservation, please contact:
Geraldine Damar, ASME Europe Manager
José Manuel de Oliveira, Registrations Coordinator

CEI Europe Office
300, Avenue de Tervueren, B-1150 Brussels, Belgium
Email: CEI-Europe@asme.org
Tel: +32.2.743.1543
Fax: +32.2.743.1578