training & development

PD445 - B31 Piping Fabrication and Examination

Date & Location   Member Price List Price Qty

Houston, TX, USA
Jun 6, 2012 - Jun 7, 2012

$1,175.00
$1,275.00
1

Madrid, , ESP
Oct 3, 2012 - Oct 4, 2012

Pending
Pending
1

Miami, FL, USA
Nov 26, 2012 - Nov 27, 2012

$1,395.00
$1,495.00
1

Description

Instructors

Length: 2 days    CEUs: 1.50    PDHs: 15.00

This course familiarizes participants with the rules of the B31 Code sections (B31.1, B31.3, B31.5, and B31.9), which cover the various Fabrication & Examination rules. The course also stresses the importance of the relationship of the Fabrication & Examination rules to the design of the piping system.  The presentation includes case studies of problems that occur as a result of not understanding these rules.  Participants leave with an insight into the reasons for the creation of the B31.3 Fabrication and Examination rules as well as their applications.

You Will Learn
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Materials selection and limitations 
 - Fabrication rules and their bases 
 - Differences between the B31 Code Sections
 - Welding qualification requirements
 - Inspection, examination, and testing requirements

Outline
Please click HERE to view the course outline.

Who Should Attend
Piping engineers and designers, fabricators and erectors, QA/QC personnel, engineers and maintenance personnel

For venue information, please click HERE.

  • Course Type: Public Course
  • Course Number: PD445
  • Language: English

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Instructors

Philip D. Flenner, PE, has spent more than 35 years in welding qualifications and training, engineering training, power plant maintenance, and performance assessment. He has developed several guidelines on material control, repair methods, and the usage of Codes and Standards for the power industry. He participates significantly on several piping Codes, welding qualification Codes, and materials Codes for over 30 years, and has gained the honor of ASME Fellow during his career. He has taught multiple ASME Continuing Education Courses for over 20 years.
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