ASME BPV Code, Section VIII, Division 1: Design & Fabrication of Pressure Vessels (Virtual Classroom)

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Hugo Julien, P.Eng., began his career, in the field of pressure equipment, pipeline and storage tanks, as Designer and Quality Manager at HC Vidal Ltd. (1998 to 2002) a pressure equipment and boiler manufacturer. He then worked as Quality Systems Manager at Xebec, Inc. (2002 to 2007) another pressure equipment manufacturer. From 2007 to 2019, he has been the Mechanical Integrity Advisor at GCM Consultants, an engineering firm. Since January 2019, he has been working for CEP Forensic as a Forensic Engineer, where he investigates the causes of rupture, leakage, explosion, etc. 

An active associated member CSA B51, he is a certified API 510, API 570, API 571, and CSA W178.2 Level II (CSA B31.3, ASME W47.1/W59, and CSA Z662) inspector. Mr. Julien graduated from l'École Polytechnique of Montréal (1997) in Mechanical Engineering.

Fahim E. Shadid, P.E., has over 41 years of experience with CB&I in the design, analysis, and fabrication of pressure vessels, including refinery turnarounds.  Over the years he has attained expert knowledge of the ASME Codes Sections VIII Divisions 1 and 2, Repair Codes NBIC, API 510, API 579, and Post-Construction Codes.  He has also attained expertise in related international codes. 
 
His work included training of new Engineers, working with EPC companies preparing documents for several LNG terminal projects in both domestic and international locations.  He currently performs consulting services to the pressure vessel industry. 
 
Fahim has a BS degree in Mechanical Engineering from Wichita State University and MS degree in Engineering Mechanics from the University of Tennessee and is a member of the Tau Beta PI, Engineering honorary society as well as a member of the ASME Code Subcommittee Section VIII.

John P. Swezy, Jr. has over 40 years of experience in steam and combustion driven prime mover electrical generation plants and associated engineering auxiliary systems, He has over 30 years of experience in developing and implementing detailed procedures, work instructions, and QC programs for design, welded fabrication, repairs, and alterations of pressure equipment following ASME, B31, NBIC, API, DOT and various International Codes and Standards. John has extensive practical experience with nondestructive examination and welding technology.
 
Mr. Swezy has been a member of various ASME Codes & Standards Committees since 1996.  He is a National Board Commissioned Boiler and Pressure Vessel Inspector and an American Welding Society Certified Welding Inspector (CWI). He is recognized for his expertise with the ASME Code rules of Section VIII, Divisions 1 and 2 as they apply to toughness, fabrication, and examination of pressure vessels. He is past Chair of the Subgroup on Toughness, past Chair of the Subgroup on Fabrication and Examination, and member of the Standards Committee for Pressure Vessels. John is also a member of the Standards Committee for Welding, Brazing, and Fusing; the ASME B31 Piping Standards Committee; and past Chair of the B31 Fabrication and Examination Technical Committee. John was presented the ASME Dedicated Service Award in 2013 and elected an ASME Fellow in September 2019.

Topics covered

Module 1

• Introduction to ASME Codes and Section VIII
• General Requirement
• Materials Requirements

Module 2

• General Design Requirements
• Design for Internal Pressure

Module 3

• Design for Buckling
• Design of Flat Heads and Covers
• Design of Openings

Module 4

• Fabrication Requirements
• NDE (nondestructive examination), Testing, Pressure Relief, and Documentation Requirements
• Requirements for Vessels Fabricated by Welding

Module 5

• Requirements for Carbon and Low Alloy Steels
• Requirements for High Alloy Steels
• Requirements for Heat Treated Materials
• Code Appendices

Module 6

• Example Problems