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Introduction to ASME BPV Code, Section VIII, Division 1 (Virtual Classroom)

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Jun 14-18th, 2021

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Course Schedule: The course commences at 9:30 AM and ends at 2:30 PM Eastern each day, with breaks scheduled throughout.

Are you tasked with the design or fabrication of pressure vessels, but are not sure where to begin with code requirements? This course is a comprehensive introduction to the requirements of the current Edition of the ASME Boiler and Pressure Vessel Code (BPVC), Section VIII, Division 1. Beginning with a unique insight into the background and organization of the code, the course will then focus on the design and construction requirements of the code. Participants will also explore requirements applicable to materials, fabrication, inspection, testing, and certification of pressure vessels. The course highlights the most commonly applied subsections, paragraphs, and appendices.

This course focuses on the design, fabrication, and certification of pressure vessels with respect to BPVC, VIII-1. In this course, participants will perform relevant example calculations on Appendix 2 flanges, nozzle reinforcement, and much more! Real world case studies highlight areas such as Opening Reinforcements/ Nozzle Reinforcement and Appendix 2 Bolted Flange Calculation.

By participating in this course, you will learn how to successfully:

Describe scope, purpose, and organization of the Code.
Define allowable materials, explain how to reclassify materials, and identify material traceability requirements.
Explain how to apply the Code rules to common design and fabrication situations.
Identify the calculations for some of the loadings and situations not addressed by the Code.
Describe the preparation of design specifications, design reports, data reports, and other documentation

Who should attend?
This course is designed primarily for beginners as well as, experienced vessel designers who would like to update their knowledge with the latest version of the Code.

Those involved with the purchase, design, fabrication, or inspection of pressure vessels. Some technical background will be helpful, but attendees are not required to have an Engineering degree or previous work experience in the subject matter.

Topics covered in this course include:

Introduction to ASME Codes and Section VIII
General Design Requirements
Design for cylindrical shells, dished heads, Flat Heads, Covers and Openings for internal and external pressure
Fabrication, Testing, Welding, and Examination
Requirements for Steels and Heat-Treated Materials

Course Materials (included in purchase of course)

Participants will receive digital access to ASME BPVC, Section VIII, Division 1: Rules for Construction of Pressure Vessels, for the duration of the course.
Digital course notes via ASME’s Learning Platform

Special features include:

An Overview of Code Organization
Overview of Updated Editions

Supplemental Course Materials (not included with course, purchase separately)

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Save up to $95 by enrolling in VCPD443; a combo course consisting of this course (VCPD442) and VCPD441, "Operating, Maintaining, Repair and Alterations of In-Service Pressure Equipment (Virtual Classroom).”

This ASME Virtual Classroom course is held live with an instructor on our online learning platform. Certificate of completion will be issued to registrants who successfully attend and complete the course.

Instructors

This course is taught by a rotating pool of instructors including the following experts listed in alphabetical order below.

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.

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.

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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