ASME BPVC: Stress Analysis & Fatigue Design of Pressure Vessels (Self Study)

This course provides a comprehensive introduction to stress and fatigue analysis for boilers and pressure vessels in accordance with ASME BPVC principles. Students will examine material behavior under stress, evaluate strength criteria, and develop a solid understanding of fatigue mechanisms specific to BPVs. The course includes guided exercises with full solutions to reinforce key concepts. In the final modules, learners will explore essential ASME BPVC code provisions and gain foundational insight into non-destructive testing (NDT) methods used to assess the integrity of pressure components.

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

• Analyze fatigue mechanisms in metallic material and evaluate how cyclic loading influences the service life of BPV 
• Apply strength criteria and fundamental stress-analysis concept to determine stress distributions in components subjected to pressure
• Perform fatigue assessments based on case studies by understanding how to determine tensions and how to secure a fatigued BPV
• Use part of the ASME BPVC to perform compliant fatigue evaluations
• Evaluate the need for NDT and select appropriate techniques to detect defects or critical conditions in pressure vessels

Who should attend?

This course is designed for BPV design engineers, Plant integrity inspectors, Early-career mechanical engineers.

Course Materials (included in purchase of course)

Digital course notes via ASME s Learning Hub

A Certificate of Completion will be issued to registrants who successfully complete the course by achieving a passing score of 80% or higher on the final exam.