This self-study course is designed to be taken at your convenience and on your own schedule. You have 90 days to finish the course from the time of purchase.

The course introduces the requirements of ASME BPV Code, Section VIII, Division 3: Alternative Rules for Construction of High Pressure Vessels. It covers the history, scope, and requirements for design, examination, testing and specialty construction. It also looks at the differences between Section VIII Division 2 and Section VIII Division 3, and how Section VIII Division 3 requirements are applied.

You will learn:

• The basic history and scope of Section VIII Division 3
• The requirements of Section VIII Division 3
• Essential differences between Division 2 and Division 3
• How fatigue analysis and fracture mechanics are applied in Section VIII Division 3
• Examination, testing and specialty constructions that can be applied to Division 3 pressure vessels

Who should attend:
This course is designed for anyone who wants an introduction to and a better understanding of  Section VIII Division 3 of the ASME Boiler and Pressure Vessel Code