Introduction to ASME BPV Code, Section VIII, Division 1 (On Demand)

Topics covered

Module 1: Introduction to ASME Boiler & Pressure Vessel (BPV) Code and Section VIII 
Editions, Interpretations, and Code Cases 

• Foreword 
• Responsibilities 
• Scope 
• Comparison between Divisions 1 and 2

Module 2: Materials Requirements

• Code accepted materials 
• Exceptions to material requirements 
• Recertification of materials 
• Basis for allowable stresses 
• Other material properties

Module 3: General Design Requirements

• Stresses and Load Conditions 
• Joint Types and Efficiencies 
• Joint Categories 
• Alternate Design Rules 
• Rules for Pressure Vessel Designers 
• Mandatory Appendices 
• Nonmandatory Appendices

Module 4: Design for Internal Pressure

• Cylindrical Shells 
• Spheres 
• Formed Heads 
• Flat Heads and Covers 
• Openings and Reinforcement

Module 5: Design for External Pressure and Buckling

• Axial Compression 
• External Pressure applied to  
• Cylinders  
• Formed heads 
• Spheres 
• Design of stiffening rings

Module 6: Fabrication Requirements

• Cutting and forming 
• Shape Tolerances 
• Inspection Requirements 
• Special Service Requirements 
• Design of welded joints 
• Postweld Heat Treatment (PWHT) 
• Nondestructive Examination (NDE)

Module 7: Requirements for Carbon, High Alloy, and High Strength Steels

• Fabrication 
• Specific Heat Treatment Requirements 
• Toughness Requirements 
• Toughness Testing Exemptions 
• High Alloy Steels 
• High Strength Steels

Module 8: Testing, Stamping, Data Reports, and Pressure Relief

• Pressure Test Requirements 
  • Hydrostatic 
  • Pneumatic 
• Applying the ASME Mark 
• Manufacturers Data Reports 
• Pressure relief requirements

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.