By the end of this course, participants will be able to:

• Understand the intent and requirements of the codes, including terminology and interpretation.
• Show how and where the codes are to be 
• Explain the code applications for different industries and who is responsible for selecting the appropriate code.
• Understand that codes developed by standards committees such as the ASME, rely on the use of sound engineering practices by knowledgeable
• Understand Due Diligence in design i.e. ‘to be seen to be doing the right thing’.

This interactive Training will be highly interactive, with opportunities to advance your opinions and ideas, and will include:

• Lectures
• Workshop & Work Presentation
• Case Studies and Practical Exercise
• Videos and General Discussions

Overview of Pressure Equipment and Piping and Related Codes and Standards

• Review of general engineering principles
  • Design conditions and specifications
  • Basic stress and strain calculations
  • Hoop and radial stresses in vessels and piping
• Welding processes
• Importance of codes and standards
• Codes and standards organizations
  • ASME
  • ASTM
  • ISO
  • API
  • ANSI
  • EN
• Development of codes and standards – consensus
• Limitations of codes and standards – they are not design handbooks
• ASME history and general policies
• BPV Code
• B31 Piping Code
• Referenced standards
  • B16
  • API 510
  • API 570
• Background
• PCC-1 – 2010 Guidelines for Pressure Boundary Bolted Flange Joint Assembly
• PCC-2 – 2008 Repair of Pressure Equipment and Piping
• PCC-3 – 2007 Inspection Planning Using Risk-Based Methods
• Primary factors that influence material selection for pressure vessels
• Maximum allowable material stresses specified by the ASME Code
• ASME Code and Brittle-Fracture Evaluation
• Introduction to the ASME Codes and Standards
• ASME Post Construction Standards
• Materials of Construction

ASME Boiler and Pressure Vessel Code – Service Sections

• ASME BPV Code of Service Sections – II, V, and IX
• ASME Section II – Materials
  • Part A – Ferrous Material Specifications