COURSE OVERVIEW

This course is designed to provide participants with a detailed and up-to-date overview of Application of Standards in Boiler, Pressure Vessel & Piping Systems. It covers the ASME boiler and Pressure Vessel Code (BPVC), ASME B31 piping codes, API, ISO, EN standards and regulatory requirements and compliance; the ASME BPVC sections, ASME B31 piping standards, design codes versus in-service codes and key terminologies and definitions; the design basis for pressure equipment, pressure vessel design: ASME section VIII division 1, design of piping systems: ASME B31.3, power boiler design: ASME section I, design data and material properties: ASME section II and design software and tools.

Further, the course will also discuss the material selection and code compliance, fabrication practices for vessels and boilers and piping fabrication and assembly; the ASME section IX – welding qualifications, welding and brazing requirements, corrosion protection and coating and nondestructive examination (NDE) techniques; the hydrostatic and pneumatic testing; the API 510 and 570 inspection codes, weld defects and acceptance criteria, fitness-for-service (API 579); and the integrity management programs.

 

During this interactive course, participants will learn the types of pressure relief devices and sizing methods for relief valves; the boiler operation and safety requirements and piping support design and vibration control; the documentation, certification and quality assurance; and the common noncompliance and failure case studies.