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Benefits of Attending
Gain Hands-On Experience Applying the Design Rules of ASME Section VIII, Division 1
Enhance your understanding of Section VIII-1 design rules
through five days of intensive training with hands-on problem
solving using COMPRESS.
Learn Directly From One of Industry's Leading Engineers
Don has been working with Section VIII, Division 1 for over
33 years. He is currently a member of the External Pressure
Committee (1999-present) as well as the Heat Transfer Equipment
(Section VIII) Committee (2007-present). From 1989 to 1999 Don
was a member of the Special Working Group - Bolted Flanged Joints
(SC-D). From 1999 to 2001 he was a member of the Post Construction
Subcommittee on Repair and Testing.
Earn CEUs to Meet Your P.E. Continuing Education Requirement
Codeware has been reviewed and approved as an Authorized Provider by the
International Association
for Continuing Education and Training (IACET). Codeware will award
3.8 CEUs to participants who successfully complete this course.
What You Will Learn
ASME Section VIII, Division 1 Scope and Responsibilities
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Become familiar with the scope of ASME Section VIII, Division 1 as well as
users' and manufacturers' responsibilities
General Requirements. Develop
a more thorough understanding
of the design rules for:
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Cylinders, dished heads, conical heads, flat covers
and opening reinforcement for internal and external pressure
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External loadings, including wind and seismic
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Appendix 2 flanges
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Part UHX tubesheets (brief discussion)
Design Requirements for Welded Vessels
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Welded joint categories and welded joint types
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RT and UT examination and joint efficiencies
Material Requirements
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Postweld heat treatment
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Impact testing requirements
Introduction to COMPRESS
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Menus and defaults
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Creating models
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Performing calculations and reviewing reports
Hands-On Use of COMPRESS
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COMPRESS will be used throughout the
course to demonstrate the
application of the design rules
Who Should Attend
This course is designed for individuals
involved with pressure vessel design and rating.
This course is ideal for individuals with little or
no experience working with the ASME Code and/or COMPRESS as well those
who require a quick refresher. If you are a beginner,
this course will provide a jump start to your learning.
If you already have some experience, this course will
provide a general review and perhaps cover areas you have
not thoroughly studied.
What to Bring
Laptops are provided for the course. Wireless internet is
available at our training facility if you choose to bring your own laptop.
As you will be working directly
with the Code, please bring your ASME Section VIII, Division 1 Code Book with
you to the seminar. If you access your Code Book electronically, please email
to find out which pages you should print and bring with you.
Please dress comfortably (relaxed/casual).
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