By the end of this course delegates will be able to:
• Understand the intent and requirements of thecodes, including terminology and interpretation.
• Show how and where the codes are to be applied.
• Explain the code applications for differentindustries and who is responsible for selecting theappropriate code.
• Understand that codes developed by standardscommittees such as the ASME, rely on the use ofsound engineering practices by knowledgeableengineers.
• Understand Due Diligence in design i.e. ‘to beseen to be doing the right thing’.

• Mechanical Engineers
• Pressure Vessel and Boiler Inspectors
• Piping Engineers
• Operations and Maintenance Managers

• 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 – theyare 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 PressureBoundary Bolted Flange Joint Assembly
• PCC-2 – 2008 Repair of PressureEquipment and Piping
• PCC-3 – 2007 Inspection Planning UsingRisk-Based Methods
• Primary factors that influence materialselection for pressure vessels
• Maximum allowable material stressesspecified by the ASME Code
• ASME Code and Brittle-Fracture Evaluation
• Introduction to the ASME Codes andStandards
• 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
         • Part B –NonferrousMaterial Specifications
         • Part C – Specifications for WeldingRods, Electrodes, and Filler Metals
         • Part D – Properties
• ASME Section V – Non-destructiveExamination – Scope and Structure
         • Scope
         • Description of the types of NDEspecified in the code
         • Where and when each type is to be used
         • Examples
         • Personnel qualification
         • Authorized inspectors
         • Interpretation of results
         • Reporting and corrective action
         • Case studies
• Basic coverage
        • Development background
        • Review of Article I
        • Review of Article IV
        • WPS Preparation and Review
        • PQR Preparation and Review
• WPS Illustrative Example
• ASME Section V – Non-destructiveExamination
• ASME IX – Welding and BrazingQualifications

ASME Boiler and Pressure Vessel Code – Design and Fabrication per Section VIII Div 1
• ASME Section VIII Division 1
        • Scope
        • Structure of Section 8 Division 1 –Subsections A, B, and C; mandatory andnonmandatory appendices
• Design
        • Design conditions and loadings
        • Weld joint efficiency and corrosionallowance
        • Design for internal pressure
        • Design for external pressure andcompressive stresses
        • Design of nozzles, flanges, andreinforcement of openings
        • Other design considerations – supports,external local loads, vessel internals
• Pressure vessel materials
• Acceptable welding details
• Post-weld heat treatment requirements
• Fabrication
• Inspection and testing requirements
• Workshop 1 – Typical pressure vesseldesign procedure and methodology andworked examples

ASME B31 Code for Pressure Piping
• Overview of ASME B31 Code for PressurePiping
         • Background
         • Scope
• Overview of B31.1
• Overview of B31.3
• Overview of B31.4
• Overview of B31.8
• Selecting applicable piping code – responsibility
• Overpressure protection
• Workshop 2 – Worked Examples – oil andgas pipeline thickness calculations

ASME B31 Code for Pressure Piping – Piping Design per B31.3
• Piping design methodology, procedures,and guidelines
• Pressure integrity – internal and externalpressure
• Mechanical integrity – static and dynamicloads
• Specification and selection of pipingcomponents – flanges, valves
• Expansion,flexibility, supports, and restraints
• Piping stress analysis
• Workshop 3 – Worked Examples – pipethickness calculations
• Simplified flexibility analysis methods
• Demonstration of computer-assisted pipingflexibility analysis

CDGA attendance certificate will be issued to all attendees completing a minimum of 75% of the total course duration