About the course
This course teaches you all the fundamentals of working with FEPipe and is beneficial for both new and existing users.
Many different aspects of FEPipe are covered, including the analysis of typical geometries such as heads and nozzles, but also custom attachments, build using plates, and assemblies of multiple models are discussed. The entire workflow is covered in detail including visual model verification, boundary conditions and result viewing options. Also advanced modelling features in FEPipe, flange analysis, thermal transient analysis, calculating mechanical eigenmodes and much more. Also, software modules like AxiPRO and Stressplot, which are part of the PRG Suite and relate to the use of FEPipe, are discussed.
There will also be extensive seminars on Part 5 of the ASME BPVC VIII-2 so that participants become proficient in conducting a “Design by Analysis” assessment.
The course consists of 7 online, self-study modules combined with 4 online live sessions with the instructor. All training content is provided through your EngineeringTrainer account.
After the course you maintain 1-year unlimited access to the course and the discussions forum. This allows you to perform modules again when you need to refresh the knowledge for your projects.
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Selected course format
Classroom
- Face-to-face with instructors
- On-site or in Rijswijk
- Printed course materials
- Lunch included
- For teams
Self-paced
- Self-learning modules
- Online discussion forum
- Live sessions with instructor
- 1-year access
- For individual learning
Virtual Program
- Self-learning modules
- Online discussion forum
- Live sessions with instructor
- 1-year access
- For individual learning and teams
Course Objective
“To give FEPipe users a strong understanding of performing ASME VIII-2 “Design by Analysis” calculations using FEPipe and the many capabilities of the software.”
- 4 week program
- Instructor-led program
- Remote learning
- Digital personal certificate
Program & Details
Instructor & student introductions
Course details & schedule
Using the Course Forum
Certificate requirements
Learning objectives
Q&A
Introduction to Finite Element Analysis
Introduction to FEPipe
Template Roadmap – Which template should I use?
Exercise: Stress categorization
The Nozzle, Plate & Shell Template
Plotting and Model Verification Tools
Exercise: A basic FEPipe model
Exercise: Modelling a vessel with various nozzles
Exercise: Vessel-Nozzle Geometry with nozzle end loads
Summary Lecture
Discussing questions from Course Forum
General Q&A
Piping considerations
Modeling in the String Template
Exercise: Modelling piping actions
Exercise: B31.3 SIF comparison
Exercise: Modeling Piping Actions
Database Operations
Exercise: Database Operations
Structural Attachments
Exercise: Structural Attachments
How to apply line and surface loads in FEPip
Summary Lecture
Discussing questions from Course Forum
General Q&A
The Axisymmetric Template
Flange assessment using AxiPRO
Modeling Tube Bundles with AxiSymmetric Template
Introduction to Fatigue Analysis
Stress Linearization with StressPlot
Exercise: Axisymmetric Template & Stress Linearization
Exercise: Fatigue assessment
Exercise: Thermal Transient
Exercise: Stress Linearization
Introduction to Dynamic, Modal & Buckling Analysis
Exercise: Buckling due to external pressure
Exercise: Elastic Column Buckling, Natural Frequencies and Harmonic Excitation
3D drawing tools
Plastic/non linear assessment
Summary Lecture
Discussing questions from Course Forum
General Q&A
Congratulations
Course evaluation survey
Your Personal Certificate
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Results
- are familiar with the FEPipe Interface,
- know how to work with the templates in FEPipe,
- have a basic understanding of Stress Categorization as per ASME BPVC VIII-2,
- know how to visually verify model settings & mesh,
- can build custom structures in FEPipe using plates,
- are able to combine models to analyze complete geometries,
- know how to model piping actions and calculate SIFs,
- Know how to utilize line and surface loads for your models,
- are able to use the axisymmetric template,
- can perform fatigue analysis using linearization in FEPipe,
- are able to calculate eigenmodes and buckling modes using dynamic assessments,
- understand how to perform thermal transient calculations in FEPipe,
- can use the drawings tools options in FEPipe
Intended for
- Both new and existing users of FEPipe.
- Those that want to understand more about the capabilities of FEPipe.
- Those conducting ASME VIII-2 assessments.
Prerequisites and level
No prior knowledge of FEPipe is required.
Level: Intermediate
Self-Paced
This course is self-paced and is not subject to specific dates. The course contains 7 modules with a total of 12 hours of content which can be performed at your own pace. A Personal Certificate will be provided to you if you finish the course within the first month after purchase. This incentive will motivate you to perform the course quickly thereby improving your learning curve.
Virtual Training
Drip Schedule
The relevant items of the course, including the links for the live sessions, are provided through a drip schedule, meaning that modules will become available step-by-step as the course progresses. Some weeks include self-paced learning modules, others both self-paced as live events as per the program.
Spring Program:
Kick-Off Session Thursday 1 June 16:00 CEST
Session A Thursday 8 June 16:00 CEST
Session B Thursday 15 June 16:00 CEST
Session C Thursday 22 June 16:00 CEST
Fall Program:
Kick-Off Session Thursday 28 September 16:00 CEST
Session A Thursday 5 October 16:00 CEST
Session B Thursday 12 October 16:00 CEST
Session C Thursday 19 October 16:00 CEST
You receive 1-year unlimited access to all modules. This allows you to perform modules again when you need to refresh knowledge for your work projects.
Access to the course.
After your purchase is confirmed you receive an account to the EngineeringTrainer online learning portal, where you find the course in your dashboard. After opening the course you will be guided step-by-step through the different modules. You receive 1-year unlimited access to the course. This allows you to perform modules again if this is beneficial for your work projects.
Learn by doing.
The course is mainly based on video content: video lectures and video software demonstrations. English subtitles is available and videos can be viewed as many times as desired. The video lectures help you to grasp the important technical concepts and in the video demonstrations the instructor uses the software and discusses all the steps and actions. You are recommended to follow the steps of the instructor in the software to optimize your learning curve.
Exercises & Software models associated with the content are available for download.
Example certificate:
FAQ
Video lectures,
Calculation exercises,
Instructor-led live sessions with lectures, group discussions, exercises and Q&A’s,
Discussion forum with other participants & instructor.
Videos will not be available for download, but can be accessed directly with your account on the portal. If slides are used in the videos or live sessions these can be viewed separately as well through the portal, but are not available for download.
You receive 1-year unlimited access to the course. This allows you to watch content again if this is beneficial for your work projects.
Yes, live sessions are included in this course that allow you to interact with the instructor and ask questions. Additionally, questions can be submitted in the learning portal by the participants which are addressed in the live sessions.
An active FEPipe license is required for this course. In the course it is assumed that the participants have access to the software. This software license is not included in the course. Please contact us for questions on this matter.
Self-paced Modules
If your computer and internet connection are able to play videos online and have MS Teams calls you will be able to follow the course. Note that almost all browsers are supported, except for Internet Explorer.
Live sessions
Live events are provided by means of Microsoft Teams. Hence it required to have an MS Teams account. Additionally, a webcam and microphone are mandatory for the live events. Separate earplugs are recommended as to avoid sound echo.
Yes, this course qualifies for PDH hours as per the NCEES CPC Guidelines.
