About the course
Design-by-Rules. The ASME VIII-1 design code is the most widely used design code for pressure vessel design. Often the rules are applied using automated software packages such as Compress or PVElite and the engineer can lose the overview of the calculation being performed. This course aims to explain the fundamental equations and principles in the design by rules approach. For example: What is the area replacement rule? How is the Taylor and Forge method applied for flanges? What is the minimum ligament length between nozzles and why? What inter-stiffener distance is required to prevent collapse under vacuum?
Topics include many design features such as design of shells and heads under internal and external pressure, nozzles & openings, flange connections, heat exchanger, tubesheets, saddles and skirts.
As well as explaining the rules and how to apply them, you will be challenged on why a rule is formulated in a particular way.
The course consists of 8 online, self-study modules combined with 3 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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8 modules
5 hrs/wk
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3 weeks
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Course Objective
“To explain the fundamental equations and principles, thereby creating a solid understanding of the ASME BPVC VIII-1 design code.”
- 3 week program
- Instructor-led program
- Remote learning
- Digital personal certificate
The 3-week program
Instructor & student introductions
Course details & schedule
Using the Course Forum
Certificate requirements
Learning objectives
Q&A
Introduction and Agenda
ASME VIII-1 Code Coverage: Outline and Build-up
Materials Aspects and Codes
ASME Section 2 part D: Material Tables
Weld Joint Efficiency in ASME Section 8, division 1
Non Destructibe Testing related to Joint Efficiency Factor
Design Loads – Part 1, 2 & 3
U-stamping for Pressure Vessels
Code Design Stresses and Allowables
Fatique Design in ASME VIII-1
Brittle Fracture: Physical Concepts
Analyzing Brittle Fracture as per the ASME BPVC VIII-1
Module 1, Excercises 1: Weld Joint Efficiencies
Module 1, Excercise 2: Determining the MDMT
Stress-Strain Relationships and Concepts
Material Stresses for Cylindrical Shells
Load Cases and Failure Modes
Maximum Allowable Values for the Design Stress
Introduction and Agenda
Cylindrical Shells under Internal Pressure
Spherical Shells and Formed Ends
Cones and Conical Sections under Internal Pressure
Introduction and Agenda
Introduction to Buckling for Pressure Vessels
Buckling Examples and Illustrations
Axial Compression Loads as per ASME VIII-1
Compressive Stress: Allowable Value
Cylindrical Shells under External Pressure
Thin Walled Shells: Buckling Evaluation
Buckling Critical Length as per ASME VIII-1
Thick walled Shells: Buckling Evaluation
What are Stiffener Rings?
Using Stiffener Rings as per ASME VIII-1
Vessel Heads under External Pressure – Part 1 & 2
Summary Lecture
Discussing questions from Course Forum
General Q&A
Introduction and Agenda
Shell Openings: An Introduction
Area Replacement Rule as per ASME VIII-1
Area Replacement Rule: Step 1, 2, 3 & 4
Ligament Efficiency Rules as per ASME VIII-1
Ligament Efficiency Rules: Diagonal Lines
Introduction and Agenda
Flat Plates, Covers, Flanges and Design Rules in ASME VIII-1
Bolted Connections as per ASME VIII-1
Gasket Selection for Flanges
Bolt Evaluations for Flanges
Design of Bolted Flanges and Associated Calculations
Calculation Steps for Bolted Connections – Part 1 & 2
Equivalent Pressure Rule for Flange Evaluation
Introduction and Agenda
Types of Heat Exchangers and Analysis Methods
Tubesheet Properties: Calculating Effective Values
Tubesheet Thickness and Related Calculations
Alternative Methodes for Tubesheet Design
Rectangular Vessels as per ASME VIII-1
Openings in Non-Circular Vessels
Half-Pipe Jackets as per ASME VIII-1
Summary Lecture
Discussing questions from Course Forum
General Q&A
Congratulations
Course evaluation survey
Your Personal Certificate
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Results
- Have a good overview of the structure and applicability of the AMSE VIII-1 code,
- Understand the design rules for most standard components and know the design basis for these rules,
- Have performed multiple tutorials to reinforce how to apply the rules,
- Are able to identify the limits of the code rules.
Intended for
- Those designing pressure vessels with ASME BPVC VIII Div. 1,
- Engineers which need to have a solid understanding of the approaches used in the code,
- Those that wish to understand the backgrounds and design basis for the code rules.
Prerequisites and level
Technical background
Level: Intermediate
After the course you receive 1-year unlimited access to all course material including recordings of the live sessions. This allows you to watch recording of lectures again whenever you need to refresh knowledge for your daily work projects.
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.
Content
The course utilizes pre-recorded lectures and self-study exercises, combined with live Q&A’s and discussions. Live events are provided through MS Teams for which links are distributed from your course dashboard. Note that no downloadable manual is provided in this course as it is completely provided through our interactive portal.
You receive 1-year unlimited access to the course. This allows you to perform modules again when you need to refresh knowledge for your work 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
- For individual learning
e-Hybrid
- Self-learning modules
- Online discussion forum
- Live sessions with instructor
- 1-year access
FAQ
Video lectures,
Calculation exercises,
Instructor-led live sessions with lectures, group discussions, exercises and Q&A’s,
Discussion forum with other participants & instructor.
Exercise files can be downloaded, these can include .pdf files with the exercise questions or other file types. 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 12-months 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.
No software is required for participants of this course.
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.
