Course Details

This course is appropriate for a wide range of professionals but not limited to:

• Mechanical and Design Engineers
• Maintenance and Reliability Engineers
• Inspection and Quality Assurance Personnel
• Project and Fabrication Engineers
• Plant Supervisors and Technical Managers
• Anyone involved in pressure vessel design, fabrication, or maintenance

• Expert-led sessions with dynamic visual aids
• Comprehensive course manual to support practical application and reinforcement
• Interactive discussions addressing participants’ real-world projects and challenges
• Insightful case studies and proven best practices to enhance learning

By the end of this course, participants should be able to:

• Understand pressure vessel fundamentals and design principles
• Apply ASME Section VIII and related design codes
• Perform stress analysis and thickness calculations
• Select suitable materials and welding methods
• Implement inspection, testing, and maintenance best practices
• Identify and troubleshoot common mechanical failures in pressure vessels

DAY 1

Introduction to Pressure Vessels and Design Principles

• Welcome and Introduction
• Pre-Test
• Overview of Pressure Vessels and Applications
• Design Basis and Key Components
• Types of Pressure Vessels and Their Functions
• Pressure Containment and Load Analysis
• Design Criteria and Safety Factors
• Relevant Design Codes and Standards (ASME, API, ISO)

DAY 2

Mechanical Design and Material Selection

• Design Calculations for Cylindrical and Spherical Shells
• Head Configurations and Thickness Determination
• Nozzle and Opening Reinforcement Design
• Support Structures and Load Analysis
• Material Selection and Properties
• Corrosion Allowances and Temperature Considerations
• Thermal Stresses and Fatigue Design

DAY 3

Fabrication and Welding Practices

• Fabrication Process Flow for Pressure Vessels
• Welding Methods and Joint Preparation
• Weld Inspection and Testing Requirements
• Non-Destructive Examination (NDE) Techniques
• Post-Weld Heat Treatment (PWHT) Common Fabrication Defects and Their Prevention
• Documentation and Quality Control Procedures

DAY 4

Inspection, Testing and Maintenance

• Hydrostatic and Pneumatic Testing Procedures
• Inspection During Fabrication and Service
• Corrosion Monitoring and Wall Thickness Evaluation
• Periodic Maintenance and Fitness-for-Service (FFS) Evaluation
• Pressure Relief Devices and Safety Systems
• Failure Modes and Prevention Techniques
• Condition Monitoring and Reliability Assessment

DAY 5

Troubleshooting, Case Studies and Course Wrap-up

• Common Pressure Vessel Failures and Root Cause Analysis
• Repairs and Alterations in Compliance with Code Requirements
• Design and Maintenance Documentation Review
• Case Studies in Design and Failure Analysis
• Post-Test
• Certificate Ceremony