ASME BPVC Section VIII, Division 1 – Pressure Vessels Design and Construction – Master the Rules of Pressure Vessel Design and Compliance

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

• Understand the structure, scope, and organization of ASME BPVC Section VIII, Division 1 and how it is applied in industry.
• Apply Design by Rules methodology for pressure vessel components under internal and external pressure conditions.
• Interpret material requirements, including allowable materials, traceability, and reclassification within ASME Code rules.
• Evaluate fabrication, welding, inspection, and testing requirements to ensure compliance with ASME standards.
• Prepare and understand essential documentation such as design specifications, data reports, and certification requirements.

This course is designed for both beginners and experienced professionals involved in pressure vessel engineering who want to build or update their knowledge of ASME Section VIII, Division 1. It is particularly suitable for individuals engaged in the purchase, design, fabrication, inspection, or certification of pressure vessels across industries such as oil & gas, petrochemical, chemical processing, and power generation.

• Mechanical Engineers / Design Engineers
• Pressure Vessel Engineers / Static Equipment Engineers
• QA/QC Engineers and Inspectors
• Welding Engineers / Fabrication Engineers
• Maintenance and Reliability Engineers
• Procurement / Technical Buyers for equipment

• Basic
• Intermediate

The course is delivered through a combination of structured lectures and practical, example-based learning. Realistic engineering calculations and case-based examples are used throughout the sessions to demonstrate how ASME Code rules are applied in actual pressure vessel design and construction. Participants will also work with provided Excel sheets for selected calculations, reinforcing hands-on understanding of key concepts.

Your expert course instructor is a mechanical engineer, holding both Dipl.-Ing. and Dr.-Ing. degrees. He has been an Authorized Inspector and Authorized Inspector Supervisor under ASME since 2000/2011 and has been appointed as an instructor for ASME, NBIC, and API courses since 2009, delivering training globally across Europe, the Middle East, and Asia.

He has extensive industry experience through his long-standing role at TÜV SÜD, where he has been involved in consulting projects within the process industry since 1999. His expertise spans pressure vessel and piping design, manufacturing, QA/QC systems, and compliance with international codes such as ASME BPVC, ASME B31, NBIC, API standards, and European directives (PED, EN standards).

Your expert course instructor has worked with a wide range of major international clients across industries, including BASF, Bayer, ExxonMobil, Shell, PETRONAS, Saudi Aramco, Chevron, and Samsung Engineering. His project experience covers areas such as risk-based inspection programs, technical due diligence, process safety audits, failure investigations, and fitness-for-service assessments.

In addition to engineering practice, he is actively involved in code and standards development. He serves as Chairman of the ASME Germany International Working Group for Section VIII and is a member of multiple ASME and European standardization bodies, contributing to the advancement of pressure vessel and piping standards globally.

His technical expertise also includes stress analysis, finite element methods, fracture mechanics, and lifetime assessment of pressure equipment. Combined with his teaching experience and global project exposure, he brings both theoretical depth and practical insight into ASME BPVC training.

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