About this Training Course
This three-day programme provides a practical understanding of the requirements and application of ASME Boiler and Pressure Vessel Code (BPVC) Section I – Rules for Construction of Power Boilers. The course introduces the structure, scope and applicability of Section I, including its relationship with related requirements such as ASME BPVC Sections II, V and IX, and ASME B31.1 Power Piping. The programme focuses on helping engineers understand Code responsibilities, boundaries and interfaces throughout boiler engineering and project execution.
Participants will explore key Section I requirements related to boiler scope, boiler proper and boiler external piping boundaries, materials, allowable stresses, design conditions, pressure-part requirements, openings and nozzle reinforcement, and overpressure protection. Through simplified engineering calculations and practical case studies, participants will develop an understanding of how Section I requirements are applied in typical boiler project situations, including design reviews, vendor document reviews and technical coordination.
The programme further covers fabrication, welding documentation, post-weld heat treatment (PWHT), non-destructive examination (NDE), hydrostatic testing, quality control, certification documentation and manufacturing record review. The courses use guided Code navigation, representative technical documents, engineering examples and case studies to enable Project Engineers, mechanical engineers and technical personnel to effectively understand, review and coordinate ASME Section I-related requirements. This programme is an independent technical training course and does not constitute an ASME certification programme or confer any ASME-authorized status.
By the end of the course, participants will be able to:
- Explain the structure, scope and applicability of ASME BPVC Section I, including its relationship with Sections II, V, IX and ASME B31.1, and understand the responsibilities of key stakeholders involved in boiler projects
- Identify Section I code boundaries and interfaces, including boiler proper, boiler external piping, boundary components and the transition between boiler requirements and other applicable piping requirements
- Understand the fundamental design requirements of Section I, including design conditions, allowable stresses, minimum required thickness, MAWP, nozzle reinforcement considerations and pressure-relief requirement
- Understand fabrication, examination and testing requirements, including welding documentation, qualification requirements, PWHT, NDE, hydrostatic testing and quality-control documentation
- Review typical boiler project documentation and identify compliance issues, including material traceability records, vendor documentation, inspection records, Manufacturer’s Data Reports and manufacturing records
This course is designed for professionals involved in the engineering, fabrication, inspection and project execution of power boiler systems, including:
- Mechanical Engineers
- Project Engineers
- Boiler Engineers
- EPC Engineers
- QA/QC Engineers
- Inspection Engineers
- Boiler Manufacturer and Fabrication Personnel
- Engineering and Technical Personnel involved in boiler package projects
*Participants should have a basic understanding of mechanical engineering principles, pressure equipment or boiler systems to gain maximum benefit from the programme
- Basic
- Intermediate
The programme combines structured Code explanation with practical engineering application to support participants in understanding and applying ASME BPVC Section I requirements in real project environments.
The training methodology includes:
- Structured explanation of ASME BPVC Section I requirements, including Code structure, applicability, responsibilities and key compliance considerations
- Guided Code navigation to help participants understand how Section I requirements relate to materials, welding, examination and piping requirements
- Simplified engineering diagrams and examples to illustrate boiler boundaries, pressure parts, piping interfaces and fabrication requirements
- Representative technical document reviews, including material documentation, welding records, inspection records, hydrostatic test documentation and Manufacturer’s Data Reports
- Worked engineering calculations, including representative examples covering thickness requirements, MAWP determination, nozzle reinforcement considerations, pressure-relief relationships and hydrostatic testing
- Integrated case studies based on representative industry situations, focusing on boiler code boundaries, design review and manufacturing record review
- Technical discussions and practical examples to highlight common project interfaces between owners, EPC contractors, vendors, inspectors and engineering disciplines
The emphasis of the programme is on enabling participants to understand, review and coordinate ASME Section I requirements within boiler projects rather than training participants as specialist boiler designers or ASME authorised personnel.
Scope Limitations:
This programme focuses on the practical understanding and application of ASME BPVC Section I requirements. The following topics are addressed only at an overview level or are outside the core scope of this three-day programme.
The training methodology includes:
- Detailed stayed-surface and stay-bolt design
- Complex ligament calculations
- Detailed external-pressure design
- Complete firetube boiler design
- Complete water-tube boiler design
- Detailed HRSG design rules
- Full pressure-relief valve sizing calculations
- Detailed ASME Section IX welding qualification analysis
- Advanced non-destructive examination interpretation
- Comprehensive post-construction repair and alteration requirements
The course is also not intended to qualify participants as:
- ASME Authorized Inspectors
- ASME Certificate Holders
- Boiler designers
- Welding engineers
- NDE examiners
- Other formally certified ASME personnel
Your expert course leader is an experienced power industry and asset integrity specialist with more than 28 years of experience in the assessment, integrity management, inspection planning and remaining-life evaluation of boilers, high-temperature pressure equipment and steam systems. His professional background combines industrial engineering projects, EPC and client-side technical support, materials assessment, fitness-for-service evaluation, risk based inspection, welding and inspection requirements, and technical training for engineering organisations.
His power plant experience began through his work with Großkraftwerk Mannheim and the Materials Testing Institute of the University of Stuttgart, where he contributed to the development and application of engineering methods for high-temperature power plant components. His work has included remaining-life assessment of boiler and steam-system components, creep and fatigue evaluation, corrosion and material degradation assessment, inspection data management, and engineering decision support for continued operation and maintenance planning.
He has been involved in numerous European and international power industry projects supporting utilities and operators including EnBW, EDF, RWE Power, Evonik and Eskom. His experience includes assessment and integrity management of boiler systems, high-temperature piping and pressure equipment, as well as the implementation of risk-based inspection approaches for large power plant fleets. He participated in the European RIMAP (Risk-Based Inspection and Maintenance Procedures for European Industry) project, contributing to the development and application of risk-based inspection methodologies for the power industry.
In the Middle East and Asia, he has supported major EPC and client-side projects involving boiler systems, pressure equipment and process facilities. His experience includes technical involvement in the MAB2 project in Kuwait, including boiler unit engineering requirements involving ASME BPVC Section I, ASME B31.1, materials, welding, inspection and testing requirements. He has also supported organisations including KNPC, QatarEnergy and Eskom on asset integrity, design verification, inspection planning and lifecycle management projects.
He has extensive experience delivering professional engineering training and technical workshops for power, oil and gas, petrochemical and inspection organisations worldwide. His training portfolio includes ASME BPVC Section VIII, ASME B31.3 Process Piping, API 579-1/ASME FFS-1 Fitness-for-Service, API 571 Damage Mechanisms, API 580 Risk Based Inspection, asset integrity management, materials degradation and pressure equipment inspection. Through this combination of industrial experience and technical teaching capability, he brings a practical perspective to ASME BPVC Section I, focusing on helping engineers understand Code requirements, project interfaces and documentation reviews rather than training specialist boiler designers or Authorized Inspectors.
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ASME BPVC Section I defines the rules for constructing power boilers. It covers design, materials, fabrication, inspection, testing, and certification. As a result, engineers can improve compliance and reduce project risk. The code also supports safe and reliable boiler operation.
ASME Section I applies to power boilers. However, engineers often use it alongside other ASME codes. For example, Section II covers materials. Section V addresses examination methods. Section IX governs welding qualifications. The course also explains the interface with ASME B31.1 Power Piping.
The course explains the practical application of ASME Section I. Participants study boiler boundaries, material requirements, allowable stresses, and MAWP calculations. In addition, they learn about nozzle reinforcement and pressure-relief systems. The programme also covers welding, PWHT, NDE, hydrostatic testing, quality control, and certification. Case studies and calculations support learning.
Yes. Participants review common boiler engineering documents. These include thickness calculations, MAWP assessments, nozzle reinforcement reviews, and material traceability records. They also examine Manufacturer's Data Reports. Consequently, engineers can review vendor submissions with greater confidence.
Yes. The training explains key fabrication and quality-control requirements. Participants learn about WPS, PQR, and welder qualifications. Furthermore, the course covers PWHT, visual inspection, NDE, and hydrostatic testing. It also explains certification records and inspection documentation.
The course suits professionals involved in boiler engineering and project execution. This includes Mechanical Engineers, Project Engineers, Inspection Engineers, and Boiler Engineers. QA/QC personnel and EPC engineers will also benefit. In addition, technical staff who review boiler documentation can gain practical knowledge.
No. This course provides practical knowledge of ASME BPVC Section I requirements. However, it does not grant ASME certification. It also does not qualify participants as Authorized Inspectors or ASME Certificate Holders. Instead, the programme focuses on compliance, documentation review, and project coordination.
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