ASME VIII – Design of Pressure Vessels for Industrial Plants – E-Learning Course

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

• Design pressure vessels according to ASME Section VIII Division 1 and its key sections.
• Select suitable materials considering mechanical properties, corrosion, and operating conditions.
• Evaluate loading conditions, including sustained, cyclic, local, and seismic loads in industrial equipment.
• Calculate joint efficiencies and decide between full and spot weld designs.
• Size cylindrical shells and heads for internal and external pressure.
• Design standard and non-standard nozzles and flanges, including reinforcement and specific calculation methods.
• Analyze internal and external components such as trays, baffles, lugs, and platforms.
• Verify vertical and horizontal supports including skirts, legs, saddles, and cradles.
• Apply structural design criteria for wind loads and seismic movements.
• Use calculation spreadsheets to validate thicknesses, stresses, and design configurations.

Participants will be equipped with the theoretical and practical knowledge required to design and calculate the main components of pressure vessels according to ASME Section VIII Division 1

This course is intended for:

• Graduates or soon-to-be graduates
• Designers
• Freelancers
• Technicians
• Engineers involved in calculation, design, selection, manufacturing, safety, quality, and maintenance of systems and equipment in industrial processes

Prerequisite

Previous knowledge of this subject is not required to attend the course.

• Intermediate
• Advanced

Participants will progress through conceptual questions, assimilation tests, and practical case studies based on real industrial designs.

The course follows a practical “learn by doing” approach and is available 24/7 through the Virtual Campus.

Your expert course instructor is a Senior Mechanical Engineer and MBA holder with over 20 years of experience in the design, calculation and fabrication of pressure vessels, heat exchangers, storage tanks, piping systems and general structures.

Throughout his career, he has been involved in the full equipment lifecycle, from initial concept development, drawings, design and calculations, through to technical specifications, technical requisitions, vendor drawing reviews, manufacturing support and installation assistance. His project experience includes work for major international clients such as SHELL, EXXON, REPSOL, CHEVRON, GALP, CEPSA, TUPRAS and SAUDI ARAMCO.

In addition to his technical expertise, he has extensive experience delivering specialist training in both classroom and online formats. He has conducted more than 75 training courses for institutions and in-company programmes, with courses designed for graduates, designers, engineers and experienced professionals.

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