EN 13445 – Design and Fabrication of Pressure Vessels – E-Learning Course

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

• Understand the scope, structure and main parts of the EN 13445 standard.
• Recognize the hierarchy of European standards and the relationship between ISO, CEN and pressure equipment requirements.
• Compare EN 13445 with other commonly used pressure vessel design codes, including ASME VIII and AD 2000.
• Identify permitted materials and understand the key material requirements for pressure vessel applications.
• Interpret essential mechanical properties, chemical composition requirements and material grouping criteria.
• Understand brittle fracture considerations and the use of European steels for pressure vessels.
• Apply the fundamental design principles of EN 13445 to pressure vessel components.
• Define joint efficiency, design stress and safety factors in accordance with the standard.
• Review the design requirements for components subject to internal and external pressure.
• Understand the design considerations for openings, nozzles, flat ends, standard flanges and non-standard flanges.
• Identify fabrication requirements related to tolerances, alignment, peaking, outer diameter and ovality.
• Understand welding, forming and postweld heat treatment requirements for pressure vessel fabrication.
• Review inspection and testing requirements, including non-destructive testing, acceptance criteria and hydrostatic testing.
• Understand the role of the Pressure Equipment Directive, CE marking categories, conformity assessment modules and notified bodies.

This course is intended for:

• Graduates and soon-to-be graduates in engineering or technical disciplines
• Designers involved in pressure vessel design and industrial equipment
• Freelancers working in mechanical design, calculation or technical support
• Technicians involved in fabrication, quality, inspection, testing or maintenance activities
• Engineers responsible for the calculation, design, selection or verification of pressure equipment
• Professionals working with pressure vessels, static equipment, manufacturing, inspection or European compliance requirements

Prerequisite

Previous knowledge of EN 13445 or pressure vessel design is not required to attend the course.

A general technical background in engineering, industrial equipment, mechanical design, fabrication or inspection will help participants follow the standard requirements and practical examples more effectively.

• Basic
• Intermediate

The training is based on a self-paced learning methodology, combining technical explanations with practical design, fabrication and inspection examples.

The course follows a “learn by doing” approach, using assimilation questions, solved case studies and applied examples to reinforce the EN 13445 requirements presented throughout the module.

Participants can review the course content as needed and progress through the lessons according to their own schedule. Instructor support is available during the course through the Virtual Campus consultation forum.

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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