Charisma Global Networks Limited

Engineering expertise,
delivered worldwide.

Helping organisations and professionals identify, fulfil, and synergise their human resource development needs — in piping, pressure vessels, process equipment, and beyond.

8+
Countries served
4
Distance courses
3
Training programmes
4mo
Avg. course length
"To assist organisations and individuals in identifying training needs — fulfilling them, and synergising the efforts of human resource development in a systematic way." CGNL Philosophy
Events held in
Malaysia Qatar Oman New Zealand Singapore USA Australia India

What we do

A full-spectrum consultancy
for engineering professionals

From intensive seminars to long-term consultancy, CGNL provides the technical grounding engineers need to work confidently with international codes and standards.

Seminars & Workshops

Focused, instructor-led technical events organised in partnership with local business partners across multiple continents.

Distance Learning

Four-month correspondence programmes in piping, pressure vessels, and pipeline integrity — start any time, at your own pace.

Project Engineering & Management

End-to-end project support drawing on deep expertise in oil, gas, and process plant disciplines.

Engineering Consultancy

Specialist technical advice on piping systems, pressure vessel design, corrosion assessment, and fitness-for-service evaluations.

Management Consultancy

Strategic and operational guidance to help engineering organisations build lasting training structures and human resource capability.

Storage Tank Software

Authorised sales and support for storage tank design software across Australia, Fiji, and New Zealand.

Instructor-Led

Training Programmes

Hands-on technical courses built around the engineering codes your team works with daily — ASME, API, and more.

ASME B31.4

Art of Using Engineering Codes: Piping Code ASME B31.4 — Liquid Hydrocarbon & Chemical Transportation

  • Pipeline and piping system components
  • Pressure design of pipeline
  • Hazard identification and control
  • Flexibility analysis
  • Fracture control in pressure design
  • Pipeline construction and repairs
  • Hydrostatic proof testing
  • Corrosion and defect assessment
  • Leak testing
  • Offshore pipeline requirements
  • Right of Way inspection
  • Pipeline integrity threats & management
API 510

Art of Using Engineering Codes: API 510 — Inspection and Repairs of In-Service Pressure Vessels

  • Overview of ASME Section VIII Div 1
  • API 510 inspection and repairs overview
  • Inspection practices
  • Testing of pressure relieving devices
  • Defect and deterioration estimates
  • Repairs, alterations, and rerating
  • Hydrostatic proof testing
  • Safe remaining life assessment
  • Non-destructive examination selection
  • Defects from service environments
  • Fitness-for-service evaluation
  • Alternative inspection rules for oil/gas
ASME BPV SEC VIII DIV 1

Art of Using Engineering Codes: ASME BPV Code Section VIII Division 1

  • Scope of ASME BPV Code
  • Cylindrical shell design — internal pressure
  • Spherical, hemispherical, and other heads
  • External pressure design
  • Bolted flanges and bolt sizing
  • Repairs, alterations, and rerating
  • Opening design and reinforcement
  • Nozzle and large opening design
  • Local Load Stress Analysis (WRC107)
  • Support design — skirts, saddles, legs
  • Heat exchanger tube-sheet guidelines
  • Wind load and seismic considerations

Flexible & Remote

Distance Learning Programmes

Four-month correspondence courses for working engineers. Start when it suits you. Materials delivered by email; case studies, tests, and a regular newsletter keep you on track.

Course 01

Process Equipment & Pressure Vessel Technology

~4 months
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Course 02

Piping Systems and Pipeline Integrity of Oil, Gas and Process Industries

~4 months
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Course 03

Piping Technology

~4 months
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Course 04

Pressure Vessel Inspection, Repair, Alteration & Reconstruction — ASME and API 510

~4 months
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How it works

  • Course material distributed via email in PDF format
  • Case studies with individual submission and feedback
  • Tests conducted and results discussed with participants
  • Regular email newsletter with engineering updates

Enrolment

  • Courses can start any time — no fixed intake dates
  • Duration approximately 4 months, subject to commitment
  • Register your interest using the contact form below
  • Hazardous Chemical Management also available on request

Get in touch

Talk to us

Whether you have a training enquiry, a consultancy need, or want to register for a distance learning programme — we'd like to hear from you.

Incorporated in
New Zealand

Interactive Tool

ASME Sec VIII Div 1 — Vessel Designer

A preliminary sizing workspace for common internal-pressure checks on UG-27 shells and formed heads. Use the current Code, certified material data, and a qualified engineer for final design.

Vessel Model

60 in ID horizontal vessel with 2:1 ellipsoidal heads

Calculating
L = 144 in ID = 60 in t req
Governing required thickness - -
Shell required - UG-27 cylinder
Head required - Appendix 1 formed head
Estimated MAWP - Using selected nominal thickness

Calculation Log

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