Training Programmes

Art of using Engineering Codes: Piping Code ASME B31.4 for Liquid Hydrocarbon and Chemical Transportation


Program Outline

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


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


Program Outline

  • Overview of ASME Section VIII Div 1, Pressure Vessel Code
  • Extensive overview of API Standard 510 inspection and repairs of pressure vessels for safe operating life
  • Inspection practices
  • Inspection & testing of pressure vessels and pressure relieving devices
  • Defects and deterioration estimates
  • Repairs, alterations, and rerating of pressure vessels
  • Hydrostatic proof testing
  • Alternative rules for inspection of gas and oil field exploration and production pressure vessels
  • Safe remaining life assessment
  • Identification of non-destructive examinations for proper inspections for defect evaluation
  • Defects in welding caused by service environment
  • Fitness for service against types of deterioration and defects


Art of using Engineering Codes: ASME BPV Code Sec VIII DIV 1


Program Outline

  • Broad outline of scope of ASME BPV Code ASME Sec VIII Div 1
  • Design of cylindrical shell under internal pressure
  • Design of spherical shell, hemispherical heads, ellipsoidal heads, tori-spherical heads
  • External pressure design for cylinders, heads, stiffening rings
  • Bolted flanges, bolt sizing, and bolt loadings
  • Repairs, alterations, and rerating of pressure vessels
  • Design of openings in pressure vessels, reinforced opening, large opening design
  • Design of openings (zozzles) in pressure vessels, reinforced opening, large opening design
  • Local Load Stress Analysis (WRC107)
  • Design of supports (skirts, saddles, leg, brackets)
  • Heat exchanger tube-sheet design guidelines
  • Wind load and seismic load considerations
  • Orientation to design software application