Pressure Vessels: The New Div 2 Rules
Pressure Vessels: The New Div 2 Rules
3-Day Course
This course provides the vessel engineer a practical understanding of the basics of the new Division 2 rules for pressure vessel design.
Private courses are also available. Bring a course to your own location, eliminate costly travel expenses and set your own schedule. On-site training provides you with maximum flexibility and affordability.
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Course Description
Familiarize Yourself with the New Division 2 Rules
The new ASME Boiler & Pressure Vessel Code, Section VIII, Division 2 was published on July 1, 2007. This 2007 Edition became mandatory for vessel design in July, 2009. The new Section VIII, Division 2 Code includes a complete re-organization of the text, introduces a consistent and user-friendly format style, and provides a number of new and enhanced pressure vessel design procedures. Familiarity with the new organization and the application of these rules is essential to both the new and experienced vessel engineer to ensure proper vessel design.
Pressure Vessels: The New Division 2 Rules is given by instructors who were major contributors to the development of the new code. ASME contracted Equity to write PTB-1-2009 Section VIII - Division 2 Criteria and Commentary and PTB-3-2009 Section VIII - Division 2 Example Problem Manual because our engineers were instrumental in the development of this new code and have years of experience in the design and analysis of pressure vessels for owner-users as well as in a consulting capacity.
This 3-day course covers general requirements, responsibilities and duties, material requirements, Design-By-Rules (DBR), Design-By-Analysis (DBA), fabrication requirements, inspection and examination requirements, pressure testing requirements, and pressure vessel overpressure protection. In addition to DBA requirements, the background and use of Code case 2605 covering supplemental design requirements for vessels constructed from 2.25Cr-1Mo-V material is covered as well as a comparison between the new and previous editions of Division 2. Through the use of PTB-1-2009 Section VIII - Division 2 Criteria and Commentary and PTB-3-2009 Section VIII - Division 2 Example Problem Manual, this course provides the vessel design engineer and plant engineer with a practical understanding and working knowledge of the basics of the new Division 2.
The focus of the course is to provide an understanding of the general requirements in the new Division 2, but it also includes practical information from developers of the new Code who have used this code for design of new pressure vessels.
Equity also offers a specialty course, Pressure Vessels: Design by Analysis Methods, to give engineers hands-on experience in performing DBA using FEA technology. This course provides an in-depth focus of the new Design by Analysis (DBA) rules in the current edition of Division 2.
Course Methodology
The course consists of lectures covering background on the new Division 2 rules interspersed with DBR example problems that demonstrate concepts in the new Code. The problems will be worked by the students with solutions reviewed by the class. Example problems on material toughness requirements and DBR requirements of Part 4 are extensively covered, and an overview and introduction to example problems for DBA Part 5 are also provided.
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- A. Organization of the New Division 2
- B. Overview of Duties and Responsibilities, including new UDS and MDR Requirements andCertification Requirements
- C. Material Requirements and New Material Toughness Rules
- D. Design-By-Rule Requirements
- E. Design-By-Analysis Requirements
- F. Fabrication Requirements
- G. Examination Requirements
- H. Pressure Testing Requirements
- I. Overpressure Protection
- J. Benefits of the current edition of Section VIII, Division 2
- K. Comparison to Section VIII, Division 1
- L. Comparison, of the 2004 Edition vs the current edition of Division 2
- M. Comparison to other International Pressure Vessel Codes, EN 13445 and PD 5500
- N. Division 2 in the Life-Cycle Management Process, the Relationship to API 579-1/ASME FFS-1
Who Should Attend
This course is intended for pressure vessels engineers working for manufactures or engineering and design construction firms in the refining/petrochemical and comparable industries.
It is also designed for engineers for Owner-Users that desire a practical understanding of one of the major areas of the new Division 2.
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The course fee does not include a copy of the current edition of the ASME Boiler and Pressure Vessel Code, Division 2. It is suggested that all students have a copy of it during the course.
To Buy ASME Documents
To purchase the ASME Boiler and Pressure Vessel Code, contact ASME Customer Service at:
E-mail: infocentral@asme.org
Phone: 1-800-843-2763 or 1-973-882-1170
The Order Form may be found at: http://www.asme.org/Codes/International_Boiler_Pressure.cfm
General Information
Questions about the Course, Registration, or Special Needs? Contact Equity Engineering at training@equityeng.com.
Private Courses: This course can be held on-site anywhere. Contact training@equityeng.com for details and pricing information.
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Mr. Osage has more than 30 years experience in the refining and petrochemical industry having worked the majority for two major oil companies. He is internationally recognized as an industry expert and leader in the development and use of FFS technology. As the architect and principal author of the first edition of API RP 579 and API 579-1/ASME FFS-1, he developed many of the assessment methodologies and supporting technical information.
Mr. Brown is an experienced pressure vessel engineer who was integral in the development of Part 5 of the new ASME Section VIII, Division 2 Pressure Vessel Code. He serves as a technical adviser for Equity and has performed design and analyses of pressure containing equipment to evaluate mechanical integrity and Fitness–For–Service. 
Mr. Sowinski has 19 years of experience in the refining and petrochemical industry as an owner-user and as a consultant providing engineering support. He is an experienced pressure vessel engineer and has performed design/analysis of pressure containing equipment to evaluate mechanical integrity and improve reliability. Mr. Sowinski has performed Fitness-For-Service assessments including evaluation of brittle fracture, general and local metal loss, and crack-like flaws using the methodologies of API 579-1/ASME FFS-1.
Mr. Thornton has over 28 years experience as both an owner-user and a consultant providing engineering support to refineries and chemical plants worldwide. He is a specialist in pressure vessel and piping design/analysis and performing Fitness-For-Service assessments using the rules of API 579.
