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Course Schedule

Classroom Sessions:

Date	Venue	Fees
07 - 11 Jul 2025	Dubai - UAE	$5,950
17 - 21 Nov 2025	Dubai - UAE	$5,950
30 Mar - 03 Apr 2026	Dubai - UAE	$5,950
06 - 10 Jul 2026	Dubai - UAE	$5,950
16 - 20 Nov 2026	Dubai - UAE	$5,950

Online Sessions:

11 - 15 Aug 2025	Online	$3,950
17 - 21 Nov 2025	Online	$3,950
10 - 14 Aug 2026	Online	$3,950
16 - 20 Nov 2026	Online	$3,950

Course Description

INTRODUCTION

ASME BPV Code, Section VIII, Division 1 deals with requirements applicable to the design, fabrication, inspection and testing of pressure vessels operating internally or externally. This pressure may be obtained from an external source, or by the application of the heat from a direct of indirect source, or any combination thereof. Specific requirements apply to several classes of material used in pressure vessel construction, and also to fabrication methods such as welding, forging and brazing.

Based on the rules for pressure vessel design and construction, this training course is a comprehensive introduction to the requirements of Section VIII, Division 1 including background, organisation, design, materials, fabrication, inspection, testing and documentation of pressure vessels. The more commonly used subsections and paragraphs will be covered, and a discussion of individual problems or situations will be included.

Delegates attending this GLOMACS ASME BPV Code, Section VIII, Division 1: Design & Fabrication of Pressure Vessels training course will develop the following competencies:

Understand the background of the Code rules
Apply the Code rules to more common design and fabrication situations
Perform calculations for loadings and situations not addressed by the Code
Prepare design specifications, design/data reports, and other documentation

Objectives

Participants of ASME BPV Code, Section VIII, Division 1: Design & Fabrication of Pressure Vessels training course will:

Understand all the requirements of pressure vessel component design based on ASME BPV Code, Section VIII, Division 1, 2022 edition
Focus on performing calculations autonomously to determine the minimum wall thicknesses of all the main components of pressure vessels based on pressure and design temperature.

Training Methodology

ASME BPV Code, Section VIII, Division 1: Design & Fabrication of Pressure Vessels training course will combine presentations with Instructor-guided interactive discussions between participants relating to their individual interests. Practical exercises, video material and case studies aiming at stimulating these discussions and providing maximum benefit to the participants will support the formal presentation sessions. Above all, the instructor will make extensive use of case examples of issues in which he has been personally involved.

WHO SHOULD ATTEND?

This ASME BPV Code, Section VIII, Division 1: Design & Fabrication of Pressure Vessels training course is primarily intended for beginners involved with the purchase, design, fabrication or inspection of pressure vessels. Experienced vessel designers, who would like to update their knowledge of the Code, will also benefit.

Though some technical background will be helpful, attendees are not required to have an Engineering degree or previous work experience in the subject.

Course Outline

DAY 1

Introduction to Metallurgy and Material Properties

Introduction to Iron- Iron carbide equilibrium diagram. (Fe-Fe3C Diagram)
Engineering material properties (Tensile strength UTS, Ductility, Toughness, Hardness, Creep resistance & Weldability)
Introduction to destructive testing of materials (DT) - Tension test, Hardness test, Impact test and Bend test.
Introduction to conventional NDE (Non-destructive examination)
Merits and demerits of each conventional NDE Technique.

DAY 2

Basics of ASME VIII-1

History of ASME BPV Codes
Structure of ASME BPVC Section VIII div-1
Thin cylinder stress derivations
ASME BPVC Section VIII div-1 -scope and limitations (U.1).
MOC mill Tolerances
Allowable stress values according to ASME II Part D

DAY 3

Design Thickness Calculation for Cylinder and Formed Heads

Using ASME Section II Part D to obtain allowable stress (S)
Weld joints types and Categories of Joints (UW-12)
Types of loadings on pressure vessel (UG-22)
Liquid Static head calculations, manual problem Solving
Thickness calculations for different components (UG 27 & UG-32)
Joint efficiency criteria
Solved examples

DAY 4

Welding, PWHT, Impact Toughness & NDE Procedures

Special welding requirements (UW)
Welding tolerances. (Visual)
PWHT exemption requirements in ASME codes
Procedures and methods for PWHT
Impact test code exemption curves
Impact test acceptance criteria
Types of Radiography
NDE Methods –acceptance criteria

DAY 5

Pressure Testing Requirements and MARKING/Reporting Requirements

Hydrostatic test procedure and code requirements
Pneumatic test procedure and code requirements
Understanding pressurization stages, Test temperatures, Test Time
Marking requirements
ASME VIII-1 Forms and certification (U-Forms)

Certificates

On successful completion of this training course, GLOMACS Certificate will be awarded to the delegates.
Continuing Professional Education credits (CPE) : In accordance with the standards of the National Registry of CPE Sponsor, one CPE credit is granted per 50 minutes of attendance.

Providers and Associations

Endorsed Education Provider

GLOMACS is registered with the National Association of State Boards of Accountancy (NASBA) as a sponsor of continuing professional education on the National Registry of CPE Sponsors. State boards of accountancy have final authority on the acceptance of individual courses for CPE credit. Complaints regarding registered sponsors may be submitted to the National Registry of CPE Sponsors through its website: www.NASBARegistry.org

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