ASME BOILER AND PRESSURE VESSEL CODE: SECTION VIII,

DIVISION 1, PRESSURE VESSEL DESIGN

Course Description 4 day course taught by Don Kurle, PE

This course is a four day comprehensive introduction to pressure vessel design in accordance
with the ASME Boiler and Pressure Vessel Code, Section VIII, Division 1. This course is
intended for beginners, as well as experienced vessel designers and inspectors who would like
to update their knowledge of the Code.

Who Should Attend

Individuals involved with the design or inspection of pressure vessels. Some degree of
technical background will be helpful, but such individuals are not required to have an
Engineering degree or previous work experience in the subject matter.

Course Content

The course will introduce the participants to the basic design requirements of the ASME
Code, Section VIII, Division I, Pressure Vessels. General topics in the course include scope of
Section VIII, Div 1, users and Manufacturers responsibilities, general design requirements,
design requirements related to materials, welded joint design requirements and vessel
component design. Participants will have the opportunity to practice performing hand
calculations of vessel components.

The course will be conducted in a lecture/discussion/problem solving format designed to
provide intensive instruction and guidance on understanding the design requirements for
pressure vessels.







Section VIII, Division 1 Pressure Vessel Design Course Content:

Section Title Topics Covered
1 Introduction Scope of Section VIII, Division 1
Users Design Responsibilities
Manufacturers Design Responsibilities

2 General Topics General Material Requirements
General Design Requirements
Design Temperature
Design Pressure
Maximum Allowable Stress
Welded J oint Category
RT & UT Examination
Welded J oint Efficiency

3 Component Design Shells under Internal and External Pressure
Stiffening Rings for External Pressure
Formed Heads under Internal and External
Pressure
Flat Covers
Openings and Reinforcement
Bolted Flanges

4 Material
Requirements
Carbon & Low Alloy Steel Design Requirements
High Alloy Steel Design Requirements
Nonferrous Design Requirements
Postweld Heat Treatment
Impact Test Exemption Design Requirements
Nondestructive Examination Design
Requirements