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PRESSURE TECHNOLOGY • MASTERCLASS SERIES Fracture Mechanics and other Methods for Design by Rule Requirements in ASME
Fatigue and Fracture Analysis of Pressure BPV Code Section VIII, Division 2 NEW!
Equipment NEW!
MC151 MASTERCLASS SERIES / ASME STANDARDS COURSE
MC150 MASTERCLASS SERIES / ASME STANDARDS COURSE
This two-day MasterClass provides practical knowledge and an in-
This two-day MasterClass provides practical methodology for fracture depth examination of the Design-by-Rule methods found in Part 4 of
mechanics analysis of pressure equipment for determining integrity the ASME B&PV Code Section VIII Division 2 (ASME VIII-2). It presents
in the presence of a known flaw that has been identified during an overview of the general layout of VIII-2, and discusses how to
an inspection. Application of fracture mechanics to determine the employ Code Case 2695 and the Common Rule effort to incorporate
remaining fatigue life of a component will be discussed in depth, as Class 1 and Class 2 vessels governed by this Code. The focus of the
well as use of fracture mechanics to determine the design fatigue life discussions concerns the design methods of Part 4, including Design
of pressurized components for new construction of pressure vessels Loads and Load Case Combinations, Design Rules for Welded Joints,
constructed to ASME Section VIII, Division 3. This is not a course on Design Rules for Shells under Internal Pressure, and Design Rules
the theory of fracture, but focuses on practical applications. for Openings in Shells and Heads. Other topics within Part 4 that are
referenced include the Design Rules for Noncircular Vessels, Supports
You Will Learn To and Attachments, and Flanged Joints. The class also evaluates the
background and procedures described in Part 3, that explain how to
• Identify the best method to determine the fatigue life of cyclically calculate the MDMT; and in Part 7, to determine the Examination Group
pressurized components and appropriate Non-destructive Examination (NDE) requirements.
• Perform a fatigue analysis in accordance with the appropriate Codes You Will Learn To
and Standards
• Navigate efficiently through the Parts of ASME VIII-2
• Perform a linear-elastic fracture mechanics analysis in accordance
with API 579-1/ASME FFS-1 and ASME Section VIII, Division 3 (Div. • Identify the circumstances under which the application of the
3) to determine crack stability and remaining life for in-service Design-by-Rule methods of ASME VIII-2 affords beneficial cost
equipment with a crack-like flaw or for new construction to Div. 3. savings to the pressure vessel design
Who Should Attend • Explain the difference in philosophy regarding material toughness
requirements and the non-destructive examination requirements of
Engineers working for Pressure Vessel Manufacturers, Owner/User ASME VIII-1 and ASME VIII-2
firms and EPC firms who, design, specify, procure or are responsible
for inspection, maintenance or repair of pressure equipment in cyclic Who Should Attend
service.
Engineers working for Pressure Vessel Manufacturers, Owner/User
Special Requirements firms, manufacturers or engineering and design construction firms
in the refining, petrochemical, and other comparable industries that
This MasterClass is structured on the assumption that participants have desire a practical understanding of ASME VIII-2 will benefit from
a basic understanding of fracture mechanics and API 579-1/ASME FFS-1. attending.
2 Days, 1.5 CEUs , 15 PDHs Special Requirements
Date: 18–19 June, 2018, Milan, IT
Member: € 1.400 / List Price € 1.500 This Master Class is structured on the assumption that participants
have a basic understanding of ASME B&PV Code Section VIII,
Division 2.
Attendees are encouraged to discuss actual scenarios encountered as
part of a class discussion.
2 Days, 1.5 CEUs , 15 PDHs
Date: 18–19 June, 2018, Milan, IT
Member: € 1.400 / List Price € 1.500
MASTERCLASS INSTRUCTOR MASTERCLASS INSTRUCTOR
J. Robert ‘Bob’ Sims, is the former ASME James Sowinski, Consulting Engineer,
President 2014–2015 and an internationally Equity Engineering Group and Vice-Chair of
recognized authority in risk-based technologies ASME BPV Code Section VIII Subgroup on
for design and analysis of high pressure Design. Jim has over 25 years of experience
equipment, including high pressure, high in the refining and petrochemical industries
temperature (HPHT) equipment for oil and gas and is recognized for his expertise in the
exploration and production. use of Fitness-For-Service (FFS) technology
throughout the industry.
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