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Impact Testing and Toughness Bases & Application of Design Requirements for
Requirements for Pressure Vessels; High Pressure Vessels in Section VIII, Division 3
ASME Section VIII, Divisions 1 & 2 NEW! of the ASME Boiler and Pressure Vessel Code

MC125 MasterClass Series/ASME STANDARDS COURSE MC127 MasterClass Series/ASME STANDARDS COURSE
All pressure vessel designers need to evaluate their vessel designs for This two-day MasterClass provides an overview of the design
toughness considerations, and determine if impact testing or other methodology and philosophy of ASME Section VIII, Division 3,
types of toughness testing is required. The rules of ASME Section VIII, Alternative Rules for High Pressure Vessels, which incorporates an
Divisions 1 and 2 may require toughness testing to be performed to overview of the analysis methods used, including the application of
demonstrate the suitability of the vessel for service at the designated FEA, to meet the requirements of the Code.
minimum design metal temperature (MDMT), or may provide several
options for exemption from toughness testing under qualifying Examples of practical applications for many of the techniques are
conditions. discussed to demonstrate the philosophy of the Code criteria. This
includes an overview of the problems presented in ASME PTB-5-
This one-day MasterClass provides an in-depth review of the rules 2013 and the ASME Section VIII Division 3 Example Problem Manual.
and application of the ASME Section VIII, Divisions 1 & 2 code Detailed scenarios are examined to illustrate how the analytical
rules for toughness requirements associated with a pressure vessel techniques are applied, and their respective limitations. An overview
design. The rules of Parts UG, UCS, UHA and UNF for determining of key elements of the materials, fabrication sections, along with a
when toughness testing is required or may be exempted and how to review of special construction techniques, and an overview of fatigue
perform toughness testing when it is required. The detailed technical calculations and life assessment are also included in the discussion.
criteria that apply to toughness testing are discussed in depth. Case
studies are used to illustrate proper application of the Code rules to You Will Learn To
specific design situations for various vessel types and materials of • Identify the probable causes of piping vibration
construction. This provides participants with a better understanding
of how the rules work together in real world applications. • Determine if vibration is likely to be excessive
You Will Learn To • Recommend methods to correct the problem if the vibration
is excessive
• Determine when toughness testing is required, what type(s)
of testing are required to be performed, and the applicable Who Should Attend
acceptance criteria
Engineers, senior designers, maintenance, quality assurance,
• Apply code provisions for exemption from toughness testing for inspection and manufacturing personnel who work with process
specific materials of construction, governing thicknesses, and piping (e.g., in the chemical, petroleum, plastic processing, pulp and
minimum design metal temperatures paper fields) BOILERS AND PRESSURE VESSELS MasterClass Series
• Identify requirements for welding procedure specification Special Requirements
qualification with impact testing, and the acceptance criteria
to be achieved for acceptance This Master Class is structured on the assumption that participants
have a basic understanding of at least one of the ASME B31 piping
• Explain the principles of production impact testing, when it is codes.
required, and the applicable conditions for performance and
acceptance Participants are encouraged to bring examples of particularly
challenging issues encountered on the job for in-class discussion.
Who Should Attend
Fabricators and designers who desire a better understanding of 2 Days, 1.5 CEUs, 15 PDHs
toughness requirements for pressure vessels Dates: 17-18 October 2016, Barcelona, Spain
13-14 March 2017, Scandinavia
Special Requirements 19-20 June, 2017, Milan, Italy
Member: €1.250 / List Price €1.350
Participants are encouraged to bring examples of toughness
applications encountered on the job for in-class discussion.
1 Day, 0.8 CEUs, 8 PDHs
Date: 19 October 2016, Barcelona, Spain
15 March 2017, Scandinavia
21 June, 2017, Milan, Italy
Member: €750 / List Price €850

MASTERCLASS INSTRUCTOR MASTERCLASS INSTRUCTOR
John Swezy, PE, Member of ASME Standards Daniel T. Peters, PE, is an internationally
Committee for Pressure Vessels and Chair of recognised expert in the design and analysis
the Subgroup on Fabrication and Examination. of pressure equipment and pressure vessels,
He has over 35 years experience, and over specialising in high-pressure equipment. He is
20 years developing and implementing QC currently an Associate with Structural Integrity
programmes for design, welded fabrication, Associates, Inc. and works in the area of
repairs and alterations of pressure equipment. pressure vessel and piping design, analysis,
He is a National Board Commissioned Boiler fitness for service and asset management.
and Pressure Vessel Inspector recognised for He is a past Chair of the ASME Pressure
his expertise with the ASME Code rules of Vessel and Piping Division’s High Pressure
Section VIII, Divisions 1 and 2. Technology Committee and the Pressure
Vessels and Piping Division.

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