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Mechanical Engineering
Mechanical Specification of Pressure Vessels and Heat Exchangers
This course reviews the mechanical design of pressure vessels for oil and gas facilities, centred on the main ASME vessel code. It covers material selection, key design calculations and fabrication processes, presented from a fabricator's viewpoint. Participants learn to write accurate specifications and to review documents for code compliance.
- Discipline
- Mechanical Engineering
- Level
- Intermediate
- Duration
- Flexible length
- Formats
- Classroom, In-house
Every course can be delivered in-house and tailored to your organisation.
Who should attend
Mechanical, facilities, construction and project engineers and designers who specify and purchase pressure vessels and related equipment.
What participants will be able to do
- Navigate the relevant sections of the ASME pressure vessel code
- Specify suitable materials for pressure equipment
- Design vessel shells, heads and nozzles
- Prepare and review equipment specifications for compliance
- Recognise welding and inspection requirements
Topics covered
- Pressure vessel codes
- Material specification
- Shell and head design
- Nozzle design
- Fabrication processes
- Welding and inspection
- Heat exchanger specification