Mechanical Design of Process Plant Equipment
This three (3) day / four (4) day optional course is directed to engineers, managers and, others responsible
for the mechanical design of pressure vessels, heat exchangers, aboveground atmospheric storage tanks
and piping systems.
The course emphasis is on developing a practical understanding of the mechanical
design of fixed equipment and piping systems in process plant applications. Sample problems and
participant exercises are included throughout the course to illustrate the concepts discussed and provide the
attendees with practice in applying them.
This course provides the information necessary for individuals to be able to evaluate the design of pressure vessels
in accordance with the ASME Code Section VIII Div 1. Understanding pressure vessel design
requirements will help individuals be more effective in dealing with maintenance requirements of vessels
and heat exchangers.
Day 1
Basic Pressure Vessel Concepts
- Main Components
- Primary Functions
- Defintions / Glossary
Materials of Construction
- Factors Affecting Material Selection
- Basis for Allowable Stresses
- Allowable Stress Tables
- Impact Test Exemptions
- Material Selection
Specifying Design Requirements
- The ASME Code in Design
- Design & Operating Conditions
- Design Pressure Thickness
- Vessel Support Design
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Day 2
Specifying Load Requirements (cont'd)
- Supplemental Loads
- DL, LL, W, E, M Loads
- the overlooked loads
- Load Combinations
Fabrication Details
- Evaluate Fab Drawings
- Joint Categories
- Welding Requirements
- Weld Detail Requirements
Non-destructive Examination (NDE)
- NDE Methods
- Types of Weld Defects
- Acceptance Criteria
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Day 3
Inspection & Testing Requirements
- Welding Inspection
- Dimensional Tolerances
- Hydrostatic Testing
- Pneumatic Testing
- Stored Energy Considerations
Problems & Exercises
- mawp, allowable stresses
- impact test exemptions
Essential Documents (optional)
· Vessel Data Sheet
· Comprehensive Design Calc's
· Pressure Vessel MR & QC
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Day 4 (Optional)
Case Study, (client supplied)
- client provides problem
to be worked by class
Intro to ASME VIII Div 2 (as time permits)
- An alternative construction Code
Fitness for Service (as time permits)
- FFS Primer
Pressure Vessel Quick Calculators
(as time permits)
- design pressure thickness
- stress due to wind loading
- fatigue screening
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Course Information
Course contact and registration information can be obtained from
John Aumuller P. Eng., Ph. D.,
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