Pressure Vessel  & Heat Exchanger Design & Analysis Seminar using PV-Elite and CodeCalc Software

Engineering and Design fundamentals for the application of ASME Section VIII, Division I. Extensive use is made of actual industry situations.  Practical case studies are covered with thorough solutions.

COURSE OUTLINE / CONTENT

An excellent, practical seminar covering design, fabrication, inspection and repair using real examples. This is a hands-on seminar and computer lab, using the CODECALC and PV-Elite software to allow students to gain practical experience with design and analysis problems.

Topics covered include, but are not limited to:

• Vessel and heat exchanger designs

• Simple stress levels

• Joint efficiency and design

• Heads

• API 579 Fitness for Service

• Rigging

• Materials of construction - Selection, low temperature requirements, post weld heat treatment

• Fatigue & thermal stress - how vessels are impacted and how to assess and calculate these effects

• Complex Calculations (How do I solve the difficult problems and the problems not addressed in the Code?)

• Description of Finite Element Techniques and examples of applications.

• Flanges, Gaskets & Bolting

• Horizontal Vessels & Zick Analysis - Saddle Design

• Inspection & Quality Control - Inspector Duties, Engineer and Fabricator, including suggestions for the end user.

• Repairs and alterations. 

• Check Lists for Design, QC & Shop Fabrication

• Area Reinforcement

• Nozzles & External Loads

• Flanges

Who Should Attend
Engineers and designers representing Manufacturers, Consultants, and Inspectors involved with designing, shop fabrication, maintenance, repair, and inspection of pressure vessels and heat exchangers.

Seminar Text and Software
Participants will receive class notes which summarize the course concepts and illustrate these concepts with examples.  Each user will be provided with a computer and our CODECALC and PV-Elite software.

Daily Schedule

The seminar runs 8:30 am to 5:00 pm daily.

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Date: May 7- 9, 2007

LOCATION: CALGARY, AB CodeCAD Training Centre Mount Royal Village Office Tower #300, 1550 - 8th St. S.W. (Also accessible from Mount Royal Village mall entrance on 16th Avenue) click here for map

ACCOMMODATIONS

Recommended hotel: Best Western Suites Downtown 1330 - 8th Street S.W. Hotel quoted Standard room rates: Oct. 1 - Dec. 31: $98.10 + tax Jan. 1 - May. 31: $107.10 + tax Jun. 1 - Aug. 31: $134.10 + tax Sept. 1 - Sept. 30: $116.10 + tax (ask for CodeCAD corporate rate). Free parking, local calls & highspeed internet. Phone: 403-228-6900 http://www.bestwesternsuitescalgary.com/ (Seminar is 2-1/2 short blocks south of hotel)

COST & REGISTRATION

Cost per attendee is $1500 Can. + gst.

Click here to Download Registration Form

Class size is limited. We recommend that you call to reserve your seat as early as possible. We will confirm your reservation once we receive (by mail, fax, or e-mail) the completed registration form.

You will receive a written acknowledgment of your reservation in return.

Register by phone, fax or email:
ph. 403-261-3930
fx. 403-269-7180
email: seminars@codecad.com

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