ASME codes and standards are the most widely used in the world for the design, operation, maintenance, and repair of power boilers, pressure vessels and nuclear facilities.

This course will provide the participant with a detailed knowledge of the responsibilities of personnel involved in the design, fabrication and examination of new power boiler plant components and new construction activity as defined by Section I of the ASME Boiler & Pressure Vessel Code.

The program also gives an insight and information about other Sections of ASME Boiler & Pressure Vessel codes. The participants will be explained the mechanics of adopting and applying the code rules and design formulae for construction of boilers.

Day 1 : Introduction and Materials

• Introduction to the ASME Boiler Pressure Vessel Code
• Organization and Scope of Section I
• Difference between Boiler Proper and Boiler External Piping.
• Valves and valve ratings; Safety Valves
• Code Cases, Inquiries, Interpretations, Code Effective dates, & Revision
• Materials of Section I Construction ( as per ASME Section-II)
• Material Test Reports
• Case studies

Day 2 : Design and Fabrication

• Design temperature and pressure for boilers and piping
• Loads considered by Section I
• Allowable Stress in ASME Section II Part D
• Design Methods (Thickness calculations for major components)
• Qualification of Weld Procedures; Selection of Weld Procedures for construction
• Weld size requirements of Section I; Nozzle and other opening rules for welding
• Post Weld Heat Treatment
• Repairs to welds
• Case studies

Day 3: Non-Destructive Examination, Quality Systems

• Nondestructive Examinations requirements
• Visual Inspection Requirements
• Hydrostatic testing
• Code certification by stamping and data reports
• ASME Code edition applicable to repairs and alterations
• Study and discussion on a typical boiler specification.
• Coordination of boiler engineer with other discipline engineers such as piping/ instruments/ etc.
• Queries and answers.
• Case studies