Lesson 1Formulas and procedures for 2:1 elliptical head thickness (UG-32, UG-31 references)Looks at design formulas for 2:1 elliptical heads according to UG-32, with UG-31 rules for needed thickness, corrosion extra, tolerances, and knuckle changes, including step-by-step examples of calculations and common mistakes in design.
Geometry of 2:1 elliptical headsDesign assumptions and limitations in UG-32Required thickness formula and variablesUse of corrosion and mill tolerancesSample calculation and documentationLesson 2Formulas and procedures for cylindrical shell thickness (UG-27, UG-23, UG-16 references)Explains how to design thickness for cylindrical shells using UG-27 formulas with UG-23 and UG-16 limits, covering inside and outside pressure, checks for longitudinal and circumferential stress, corrosion extra, and picking the controlling thickness.
Internal pressure thickness equationsLongitudinal versus circumferential stressExternal pressure and buckling checksCorrosion allowance and mill toleranceSelecting governing shell thicknessLesson 3Nameplate, data report, marking, and stamping requirements (UG-6, UG-100)Gives details on nameplate, stamping, and data report needs per UG-6 and UG-100, including must-have markings, Code symbol stamping, duties of the Manufacturer and Inspector, and keeping and managing data reports.
Required nameplate information per UG-6Location, attachment, and durability of nameplatesCode symbol stamping and certificationForm U-1 data report content and signingRecord retention and document controlLesson 4Joint efficiency concepts and documentation (UW-12, UW-16) and weld categoriesExplains ideas of joint efficiency, weld types, and paperwork per UW-12 and UW-16, including radiography needs, effect on thickness calculations, and right way to mark weld types on drawings.
Weld categories A, B, C and DJoint efficiency definitions and tablesRadiography and examination levelsEffect of E on thickness formulasWeld details and drawing notationLesson 5General requirements: design pressure/temperature, corrosion allowance, minimum thicknessesCovers main design needs like design pressure and temperature, corrosion extra, minimum thickness rules, and things to think about for vacuum, wind, and earthquake loads that affect pressure vessel design under VIII-1.
Defining design pressure and marginsDesign metal temperature and MDMTCorrosion allowance selection criteriaCode minimum thickness requirementsExternal loads: wind, seismic, vacuumLesson 6Nozzle reinforcement, openings and reinforcement calculation (UG-37 to UG-40)Deals with nozzle openings and strengthening per UG-37 to UG-40, including area replacement ideas, limits of strengthening zones, credit for welds and pads, and step-by-step working out of needed and available strengthening area.
Definition of opening and reinforcement zonesRequired versus available area methodCredit for nozzle neck, shell, and padLimits on reinforcement extent and shapeWorked nozzle reinforcement exampleLesson 7Hydrostatic and pneumatic test requirements, test pressure calculations (UG-99)Describes hydrostatic and pneumatic test needs per UG-99 and related rules, including test pressure calculations, temperature limits, hold times, safety measures, and okay standards for leaks and bending.
Purpose of pressure testing in VIII-1Hydrostatic test pressure calculationPneumatic test conditions and limitsTest temperature and hold time rulesAcceptance criteria and documentationLesson 8Materials (reference to ASME II) and allowable stress rules for pressure vesselsIntroduces picking materials using ASME Section II and allowable stress rules for pressure vessels, including material specs, product forms, temperature limits, stress tables, and thoughts on impact and brittle breaking.
Using ASME Section II, Parts A and BMaterial specifications and product formsAllowable stress derivation and limitsTemperature-dependent stress valuesImpact test and toughness considerationsLesson 9Scope, applicability and mandatory appendices of Section VIII, Division 1Explains the scope and use of Section VIII, Division 1, including pressure and service limits, vessel exclusions, and the job of must-use appendices in making clear design, making, and checking needs for pressure vessels.
Pressure and service limits of VIII-1Vessels and components excluded from scopeWhen VIII-1 is mandatory or optionalRole and structure of mandatory appendicesUsing appendices with UG paragraphsLesson 10Support and restraint requirements, lifting and attachment rules (UG-21, UG-22)Looks at support and restraint needs per UG-21 and UG-22, including load mixes, local stresses at supports, lifting and attachment design, and making sure vessels stay steady during work, moving, and setting up.
Types of vessel supports and restraintsLoad combinations for support designLocal stresses at saddles and lugsDesign of lifting lugs and trunnionsTransport and installation considerations
