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| Course Information: |
 | | Overview | This three day course will introduce participants to the ASME Section VIII, Division 1 code for Unfired Pressure Vessels. It will provide an understanding of the background of the overall ASME Boiler and Pressure Vessel Code, it organization, and applicability. Basic design rules and formulas, materials, welding, fabrication, testing, certification and documentation will be discussed. An extensive look into pressure vessel metallurgy, steel development and manufacturing will be done. Videos of steel making, clad manufacturing, and pressure vessels in fabrication will be presented. Sample design problems and fabrication issues will be addressed.
A complete set of course materials and lunches are included. |
| | Outline | Introduction
Purpose of the ASME Code
History of the ASME Code
Organization of the ASME Boiler and Pressure Vessel Code
Materials, Specifications and their Selection
General Design Criteria (Code Section UG)
Specific Design of Shells, Heads, and Openings
Construction Techniques
Heat Treatment
Non Destructive Testing
Hydrostatic Testing
Documentation
The Authorized Inspection Agency and its Inspector
Welding Processes and their Application (Code Section UW)
Joint Efficiencies, Radiography
Fabrication Requirements (Code Section UCS)
Post Weld Heat Treatment
Low Temperature Operation
Forming Requirements
A look at Metallurgy, its history and development, Clad Steels
High Alloy Fabrication (Code Section UHA)
Vessel Design Exercises |
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| Training Venue: |
| | The course will be held at a venue in the WestChase District less than a 5 minute drive, or within walking distance, to the hotel(s) listed below. To avoid potential course disruptions caused by the attendance of unconfirmed registrants, the training venue address will ONLY be provided to registrants upon receipt of payment (via an email confirmation note). |
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| Recommended Hotel: |
|  Comfort Suites Westchase (Click Here to View) | | All PEICE course attendees are offered a preferred rate of $109.95/night, subject to availability, except for the week of May 2-6, 2010. Includes free morning continental breakfast and free high speed internet connection in every room. Special rate bookings may only be placed by phone at (713) 334-8884 - please refer to the PEICE special rate. | | 2830 Wilcrest Drive
Houston, TX, 77042
USA
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| John R. Curry | | John Curry earned an MBA from the University of Texas at Austin following undergraduate studies in mechancial engineering. He founded a major fabrication firm in 1966, and was its President, CEO, and senior designer until he sold the firm in 2003. He currently provides consulting services in pressure vessel design and fabrication to the energy industries. His varied experience as a vessel designer, metallurgist, and business owner makes his approach to the pressure vessel industry unique. John continues to be active in the Steel Plate Fabricators of America, and was Chairman of the Pressure Vessel Section in 2000-2001. |
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| Additional scheduled event(s) for this short course: |
| Legend:
Blue = 5 or more seats available
Green = less than 5 seats available
Red = the event is full |
| | Start Date | Delivery | Location | Fee | |
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| 10/4/2010 | Classroom | Calgary | $ 1995 CAD |  | |
| 3/14/2011 | Classroom | Houston | $ 1995 USD | | |
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