PRESSURE VESSEL DESIGN AS PER ASME SEC VIII DIV-1

The Pressure Vessel Design Program (100 hrs) provides a complete foundation in ASME Sec VIII Div-1. Covering internal & external pressure design, nozzles, flanges, materials, welds, supports, and combined loading, this training ensures engineers can confidently design, evaluate, and optimize pressure vessels in compliance with international codes.

instructor: Sachin Pol

Duration: 100 Hours

instructor:
Sachin Pol

Duration:
100 Hours

Detailed 3D CAD model of a vertical pressure vessel with multiple nozzles for ASME Section VIII Division 1 design training

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Course Content

13 lectures
100h Duration

Understanding ASME BPV Code
Structure of ASME Section VIII div-1
Thin cylinder stress derivations
Important code definitions
ASME Section VIII div-1 - scope and limitations.
Rectangular Flange Design as per PD-5500
Important Properties of pressure vessel materials.
Introduction to UG-23 and ASME Section II Part D , Factor of safety
Table U-3 : Year of Acceptable Edition of Referenced Standards in This Division
Categories of weld Joints
Joint Efficiency and Table UW-12 understanding

Concept of MAWP
Liquid Static head calculations
Mill Tolerances- UG-16
Units and Conversion
Thickness calculation for internal pressure for ...Read More

Failures caused by External Pressure & Concept of External
How external pressure works.
Line of support concept
Significance of L/Do and Do/t ratios
Cylindrical shell , Spherical shell
Thickness calculation procedures for External pressure ...Read More
Thickness calculation for External pressure ...Read More
Concept of Stiffener design for external pressure
Procedure for Stiffener design for external pressure
Moment of inertia calculations for various stiffener cross sections.
Manual calculations of stiffener sizing

Types of nozzles
Nozzle neck thickness calculation criteria
Nozzle neck thickness calculation as per UG-45 Theory and Manual problem.
Openings in pressure vessel UG-36
Understanding the Reinforcement of Small multiple Openings
Shape of Opening
Openings in end closures
Small opening criteria for cylinder, cones and flat heads
Concept of reinforcement for Cylindrical and conical shells as per - ...Read More
Concept of reinforcement for Dished Ends as per - ...Read More
Concept of reinforcement requirements in Flat heads ...Read More
Manual Problem solving for Set in Nozzle
Concept of Multiple openings criteria for Vessels
Manual Problem solving for Set on Nozzle
Manual Problem solving for multiple openings
Designing of Large opening as per 1-7
Manual Problem solving for openings in flat head as per UG-39(b)
Manual Problem solving for openings in flat head as per UG-39(d)-Alternative method

Types of Flanges as per its application.
Selection OF Standard Flanges
Scope Of Mandatory appendix -2
Type of flanges as per Mandatory Appendix -2
Flange design concept and steps as per mandatory Appendix -2
Defining Flange Geometry for Integral flange
Defining Flange Geometry for Loose ring and optional type.
Blind Flange Design concept
Blind Flange Design calculations and finding deflection as per TEMA
Manual Problem for Integral Flange
Manual Problem for Loose ring Flange
Rectangular Flange Design as per PD-5500

Welding Procedure understanding
HAZ and Residual stress understanding
How stress relieving works?
Understanding the need and significance of PWHT (UCS-56)
PWHT exemption requirements in ASME codes
Procedures and methods for PWHT
PFHT requirements of code
Procedures for PFHT
Heating / cooling rates
Manual problems solving for PWHT and PFHT calculations

Low temperature working of different material
Governing thickness concept for impact testing
Understanding Impact test requirement
Impact test code exemptions
Impact test acceptance criteria
Material Thickness criteria for impact test
Impact test exemption curves
Manual Problem solving for Impact testing requirement

Lifting Lug Design,Teunnio n design
Lifting Lug Design-PvElite,code calc

Pressure Testing Requirements
Important definitions- MAWP, LSR, Calculated test pressure
Hydrostatic Test requirement and significance
Hydrostatic test procedure and code requirements
Pneumatic Test requirement and significance
Pneumatic test procedure and code requirements
Calculating test pressures, Inspection pressures
Understanding pressurization stages, Test temperatures, Test Time significance
Proof tests to establish maximum allowable working pressure
Manual Problem Solving and PvElite hydrotest calculations

Understanding Concept of Wind load
Calculation of wind load as per IS 875
Understanding concept Of Seismic load
Calculation of seismic load as per IS 1893
Concept of Combine Loading
Manual Problem Solving for seismic Load + PvElite calculations
Manual Problem Solving for wind Load + PvElite calculations
Manual Problem Solving for combine loadings + PvElite calculations

Properties of materials
Microstructure of materials
Types of Corrosion and corrosion Rates
Material chemical compositions
Effect of alloying elements on material properties
Material product forms
Material specifications
Material selection guide

Various types of Weld joints
Openings near welding UW-14
Weld taper transition and gap between welds

Types of Supports
Significance of following types of supports ...Read More
Stresses in Vessel due to Saddle Locations
Procedure for saddle support location
Calculation of stresses in vessel component as per Zic Method (Div.2)
Manual Problem Solving for calculation of stresses in vessel
Manual Problem Solving for saddle support design
WRC concept and sign conventions

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ASME Authorized Training Instructor (ATI) Global Design Consultant

Meet Your Mentor:Sachin Pol

✔ASME Authorised Training Instructor (ATI) specializing in Static Equipment Design.
✔18+ years of core industrial experience in engineering and detailed design layout tracks.
✔Works actively in high-end, production-grade detailed engineering design projects.
✔Highly experienced in managing and clearing rigorous live U-stamp audits and compliance.
✔Successfully delivered premium engineering design solutions for international clients.
✔Conducts highly interactive live Q&A sessions for instantaneous technical doubt clearing.
✔Provides actionable, answers to complex live job-related and industry operational queries.

18+Years Industrial
Experience

4000+Professionals
Trained

20+Countries
Reached

40+Professionals Led & Mentored

Core Engineering & Design Expertise:

✓Pressure Vessel Codes: Deep command over ASME Sec VIII Div-1 & Div-2.
✓Advanced Analysis: FEA (Finite Element Analysis) & ASME Div-2 Part 5 Design by Analysis.
✓Standards & Codes: Extensive expertise in TEMA, API 660, and API 650 storage tanks.
✓Process & Stress Analytics: Thorough understanding of HTRI Reports, Pipe Stress, and Pipe Support Analysis.
✓Industrial Infrastructure: End-to-end Structural Design & Industrial Plant layouts.

Distinguished Career Highlights & Milestones:

★IMECE India 2025 Presenter: Officially honored and recognized as a Key Presenter by the American Society of Mechanical Engineers (ASME) at HICC, Hyderabad.
★CAU Express Keynote Speaker: Officially served as the elite presenter at CAU Express (2018), traveling and anchoring technical sessions across 8 major industrial hubs.
★Express Engineering Solutions: Presenter driving high-value, quality-driven design engineering, optimization matrices, and international technical consulting.

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Reviews

Sayali Jangam

Experience: 4 Years

L&T Hyrocarbon

It was a great experience during the Pressure Vessel Design training. I have gained very in-depth knowledge about all aspects of Design. It boosted my confidence and as a result the growth in my career has been significant.

Belkacem Kisri

Experience: 5 Years

Bilfinger LTM Industrie SAS

This course is very good. In-depth knowledge about ASME code and Pressure Vessel, Heat Exchanger design & Nozzle Pro FEA. All the concepts are deeply explained. It has helped me enhance my knowledge and confidence.

Elmigdad Omer

Experience: 4 Years

Doha Petroleum Construction Co. Ltd.

My thanks and appreciation to Mr. Sachin Pol for sharing his experience and his effort to make this course effective with technical knowledge and good engineering practices. A great learning experience!

Raghuraman R

Experience: 17 Years

Technip Energies

This is the easiest and quickest way to learn the Code and static design. Very simplified method to make the concepts clear. Calculations are explained in very much detail.

Mangesh Deshmukh

Experience: 14 Years

Toyo

Trainer is technically very perfect and is even a better mentor. The training Program is very organized and cleared all my doubts about static design. Even minute details are taken care of.

Swati Bote

Experience: 10 Years

Worley

I have developed a thorough understanding about the various code requirements and calculations after doing this course. My approach towards Design has become more practical.

Priyanka Burhanpure

Experience: 13 Years

Thermax Ltd.

The content of the course is well-organized and covers all the concepts, code requirements and manual calculations which you need very badly as a Design Engineer. I found this as the only course where you can ask your live project queries.

Arvind Surve

Experience: 22 Years

Alfa Laval

The Quality of teaching is simply excellent! Highly explanatory animations for better understanding, which has made all the concepts very clear.

Mauli Khandekar

Experience: 11 Years

GSEC

The ASME code is difficult to understand and interpret, but the Trainer has made it simple and interesting. The only course in which manual design calculations/problems are taught in-depth.

Nikita Nimbalkar

Experience: 5 Years

TechInt

This is one of the best courses for Static Equipment Design Engineers. It's well-structured, easy to follow, and covers everything—from detailed explanations to manual calculations. A truly comprehensive and valuable course.

Umesh Kulkarni

Experience: 25 Years

Thermax

A very good course. Detailed explanation about the basic concepts. I have gained a lot of knowledge of Pressure Vessel and Heat Exchanger Design. I would definitely recommend this course.

Bhavik Modi

Experience: 10 Years

HLE Glascoat Ltd.

Great learning and experience. Their mentorship has really helped me to enhance my knowledge. This is such a comprehensive online platform for Static Equipment Engineers with manual calculations & Live Q&A sessions.

Brahmananda Mohapatra

Experience: 14 Years

Shreno Engineering Ltd.

I have very much benefited from Live Q&A session as I was able to get the answers to my project queries. It has boosted my confidence and as a result I have successfully faced ASME U-stamp Audit. This training has really transformed my career.

Harshil Thakarar

Experience: 2.5 Years

Meinhardt Group

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