Covers the design, fabrication, inspection, and testing of pressure vessels and heat exchangers to ASME Section VIII Division 1 and Division 2, with emphasis on fitness-for-service and in-service inspection.
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About this programme
Covers the design, fabrication, inspection, and testing of pressure vessels and heat exchangers to ASME Section VIII Division 1 and Division 2, with emphasis on fitness-for-service and in-service inspection.
Equip professionals with the knowledge, skills, and frameworks required to excel in Pressure Vessel & Heat Exchanger Engineering – ASME Code, driving measurable improvement in Engineering & Technical performance and delivering tangible value to their organisations.
11 key learning outcomes
Apply engineering standards and codes relevant to Mechanical Engineering in the oil, gas, and energy sectors
Analyse failure modes, root causes, and risk profiles for critical equipment and systems
Design or evaluate engineering solutions that meet functional, safety, and regulatory requirements
Interpret technical data, inspection findings, and performance metrics to support informed decisions
Apply integrity management principles to assess and extend the safe operating life of assets
Utilise industry codes (API, ASME, ISO, NACE) applicable to Mechanical Engineering disciplines
Develop inspection and maintenance strategies based on risk-based methodologies
Assess the impact of material selection, operating conditions, and degradation mechanisms on asset life
Communicate engineering findings and recommendations to technical and non-technical stakeholders
Apply lessons learned from industry incidents to improve engineering design and operational practices
Integrate HSE considerations into engineering decisions throughout the asset lifecycle
5 training days · 15 modules · hands-on workshops
Apply ASME and API codes and materials science principles to mechanical equipment design.
Material selection exercise: teams choose appropriate materials for three defined service conditions (HPHT sour, seawater injection, and cryogenic) with code and standard justification.
Design, inspect, and assess the integrity of pressure-containing equipment.
Pressure vessel FFS assessment: groups apply API 579 Level 1 to a vessel with thinning corrosion, calculate remaining thickness, and determine re-inspection interval.
Apply piping design codes and stress analysis methods to process piping systems.
Piping stress review: teams identify flexibility deficiencies in a provided piping isometric, recommend support modifications, and check against B31.3 allowable stress limits.
Select, operate, and maintain centrifugal and reciprocating machinery.
Pump FMEA: groups identify all significant failure modes for a critical process pump, assess severity and detectability, and propose a targeted preventive maintenance programme.
Apply welding metallurgy, non-destructive examination, and integrity management frameworks.
NDE interpretation exercise: teams review a set of UT corrosion maps and radiographs, apply acceptance criteria, and produce an inspection disposition report with recommended actions.
This programme is designed for professionals across these roles
Engineers responsible for equipment design, selection, and performance management
Professionals managing inspection programmes, FFS assessments, and regulatory compliance
Supervisors planning and executing maintenance activities on critical process equipment
Field operations staff responsible for day-to-day plant running and first-line fault response
Safety professionals requiring engineering depth for risk assessment and incident investigation
Early-career engineers building technical competency in their chosen engineering discipline
Upcoming public dates — enrol anytime
This course carries internationally recognised professional credits
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