Process Vessels Specification and Design

OBJECTIVES

• To apply pressure vessel codes and standards for mechanical components of process vessels
• About sizing, selecting materials, and specifying process vessels based on requirements from process design data
• About supporting internal appurtenances as part of the design and specification procedure
• About integrating mechanical considerations in overall system design and operation
• About integrating the key elements of fabrication, welding and inspection of process vessels

WHO SHOULD ATTEND?

Mechanical engineers and design engineers who are involved in the design of pressure vessels and appurtenances utilized in oil and gas facilities.

COURSE OUTLINE

• Pressure vessel codes and standards
• Types of vessels and design
  • Separators
  • Towers
  • Slug catchers
  • Heat exchangers
• Vessel and key components design
• Nozzle supports and internals design
• Corrosion considerations
• Materials selection and specification
• Fabrication
• Welding and NDT inspection
• Transportation and erection
• Interface to piping systems
• Operations and maintenance considerations