Common ASME Code Calculations for the Inservice
Inspector presents Inservice Inspectors with calculations likely to
be encountered during the course of their work. These calculations
are mstly for finding minimum thickness when maximum allowable working pressure
is known, or vice versa
.
The course begins by reviewing basic math concepts including definitions and order
of operations, then moves onto learning general computations required to perform
various pressure-retaining item calculations, including a systematic method of
problem solving. Students will first learn about calculations for Section VIII
Div. 1 pressure vessels, then Section I shell calculations, followed by
Section I head calculations. Finally, calculations involing B31.1 piping and
Section IV heating boilers are presented.
Learning
Outcomes
After completing this
course, students will be able to:
- Explain the
importance of ASME Code equations to
inservice inspection
- Understand how equations are presented with their parameters in the
Code
- Understand how to plan, present, and solve a Code
equation
- Perform key calculations
concerning:
- ASME Section VIII pressure vessels
- ASME Section I boiler tubes, shells, and heads
- ASME B31.1 power piping
- ASME Section IV heating boilers
Reference Materials
Each student is required to have the
following materials (currently mandated edition):
ASME Section I, Power Boilers
ASME
Section IV, Heating Boilers
ASME
Section VIII Div. 1, Pressure Vessels
ASME
B31.1, Power Piping
Calculator
with a square-root function
Note: All Parts of the NBIC may be ordered through the National Board website.
Criteria for Successful Completion
As a minimum, for a National
Board Certificate of Completion to be issued, students must: