• Chapter one: Theory and design criteria of the pressure vessels
• Basic theory and requirement of the pressure vessels
• Design criteria for horizontal and vertical vessels
• Selection criteria of pressure vessels
• Classification of pressure vessels
• Steam drum and surge drum in design and application
• Knock-out drum and flare drum in specification and application
• Air receiver, settling drum and pulsation bottle in specification, installation and operation criteria
• Design and sizing criteria for two and three-phase separators
• Chapter two: general standard of boilers and pressure vessel
• Theory and design criteria to the ASME boilers and pressure vessel
• Code classification of ASME boilers and pressure vessel
• General requirements and industrial application of the ASME section VIII
• Comparasion between division one and two and their specifications
• Chapter three: General consideration in selection and requirements of the material
• Introduction to the selection and mechanical, physical requirements of the material
• Stress classifications and stress linearization
• General failer criteria
• Design criteria for internal and external pressure of the pressure vessels
• The effect of supplementary loading, wind pressure and earthquake loading on pressure vessels
• Stress analysis and fatigue analysis for the pressure vessels
• Chapter four: Design of pressure vessels components and their accessories
• Nozzles and openings design criteria in size and shape
• Types of flat covers, attachments, support and lifting lugs and their industrial application
• Valves and pressure relief components in design, specification and requirements
• Chapter five: Heat exchangers
• Basic theory of columns and heat exchangers
• Design and requirements for heat exchangers
• Industrial types and application of heat exchangers
• Troubleshooting of heat exchangers and how to avoid them
• General maintenance of heat exchangers
• Chapter six: Fabrication and testing
• Introduction to steps of pressure vessels fabrication
• General aspects and requirements for fabrication including fabrication drawing
• Basic aspects of welding
• Inspection and testing including: (NDE; PWHT) requirements
• ASME stamping and documentation
• Chapter seven: Troubleshooting of pressure vessels and their maintenance
• Chapter eight: Assessment of fitness for service as per API 510/API 579
• Chapter nine: Application of pressure vessels software( COADE Engineering)
• Chapter ten: Case study