ASME Section I & B31.1 Power Boilers General Overview - Virtual (4 days)
OBJECTIVES
- Introduce Concepts of Boiler Operation and Safety
- Discuss the Selection of Boiler Materials
- Describe Design Formulas and their Application
- Discussion of Boiler Fabrication Methods
- Requirements for Examination, Inspection and Testing
- Boiler Certification
- Code Edition changes will be discussed for the current year.
WHO THE COURSE IS FOR?
Anyone interested in becoming familiar with the basic rules of ASME Section I, Power Boilers and how they are designed, constructed and certified, including an introduction to Boiler External Piping (B31.1) and CSD-1.
COURSE CONTENTS
The course will contain an introduction to the "Mother Code" and its origins, basic configuration of various types of power boilers, scope limits and boiler external piping, selecting suitable materials for boiler construction and designing a power boiler (water tube, fire tube, electric and thermal fluid). Material joining methods including welding and riveting will also be discussed. As well as examination, inspection and testing requirements for power boilers, documenting and certifying a power boiler, design, construction and certification of boiler external piping and associated controls and safety devices for Power Boilers. A Certificate of Attendance with professional development hours (PDH) is issued to participants who are present for all training sessions.
This will be a four-day course consisting of four (4) four-hour days. We normally start mid-morning between 10:00 to 11:00 AM EST and finish before 3:00 PM EST. We usually have (3) three breaks lasting 5 minutes each. Note: Attendees must pay in advance to receive the meeting link.
*Break times subject to change at instructor discretion.
A Certificate of Attendance with professional development hours (PDH) is issued to all attendees who are present for the sessions.
SCHEDULED INSTRUCTORS - One of the following instructors will teach Courses:
Stacey Marks, PE, CWI, AI - With 34 years of distinguished expertise in welding and pressure vessel engineering, Stacey is a Professional Engineer, Certified Welding Inspector, and Authorized Inspector who has made significant contributions across multiple industry domains. Her career spans four years in third-party welding qualifications, 27 years at a global ASME pressure vessel manufacturer, and three years with an Authorized Inspection Agency, during which she held progressive leadership roles including Quality Engineer and Engineering Manager. Since 2013, she has been actively involved in ASME and National Board Codes & Standards Committees, developing comprehensive quality programs under ASME, PED, and ISO standards while earning recognition for her unique ability to translate complex technical requirements into accessible insights.
Roger Smith, AI, IS, ANI, ANII - With over 40 years of comprehensive experience in electrical generation, Roger is a distinguished expert in nuclear and boiler power plant engineering, bringing extensive expertise from his 18-year tenure as a National Board Commissioned Authorized Inspector. His professional journey includes critical inspection services for nuclear power plants, US Navy instruction, and jurisdictional inspections in the Seattle area, during which he developed and implemented detailed procedures and quality control programs adhering to ASME, B31, NBIC, and international codes. Beyond his technical mastery in vessel design, nondestructive examination, and welding technology, Roger is renowned for his passion for continuous learning and ability to translate complex engineering standards into practical, real-world insights.