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

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. The course is live and will start at 11:00 AM ET and will end around 3:00 PM ET. Note: Attendees must pay in advance to receive the meeting link. Monday - Thursday (ET) Note: Break times subject to change at instructor discretion. 

• 11:00 AM Start

• 11:55 AM Break (5 minutes)

• 12:55 PM Break (5 minutes)

• 1:55 PM Break (5 minutes)

• 3:00 PM End.

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 ,P.E., C.W.I

Stacey has over 30 years of experience working with welding and pressure vessel codes including 5 years at a NDE lab certifying welders through mechanical testing, and 25 years working for a global pressure vessel manufacturer producing over 4,000 ASME U-stamped vessels a year. During her tenure at the manufacturing company, she held roles of Quality Engineer, Engineering Manager, and Quality Manager. She has successfully written and implemented ASME and PED QC programs for the manufacturing and repair of pressure vessels. Stacey is a Professional Engineer and a Certified Welding Inspector and has extensive practical experience with Section VIII construction and Section IX welding & supervision. She is a National Board Commissioned Inspector and has participated in the ASME and NB Codes & Standards Committees since 2013. She is a member of both the ASME Standards Committee for Pressure Vessels, and the ASME Standards Committee for Welding, Brazing, and Fusing. She is Chair of Section VIII sub-group Fabrication & Examination, and Chair of Section IX sub-group Brazing. In addition to her expertise with the ASME Codes, she has an easy-going style and an ability to communicate and explain the code in a simplified manner. 

Paul Shanks

Paul has a master’s degree in mechanical engineering and 17 years’ experience in the pressure equipment industry. Paul has designed pressure vessels for use in the pharmaceutical industry, and heat exchangers. He also worked to support the British Navy’s Nuclear Submarine program designing components and developing facility capability and spent time as a manufacturing engineer developing and sharing best practices on the cutting edge of welding and vessel fabrication technology. Paul is a National Board Commissioned Authorized Inspector who primarily works in the technical division of our home office to provide support for our clients, and inspectors on all ASME and NBIC subject matters. Paul has attended and participated in NB and ASME committee meetings since 2017.