COURSE OVERVIEW:

In the field of mechanical engineering, codes and standards serve as the essential language that ensures safety, quality, and interoperability across global industries. This course provides a comprehensive exploration of the three major standards bodies API, ASME, and ASTM and how their publications govern the design, materials, and maintenance of industrial systems. Participants will learn how to navigate complex regulatory documents to find specific requirements for piping, pressure vessels, rotating equipment, and material testing.

The scope of this training is designed to provide clarity on the hierarchy and application of various standards. We will examine the American Society of Mechanical Engineers (ASME) codes for pressure technology and power piping, the American Petroleum Institute (API) standards for oil and gas equipment, and the American Society for Testing and Materials (ASTM) specifications for material properties and testing methods. By understanding the interrelationship between these documents, technical personnel can ensure that their projects remain compliant with both legal mandates and industry best practices.

Furthermore, the course emphasizes the practical application of these standards in real-world engineering scenarios. Attendees will learn how to interpret material data sheets, understand the significance of pipe schedules, and apply inspection codes to aging equipment. This coverage ensures that engineers and technologists can confidently specify components, evaluate vendor compliance, and manage asset integrity programs with a solid foundation in the most widely recognized mechanical engineering standards in the world.

COURSE OBJECTIVES:

After completion of this course, the participants will be able to:

1. Explain the purpose and hierarchy of codes, standards, and regulations.
2. Navigate the various sections of the ASME Boiler and Pressure Vessel Code.
3. Apply ASME B31.3 and B31.1 for process and power piping design.
4. Utilize API standards for the selection and maintenance of pumps and compressors.
5. Interpret ASTM material specifications for steel, alloys, and polymers.
6. Differentiate between "Mandatory" codes and "Recommended" practices.
7. Use API 570 and API 510 for the inspection of existing assets.
8. Understand the role of ASTM testing methods in quality control.
9. Identify the correct standard for valves, flanges, and fittings (ASME B16).
10. Apply API 650 and API 653 for storage tank design and inspection.
11. Coordinate between different standards during multi-disciplinary projects.
12. Stay updated on the revision cycles and "Addenda" of major codes.
13. Prepare technical specifications that reference correct and current standards.

TARGET AUDIENCE:

Mechanical Engineers, Design Technicians, Procurement Specialists, Quality Control Inspectors, and Maintenance Professionals who need to apply international standards.

TRAINING COURSE METHODOLOGY:

A highly interactive combination of lectures, discussion sessions, and case studies will be employed to maximise the transfer of information, knowledge, and experience. The course will be intensive, practical, and highly interactive. The sessions will start by raising the most relevant questions and motivating everybody to find the right answers. The attendants will also be encouraged to raise more of their questions and to share in developing the right answers using their analysis and experience. There will also be some indoor experiential activities to enhance the learning experience. Course material will be provided in PowerPoint, with necessary animations, learning videos, and general discussions.

The course participants shall be evaluated before, during, and at the end of the course.

COURSE CERTIFICATE:

National Consultant Centre for Training LLC (NCC) will issue an Attendance Certificate to all participants completing a minimum of 80% of the total attendance time requirement.