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Industry-Approved Training for Engineers to Elevate and Upskill

Established Since 2002

Our courses are accredited in accordance with the South African Institute of Mechanical Engineering (SAIMechE) and ECSA regulations

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Pressure Vessel and Heat Exchanger Design using PV Elite Online Training (3 SAIMechE)

  • 26 to 28 January 2026
  • What to expect when attending
  • Course Content
  • Enrollment
26 to 28 January 2026

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What to expect when attending
The basic theoretical background to pressure vessel design and vessel component analysis is covered, including compliance with mechanical codes. 
 
Training makes use of PV Elite, Codecalc and NozzlePro Software. A discussion/question/answer format is also employed in order to maximize retention of course material and theoretical concepts. 
 
Chempute Software will provide temporary PV Elite training license, PDF comprehensive manual, course, completion certificate.
Course Content

Course Topics Day 1:

Introduction to the PV Elite Interface

Options, Configuration Settings, and Design Parameters Modelling Basics

Material Databases Ex.1

Semi-Elliptical Head Design Ex. 2

  • Design and Analysis of a Vertical tower to US Code ASME VIII Division 1 Ex. 3 Design parameters input
  • Loads & Load Cases for stresses induced in the tower Wind and Seismic data
  • ASME (/ASTM) Materials
  • Skirt Support, with openings, and Base (/ring…) analysis Dished heads
  • Cylindrical shells Conical sections
  • Cone to shell junction rings Nozzles and Manways Liquid Content input Platforms and Ladders
  • Trays, Packing and Insulation Miscellaneous weight and Piping Detail Forces and Moments
  • Tailing lugs and Rigging Analysis


Vertical tower to European Code EN 13445 Ex. 4

  • Revised load cases
  • EN Materials…
  • (no cone to shell junction rings)
  • Stiffener Rings for External Pressure
  • Nozzle (DIN) input, including adding drain pipe
  • Instrument Domes
  • Non-circular platforms

Course Topics Day 2:

Horizontal Vessel to British Code PD 5500 Ex. 5

Comparison of code criteria USA, Europe and UK

WRC 107 Local stress analysis in main program and CodeCalc

Fatigue analysis

Legs, Lugs and Half Pipe Jacket

CodeCalc Exercises

API 579 Fitness for Purpose Exercises

Composite vessel design, including;

  • Welded flat heads with uniform patterned holes or large opening
  • Nozzle’ on large opening
  • Body Flanges
  • Nozzle on Blind flange
  • Support lugs

Course Topics Day 3:

  • Heat exchanger with fixed tubesheet to ASME VIII Division 1 (UHX)
  • Heat exchanger with immersed / submerged floating head to EN 13445
  • Heat exchanger with U-tube bundle to PD5500
  • Stress definitions and some common PV Elite error messages
  • EN 13445 Nozzle external loads Limit Analysis discussion
Enrollment
  • Complete the registration form and e-mail through to: lkylander@chempute.com
  • Acknowledgement will be e-mailed back to you.
  • Final confirmation of your booking and all details of the course will be e-mailed to you only on receipt of full payment for the course.
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ASME Boiler Pressure Vessel Code - Section VIII Division 1 & 2 (NEW COURSE)

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2026 is packed with great courses

  • 02-04 Feb 2026
  • 16-18 Feb 2026
  • 02-06 Mar 2026
  • 23-25 Mar 2026
  • 20-24 April 2026
02-04 Feb 2026

Hydraulic pipe network analysis using Arrow (Fluid dynamics/compressible flow) Classroom Training (3 SAIMechE)


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16-18 Feb 2026

Metallic Industrial Piping Design rules according to EN 13480 Online Training (3 SAIMechE)


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02-06 Mar 2026

Pipe Stress Analysis using CAESAR II (Statics) Classroom Training

(5 SAIMechE)


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23-25 Mar 2026

Hydraulic pipe network analysis using Fathom (Fluid dynamics/Incompressible flow) Classroom Training (3 SAIMechE)


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20-24 April 2026

ASME B31 Pressure Piping Codes Online Training (5 SAIMechE)


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Our presenters have rich industry backgrounds and experience

Benefit from their expertise by attending classroom / online training

Our course are accredited in accordance with the SA Inst. Of Mechanical Engineering and ECSA regulations.

CPD points are granted with each course completion

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We understand that schedules are pressing and teams need to attend to projects, our presenters can deliver their course at the your premises

We can deliver cost effective training to your team in a variation of settings

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Attendees focus on training course while we provide and uplifting environment that promotes learning

Online / Virtual

We can accommodate small to large groups with our online training platform locally and international

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To accommodate budget,

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Setting Option

CAESAR II Statics

5

Classroom / Online / Onsite

CAESAR II Dynamics

5

Classroom / Online / Onsite

Vibration induced Fatigue in Piping Systems

5

Classroom / Online / Onsite

Introduction to Finite Element Analysis of Pressure Vessels and Piping

5

Classroom / Online / Onsite

Pressure vessel and heat exchanger design course using PV Elite

3

Classroom / Online / Onsite

CADWorx Plant Professional

N/A

Classroom / Online / Onsite

CADWorx P&ID

N/A

Classroom / Online / Onsite

AFT Fathom

2

Classroom / Online / Onsite

AFT Arrow

2

Classroom / Online / Onsite

AFT Impulse

3

Classroom / Online / Onsite

Metallic industrial piping design rules according to EN13480

3

Classroom / Online / Onsite

ASME B31 pressure piping codes

5

Classroom / Online

ASME VIII Division 1 & 2 theory / practice pressure vessel design code

3

To be confirmed

CAESAR II Statics

This course is for engineers/analysts who carry out Static stress analysis on piping systems

The class includes a basic introduction to the software (interface, simple data input, editing etc. and then goes on to develop further skills by using CAESAR II software to resolve typical everyday piping problems.

Provides a wide array of features without sacrificing your need for a short learning curve

It also covers design code stresses, output interpretation and creating reports amongst many other subjects.

Delegates should have an appreciation for Mechanical Engineering theory and principles. Qualifications would typically be a Degree or HNC/HND in Mechanical engineering, Chemical Engineering or relevant experience.


ADVANCE PIPE STRESS ANALYSIS

CAESAR II Dynamics is highly regarded for its blend of background theory, use of CAESAR II and engineering application.

This course is based on hands-on solution of example problems in order to illustrate Pipe Stress Analysis using CAESAR software

PRESSURE VESSEL DESIGN

PV Elite

This course is for engineers/analysts who carry out Pressure Vessel Design to satisfy design code requirements.

The class includes a basic introduction to the software (interface, simple data input, editing etc. and then goes on to develop further skills by using PV Elite software to design a number of pressure vessel configurations to various codes.

It also covers other topics which should prove useful for the Pressure Vessel Engineer in addition to output interpretation and the production of deliverables.

Delegates should have an appreciation for Mechanical Engineering theory and principles.

3D PLANT DESIGN

CADWorx Plant Professional

This user level course is for design engineers and plant designers involved in the design of piping, equipment, HVAC and steel.

Learn how to use CADWorx Plant Professional to create comprehensive, multi?discipline 3D plant models and produce deliverables from these.

Attendees from this course must have knowledge of industrial piping design and knowledge of 3D plant design CAD concepts.

P&ID DESIGN

CADWorx P&ID

This user level course is for designers and process engineers involved in the development of P&IDs, who currently work in plain BricsCAD Lite, but want to learn how to use CADWorx P&ID Professional to create intelligent spec-driven P&IDs, and, a via a linked project database, project reports.

Attendees from this course must have knowledge of industrial process engineering design principles, familiarity with the BricsCAD Lite user interface and commands and knowledge of 2D CAD design concepts.

INCOMPRESSIBLE FLOW ANALYSIS

AFT Fathom

This user level course is for designers and process engineers involved in the development of incompressible flow system modeling

  • Hydraulic Theory
  • Newton-Raphson solution method
  • Underdstanding solution control
  • Modeling pumping systems
  • Sizing pumps and control valves
  • Modeling systems with heat transfer
  • Using scenario manager
  • Creating and using custom databases
  • Troubleshooting AFT Fathom models

COMPRESSIBLE FLOW ANALYSIS

AFT Arrow

Evaluate overall system response and transient pipe forces after steam and gas turbine trips

This user level course is for designers and process engineers involved in the development of compressible flow system modeling

  • Fundamental equations of compressible flow
  • Network solution methodology
  • Understanding solution control
  • Sizing control valves
  • Modeling systems with heat transfer
  • Modeling real gases
  • Understanding sonic choking
  • Modeling systems with gas mixing
  • Troubleshooting AFT Arrow models

WATERHAMMER / SURGE ANALYSIS

AFT Impulse

This user level course is for designers and process engineers involved in the development of waterhammer and surge analysisnents and interactio
  • Waterhammer theory
  • Understand surge communication times
  • Modeling transient cavitation
  • Model transients, includes inertial effects
  • Modeling time & event based transients
  • Model relief & vacuum breaker valves
  • Troubleshoot AFT Impulse models
  • Predict unbalanced pipe forces
  • Choosing the best trade-offs between
  • Module run times
  • Module pipe sectioning round off errors
  • Understand graph & animation features
  • Size & locate surge suppression equipment

ASME B31 Pressure Piping Codes

Attendees will get a clear understating of the basic principles of ASME B31 Code as well as in depth knowledge of the code requirements.

This is an in-depth theoretical course

The course focuses mainly on B31.3, but also covers areas of B31.1, B31.4 and B31.8.
  • ASME B31 Pressure Piping Codes
  • Design conditions & criteria
  • Design of process piping
  • Stress analysis and supports
  • Piping material & specifications
  • Fabrication & installation
  • Examination, inspection & testing
  • Computer application & case study

Metallic Industrial Piping design rules according to EN 13480

This is a in-depth theoretical course which will give attendees the background and history of the EN13480 code.

 

The EN13480 code specifies requirements for industrial piping systems and supports, including safety systems, made of metallic materials with a view to ensure safe operation

ASME VIII Div 1 & 2 Theory / Practice Pressure Vessel Design Code

(To be confirmed)

The course is operated as a workshop where the participants are taken through the design of the main pressure envelope of a pressure vessel.


Including nozzle, vacuum rings and other components that go into the design of a pressure vessel