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Master of Mechanical Equipment Engineering (Online)

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Master of Mechanical Equipment Engineering (Online)

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Duration: 550 hours
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From this Master you can expect...

+ The participants of the master will obtain the necessary knowledge for the design and calculation of the mechanical equipment object of this master, safe and economical designs, used in most industrial facilities and the oil & Gas sector.
+ Benefit from Best Practices and Lessons Learned from international projects.
+ Get support from an ASME Authorized Instructor throughout the Master.

+ Receive a certificate from ASME.

THE DURATION OF THIS MATER IS 550 HS IN 50 WEEKS.

WITH THE ACCESS TO THE COURSE YOU GET:

Access to the Master: 12 months

This master has been developed to be completed in 550 hs, 50 Weeks.

Consultation forum

Queries will be channeled via dedicated forums, our instructors will answer as soon as possible!

Instructor available

An specialist Instructor will be available throughout the entire duration of the course.

Downloadable resources

Study notes, case studies and extra material are downloadable for future reference.

Summary videos

Each lesson includes a summary video with then fundamental concepts dealt with in that lesson for better understanding.

Lessons included

All the lessons indicated in the CONTENTS tab are included.

Assessment questions

Multiple-choice assimilation questions and cases are presented in each lesson to fix fundamental concepts.

Case studies

This is a “hands-on” course. Real cases (and solved) are presented to be developed with the course material.

Calculation sheets

Specific spreadsheets have been developed to simplify the calculation process. Calc sheets are downloadable.

ASME Certificate

A certificate of completion issued by ASME will be submitted upon completion.

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS (FAQ’s):

How can I enroll in this Master?

To enroll in this course you have to follow the below steps:

  1. Click on “Add to cart”
  2. Complete the purchase process using the payment options available.
  3. You will receive a confirmation email.
  4. Start training your skills!

What is the weekly dedication required?

The master has been designed to be completed with an average dedication of 550 hours in 50 weeks. With the help of the Study Notes and the Extra Material included in each module, the participants will deliver the practical cases corresponding to the proposed modules / lessons.

Even when the learning pace is set by each participant, an average dedication of 12-15 hours per week is recommended for a correct assimilation of the contents.

Do I need to send any information?

Yes, you need to send to info@arvenggroup.com the following documentation:

  • Copy of your DNI / NIE / Passport
  • Copy of the degree obtained
  • Updated CV.

Are calculation softwares used?

No. Dedicated calculation spreadsheets have been developed for this Master, they are used for solving the presented case studies.

Who approves this Master?

This Master is approved by ASME and IACET (International Accreditors for Continuing Education and Training).

The certificate is issued by ASME upon completion.

The issuance of the certificate does not entail any additional payment, it is included in the cost of the master.

What forms of payment are there?

If you make a single payment you will benefit from an additional 5% discount. Alternatively, you can pay in 4 installments:

  • 1st installment: Parts I and II
  • 2nd installment: Part III
  • 3rd installment: Part IV
  • 4th installment: Part V and Final Project

The means of payment are credit / debit card or PayPal.

Can I register and pay for a 3rd party/more than one person?

To enroll a 3rd paty/more than one person you have to follow the below steps:

  1. Change the number of products of your cart (1 by default):
    a. Change the number of products before clicking on “Add to Cart”.
    b. Directly on the cart screen, there is a button where you can increase or decrease the amount of products to buy.
  2. State the Name and Surname of the participants in the observations field when completing the purchase.

Are there discounts for groups/companies?

Yes! Contact us indicating your needs and we will find the most convenient alternative for you.

How can I reserve a seat?

Once the necessary documentation has been sent, you will receive an email with the access codes for the purchase of the master.

You must pay at least the first installment.

COURSE LED BY AN ASME AUTHORIZED INSTRUCTOR

Try this course before enrolling!

You can study the structure, contents and methodology before enrolling.

Pay for this course in three interest-free installments with PayPal. More information.

Methodology

Begin at your convenience, progress at your own time and own pace.

The course follows the “learn by doing” methodology. Different challenges are presented in the form of practical case studies. With the help of the Study Notes and with the assistance of the instructor, participants will progress gradually throughout the course.

Who should attend?

This course is intended for graduates (or soon to be), designers, freelancers, technicians and engineers involved in: calculation, design, selection, manufacturing, safety, quality and maintenance of systems and equipment in industrial processes.
Previous knowledge of this subject is not required to attend to the course.

Training objetives

The main objective of this course is to transfer to participants the theoretical and practical skills required in projects, obtained from experience and sound engineering practices.

What to expect?

Participants will gain the knowledge for design of the main mechanical equipment used in most industrial plants, safe an economical.

At the end of the program, participants will be able to design the main parts of the mechanical equipment proposed.

  • Know the organization of the codes and acquire the vocabulary and fundamentals.
  • Benefit from the lessons learned and best engineering practices.
  • Learn to select materials.
  • Define the fluid velocity and obtain the min. diameter for a pipe and a known flow.
  • Select the different components of a piping system.
  • Calculate the required thickness of the pipe under internal pressure.
  • Design and calculate stiffening rings for a pipe under vacuum.
  • Learn to perform stress and flexibility analysis on systems using simplified methods.
  • Calculate buried piping systems.
  • Become familiar with the basics of a pipe layout.
  • Learn to interconnect pipes with the main equipment.
  • Understand the main differences between the types of supports.
  • Learn to select rigid and spring supports.
  • Learn to design and calculate the main parts of a pressure vessel.
  • Understand and apply the Joint Efficiency concept.
  • Learn to deisign Legs, Skirs and Saddles.
  • Define the wind profile and seismic loads.
  • Design and calculate stiffening rings for a pressure vessel under vacuum.
  • Learn to design different types of nozzles: built up, self-reinforced, integral.
  • Learn to design Non-Standard Flanges.
  • Understand the different configurations of Heat Exchangers.
  • Learn to design a heat exchanger from a mechanical point of view.
  • Design the tube bundle and calculate the thickness of the tubesheet.
  • Learn to verify the thickness of the transfer tubes.
  • Learn to design and calculate the main parts of a storage tank.
  • Design and calculate stiffening rings for the tank wall.
  • Define the anchorage requirements due to earthquake and the wind.
  • Understand the main differences between roof types.
  • Learn to design and calculate fixed roofs and their internal support structure.
  • Obtain the seismic spectrum, wind loads and verify the overturning moment.
  • Design anchor bolts of static equipment due to combined loads.

Contents

CONTENTS AND STRUCTURE OF THE COURSE: 550 HS

PART I: Introduction to Mechanical Equipment (10 hs)

Lesson 1: Introduction to Mechanical Equipment. (10 hs)
Activity
Introduction

Design of piping systems

Importance of the pipe system

Pipe specification

Layout in plan

Pipe flexibility analysis

Design of pressure vessels

Vessels

Reactors

Columns

Storage system design

Aboveground storage tanks

Spheres

Cigars or “Bullets”

Shell and Tube Heat Exchangers Design

Shell and Tube Heat Exchangers

Double Tube Heat Exchangers (Fin Tube)

Aero-coolers (Air Coolers, Air Fins, Fin Fans)

Plate heat exchangers

PART II: Design of Piping Systems (120 hs)

Lesson 1: Codes & Design Criteria. (10 hs)
Activity
Applicable Codes

ANSI Code

ASTM Code

ASME B31 Code

Design Loads

Sustained Loads

Displacement Loads

Occasional Loads

Proposed Case Studies

  • Vocabulary and terminology
  • ASME B31 Code Organization, Scope
  • Design Loads
  • Operating Conditions

Lesson 2: Diameter & Pressure Loss. (10 hs)
Activity
Flow of fluids in pipes

Properties of fluids

Flow of fluids

Energy conservation law

Pressure loss

Pressure loss in straight runs

Pressure loss in fittings

Proposed Case Studies

  • Application of energy conservation law
  • Pressure loss in straight runs
  • Pressure loss in fittings
  • Optimal diameter calculation

Lesson 3: Material Selection. (10 hs)
Activity
Material selection

Corrosion types

Corrosion Allowance

Essential properties of materials

Allowable stress

Material designation

Most used materials

General requirements

Proposed Case Studies

  • Vocabulary and terminology
  • Manufacturing methods
  • Materials designation
  • Allowable Stress selection

Lesson 4: Piping Specification. (10 hs)
Activity
Types of pipes

Schedule & Calibrated pipes

Joining methods

Components

Pipes, flanges and fittings

Valves specification

Piping class

Proposed Case Studies

  • Applicable specifications
  • Commercial thicknesses
  • Flange selection
  • Piping class

Lesson 5: Piping Insulation. (10 hs)
Activity
Purpose of insulation

Selection parameters

Insulation Calculation

Effective thickness

Cold & hot piping insulation

Thickness selection

Insulation installation

Proposed Case Studies

  • Insulating materials properties
  • Insulation thickness calculation
  • Effective thickness calculation
  • Insulation specification

Lesson 6: Thickness Calculation. (10 hs)
Activity
Stresses in cylindrical shells

Thin walled cylinders

Thickness calculation procedure

ASME B31.1 Formulae: Power Piping

ASME B31.3 Formulae: Process Piping

ASME B31.4 Formulae: Pipeline Transportation

ASME B31.8 Formulae: Gas Transport

Commercial thickness selection

Proposed Case Studies

  • Allowable stress selection
  • Selection of pipe coefficients
  • Thickness calculation
  • Commercial thickness selection

Lesson 7: External Pressure Design. (10 hs)
Activity
Applicable Codes

Failure Mechanisms

Moment of Inertia of the System

Support Lines

System verification

Wall thickness and Stiffening rings

Best Practices

Proposed Case Studies

  • Thickness verification against external pressure
  • Distance between support lines
  • Design of Stiffening Rings: Case Study
  • Pipe + Rings Verification: Case Study

Lesson 8: Buried Piping Design. (10 hs)
Activity
Introduction

Design Codes

Terrain Importance

Design Considerations

Loads Definition

Stress Verification

Failure Modes

Installation

Proposed Case Studies

  • Vertical Loads of the terrain
  • Superficial Live Loads
  • Ovalization and Induced Stress
  • Stress due to flotation

Lesson 9: Piping Layout. (10 hs)
Activity
Basic Philosophy

Piping Layout Specification

Plot Plan

Equipment Location

Piping Arrangement

Distance between Equipment

Pipe Rack

Proposed Case Studies

  • Plant Access Requirements
  • Minimum Distance between equipment
  • Platforms & Stairs requirements
  • Minimum distance between pipes

Lesson 10: Equipment Interconnection. (10 hs)
Activity
Importance of an adequate Layout

Equipment Interconnection

S&T Heat Exchangers

Air Coolers

Compressors

Pressure Vessels

Centrifugal Pumps

Instrumentation Piping

Proposed Case Studies

  • Basic Rules for a good design
  • Interconnection with Heat Exchangers
  • Interconnection with centrifugal pumps
  • Interconnection with Pressure Vessels

Lesson 11: Stress & Flexibility Analysis. (10 hs)
Activity
Introduction

Stages in Flexibility Analysis

Thermal expansion of piping

Induced loads due to Thermal Expansion

Induced Stresses in the pipe

Pipe Allowable Stresses

Simplified Analytical Calculation

Proposed Case Studies

  • Thermal expansion calculation
  • Induced force due to thermal expansion
  • Turns to absorb the thermal expansion
  • Expansion Loops calculation

Lesson 12: Supports Design. (10 hs)
Activity
Introduction

Supports functions

Classification

Commercial & Structural Supports

Types of Supports

Symbology

Location

Supports Selection

Proposed Case Studies

  • Supports Symbology
  • Rigid & Flexible Supports Selection
  • Structural Supports calculation
  • Minimum distance between supports

PART III: Design of Pressure Vessels (120 hs)

Lesson 1: Introduction & ASME VIII Code. (10 hs)
Activity
Configuration and design codes

Pressure vessel parts, Geometry definition

ASME BPVC – Boiler and pressure vessel code

Historical review, BPVC Sections

ASME BPVC Section VIII, Div.1

Scope, Code organization

ASME stamp

Code revisions

Proposed Case Studies

  • Vocabulary and terminology
  • Key Concepts in Design Codes: Quiz
  • ASME VIII Code organization, scope
  • Key Concepts in ASME VIII: Quiz

Lesson 2: Internal & External Elements. (10 hs)
Activity
Internal attachments

Tray supports, Beds’ support

Internal piping / distributors

Vortex breakers, Demisters

External attachments

Clips, Davits, Lifting devices

Insulation, Fireproofing

Platforms, Ladders

Proposed Case Studies

  • Vocabulary and terminology
  • Identification of internal attachments: Quiz
  • Identification of external attachments: Quiz
  • Attachments weight estimation

Lesson 3: Design Conditions. (10 hs)
Activity
Design Conditions

Temperature, Pressure

Corrosion Allowance

Loadings

Permanent | Temporary

Cyclic | Local

Vessel Weights

Shell | Heads | Nozzles | Skirts

Proposed Case Studies

  • Key Concepts in Design Conditions Quiz
  • Key Concepts in Loadings Quiz
  • Vertical PV Weight Estimation: Case Study
  • Horizontal PV Weight Estimation: Case Study

Lesson 4: Material Selection. (10 hs)
Activity
Material selection

Corrosion types

Corrosion Allowance

Essential properties of materials

Material designation

Most used materials

ASME Tables

General requirements

Proposed Case Studies

  • Vocabulary and terminology
  • Materials designation
  • Allowable Stress selection
  • MDMT Verification

Lesson 5: Joint Efficiency. (10 hs)
Activity
Joint Efficiency

Welded joints, Joint types

Service requirement

Welded joint evaluation

Joint efficiency value

Selection charts

The full or spot dilemma

Proposed Case Studies

  • Vocabulary and terminology
  • Key Concepts in Joint Efficiency Quiz
  • Vertical PV Joint Efficiency Selection: Case Study
  • Horizontal PV Joint Efficiency Selection: Case Study

Lesson 6: Internal Pressure Design. (10 hs)
Activity
Design of parts under Internal Pressure

Stresses in cylindrical shells

Cylindrical | Spherical shells

Fabrication of shells

Types of Heads: Hemispherical, Elliptical heads

Torispherical heads, Flat heads

Fabrication of heads

Conical transitions | Toriconical transitions

Proposed Case Studies

  • Calc’s of Cylindrical & Spherical Shells: Case Study
  • Calc’s of the different types of Heads: Case Study
  • Calc’s of Conical, Toriconical transitions: Case Study
  • Calc’s of Flat Covers: Case Study

Lesson 7: External Pressure Design. (10 hs)
Activity
Design of parts under external pressure

Support lines, Cylindrical shells

Shell under external pressure

Stiffening rings under external pressure

Spherical shells

Heads and conical transitions

Conical heads & transitions

Proposed Case Studies

  • Key concepts in External Pressure: Quiz
  • Calc’s of PV against external pressure: Case Study
  • Design of Stiffening Rings: Case Study
  • Shell + Rings Verification: Case Study

Lesson 8: Nozzle Design. (10 hs)
Activity
Nozzles

Nozzle Configurations

Standard flanges, Gaskets

Nozzle necks, Calculation

Reinforcement

Reinforcement requirement

Calculation methods

Self-reinforced and integral nozzles

Proposed Case Studies

  • Key concepts in Nozzle Design: Quiz
  • Nozzle Neck Calculation: Case Study
  • Reinforcement Pad Calculation: Case Study
  • Self-reinforced nozzles Calculation: Case Study

Lesson 9: Non-Standard Flange Design. (10 hs)
Activity
Non-standard flanges

Design criteria, Load definition

Flange types

Bolts & Gaskets

Gaskets

Design of Non-standard flanges

Flange design steps

Sound engineering practices

Proposed Case Studies

  • Key Concepts in Non-Std Flange design: Quiz
  • Types of Non-Standard Flanges: Case Study
  • Calculation of Integral Flanges: Case Study
  • Calculation of Loose Flanges: Case Study

Lesson 10: Wind & Seismic Loads. (10 hs)
Activity
External loads

Wind pressure

Seismic loads

Period of Vibration (POV)

Vertical vessels: skirt, legs

Horizontal vessels: saddles

Allowable stress & loads combination

Proposed Case Studies

  • Key Concepts in External Loading: Quiz
  • Wind Pressure & Seismic Profile: Case Study
  • Definition of loads action on the vessel: Case Study
  • Base shear & overturning moment calc: Case Study

Lesson 11: Supports for Vertical Vessels. (10 hs)
Activity
Skirt design

Types of shell-to-skirt joint

Skirt thickness calculation

Skirt saddle design

Tall towers, Lugs

Legs design

Profile cross section, Legs standard

Verification of legs

Proposed Case Studies

  • Key Concepts in Skirt & Legs design: Quiz
  • Design and Calculation of Skirts: Case Study
  • Design and Calculation of Legs: Case Study
  • Design and Calculation of Anchor Bolts: Case Study

Lesson 12: Supports for Horizontal Vessels. (10 hs)
Activity
Saddles design

Location of saddles

Components

Saddles standard

Verification of saddles

Anchor bolts

Thermal expansion

Proposed Case Studies

  • Key Concepts in Saddles design: Quiz
  • Design and Calculation of Saddles: Case Study
  • Shell Verification against over stress: Case Study
  • Design and Calculation of Anchor Bolts: Case Study

PART IV: Design of Shell & Tube Heat Exchangers (120 hs)

Lesson 1: Intro & Design Codes. (10 hs)
Activity
Introduction

TEMA Code

Application, Organization, Scope

HEI Code

Application, Organization, Scope

API 660 Code

Application, Organization, Scope

Comparison & Compatibility

Proposed Case Studies

  • Parts of a Heat Exchanger
  • Key Concepts in Design Codes: Quiz
  • TEMA Code organization, scope
  • Compatibility between codes

Lesson 2: Exchangers configuration. (10 hs)
Activity
Shell & Tube Heat Exchangers

Tube Side | Shell Side

Main Elements

Types of Heat Exchangers

S&T Heat Exchangers Configurations

Tubes Arrangement

Number of passes in the Tube Side

Number of passes in the Shell Side

Proposed Case Studies

  • Conceptual Questions
  • Identification of Main Elements
  • Exchanger Type Selection
  • Number of Tubes calculation

Lesson 3: Design Conditions. (10 hs)
Activity
Design Conditions

Loads

Sustained, Occasional

Cyclic Loads | Local Loads

Weight Estimation

Shell, Heads, Body Flanges

Tubesheets, Tubes, Nozzles

Supports | Insulation

Proposed Case Studies

  • Key Concepts in Design Conditions Quiz
  • Unitary Weights Estimation
  • Components Weights Estimation
  • Design Weights Calculation

Lesson 4: Material Selection. (10 hs)
Activity
Material selection

Corrosion types

Corrosion Allowance

Essential properties of materials

Material designation

Most used materials

ASME Tables

General requirements

Proposed Case Studies

  • Vocabulary and terminology
  • Materials designation
  • Allowable Stress selection
  • MDMT Verification

Lesson 5: Joint Efficiency. (10 hs)
Activity
Joint Efficiency

Welded joints, Joint types

Service requirement

Welded joint evaluation

Joint efficiency value

Selection charts

The full or spot dilemma

Proposed Case Studies

  • Vocabulary and terminology
  • Joint Category
  • Welded Joints Specification
  • Joint Efficiency Selection: Case Study

Lesson 6: Design of the Shell. (10 hs)
Activity
External elements design

Cylindrical shells

Types of heads

Hemispherical | Elliptical | Torispherical

Flat Covers

Transitions

Conical transitions

Toriconical transitions

Proposed Case Studies

  • Calc’s of Cylindrical & Spherical Shells: Case Study
  • Calc’s of the different types of Heads: Case Study
  • Calc’s of Conical, Toriconical transitions: Case Study
  • Calc’s of Flat Covers: Case Study

Lesson 7: External Pressure Design. (10 hs)
Activity
Design of parts under external pressure

Support lines, Cylindrical shells

Shell under external pressure

Stiffening rings under external pressure

Spherical shells

Heads and conical transitions

Conical heads & transitions

Proposed Case Studies

  • Key concepts in External Pressure: Quiz
  • Calc’s of PV against external pressure: Case Study
  • Design of Stiffening Rings: Case Study
  • Shell + Rings Verification: Case Study

Lesson 8: Tube Bundle Design. (10 hs)
Activity
Tube Bundle Design

Tubesheet

Tube bundle structure

Baffles: longitudinal | transversal

Heat transfer tubes

Tube – tubesheet joint

Floating heads

Impingement plate

Proposed Case Studies

  • Tube bundle configuration
  • Tubesheet thickness calculation
  • Transfer tubes thickness calculation
  • Minimum thicknesses

Lesson 9: Nozzle Design. (10 hs)
Activity
Nozzles

Nozzle Configurations

Standard flanges, Gaskets

Nozzle necks, Calculation

Reinforcement

Reinforcement requirement

Calculation methods

Self-reinforced nozzles

Proposed Case Studies

  • Key concepts in Nozzle Design: Quiz
  • Nozzle Neck Calculation: Case Study
  • Reinforcement Pad Calculation: Case Study
  • Self-reinforced nozzles Calculation: Case Study

Lesson 10: Design of Body Flanges. (10 hs)
Activity
Non-standard flanges

Design criteria, Load definition

Flange types

Bolts & Gaskets

Gaskets

Design of Non-standard flanges

Flange design steps

Sound engineering practices

Proposed Case Studies

  • Key Concepts in Non-Std Flange design: Quiz
  • Flange geometry design
  • Joint selection / characteristics
  • Non-standard flange verification

Lesson 11: Wind & Seismic Loads. (10 hs)
Activity
Loads acting on Heat Exchangers

Wind Pressure

Shear force

Overturning moment

Seismic Loads

Period of Vibration (POV)

Shear force at the base

Overturning moment

Proposed Case Studies

  • Key Concepts in External Loading: Quiz
  • Wind Pressure & Seismic Profile: Case Study
  • Base shear calc: Case Study
  • Overturning moment calc: Case Study

Lesson 12: Design of Saddles. (10 hs)
Activity
Saddles design

Location of saddles

Components

Saddles standard

Geometry definition

Verification of saddles

Anchor bolts

Thermal expansion

Proposed Case Studies

  • Key Concepts in Saddles design: Quiz
  • Design and Calculation of Saddles: Case Study
  • Shell Verification against over stress: Case Study
  • Design and Calculation of Anchor Bolts: Case Study

PART V: Design of Storage Tanks (120 hs)

Lesson 1: Codes & Design Conditions. (10 hs)
Activity
Design Codes

API 650 code

Code organization, Scope

Other applicable codes

Design conditions

Design loads

Internal and External pressure

Design temperature

Proposed Case Studies

  • Vocabulary and terminology
  • Code organization, scope
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  • Operating conditions

Lesson 2: Material Selection. (10 hs)
Activity
Material selection

Corrosion types

Corrosion Allowance

Essential properties of materials

Material designation

Most used materials

General requirements

Proposed Case Studies

  • Vocabulary and terminology
  • Materials designation
  • Allowable Stress selection
  • MDMT Verification

Lesson 3: Tank Shell Design. (10 hs)
Activity
Design Considerations

One-foot calculation method

Thickness due to Liquid Level

Minimum Thickness

Fabrication requirements

Welding

Non-destructive examination

Hydrostatic Test

Proposed Case Studies

  • Material Selection, Allowable Stress
  • Number and height of shell courses
  • Thickness calc’s
  • Nominal plate thicknesses

Lesson 4: Tank Bottom Design. (10 hs)
Activity
Bottom plates design

Plates arrangement, minimum thickness

Annular ring

Width calculation, minimum thickness

Fabrication requirements

Plate edge finishing

Welding

Proposed Case Studies

  • Material Designation (shell, bottom, annular ring)
  • Mechanical properties
  • Annular ring requirement
  • Bottom plate thickness & annular ring

Lesson 5: Design of Wind Girders. (10 hs)
Activity
Tank shell stability

Top ring

Self-supported roofs

Supported roofs

Tank shell stiffeners due to wind

Top and Intermediate rings

Profile selection

Proposed Case Studies

  • Top ring profile selection
  • Top angle calculation
  • Transformed height calculation
  • Intermediate rings calculations

Lesson 6: External Pressure - Vacuum. (10 hs)
Activity
Design considerations

External pressure verification (Vacuum)

External pressure range

Tank shell verification

Load combinations: wind + pressure

Wind girders

Number of girders and spacing

Moment of inertia required

Proposed Case Studies

  • Transformed height calculation
  • Design external pressure/Allowable calculation
  • Number and spacing of rings
  • Standard profile selection

Lesson 7: Fixed Roof Design. (10 hs)
Activity
Types of fixed roofs

Conical type

Dome & umbrella type

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Self-supported roof

Supported roof

Structure for supported roofs

Proposed Case Studies

  • Self-supported roof calculation
  • Loads and plate thickness
  • Supported roof calculation
  • Frame & columns calculation

Lesson 8: Floating Roof Design. (10 hs)
Activity
Floating roof selection

External floating roof

Single & double deck roofs

Floating roofs appurtenances

Buoyancy – Pontoon design

Internal floating roof

Types of roofs

Design requirements, materials

Proposed Case Studies

  • Material properties
  • Pontoon design
  • Pontoon buoyancy verification
  • Deck stress verification

Lesson 9: Nozzle Design. (10 hs)
Activity
Nozzle configuration

Standard flanges

Nozzle necks

Reinforcements

Nozzles in tanks

Tank shell nozzles

Tank roof nozzles

Cleaning nozzles

Proposed Case Studies

  • Material selection
  • Material designation for components
  • Flange selection / Rating
  • Nozzle selection as per code

Lesson 10: Wind Loads. (10 hs)
Activity
Wind loads

Wind profile according to job site

Wind speed and pressure

Wind overturning verification

Impose loads

Overturning resistance

Tank sliding due to wind

Proposed Case Studies

  • Tank components weight
  • Overturning moment calculation
  • Resistant moment verification
  • Tank horizontal sliding verification

Lesson 11: Seismic Loads. (10 hs)
Activity
Seismic Loads

Seismic Spectrum (accelerations)

Overturning moment & base shear

Vertical loads

Design loads verification

Resistant moment

Sliding verification

Freeboard requirement

Proposed Case Studies

  • Seismic parameter definition
  • Tank components weight calculation
  • Overturning moment & base shear calc
  • Resistant loads verification

Lesson 12: Tank Anchorage. (10 hs)
Activity
Anchor bolts requirements

Wind loads

Seismic loads

Internal pressure

Tank uplift

Bolts number and cross-section

Chairs design

Proposed Case Studies

  • Anchor bolts requirement
  • Factor J & sliding calculation
  • Uplift load calculation
  • Bolts number & cross-section calc

PART VI: Final Master’s Project (60 hs)

Final Project. (60 hs)
Activity
The end-of-master project consists of the design and calculation of the drive, conditioning, storage and injection system of demineralized water in gas turbines of a power generation plant.

To carry out the project, participants will have to:

  • Size piping systems according to the required flow
  • Calculate the pressure drops of the system
  • Design and calculate the demi water storage tank
  • Select and design the support of the piping systems
  • Design and calculate the heat exchanger for water cooling

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      About Instructors

      Javier Tirenti
      Senior Mechanical Engineer and Master in Business Administration (MBA). More than 20 years of experience in design, calculation, selection and fabrication of mechanical equipment and structures in general. Vast experience providing specific training sessions in both classroom and online approaches.

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      • Murphy B.

        5 out of 5

        1 year ago

        I consider the quality of the course to be excellent. The methodology used is simply brilliant, one of the best I have experienced in online training. All the material is very well thought out and worked on, it is very easy to follow and is also useful for working.

      • Tini Lang

        5 out of 5

        1 year ago

        I would just like to thank the tutor for his attention and the way the platform works, both of which are excellent.

      • Thomas M.

        5 out of 5

        1 year ago

        I found the online course platform very easy to use. I think the structure and teaching resources are very clear. As for learning, I value the tutor’s speed in responding and the clarity of his answers.

      • Faik Refai

        5 out of 5

        2 years ago

        As a Piping and Mechanical Engineer, I have increased my technical knowledge and experience during the study of this course, the course content is covering a wide range of topics in Piping and Mechanical engineering, Thanks a lot to Mr. Javier for his prompt responses to my queries during the course.

      • Tamara S.

        5 out of 5

        2 years ago

        Thank you for the excellent course.

      • Maylin P.

        5 out of 5

        2 years ago

        I have been fascinated by knowing and taking this course, excellent attention from the professor, very good exchange and teaching towards my doubts.

      • Antoni G.

        5 out of 5

        2 years ago

        I am very satisfied with the result of the course. The tutor always responded on time to each question. I learned a lot. Thank you so much.

      • Peter J.

        5 out of 5

        2 years ago

        Really good training.

      • Luz A.

        5 out of 5

        2 years ago

        Very happy with the course, everything has been excellent, the platform has worked correctly, and no problems. To highlight the great professionalism of the tutor, his great work and his concern in resolving and helping with doubts, which has greatly facilitated the development of the course.

      • Felix J.

        5 out of 5

        2 years ago

        I have been very satisfied with the course, very beneficial for my training, I hope to take more courses with you in the future, thank you very much and congratulations for your work.

      • Rachel E.

        5 out of 5

        2 years ago

        I found it to be a useful, organized and very well explained course. Whenever I have had any questions, the tutor’s answers have been clear and very complete.

      • Ignacio U.

        5 out of 5

        2 years ago

        This course has pleasantly surprised me. Its approach has been appropriate considering how broad it is.

      • Lluís V.

        5 out of 5

        2 years ago

        Overall, the platform, content and attention seemed very good to me. Thank and congratulate Javier for his attention and the feedback received at the end of the activities to be delivered. Thank you so much.

      • Mohammed

        5 out of 5

        2 years ago

        I have recommended this course for several people within my field. It is very thourogh. Overall, the course is very beneficial, straight forward and covers all the required criteria to obtain a full knowledge about industrial plants.
        Thank you for the course.

      • Prathamesh S.

        5 out of 5

        3 years ago

        Course excellently designed.

      • Georgios L.

        5 out of 5

        3 years ago

        The course is well structured and guides the student to understand the fundamental concepts. I really enjoyed it and will recommend it.

      • John J.

        5 out of 5

        3 years ago

        This is an excellent course that gives you confidence in conducting preliminary detailed designs for new equipment or adequacy checks of new designs. The notes are clear and concise and digest a huge volume of ASME standards and references to specific details relevant to calculating and designing the mechanical components.

      • Ibn I.

        5 out of 5

        3 years ago

        If you are a Mechanical (Static) and Piping Engineer and you seeking to endorse your experience with a higher degree, then I would fully encourage you to attend and enroll into this master program.
        Honestly, the ‘Online Master of Mechanical Equipment Engineering’ is great and very useful. The materials (study notes) and videos are well prepared, organized and illustrated well the technical understanding of most cases. Moreover the assignments and tests are emphasizing and deepen the understanding of the subjects.
        I really enjoyed this master, and looking forward to see another programs…
        Finally, I would like express my gratitude to Arveng team and to Mr. Javier Tirenti for their continuous support.

      • John

        5 out of 5

        4 years ago

        This is an excellent course that gives you confidence in conducting preliminary detailed designs for new equipment or adequacy checks of new designs. The notes are clear and concise and digest a huge volume of ASME standards and references to specific details relevant to calculating and designing the mechanical components.

      • Efthymios

        5 out of 5

        4 years ago

        In general, this Master covers a wide range of mechanical equipment field. In addition, it offers useful knowledge and you can learn in an easy way. Very well organized with detailed notes for each lesson. Precise questions and case studies. Ongoing support and feedback. Details and very useful spreadsheets and examples.

      • Ibn Abbas

        5 out of 5

        4 years ago

        If you are a Mechanical (Static) and Piping Engineer and you seeking to endorse your experience with a higher degree, then I would fully encourage you to attend and enroll into this master program.
        Honestly, the ‘Online Master of Mechanical Equipment Engineering’ is great and very useful. The materials (study notes) and videos are well prepared, organized and illustrated well the technical understanding of most cases. Moreover the assignments and tests are emphasizing and deepen the understanding of the subjects.
        I really enjoyed this master, and looking forward to see another programs, specially the advance ones such as: Piping Stress Analysis, Expansion Joints selection, Local Stress Check WRC, Heat Exchanger’s Expansion Joint Design, FFS for Pressure Vessel …etc
        Finally, I would like express my gratitude to Arveng team and to Mr. Javier Tirenti for their continuous support.

      • Louise

        5 years ago

        The course is excellent and very informative. I would highly recommend this course to anyone who wants to increase their knowledge and experience.

      • isurs

        5 years ago

        Very good course! Very detailed and well oriented. And Javier is also available for any kind of doubt or question.

      • Juhyung

        5 years ago

        Thank you for offering a great course. It was really helpful!

      • Luigi

        5 years ago

        the course is very completed

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      Duration: 550 hours
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      Video: English
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      I did the ASME B31 pipe design course with you and I left very satisfied. I opened many professional doors, thanks to which, I have reached where I am today.
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      Cristhian Balderrama

      Engineering Manager at Ausenco

      The content was very thorough and the lecturer’s knowledge of the subject and ability to translate theoretical concepts to the real design cases was very impressive. I will recommend this course to those willing to expand their knowledge.

      Fernando Armisen

      Deputy Tehcnical Director Abantia Ticsa

      It is great to be able to enrol in this kind of training sessions, where the instructor has a very deep knowledge of the subject and also possess a dilated international experience, enabling him to bring relevant experiences in many different sectors of this filed.

      Alicia Castillo

      Head of Training Department COIIM

      After five years collaborating with Arveng, instructors have always shown high levels of commitment, responsibility and professionalism. At the same time, instructors have demonstrated vast experience and a deep knowledge of the different subjects given.

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