Course description
Essentials of Pressure Systems: 2 Day Training course
This 2 day course aims to provide the basic understanding of the essential elements of pressure systems, some of the problems encountered and how to avoid them.
The course covers the typical causes of failure of pressure equipment and provides an overview of the UK legislative framework relating to pressure systems.
This course is an introduction to the main topics relating to Pressure Systems, which include:
- Legislation
- Pressure systems’ management
- Vessels and low pressure storage tanks
- Piping components
- Valves and steam trapping
- Supports
- Quality control
- Pressure testing
- Pressure relief
- Deterioration mechanisms
Topics are covered by discussion, case studies of real incidents and syndicate exercises. An emphasis is on practical issues relating to pressure systems which improves retention and interest by delegates.
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Suitability - Who should attend?
This course is aimed at participants of all backgrounds who require an introduction to or refresher of the essential elements of pressure systems. The course would be particularly beneficial to engineers and managers in design, construction, operations and maintenance seeking an appreciation of pressure systems.
Outcome / Qualification etc.
On completion you should have:
- An understanding of the statutory requirements and industry good practice for safe and reliable design and operation of pressurised equipment.
- An awareness of the problems that can occur with pressure systems and how to prevent them
- An understanding of the typical causes of failure of pressure equipment
Training Course Content
This course covers the following topics:
- Pressure systems overview
- Pressure systems management including legislation
- Pipes and components
- Quality control and testing
- Pipe joints
- Vessels and heat exchangers
- Low pressure storage tanks
- Deterioration mechanisms
- Valves
- Stream trapping
- Pipe protection
- Pressure relief
- Pipe supports
Reviews
Average rating 5
Excellent background information will be very useful to a process engineer talking to mechanical engineers.
Would recommend this course to other engineers / designers.
Expenses
This Essentials of Pressure Systems training course is priced at £1,460 +VAT per delegate.
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Excellent introduction very good set of course notes.