Engineering Codes and Standards

Introduction

This course is designed to provide participants with a detailed and up-to-date knowledge of detailed engineering drawings, codes and standards. It covers the interpretation of drawings in a multi-discipline environment  such  as  plant  layout,  mechanical, structural,  instrumentation  and  piping  (P&ID);  the mechanical  engineering  drawings  from  design information; and the interpretation of codes, standards and specifications in engineering drawings. During the course, participants will be able to prepare hand  sketches  of  a  number  of  mechanical components;  participate  in  a  series  of blueprint reading exercises; and read, interpret and extract information from mechanical & piping arrangement drawings and piping and instrumentation drawings (P&ID).Further, the course will also discuss the B31.1 and B31.3 codes; level, flow, pressure and temperature variables; the control valves, relief valves and closed control loops; and the drawing representation and interpretation.

Objectives

Upon the successful completion of this course, each participant will be able to:-

• Interpret  drawings in a  multi-discipline  environment  such  as  plant  layout, mechanical, structural, instrumentation and piping (P&ID)
• Produce mechanical engineering drawings from design information
• Interpret codes, standards and specifications and apply them in engineering drawings
• Prepare hand sketches of a number of mechanical components and participate in a series of blueprint reading exercises
• Read, interpret and extract information from mechanical & piping arrangement drawings and piping & instrumentation drawings (P&ID)

Training Methodology

The training methodology is interactive with group exercises and is suitable for all employees involved in functions management. The pace and level of the training workshop is customized to the understanding of the delegates. Ongoing back-up and support is available after the training on request to the supplier, and the training course is also available for in-house presentation as well as for “Competency Transfer”.

Who Should Attend?

This course covers systematic techniques on  P&ID  reading, interpretation, and development of detailed engineering drawings, codes and standards for managers, engineers, supervisors and other technical staff. Further, the course is essential for designers and draftspersons in the plant design field as well as for piping fabricators and suppliers.

Course Outline

Upon the successful completion of this program, participants will be able to:

• Understand the various standards and codes in the Process industry with emphasis on the right approach & methodology for using such codes. Applicable codes include ANSI, ISO, NBIC, ASME, ASTM, NEC, API, AWS, NFPA and ISA
• Review the definitions of codes, standards & regulations and be able to distinguish the differences among them
• Understand the code objectives, code intents, stated and implied requirements
• Determine the various uses of codes, standards & regulations for design, construction, continuing integrity, repairs and quality
• Know the mandatory, recommended and optional stipulations of the code
• Recognize the importance & role of compliance and be able to understand codes, code bodies and their relationships (ANSI, ISO, etc)
• Heighten knowledge on super codes and standards such as NBIC, ASME, ANSI, ASTM, NEC, etc and recognize the role of the National Board Inspection Code (NBIC)
• Identify the ASNT TCIA inspector qualifications as well as the various NDE methods and be able to become familiar with the API Inspector Certification Program
• Acquire knowledge on the American Welding Society Certification requirements & procedure and be able to explain the contents & application of ASME Section 9 – Welding
• Learn ASME B31.3, API 570 Piping & ASME Power Piping including its application in the industry
• Provide in-depth understanding of ASME Section VIII, API 572 and API 510 Vessels and be able to recognize their practical application & importance
• Identify the National Electric Code (NEC) and other NFPA standards and become acquainted with the Instrument Society of America (ISA) standards and shutdown testing
• Emphasize the use of API 650/653 Tanks, Tank Repairs & Inspection and be able to present practical examples
• Understand the scope, purpose, importance & application of API 576 Inspection of Pressure Relieving Devices and ASME VR Program