PV Elite Course

Welcome to the PV Elite Pressure Vessel Design Course, a comprehensive training program designed to elevate your engineering expertise and propel your career forward. PV Elite by Hexagon is the industry-leading software for designing and analyzing pressure vessels and heat exchangers, supporting international codes like ASME VIII Div 1 & 2, EN 13445, PD 5500, and API 579.

1. Introduction

   • Fundamentals of Pressure Vessel Design

   • Overview of PV Elite Software

2. PV Elite Tools

   • Understanding PV Elite Interface

   • Navigation & Data Input Methods

3. Equipment Modeling

   • Creating Pressure Vessel Models

   • Defining System Boundaries & Parameters

4. Shell & Head Design

   • Shell Thickness Calculations

   • Head Configuration & Design Considerations

5. Nozzle Design

   • Evaluating Nozzle Loads & Reinforcement

   • Integration with Piping Systems

6. Inspection & Testing

   • API 510 Compliance & Inspection Procedures

   • Hydrostatic Testing & Non-Destructive Testing (NDT)

7. Support Design & Analysis

   • Designing Skirt, Lug, and Saddle Supports

   • Load Distribution & Stress Analysis

8. Shell & Tube Heat Exchanger Design

   • Thermal & Mechanical Design Aspects

   • Tube Bundle & Shell Side Considerations

9. ASME DIV-2 & EN-13445 Design Rules

   • Code Compliance & Design Guidelines

   • Comparison of ASME & European Standards

10. Stress Analysis Reporting

    • Performing Detailed Stress Analysis

    • Generating Reports for Compliance & Approval

Conclusion

By completing this PV Elite course, you’ll gain practical experience in modeling vertical and horizontal vessels, heat exchangers, saddles, nozzles, lugs, and supports, all reinforced with rigorous error-checking and industry-standard compliance.

PV Elite Course