Design of Mechanical Equipment in Industrial Plants

Summary

This course equips engineers and technicians with the theoretical and practical skills needed to design the main mechanical equipment used in industrial plants, including piping systems, pressure vessels, shell and tube heat exchangers, and storage tanks, applying industry-standard codes such as ASME B31, ASME VIII, TEMA and API 650.

• Understand the scope, organisation and application of the ASME B31, ASME VIII, TEMA, and API 650 codes used in the design of mechanical equipment for industrial plants 
• Learn the fundamental design principles and calculation methods for piping systems, including thickness calculations, layout development and stress and flexibility assessment 
• Develop the ability to perform pressure vessel design calculations for internal and external pressure conditions, considering joint efficiency, vessel geometry and structural reinforcement requirements 
• Gain knowledge of shell-and-tube heat exchanger configurations, component design, tube sheet arrangements and industry-standard design practices in accordance with TEMA 
• Become familiar with the design requirements for atmospheric storage tanks, including shell, bottom, annular plate and roof design in compliance with API 650

The course trainer, Javier Tirenti, also regularly teaches API 650 & 653 – Introduction to the Design and Repair of Storage Tanks and API 510 – Pressure Vessels Inspection and Repair.

Who should attend?

Mechanical Engineer, Piping Engineer, Process Engineer, Plant Engineer, Pressure Vessel Designer, Heat Exchanger Engineer, Storage Tank Engineer, Structural Engineer, Quality Engineer, Project Engineer, Maintenance Engineer, NDT Technician 

How will I benefit?

Improve your ability to interpret engineering requirements and apply industry standards when working on mechanical equipment design projects 

Enhance your practical understanding of equipment design considerations, enabling better communication with engineering, fabrication and maintenance teams 

Develop confidence in reviewing design documents, calculations, and specifications for piping systems, pressure vessels, heat exchangers and storage tanks 

Gain insight into common design challenges, component selection criteria and engineering practices used in industrial plant applications 

Strengthen your technical foundation for participating in equipment design, project execution, quality control and equipment integrity activities 

Key topics

• Code Fundamentals: ASME B31 divisions, organisation, scope and piping specifications 
• Piping Components & Calculations: Piping classes, fittings, thickness calculations, ASME B31 equations and available thickness requirements 
• Layout & Mechanical Integrity: Plot plans, equipment location, thermal loads and simplified stress and flexibility assessment methods

2. Pressure Vessel Design – ASME VIII Code 

• Code Requirements: ASME VIII divisions, organisation, scope, joint categories and joint efficiency values 
• Pressure Design Principles: Internal pressure design of shells, heads, and conical transitions 
• Structural Assessment: External pressure design, support lines, and stiffening ring requirements

3. Heat Exchanger Design – TEMA Code 

• Code Overview: TEMA divisions, organisation, scope, and shell-and-tube heat exchanger classifications 
• Equipment Configuration: Tube arrangements, number of passes, shell types, and head configurations 
• Component Design: Tube bundle structure, tube sheet design and joining methods 

4. Storage Tank Design – API 650 Code 

• Code Fundamentals: API 650 divisions, organisation, scope and design requirements 
• Tank Shell & Bottom Design: Shell design using the one-foot method, fabrication requirements, plate distribution, and annular plate design 
• Roof Design: Fixed roof types, configurations and thickness calculation requirements

Meet our trainers

These trainers regularly teach Design of Mechanical Equipment in Industrial Plants .