Description:
This extensive introductory seminar covers all important aspects from
manufacturer requirements, material, brittle fracture concepts, production,
testing and design to a comparison with the current status of the AD2000
regulations and the latest developments in the PED. Furthermore, its
implementation in the European countries and its international recognition
will be discussed.
The seminar language
is English.
Overview of topics:
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General Introduction
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Pressure Equipment Directive - current developments
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Technical standards to ensure compliance with the Pressure Equipment Directive
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EN 13445 in comparison with AD2000
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Other applicable standards for pressure equipment
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Quality system requirements for manufacturers
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Material concepts
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Comparison of brittle fracture approaches
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Design of unfired pressure equipment
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Changes compared to the current status of AD2000
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Fabrication requirements
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Inspection and testing of unfired pressure equipment
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Implementation in European countries, international
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Final discussion
Seminar Instructors:
Uwe Sprengholz |
Phone: +41 62 209 2935
| E-Mail:
u.sprengholz@tuev-thueringen.ch
Uwe Sprengholz became involved in the development and application of FE analysis programs at an early stage in his professional career. He still closely cooperates with companies offering software for the calculation of pressure equipment. He started as a design engineer and head of the quality department at a well-known pressure vessel manufacturer before changing to the steam and pressure equipment sector at TÜV Thüringen e.V. in 2000. Since 2002 he has been the TÜV Thüringen e.V. representative on the design calculation committee at VdTÜV working on improving the AD2000 standard, chairing this committee for a long time. Today he is responsible for the PED business of TÜV Thüringen e.V. in Italy and holds the position of technical supervisor for the inspection of pressure equipment designated for export.
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