T8: ASME BVP Code and PED Requirements

Thursday, 11 September 2025 / 9 am to 5 pm

490,- €

Description:

The ASME Code as a sound basis to meet the requirements of the European Pressure Equipment Directive (PED). The seminar begins with a general introduction into PED 2014/68/EU to make the participants familiar with its features — you will learn how to apply the regulations efficiently. Furthermore, the practical application of the directive will be demonstrated on an ASME Code stamped pressure vessel. In this context typical issues and challenges such as material, impact testing, personnel qualification etc. will be addressed.

The course language is English.

Key points of the course:

• Introduction into the Pressure Equipment Directive

  • Basics from the "Blue Guide"

  • Presentation of the PED Articles

  • Essential safety requirements

  • Categorization and selection of modules

• PED Workshop (featuring an ASME Section VIII, Division 1 pressure vessel)

• Fullfilling the "Essential Safety Requirements"

• Qualification and approval of personnel and procedures according to ASME Code Section IX

• Material requirements

• Fabrication requirements

• Tasks and responsibilities of the Notified Bodies

• Conformity Assessment and Certificate

Instructor:

B.Sc. Salih Eraktan (AIS) | Phone: +90 532 273 8400 | E-Mail: saliheraktan@codeteknikkontrol.com

Tahir Salih Eraktan is a very experienced ASME Authorized Inspector and ASME Authorized Inspector Supervisor. Supervisor, as well as an ASME Authorized Training Instructor. Salih is also a welding inspector and his experience covers pressure vessels, power boilers as well as piping systems. As a PED inspector he is very familiar with the dual certification of pressure equipment under both ASME and PED. Being a member of the technical expert committee of the Turkish Accreditation Body (TURKAK) he participates in many audits of NOBO and RTPO in Turkey. Since 1998 he has been engaged in ISO 9001, ISO 3834 and EN 1090 activities as a lead auditor for several third party organizations. Additionally, he participates as a Health and Safety Class A expert in audits of accredited companies and conducts in-service inspection of pressure vessels and storage tanks. His vast professional experience makes Salih an ideal instructor of courses covering ASME Code Section VIII-1, Section V, Section IX, ASME/PED as well as MT, PT and RT workshops within Turkey and abroad.