BR5: ASME Code and PED Requirements

Tuesday, 10 Dec. 2019 / 9:00 - 17:00

590,- €

Venue: Hotel Novotel City Centre, Brussels, Belgium

Description:

As a Construction Code the ASME Code offers a sound basis to meet the requirements of the European Pressure Equipment Directive (PED). The seminar begins with a general introduction into the latest edition of the PED. The participants will also be made familiar with the new features of PED 2014/68/EU and 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 seminar language is English.

Key points of the seminar:

• 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

Seminar Instructor:

Andreas Splinter | Phone: +49 201 74 72 75-17 | E-Mail: splinter@cis-inspector.com

Andreas Splinter has many years of experience as an ASME Authorized Inspector Supervisor. Beyond his common duties as Inspector, Mr. Splinter has gained a lot of experience and knowledge in the area of “Pressure Vessel Directive” PED 97/23/EC and 2014/68/EU. Under his control as certification manager of the Notified Body HSB International in Germany, many large projects which were based on ASME Construction Codes, have been certified and CE marked. Andreas Splinter has held many seminars, both in-house and public, sharing his experience with the participants. For the Notified Body #0090, TÜV Thüringen, Andreas Splinter is also appointed as a PED inspector.