Advanced Mechanical Engineer

1. Essentials of Metal Fatigue

After this course, you...

• have seen in depth the steps in the fatigue mechanism, from crack initiation and crack growth, to fatigue failure.

• are familiar with an S-N curve, and the impact of different factors such as loading type, component size and material strength on the fatigue life.

• understand how stress concentrations factors can be calculated and used to determine the effect of notches and other geometric features on the fatigue life.

• can calculate the fatigue life for a component under different loading conditions and the impact of safety factors.

• will have seen the underlying experimental tests and theory which forms the basis of the fatigue design S-N curves and stress concentration factors.

2. Working with ASME VIII-2 chapter 5: “Design by Analysis”

After this course, you...

• understand the General Definitions and Failure Mechanisms associated with ASME VIII• 2 Ch. 5 (Design by Analysis) assessments,

• have a good overview of the code section,

• can perform Stress Categorization and are able to link results to failure mechanisms,

• have seen numerous practical examples with Shell and Brick Finite Element Models,

• know the concepts of Stress Linearization and are able to apply them,

• understand Fatigue Analysis using both Welded and Smooth Bar Methods.

3. Finite Element Analysis (FEA) Essentials

After this course, you...

• have a fundamental understanding of the important concepts involved with FEA,

• have improved your engineering judgement related to FEA,

• know the different considerations to make for preparation of your models,

• understand how best to implement Boundary Conditions and Loads,

• know the different element types and how they impact your meshing,

• know the limitations of different analysis types,

• understand typical post-processing steps,

• have seen 5 fully explained practical examples with video guides and solved with different approaches.

4. FEPipe Essentials

After this course, you...

• are familiar with the FEPipe Interface,

• know how to work with the templates in FEPipe,

• have a basic understanding of Stress Categorization as per ASME BPVC VIII-2,

• know how to visually verify model settings & mesh,

• can build custom structures in FEPipe using plates,

• are able to combine models to analyze complete geometries,

• know how to model piping actions and calculate SIFs,

• know how to utilize line and surface loads for your models,

• are able to use the axisymmetric template,

• can perform fatigue analysis using linearization in FEPipe,

• are able to calculate eigenmodes and buckling modes using dynamic assessments,

• understand how to perform thermal transient calculations in FEPipe,

• can use the drawings tools options in FEPipe.

5. Heat Exchangers in PV Elite

Learn to design and analyze heat exchangers using PV Elite in this course. Cover the fundamentals of heat exchangers and ASME VIII requirements. Gain hands-on experience by creating various types of heat exchangers, including fixed tubesheet, floating tubesheet, and U-tube bundle designs. Ideal for engineers seeking practical skills in heat exchanger analysis and design.

6. Flange Analysis in PV Elite

Explore flange analysis using PV Elite and CodeCalc in this course. Learn to model flanges, apply the PEQ method for standard flanges, and perform analyses in CodeCalc. Engage in hands-on exercises, including Taylor-Forge and EN1591 analyses, and practice flange modeling. Ideal for engineers seeking to enhance their skills in accurate flange assessment and design.

7. Introduction to Saddles, Lugs, Legs, & Jacketed Vessels in PV Elite

Learn to design and analyze support structures and jacketed vessels in PV Elite. This course covers modeling saddles, lugs, and legs, as well as creating half-pipe jackets. Engage in practical exercises, including designing a saddled vessel and a jacketed vessel. Ideal for engineers looking to enhance their skills in pressure vessel support and jacket design.

8. Miscellaneous Features in PV Elite & Reporting

Explore the diverse features and reporting capabilities of PV Elite in this course. Learn to design non-circular vessels, assess weld seams and fatigue, and utilize various utilities and visualization tools. Master reporting techniques with practical exercises on customizing reports, and understand common warnings. Perfect for engineers aiming to leverage PV Elite’s full potential.