BPVC Section III — Main Design Requirements
Section III design rules — Appreciation and Interpretation (Ed. 2023).
Who is this course for?
Design engineers, stress analysts and reviewers working on ASME Section III nuclear pressure equipment.
Learning objectives — by the end of this course you will be able to:
- Classify components per Article NB-1000
- Identify Section III requirements for materials and select materials for construction (Article NB-2000)
- Identify the applicable requirements for component design (Article NB-3000) and apply them through case studies
- Identify applicable requirements related to manufacturing processes and their impact on component design and development (Article NB-4000)
Course contents
- Article NB-1000 — component classification
- Article NB-2000 — materials
- Article NB-3000 — design rules and stress classification (Pm, PL, Pb, Q, F)
- Article NB-4000 — fabrication impact on design
- Mandatory and Non-Mandatory Appendices overview
- Worked design examples
Requirements to access the course
Familiarity with Section III (CP-020 or equivalent) and basic stress analysis is recommended.
Delivery method
In-person course — at a date and location agreed with you, or at a venue indicated by us in accordance with the C&P calendar. Course materials include the delegate handout (PDF). Selected introductory presentations can also be delivered by distance learning.
Certificate
All attendees receive a course attendance certificate. Auditor-grade courses include a final examination — successful candidates receive a qualified-pass certificate aligned with the audit qualification requirements of ISO 19011.