This is a 5 day course, from 8:00 am to 5:00 pm daily, with a break for lunch.  Continental breakfast and a full lunch are provided.

Benefits of Attending

Gain Hands-On Experience Applying the Design Rules of ASME Section VIII, Division 1
Enhance your understanding of Section VIII-1 design rules through five days of intensive training with hands-on problem solving using COMPRESS. Required software and hardware will be provided during the seminar.

Learn Directly From One of Industry's Leading Engineers
Our instructor Don Kurle P.E. has been working with Section VIII, Division 1 for over 35 years. He is currently a member of the External Pressure Committee, the Heat Transfer Equipment (Section VIII) Committee and the Subgroup on Toughness (SC II & VIII). He is a former member of the Special Working Group - Bolted Flanged Joints (SC-D) and the Post Construction Subcommittee on Repair and Testing.

Earn CEUs to Meet Your P.E. Continuing Education Requirement
Codeware has been reviewed and approved as an Authorized Provider by the International Association for Continuing Education and Training (IACET). Codeware will award 3.8 CEUs to participants who successfully complete this course.

Who Should Attend

• Cylinders, dished heads, conical heads, flat covers and opening reinforcement for internal and external pressure
• External loadings, including wind and seismic
• Appendix 2 flanges
• Part UHX tubesheets (brief discussion)

Design Requirements for Welded Vessels

• Welded joint categories and welded joint types 
• RT and UT examination and joint efficiencies

Material Requirements 

• Postweld heat treatment 
• Impact testing requirements

Introduction to COMPRESS 

• Menus and defaults
• Creating models
• Performing calculations and reviewing reports

Hands-On Use of COMPRESS

• COMPRESS will be used throughout the course to demonstrate the application of the design rules

Location Information

5224 Station Way
Sarasota, FL 34233
United States

Phone: (941) 927-2670

Directions: www.codeware.com/training/directions.html

Parking is available outside of the training facility (no charge).

Airports and Hotels

Below is a listing of airports close to Codeware's training center. Please note, while the Tampa Airport is not the closest airport, it is a short drive to Sarasota and frequently offers a better selection of flights.

Sarasota Bradenton International Airport (17 miles/27.4 km) 

St. Petersburg Clearwater International Airport (58 miles/93.3 km)

Tampa International Airport (64 miles/103 km)

Southwest Florida International Airport (82 miles/132 km) 

Below is a listing of accommodations close to Codeware's training center. Most hotels provide a free shuttle service within a 5 mile radius of their properties. All properties have nearby dining and shopping.

Comfort Inn
941-921-7750 (1 mile/1.6 km)
Mention you're attending Codeware training to receive a discounted rate

Days Inn
941-921-7812 (1 mile/1.6 km)
Mention you're attending Codeware training to receive a discounted rate

Hampton Inn
941-371-1900 (4 miles/7 km)
Mention you're attending Codeware training to receive a discounted rate

Holiday Inn Express
941-924-4900 (4 miles/7 km) 

Hibiscus Suites Inn
941-921-5797 (4 miles/7 km)
Mention you're attending Codeware training to receive a discounted rate  

Hotel Indigo
941-487-3800 (10.1 miles/16.3 km)
Mention you're attending Codeware training to receive a discounted rate

Holiday Inn Lido Beach
941-388-5555 (13 miles/21 km)

What to Bring

ASME Section VIII, Division 1 of the Code Book (if you access your Code Book electronically, please email training@codeware.com to find out which pages you should print and bring) 

A hand held calculator (recommended)

Laptops with required software are provided during the course (wireless internet is available at our training facility if you choose to bring your own laptop)  

Please dress comfortably (relaxed/casual)

The Fine Print

If you need to cancel your reservation, our policy is to offer a full refund for cancellations made at least two weeks prior to the seminar. A 50% refund is given for cancellations after that date. Codeware reserves the right to cancel this course up to three weeks prior to its starting date. Codeware cannot be responsible for any loss of non-refundable travel arrangements due to such cancellation.