Technical Seminar · Plant Engineering

Strength analysis of pressure vessels

Calculate, design, and perform technical assessments of pressure vessels in accordance with the Pressure Equipment Directive 2014/68/EU and AD 2000.

Structural Design of Pressure Vessels in Accordance with the Pressure Equipment Directive 2014/68/EU and AD 2000
Directive 2014/68/EU · AD 2000

That's what this seminar is about

From design and verification to practical application.

Equipment Types and Pressure Vessels

Correctly classify device types

Understand the characteristics of different types of equipment and consider important criteria for the selection and design of pressure vessels.

Life Cycle and Design of Pressure Vessels

Consider the life cycle

Understand which phases and influencing factors are critical to the service life, safety, and design of pressure vessels.

Standards and Guidelines for Pressure Vessels

Understanding standards & guidelines

Distinguish between norms, standards, and legal requirements for the placing on the market and operation of equipment.

Practical Application of the Pressure Equipment Directive (PED) 2014/68/EU

Putting the DGRL into practice

Requirements of the European Pressure Equipment Directive using specific calculation examples and practical examples to gain a thorough understanding.

Contents & details

All technical content from the seminar " Overview."

Calculation

Fundamentals of strength analysis

  • Basic process engineering operations and equipment
  • Elements of apparatus engineering
  • Stresses on a hollow cylinder
  • Basic strength condition
  • Stresses
  • Material properties
  • Types of failure
Safeties

Incorporate the life cycle into the design

  • Life cycle of process equipment
  • Key elements of the individual life cycle phases
  • Influence of the life cycle on the design
Standards

Safely classify PED, standards & conformity

  • Difference between norms and standards as well as guidelines and laws
  • Placing on the market and operation of appliances
  • Norms, guidelines and standards in apparatus engineering
  • Scope of the Pressure Equipment Directive
  • Definitions
  • Safety requirements
  • Selection of the conformity assessment procedure
  • Overview of conformity assessment modules
Practice

Design selected elements according to AD 2000

  • Introduction and overview
  • Calculation of cylinders and spherical shells
  • Calculation of curved floors
  • Cut-outs in devices
Practical Knowledge on the Design of Pressure Vessels in Accordance with the Pressure Equipment Directive 2014/68/EU and AD 2000
Practical relevance

Knowledge from real-world applications

Practical examples demonstrate how the requirements of the PED 2014/68/EU and the AD-2000 regulations are applied to specific design tasks and how selected components—such as cylinders, spherical shells, domed heads, and cutouts—are safely calculated.

Real-world case studies Practical knowledge Recognizing typical mistakes Discussing your own questions
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Dates & participation

Dates in German DE
December 11 and 14, 2026 9:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m.
Online · Live
April 2 and 5, 2027 9:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m.
Online · Live
June 4 and 7, 2027 9:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m.
Online · Live
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