Scheduled Training Course Outline

Paulin Research Group offers scheduled training at several locations worldwide. The topics include engineering background and application of our technology to industrial applications. Our focus is to enable our customers to walk away with a working knowledge of PRG software so that it can be used to solve immediate problems.

You can register by returning the completed form to Paulin Research Group by e-mail (sales@paulin.com) or by fax (+1-281-920-9739).

Option 1 (Days 1 and 2)

Option 1 training is targeted for the beginning to intermediate user that is not thoroughly familiar with ASME code interpretation or PRG software. Sample course topics are listed below.

Accurate Piping Design Through Application of Flexibilities and Stress Intensification Factors
Applicability of Analytical Methods: WRC, Zick
ASME Code Compliance (ASME B31.3, ASME Section III, ASME Section VIII) and Stress Limits
Buckling Evaluation
Combining FE/Pipe Models to Build Complex Geometries
Fatigue Failure and Comparison of Various References in MatPRO
FE/Pipe Template Overview
Interpretation of Results
Jacketed Nozzles
MatPRO Integration with FE/Pipe and NozzlePRO
Modeling Piping and Pressure Vessels in Combination
NozzlePRO Component Modeling: Nozzles, Saddles, Supports
Structural Attachments in FE/Pipe
Techniques for Evaluating Quality of Results (Convergence, Modeling Correctness)
Understanding Input Options
Understanding When to Apply Technology
Using FE/Pipe with NozzlePRO
Wind Load Analysis of Vertical Vessel

Option 2 (Days 3 and 4)

Option 2 training includes advanced topics for customers that have experience with application of finite element software to piping and pressure vessel problems. The content is hands-on as industrial problems are modeled from begining to end.

Please note that option 2 topic content is flexible and we can accomodate coverage of requested equipment modeling. We urge customers to provide drawings of equipment they would like to model beforehand.