Course on pressure equipment: Directive 2014/68/EU and its application

Goals

The objectives of the training Course on pressure equipment: Directive 2014/68/EU and its application :

Learn about the relevant legislation on pressure equipment and Royal Decree 2060/2008. Learn about the requirements set out in the regulations on pressure equipment in industrial facilities.
In-depth knowledge of the EP-1 BOILERS Supplementary Technical Instruction.

Program

Topic 1. Reference legislation for pressure equipment
Programme
• Boilers
• Power stations
• Refineries and petrochemical plants
• Cryogenic tanks
• Self-contained breathing apparatus cylinders
• Transportable pressure vessels
• Definition of pressure equipment
• European standards – Regulations
• RD 709/2015 vs RD 2060/2008

Topic 2. Royal Decree 2060/2008
• RD 2060/2008
• Pressure Equipment Regulations. General provisions.
• Pressure Equipment Regulations – IT

TOPIC 3. ITC
• General concepts of boilers.
• ITC EP-1 Boilers
o Scope of application.
o Definitions.
o Classification of boilers.
o Installation.
o Commissioning.
o Installation safety requirements.
o Fifth transitional provision. Modification of existing boiler installations.
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o Feed water and boiler water.
o Periodic inspections.
o Repairs.
o Modifications.
o User obligations.
o Boiler operators.
• Module 1. Introduction, terminology and history of NDT