Performance Test Codes (PTCs) by ASME

About the Course

ASME Performance Test Codes (PTCs): A Wide Range of Applications

For over 100 years, ASME has been providing industry with a comprehensive collection of the
best technical documents to conduct tests of power plant equipment and systems. ASME now
offers 48 Performance Test Codes (PTCs), covering four main categories of equipment and
systems – Power Production, Combustion and Heat Transfer, Fluid Handling, and Emissions.
There are also "general" documents that cover Analytical Techniques, Measurement of Process
Parameters and Associated Phenomena and Guiding Information.

Performance test codes provide a "level playing field" for both manufacturers and users of the
equipment or systems. Both parties to the test can reference the particular test code, confident
with the knowledge that it represents the highest level of accuracy based on current engineering
knowledge, taking into account test costs and the value of information obtained from testing.
Precision and reliability of test results must also underlie all considerations in the development
of an ASME PTC, consistent with economic considerations as judged appropriate by each
technical committee under the jurisdiction of the ASME Board on Standardization and Testing.

WHO SHOULD ENROLL

Those involved with the purchase, design, fabrication, or inspection of pressure vessels. Some
technical background will be helpful, but attendees are not required to have an Engineering
degree or previous work experience in the subject matter.

LEARNING OBJECTIVES
Upon completion of this course, students will be able to:
 Be able to deal with material certificates and learn how to receive their
certificates;
 Be able to identify many welding wires and heat treatments;
 Be able to set-up the suitable procedure of NDT for the actual working
conditions;
 Be able to create and review welding specifications (WPS) and Welding
quality reports (PQR);
 Be able to review the drawing sheet related to welding works;
 Having the skills to interpret and evaluate works according to applicable
standards, codes, specifications or procedures;
 Having the skills to deal with power lines specifications and process lines;
 Be able to test flanges and all types of Fittings;
 Having the skills and knowledge to set-up a complete inspection plan
according to actual working conditions.
Course Content

 ASME Section I:
Rules for construction of power boiler  ASME Section VIII :
 Types of boilers. Welding and Brazing Qualifications.
 Design considerations.  Division 1: Design and Fabrication of
 Acceptance criteria Pressure Vessels.
 Maximum allowable stresses  Division 2: Design & Fabrication of
Pressure Vessels
 ASME Section II:
Materials specifications.  ASME B16.5
 History of Materials in the ASME Boiler and Pipe Flanges and Flanged Fittings.
Pressure Vessel Code.  Scope.
 Part A :  Pressure Temperature Ratings.
Ferrous Material Specifications.  Markings, Materials and Dimensions.
 Part B:
Nonferrous Material Specifications.  ASME B31.3
 Part C: Process Piping.
Specification for Welding Rods, Electrodes,  Introduction to ASME, scope and
and Filler Metals. definitions.
 Part D :  Design Requirements and Sample
Properties. Calculations.
 Materials Specifications and Limitations.
 ASME Section V:  Fabrication, Assembly, and Erection.
Non-destructive Examination.
 Article 1, General Requirements.  ASME B31.1
 Article 2, Radiographic Examination. Power Piping.
 Article 6, Liquid Penetrant Examination.  Scope and Definitions.
 Article 7, Magnetic Particle Examination.  Design Requirements and Sample
 Article 9, Visual Examination. Calculations.
 Article 10, Leak Testing.  Materials Specifications and Limitations.
 Article 23, Section SE-797, Ultrasonic  Dimensional Requirements.
Standards.  Fabrication, Assembly, and Erection.
 Inspection, Examination, and Testing.
 ASME Section IX:
Welding and Brazing Qualifications.  BS EN ISO Quality Management
 Article 1, Welding General Requirements. Systems.
 Article 2, Welding Procedure Qualifications.  Inspection Test Plan.
 Article 3, Welding Performance  Welding Symbols and Drawings.
Qualifications.
 Article 4, Welding Data.
 Fabrication.
 Tubular Structure.
 Strengthening & Repair of Existing
Structures.
 Inspection.
ASME PTCs on Power Production ASME PTCs on Combustion and Heat Transfer
 PTC 6, Steam Turbines  PTC 4, Fired Steam Generators
 PTC 6S, Procedures for Routine  PTC 4.2, Coal Pulverizers
Performance Test of Steam Turbines
 PTC 4.3, Air Heaters
 PTC 6.2, Steam Turbines in Combined
 PTC 4.4, Gas Turbine Heat Recovery Steam
Cycles Generators
 PTC 17, Reciprocating Internal Combustion  PTC 12.1, Closed Feedwater Heaters
Engines
 PTC 12.2, Steam Surface Condensers
 PTC 18, Hydraulic Turbines and Pump
Turbines  PTC 12.4, Moisture Separator Reheaters

 PTC 22, Gas Turbines  PTC 12.5, Single Phase Heat Exchangers
 PTC 29, Speed-Governing Systems for  PTC 23, Atmospheric Water Cooling
Hydraulic Turbine Generator Units Equipment
 PTC 42, Wind Turbines  PTC 30, Air-Cooled Heat Exchangers
 PTC 46, Overall Plant Performance  PTC 30.1, Air Cooled Steam Condensers
 PTC 48, Overall Plant Performance with  PTC 34, Waste Combustors with Energy
Carbon Capture (under development) Recovery
 PTC 50, Fuel Cell Power Systems  PTC 51, Gas Turbine Compressor Inlet Air
Performance Conditioning Equipment
 PTC 52, Performance Test Code for
Concentrating Solar Power Plants (under ASME PTCs on Fluid Handling
development)  PTC 8.2, Centrifugal Pumps
 PTC 55, Gas Turbine Aircraft Engines  PTC 10, Compressors and Exhausters
 PTC 70, Ramp Rates  PTC 11, Fans
 POM 101, Performance Related Outage  PTC 12.3, Deaerators
Inspections
 PTC 13, Blowers (under development)
 POM 102, Operating Walkdowns of Power
Plants (under development)  PTC 19.11, Steam and Water Sampling,
Conditioning, and Analysis in the Power Cycle
 PTC PM, Performance Monitoring Guidelines
for Power Plants  PTC 19.23, Guidance Manual for Model
Testing
 PTC 24, Ejectors
ASME General Documents on Measurement of  PTC 25, Pressure Relief Devices
Process Parameters and Associated  PTC 31, High Purity Water Treatment
Phenomena Systems
 PTC 19.2, Pressure Measurement  PTC 39, Steam Traps
 PTC 19.3, Temperature Measurement
 PTC 19.5, Flow Measurement ASME PTCs on Emissions
 PTC 19.6, Electrical Power Measurement  PTC 19.10, Flue and Exhaust Gas Analysis
(under development)  PTC 21, Particulate Matter Collection
 PTC 19.7, Measurement of Shaft Power Equipment
 PTC 19.22, Data Acquisition Systems  PTC 28, Determining the Properties of Fine
 PTC 36, Measurement of Industrial Sound Particulate Matter

 B133.6, Gas Turbine Installation Sound  PTC 40, Flue Gas Desulfurization Units
Emissions

ASME General Document on Analytical Techniques

 PTC 19.1, Test Uncertainty
Training Methodology
Throughout this course, the attendees will have the opportunity to practice their
skills through a variety of hands-on exercises. These exercises focus on the skills
introduced in each lesson. The following are our tools for course conduction:

 Pre-Assessment Questionnaire for use before the Course

 Post-Assessment Questionnaire for use after the Course
 Lectures, Demonstrations, Group Exercises & Case Studies
 Visual aid (Video Simulation) to increase the efficiency of the
information
 Evaluation Questionnaires (Course, Instructor, & Administration) filled
by Attendees
 Evaluation Questionnaires for Attendees filled by Instructor

Instructor :
Dr.Eng. Wael Hoziefa, PhD Material Engineering (2016), Lecturer at faculty
of engineering, Al-Azhar University, Corrosion Monitoring Project Manager for
Petrobel at Zohr field, Rig Audit and acceptance team leader (ex; Rig Shams 2 /
eshpetco,….) , General Manager of KIT company for jobs & consultations of
(Metallurgy, Welding, Fabrication, NDT classic and advanced, drilling),
American Society for Non-destructive testing (ASNT Member), NDT level III
(MT method).
As overall about 12 years of experience as a lecturer for industrial programs either
for individuals or for remarkable companies like (GPC; General Petroleum
Company, Arab Contractors, SETCORE, TUBESCOPE, TRIANGLEM, Khalda,
Pipe lines company, ....). for ASME, lecturer for about 15 ASME courses which
were carried for individuals either from petroleum, construction, or design
companies at KIT Company training centre, and for 25 engineer who are the main
team of PETROBELL at zohr field.

Cv is attached.