PV Elite - Master Pressure Vessel & Heat Exchanger Design
The PV Elite Course at Kagira Drawing Solution is designed to transform mechanical and piping engineers into highly skilled
pressure vessel and heat exchanger design professionals. This course focuses on real-time industry applications,
international code compliance, and hands-on experience with Hexagon’s PV Elite software — a must-have skill for roles in the
Oil & Gas, Petrochemical, Power, and Process industries.
Our curriculum covers the entire lifecycle of vessel design, from understanding ASME Section VIII rules to modeling, analyzing,
and reporting mechanical integrity. You'll learn to design cylindrical shells, heads, nozzles, skirts, and saddles, as well as evaluate wind,
seismic, and external loads.
Whether you are a fresh engineering graduate or a working professional looking to specialize in static equipment design,
this course will prepare you to deliver compliant, efficient, and optimized designs that meet global industry standards.
- 100% Job Placement Support
- Practical Project-Based Training
- Live Hands-on Software Sessions
- Learn from Industry Experts with 20+ Years of Experience
- ISO-Certified Institute
- Live Software Practice: PV Elite, Tank, CAESAR II & More
- Weekend / Weekday / Online Batches Available
- Lifetime Access to Course Materials
- Class: Mon-Fri & Sat-Sun
- Learn Complete Pressure Vessel & Heat Exchanger Design
- Real-Time Industrial Case Studies with Practical Scenarios
- Covers ASME Section VIII Div 1 & Div 2 Design Standards
- Hands-On Training with PV Elite Software
- Analysis of Nozzle Loads, Wind & Seismic Conditions
- Full Understanding of TEMA, WRC, and API Guidelines
- Report Generation for Client & Inspection Submission
- Certification Provided Upon Course Completion
- Suitable for Freshers & Working Professionals
- BE / Diploma Mechanical Engg Students
- BE / Diploma Civil Engg Students
- BE / Diploma Electrical Engg Students
- BE / Diploma Petrochemical Engg Students
- Site Engineers & Maintenance Professionals
- Engineers Planning to Switch into Oil & Gas or EPC Sector
- Working Professionals in Design, Drafting, or Fabrication
- Roles: Equipment Engineer
- Industries: Oil & Gas, Petrochemical, Power, Fertilizer, Marine, Pharma
- Salary Range: ₹3.5 LPA – ₹12 LPA (India) / $60K+ (International)
- Start: Individual Class
- Duration may vary based on student understanding and pace
- Total Volume: 10
- Seats Available: Yes
Volume I: Introduction
- Overview of Pressure Vessels & Heat Exchangers
- Application in Oil & Gas, Power, and Process Industries
- Design Inputs & Key Terminologies (MAWP, MDMT, etc.)
- Design Codes Overview: ASME Sec VIII Div 1 & 2, TEMA, API
Volume II: PV Elite Tools
- Introduction to PV Elite Software Interface
- Unit Setup, Code Selection, and Configuration Files
- Material & Component Libraries
- Project File Management and Workflow
Volume III: Equipment Modelling
- Creating New Equipment Design Files
- Modeling Pressure Vessels (Vertical & Horizontal)
- Understanding Geometry, Components & Constraints
- Assigning Design Conditions and Operating Data
Volume IV: Shell & Head Design
- Types of Shells: Cylindrical, Conical, Jacketed
- Head Types: Ellipsoidal, Torispherical, Hemispherical
- Wall Thickness Calculations for Internal & External Pressure
- Corrosion Allowance, Joint Efficiency & Weld Types
Volume V: Nozzle Design
- Nozzle Placement and Orientation
- Nozzle Reinforcement Pad Sizing
- Local Stress Analysis Using WRC 107 / 297
- Nozzle Load Inputs and Equipment Connection Checks
Volume VI: Inspection & Testing in Pressure Vessels
- Hydrostatic and Pneumatic Testing
- NDT Techniques: RT, UT, PT, MT Basics
- Inspection Openings, Manholes & Drain Nozzles
- Compliance with ASME Testing Requirements
Volume VII: Support Design & Analysing
- Types of Supports: Skirts, Legs, Saddles, Lugs
- Design of Base Plates and Anchor Bolts
- Wind and Seismic Load Calculations
- Local Stress Analysis on Supports
Volume VIII: Shell & Tube Heat Exchanger Design
- TEMA Types: BEM, BEU, AEL, etc.
- Design of Shell, Tubesheet, Baffles, Tie Rods
- Thermal vs Mechanical Design Considerations
- Expansion Joint & Floating Head Analysis
Volume IX: ASME Div-2 & EN-13445 Design Rules
- Comparison of ASME Div-1 and Div-2 Approaches
- Allowable Stress vs Design by Analysis
- Overview of EN 13445 European Code Requirements
- Design Case Studies Using Div-2 & EN Guidelines
Volume X: Stress Analysing Report
- Generating Detailed Design Reports
- Understanding Output: Thickness, Loads, Local Stress
- Preparing Reports for Client / Inspector Review
- Customizing Reports with Drawings & Calculations
Student Reviews
Saravanan
Excellent course!
The PV Elite training at Kagira gave me clear insights into vessel and heat exchanger design. The hands-on sessions with ASME code applications and real-time examples helped me understand not just how to use the software, but why each input matters.
Suresh
Superb Coaching!
As a fresher, I was nervous about pressure vessel design. But the way Kagira structured the course — from basics to advanced — made everything easy to understand. I got my first job offer within a month of completing the training.
Vijay K.
Outstanding Training!
This course covered everything from shell design to WRC nozzle checks and even Div-2 rules. The faculty were extremely supportive and explained the concepts with practical clarity. I'm now confident in preparing design reports for clients.
John
Amazing experience!
Before joining this course, I had only seen PV Elite outputs. After completing it, I can now model, analyze, and explain every line in the report. The training helped me improve communication with the design and inspection teams at my site.