- Linear and non-linear stress analysis
- Cycle life
- Wind & seismic
- CFD fluid flow
- Transient and steady state thermal
- ASME VIII-2 and CSA B51 compliant reports
- ASME section I and IV boilers
- VIII-1 and VIII-2 vessels, exchangers, autoclaves and more
- B31.1., B31.3 and B31.5 piping
- B31.3 and VIII-1 fittings
- API 650 tanks
- CRN registration in all Canadian provinces
- CSA B51 compliant submissions with all required paperwork
- Code calculations, FEA or burst testing as required
- Registration drawings
CRN Timeline Delays
Please note some jurisdictions are experiencing a record volume of CRN requests. As such, there may be significant timeline delays for both standard and expedited services. Jurisdiction processing times are beyond the control of PVEng. We appreciate your patience.
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CRN Timeline Delays
Please note some jurisdictions are experiencing a record volume of CRN requests. As such, there may be significant timeline delays for both standard and expedited services. Jurisdiction processing times are beyond the control of PVEng. We appreciate your patience.
- CAESAR II Pipe Stress Analysis
- Thermal, vibration and wind/seismic analysis
- Fitness for service
- Reports for CRN registration
- Review and stamping
Pipe Stress Analysis at PVEng
We offer pipe stress analysis services.
- Caesar II thermal, flexibility and dynamic pipe stress analysis
- Seismic analysis for British Columbia CRN registration
- Water hammer, flow induced vibration & integrity review
- Fitness For Service using API 579
- Layout design, hanger, guide, anchor and expansion joint location and specification
- P.E. / P. Eng. stamping
Finite Element Analysis at PVEng
We use FEA to design and validate fittings and vessels that can not be designed by rule-based codes like VIII-1 or B31.3. We are experts in the specialized field of pressure equipment design by FEA to validated ASME VIII-2 methods.
- SolidWorks Simulation and Abacus software
- Pressure and thermal stress analysis
- Permissible service life (fatigue life)
- Wind and seismic analysis
- Leg, saddle and clip design
- Frequency and vibration analysis
- Computational Fluid Dynamics (CFD)
Pressure Vessel Engineering has used Finite Element Analysis (FEA) to design and verify thousands of pressurized components. We have the knowledge and experience to get the job done right.
CRN Registration at PVEng
We are Canada’s largest independent registrar of fittings, vessels and piping under the CRN program registering for more than a thousand customers. We are experts in the specialized field of pressure equipment design and registration.
- Integrated design, review and registration services
- Extensive knowledge of registration requirements, including what needs registering and what is exempt province by province
- We work to many ASME codes - VIII-1, VIII-2, I, IV, B31.1, B31.3, B31.5 and others
- Design validation by burst test to many codes
ASME Code Design at PVEng
We work to many ASME standards to design and validate pressure vessels, boiler, fittings and piping systems. We have experience designing thousands of vessels and fittings to multiple codes.
- Pressure vessel design to ASME VIII-1 and VIII-2
- Hot water heaters and boilers to ASME I and IV
- Piping to B31.1, B31.3, B31.5 and others
- Burst testing to multiple codes
We use Compress, PV Elite, Design Calcs, Nozzle Pro and our own in-house software.
About Us
Pressure Vessel Engineering has twenty years of successful experience in the pressure vessel field working for more than a thousand customers.
- Six Professional Engineers on staff licensed to stamp and sign off on designs for use in all Canadian jurisdictions.
- Fast and professional assistance from our 20-person company.
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