Events

CPD 3 credits. CPD no.: SAIChE-433 Provider: E4A (SAIChE-SPV-004)

Includes numerous Sub-Courses such as 7 Tank Material Designs, Design with Corrosion Barrier Analyses, Temperature-Pressure Ratings in Designs, Design for Pressure and Vacuum Services, Major Cost Saving Design features, Unique Vessels including 3D Printed Vessels. A special overview of Roto-Moulded Tanks is provided. Piping design is at an introductory level.

There are very special studies of the US vs EU Standards and the Design Outcomes against different stress allowances. There is a full section on materials selections with vessels and consequent capital cost and lifetime savings. The Pre, Mid and Post-Reading Files are an outstanding bank of design, cost savings and operational guidelines.

The popular, unique and information packed course to enable those involved in design, projects and plant operations to analyse and design a range of process vessels, tanks and pipes in greater detail – thus achieving more cost-efficient and effective complete engineering designs aligned with each process requirement.

The vessel function and main design requirements are analysed through advanced needs, systems, scoping, information and risk analytical methods. Each of the main material types that can be applied in vessels designs are addressed in turn. Steels, Stainless Steels and Exotic Steels, Thermoplastics and Thermosets (Fibreglass), and Steel Plastic-lined Vessels are the main materials groupings evaluated (in total 12 materials types and combinations). Applicable standards are addressed for each material and the critical variables in total design are fully addressed. Pressure Vessels are also addressed in a special sub-section. Hazardous Processes are discussed, and attendees are introduced to the relevant design standards for hazards products.

Piping systems design introduces pipes as pressure vessels and the range of types evaluated matches the total 12 materials types and combinations discussed as vessels.

A section on installation and related topics is provided and there is guidance on vessel batch sizing, design for mixers and reactors, piping installation guidance and cautionaries with installations.
Much attention is paid to the importance of vessel design lifetimes with alternate materials.
There is a supporting sub-course on Economics in Engineering Manufacture and Design with interesting examples of cost savings through understanding where leverage in design can be achieved.

The final summary of the Course that we present at the end of DAY 2 is prepared as a series of DESIGN STAGES OR STEPS in a master chart with control checklists, and the appropriate design standards and design limitations are discussed and finalized. Interesting and unusual case studies are also presented.

MAIN OBJECTIVES

The main objective is to develop skills of attendees to assess vessels, tanks and piping design as a total systems approach, and to evaluate a number of economically viable materials for each application. A range of competencies are enhanced including use of engineering design and contextual judgement, developing knowledge-based engineering problem-solving, and other key design practices.

Economic benefits are firstly achieved through the evaluation of different materials and assessing the most suitable and thus effective materials given the critical variables such as pressure, temperature, corrosion, load bearing and other important system parameters.
Economic benefits are also achieved through optimisation of the design and a deeper understanding of how design approaches and parameters can be leveraged to greater savings and profits, while still within design standards and thus safe design parameters.

Attendee comments:
“Thanks for an excellent course”, Wikus P.
“Thanks for an interesting and excellent course”, Mark K.
“Great knowledge, very valuable”, Forrester de B;
“Course and information was very insightful, a very valuable course”, Channel D.

Presenter: John Broli. (MD E4A) Tel: 082 786 8507.

For more information or to make your booking, contact John Broli at This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.

Cost 2026:
Registered Persons Fees/Rates are R6950 (+VAT) for the 2 Live on-line days and 1 private day CPD Courses. 3 CPDs.
Quantity discounts are available for group attendances or multiple bookings paid in advance.

Dates: 4-5 February 2026 / 8-9 April 2026 / 22-23 July 2026 / 9-10 September 2026

All courses include:
a. Interesting pre-reading material is sent to attendees normally 2 days prior to the start.
b. Full course materials are emailed ahead to you for the course and your personal library.
c. Videos links through ZOOM or Microsoft Teams still enable samples of products to be shown.
d. The Course framework/plan is sent to attendees as an Excel Document enabling easy tracking.
e. Workshops which include case studies and worked examples are interspersed with tea and lunch breaks and all materials are sent ahead to attendees for these exercises.
f. A Certificate of Attendance with CPD points reflected is provided at the end of the event.

CPD 3 credits. CPD Ref. No. SAIChE-421 Provider: E4A (SAIChE-SPV-004)

Includes numerous Sub-Courses such as Degradation Analysed, Corrosion and Oxidation, Stress Corrosion Cracking, Permeation, Hydrogen Embrittlement, Cracks and Micro-cracks, Corrosion Barriers and Corrosion Allowances, Corrosion Charts, Major Catastrophes including Critical Variables in Fires and Explosions.

This extensive Course is of fundamental importance for all engineers to address the right design approach for these three greatest risk areas in engineering. The Course is still new and packed with extended guidance.

Dates: 11-12 February 2026, 15-16 April 2026, 10-11 June 2026, 19-20 August 2026, 4-5 November 2026

This Course focusses firstly on corrosion and sets out many aspects of the various corrosion types and mechanisms. It compares the way in which materials are selected for service in various corrosive environments.

The second main section involves training attendees to apply the E4A design algorithm and analytical methods. We discuss in detail the variables stemming from these analyses and how these should be considered in all engineering designs. We also ‘drill down’ on the critical variables of corrosion types. The use of the variables listings and E4A selected corrosion charts, paves the way to the first level of choice of materials for industry applications.

The Course then sets out various crack types and mechanisms. It shows how materials are selected while limiting the crack prone services and thus the next level of material selection for industry. The Course especially addresses those aspects of risk that initiate cracks and crack propagation, as well as important critical variables such as stress corrosion cracking (SCC) and embrittlement, notably hydrogen embrittlement.
The third main section of the Course addresses those areas of risk that are particularly hazardous in most industries with the main emphasis on fire and explosion hazards avoidance by design.
The topics addressed are centred on the identification of critical variables in the total system analyses.

The final summary is prepared as a series of design stages or steps in the E4A master chart manner with control checklists and the appropriate design approaches. We include in the Course interesting and unusual case studies and factual examples of materials selection and application.

MAIN OBJECTIVES

The main objective is to provide engineers with the fundamentals of design and management of the three greatest risk subjects of the Course and to thereby limit failure and avoid the excessive costs and downtime stemming from such failure.
Economic benefits are also achieved through optimisation of the design and a deeper understanding of how design approaches and parameters can be leveraged to greater savings and profits, whilst not compromising any safety factors or EHS considerations.

Attendee Comments
“Informative Course and would highly recommend it to my colleagues. Thank You.”, Boipelo M.;
“Great experience, learned a lot, valuable knowledge was shared”, Christo S.;
“A great Course which I really enjoyed”, Grant D.;
“Thank you for this excellent Training Course”, Anje JvanR.

Book by email to This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it..

Cost 2026:
Registered Persons Fees/Rates are R6950 (+VAT) for the 2 Live on-line days and 1 private day CPD Courses. 3 CPDs. Quantity discounts are available for group attendances or multiple bookings paid in advance.

All courses include:
a. Interesting pre-reading material is sent to attendees normally 2 days prior to the start.
b. Full course materials are emailed ahead to you for the course and your personal library.
c. Videos links through ZOOM or Microsoft Teams still enable samples of products to be shown.
d. The Course framework/plan is sent to attendees as an Excel Document enabling easy tracking.
e. Workshops which include case studies and worked examples are interspersed with tea and lunch breaks and all materials are sent ahead to attendees for these exercises.
f. A Certificate of Attendance with CPD points reflected is provided at the end of the event.

CPD 3 credits. CPD no.: SAIChE-464 Provider: E4A (SAIChE-SPV-004).

This new and extensive Course is an in-depth review of the important risk of vibration in its many forms in engineering design and operations at a level beneficial to all engineering disciplines. The subject of vibration is covered by addressing the main types and principles, and design guidelines.

This high-grade course enables engineers and scientists involved in design, projects and plant operations to assess the design requirements for addressing vibration and the mitigation thereof.

Course Dates: 18-19 March 2026, 22-23 April 2026, 2-3 September 2026, 25-26 November 2026.

Firstly, this Course focusses on the nature of variables leading to vibration and fundamental causes of vibrations. It compares the variables that will enhance vibration in much detail.

The second main section involves training attendees to apply the E4A design algorithm and analytical methods to identify possible vibration risks. We discuss in detail the variables stemming from these analyses and how these should be considered in all vibration engineering designs. We also ‘drill down’ on the critical variables and in particular resonant vibration. The use of the variable listings and E4A selected charts paves the way to the first level of management of vibration.

Furthermore, the Course then sets out detailed studies of resonant vibration and all methods to avoid or mitigate the critical resonance problems. Underlying causes of extended resonance are also discussed across a range of equipment types.

There is a thorough overview of VSDs and the various ways that vibrations can be managed through the deployment of variable speed drives.

Other interesting studies include structures vibrations, flow induced vibrations and shock or water hammer vibrations. Vibration Noise is also studied from the important point of revealing pending vibration problems. Vibration linked to fittings in piping systems is also an interesting area addressed un the Course.

The final summary is prepared as a series of DESIGN STAGES OR STEPS in the E4A master chart manner with control checklists and the appropriate design approaches. We include in the Course Interesting and unusual case studies and factual examples of vibration containment or elimination.

MAIN OBJECTIVES

The main objective is to provide engineers with the fundamentals of risk management and legal liabilities avoidance in design and practice and to thereby limit the risk of failure and avoid the excessive costs of failure and downtime resulting.

Economic benefits are achieved with the vibration avoidance and mitigation strategies.

Presenter: John Broli. (MD E4A) Tel: 082 786 8507.

For more information or to make your booking, contact John Broli at This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.

Cost 2026:

Registered Persons Fees/Rates are R6950 (+VAT) for the 2 Live on-line days and 1 private day CPD Courses. 3 CPDs.
Quantity discounts are available for group attendances or multiple bookings paid in advance.

All courses include:
a. Interesting pre-reading material is sent to attendees normally 2 days prior to the start.
b. Full course materials are emailed ahead to you for the course and your personal library.
c. Videos links through ZOOM or Microsoft Teams still enable samples of products to be shown.
d. The Course framework/plan is sent to attendees as an Excel Document enabling easy tracking.
e. Workshops which include case studies and worked examples are interspersed with tea and lunch breaks and all materials are sent ahead to attendees for these exercises.
f. A Certificate of Attendance with CPD points reflected is provided at the end of the event.

CPD 3 credits. CPD Ref. no: SAIChE-437 Provider: E4A (SAIChE-SPV-004)

Includes special selection of sub-courses of Important Legal Terms in South African Engineering and relevance of Competencies and Negligence; Overview of Liabilities and Risk; Legal Frameworks for Engineering including Contracts, Terms and Conditions, Warrantees and Guarantees; Engineering Standards, Codes and Liabilities; OSH Act, Regulations, SANS 347, SANS 310 and Design Liabilities.
This extensive Course is a ‘must do’ for all engineers to truly have the right perspectives on engineering design for management of risk and legal liabilities. We will have our consultant attorney attending regularly.

Dates: 25-26 February 2026, 29-30 April 2026, 1-2 July 2026, 26-27 August 2026

This important Course is on the management of risk and legal liabilities in engineering analyses risks and liabilities that affect all engineering products and projects and can of course lead to outcomes of litigation and substantial penalties and legal claims. Risks, liabilities, and failures are studied extensively and are linked to the essential role of designed lifetimes of engineered products.

The liabilities for professional engineers and engineering companies are considered through the main legally relevant documents such as Terms and Conditions, Design Lifetimes, Guarantees and Warrantees, and SEP and GEP (Sound Engineering and Good Engineering Practices).
Important factors and principles in design are then evaluated and discussed including negligence, competency, and the importance of the Engineering Standards in managing risk and legal liabilities. There is detailed attention to the subjects of compliance to the appropriate Engineering Standards, especially the responsibilities of Professional Engineers spelt out in the Standards.

The Course also addresses the OSH Act and the Regulations therein and the impact on engineering design approaches as well as the links to Engineering Standards such as SANS 347 (Pressure Vessels) and SANS 310 (Storage of Hazardous Chemicals). The NEMA and SEMA Acts are also dealt with as areas of potentially high liabilities and penalties and are introduced under the environmental principles, decision making and penalties and liabilities topics, which are all core to the Act. The ISO 9001 sub-course also mentions and provides key points from ISO 9001 and especially the topic of non-conformances. Non-conformances have a high probability of being the cause of failure, which when significant, can lead on to failure consequences that can or may invite litigation.

There is an important sub-course included for the Design Algorithm that E4A provides to manage designs and thereby limitation and avoidance of risk and liabilities. This sub-course also shows the importance of the analysis of critical variables. There is also a linked toolbox sub-course provided on materials and corrosion as the lead factor in degradation and thus a high-risk area in design.

Finally, there are selected risk sub-courses analyzed and presented to the attendees as well as risk checklists for all the major equipment types. There are also many sub-courses and supporting literature for attendees to study in the private time planned sector.

The final summary is prepared as a series of DESIGN STAGES OR STEPS in the E4A master chart manner with control checklists and the appropriate design approaches. We include in the Course Interesting and unusual case studies and factual examples of risk management.

MAIN OBJECTIVES

The main objective is to provide engineers with the fundamentals of risk management and legal liabilities avoidance in design and practice and to thereby limit the risk of failure and avoid the excessive costs of failure and downtime resulting.

Economic benefits are achieved with the risk avoidance and mitigation strategies as well as directions provided on ISO 9001 as a risk reduction strategy. The Life-time considerations in designs is a further main discussion point for economic benefits in design.

Attendee comments:
"This was a well-presented course. The case studies provided good contextual reading and are well worth the self-study”, Sharleen G.;
“Great Course, thanks for great insights”, Ameerud-deen L.;
"Course was extremely valuable and interesting at the same time”, Geoffrey B.

Presenter: John Broli. (MD E4A) Tel: 082 786 8507. For more information or to make your booking, contact John Broli at This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.

Cost 2026:
Registered Persons Fees/Rates are R6950 (+VAT) for the 2 Live on-line days and 1 private day CPD Courses. 3 CPDs.
Quantity discounts are available for group attendances or multiple bookings paid in advance.

All courses include:
a. Interesting pre-reading material is sent to attendees normally 2 days prior to the start.
b. Full course materials are emailed ahead to you for the course and your personal library.
c. Videos links through ZOOM or Microsoft Teams still enable samples of products to be shown.
d. The Course framework/plan is sent to attendees as an Excel Document enabling easy tracking.
e. Workshops which include case studies and worked examples are interspersed with tea and lunch breaks and all materials are sent ahead to attendees for these exercises.
f. A Certificate of Attendance with CPD points reflected is provided at the end of the event.

Root Cause Analysis - SAIChE-455

On-line Course: Design of Vessels, Tanks and Piping.

CPD 3 credits. CPD no.: SAIChE-433 Provider: E4A (SAIChE-SPV-004)

On-line Course: Corrosion, Cracks, Catastrophes.

Design and Management of Vibration in Engineering Systems

On-line Course: Managing Risk and Legal Liabilities in Engineering

Privacy Policy