For pressure equipment and installations that must be approved in accordance with the European Pressure Equipment Directive, 2014/68/EU (PED), technical documentation must be prepared, which – depending on the classification of the equipment – must be reviewed by a notified body and CE marked if the equipment falls within Category I to IV.
The technical documentation includes, among other things:
Maticon Engineering has many years of experience in preparing technical documentation for pressure equipment – either partially or as a complete solution.
We maintain close contact with several notified bodies and can therefore handle communication with the authorities on your behalf.
We are highly specialized in structural calculations for pressure equipment. We perform strength calculations for vessels, piping systems, boilers, heat exchangers, cooling systems, valves, fittings, and more.
The calculations are primarily carried out in accordance with harmonized European standards, including:
Calculations in accordance with non-harmonized codes and standards such as AD-Merkblatt, ASME BPVC, and others can be performed upon agreement.
We use advanced software programs to calculate pressure vessels and heat exchangers, as well as to perform stress and flexibility analyses of piping systems.
For nozzles and pipe connections, we also utilize software to calculate the stress these loads impose on cylinders, end caps, etc.
For pressure-retaining components not covered by existing standards, we often use spreadsheets or perform finite element analysis (FEM/FEA) for more complex structures.
In connection with finite element calculations, we generally apply the principles found in DS/EN 13445-3, Annex B or Annex C, with regard to “Design by Analysis”.
All our software is updated to reflect current standards to ensure that the calculated equipment meets the requirements of the Pressure Equipment Directive.
For the classification of pressure equipment in accordance with the PED, 2014/68/EU, we have developed a free online tool for determining the category and module, “PED Category & Module”, which can be found in the top right corner of our website.
Do you have a project where you need expertise in pressure equipment and CE marking?
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Maticon Engineering specializes in the design and calculation of pressure vessels, piping, boilers, refrigeration systems, fittings, and valves according to recognized standards that meet the European Pressure Equipment Directive (PED). The company also offers design and structural calculation services for machinery, lifting appliances, cranes, welded constructions, and playground equipment according to recognized standards, including the Eurocodes.
