Programme Contents : 

Section I: Fundamentals of Piping Layout Engineering 

• Roles & responsibilities of Piping Design Engineer• Different phases of Project execution• Concepts and Terminologies of Piping Layout Engineering• Piping fundaments- Evolution, Manufacturing methods etc.,• Piping Components- Fittings, Flange, Gaskets & Valves.• Pipe routing concepts, Flow diagram & Instrumentation.• Study & understanding of PFD & P&ID• Equipment Layout drawings & Unit plot plan• ASME/ANSI Codes & Specifications• Standard Piping Systems & Piping Detailing 

Section 2: Piping Design & Drafting Techniques 

• Introduction to Piping drafting techniques• 3D Modeling – PDMSo Equipment Modelingo Structural Modelingo Pipe Routingo Drafting Methodologyo Extraction of Isometric – Isodraft• Pipe drafting\ detailing using AutoCAD• Generation of BOM, BOQ & MTOSection 3: Fundamentals of Piping Stress Analysis Engineering 

• Roles & responsibilities of Piping Stress Analysis Engineer• Introduction to Pipe Stress Analysis• Stress - Strain relationship & identifying the causes for Piping Component failure• Sustain Load & Occasional Load Calculations• Stress intensification factors & Thermal Analysis using Kellogg Charts• Piping Stress, cause, impact analysis like Thermal Stress, Longitudinal Stress, hoop stress & allowable stress• Piping Seismic Analysis• Pressure design of Process Piping• Pipe wall thickness Calculations• Piping operating & design temperature• Pressure Design of Piping Components• Reinforcement Pad Calculations• Exposure to Hydraulic Design of Liquid Piping System• Piping Modeling & Analysis using CAESAR II• Generation of stress reports & suggestions.

KEY TOPICS COVEREDStatics Subjects Covered

Introduction Nozzle Thermal Growth Calculations – pumps, vessels, heat exchangers. Modeling of Piping elements & isometrics – Bends, Reducers, Valves, Loops Performing Static Analysis. Modifying Load Cases. Hanger Selection Set up of Wind Load Cases. Set up of SUS, OPE, EXP, HYD, HGR, & OCC loads. Load Case Editor Viewing Reports Equipment Nozzle Load Qualifications Coding technique of Vessel Piping includes both piping and vessel coding in Caesar II. Local vessel flexibilities Evaluation of local vessel stresses Practical Examples – Input, Analysis & Redesign.

Dynamics Subjects Covered

 Building a dynamic analysis model.  Interpreting dynamic analysis results.  Evaluating transient loads with time history analysis. A survey of approaches to evaluating relief valve discharge.  Solving field vibration problems using harmonic analysis.  Seismic analysis using the response spectrum method.

Course Modules & TopicsPiping Training Course categorized in different group modules are listed below. Although each module is, to some extent inter related, individual modules can also be offered if desired.

Module-1) PIPING DESIGN, LAYOUT CRITERIA, CODES, MATERIALS etc Module-2) PIPING SUPPORTS ENGINEERING Module-3) TYPICAL PIPING AND PLATFORMS LAYOUTS AT EQUIPMENTS Module-4) PLOT PLANS, PLANT & EQUIPMENTS LAYOUTS Module-5) PIPING FLEXIBILITY STRESS CONCEPTS Module-6) EXPANSION JOINTS (BELLOWS) USES Module-7) PIPING STRESS ON CAESAR II - SOFTWARE

Test problems are conducted and discussed at all modules. Wherever possible and desired by students, plant site visits can be made. A detail of topics generally covered in the comprehensive course is mentioned below. Short courses can be conducted as & when required. Topics listed are as a general guide; changes may be done as per requirements.

TRAINING COURSE ON DYNAMIC STRESS ANALYSIS ON CAESAR-II IS CONDUCTED AS AND WHEN REQUIRED BY EXPERIENCED STRESS ENGINEERS.

FOR ONLINE TRAINING COURSE PLEASE CONTACT Mr. B. R. Thakur

Module-1: (75-100 hrs)

PIPING DESIGN, LAYOUT CRITERIA, CODES, MATERIALS etc

Introduction To Piping Engineering Piping & Other Design Groups Interaction Components & Elements Details in Piping Systems Flanges, Gaskets, Fasteners Details Valves Types, its Uses & Details Vents & Drains in Steam And Other Systems Steam Traps Types, Uses & Locations ASTM, IS, IBR Materials & the Allowable Temperatures Principle Alloying Elements in Steel Types of Piping Joints & Limitations Principle Stresses in Pipes Pipe Thickness Calculation (Basic) Codes and Standards Over View B31.3 Design Conditions, Requirements & Limitations B31.1 Design Conditions, Requirements & Limitations IBR Design Requirements

API / MSS / NEEMA Codes Requirements

Design Criteria for Layout of Piping Systems Symbols Used in Piping Layouts Spacing, Clearances and Maintenance Requirements Nozzle Orientations in Different Types of Tall Vessels Piping Plans and Elevations Details Requirements Piping Isometrics and Material Take-Off Pressure Safety Valves Locations and Arrangement Requirements Consideration for Piping Design Loads for Civil Design Details of Equipments Used in Plants Flow Diagrams Uses in Piping Use of P&ID Diagrams for Piping Requirements Piping Specifications Measuring Instruments & Location Requirements Pipe Branch Pad Thickness Calculations NPSH Calculations for Pump Suction Piping Pressure Drop in Pipes and Fittings Fabrication and Welding Method of Manufacturing of Piping Elements, Valves, Flanges etc

Module-2: (15-20 hrs)

PIPING SUPPORTS ENGINEERING

Pipe Support Span Calculations Stresses And Deflection In Beams & Pipes Supports Specifications Used in Consultancies Special Purpose Supports Purpose, Drawing Requirements & Samples Dynamic Supports Construction and Uses

Dummy Pipes / Trunnion Supports Uses Snubbers and Struts Construction and Uses Variable Spring Supports Detail & Applications Constant Spring Supports Detail & Applications Pipe Support Locations & Types (Basic Concept & Advanced Applications)

Module-3: (20-25 hrs)

TYPICAL PIPING AND PLATFORMS LAYOUTS AT EQUIPMENTS & PIPE RACKS

Tall Columns Centrifugal Pumps, Compressors & Turbines Reciprocating Compressor Air Coolers On Pipe Racks Shell & Tube Heat Exchangers Plate Type Heat Exchangers Tank Farm Piping. Ejectors Re-Boilers

Jacketed Piping

Rubber Lined Piping Plastic Piping GRP Piping Pipe rack layout concept and sizing. Expansion Loop on pipe racks. Anchor and guide locations. Different types/shapes of pipe racks. Pipe rack loading criteria

Module-4: (10-15 hrs)

PLOT PLANS, PLANT & EQUIPMENTS LAYOUTS

Tank Farm Layout and Spacing. Plant & Equipment Layouts. Roads, Pipe Racks Widths and Clearances.

Module-5: (20-25 hrs)

PIPING FLEXIBILITY STRESS CONCEPTS

Introduction Stress Strain Diagram Specifying Failure Of Materials B31.3 Requirements For Allowable Stress B31.3 Requirements For Pipe Stress & Supports B31.3 Stress Range Concepts B31.3 Liberal Stress Concepts B31.3 Simplified Method Of Stress Analysis

Guided Cantilever Methods Of Pipe Stress Calculations Expansion Loops & Expansion Joints Sustained Stress & Loads Expansion Stress & Loads Occasional Stress & Loads Nozzle Load Compliance Api, Neema, Compliance Test Problems For Manual Calculations In Stress Analysis.

Module-6: (10-15 hrs)

EXPANSION JOINTS (BELLOWS) USES

Introduction Ejma Details Types Of Expansion Joints Pressure Thrust Concept In Expansion Joints Piping Flexibility Using Expansion Joints Location & Type Of Supports Around Expansion Joints

Reference Catalogues

Module-7: (25-30 hrs)

PIPING STRESS ABOUT CAESAR II - SOFTWARE

Piping Input Modeling Caesar Setup Files Load Cases. Design Cases Error Checking Piping Output Review

Allowable Stress Compliance Code Compliance Nozzle Load Compliance Hands on practice for 3-4 Problems

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